Senior Residential Mental Health Support Worker
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As part of SuperCare's first EBD/SEMH home, the Senior Day Coach role is about being a source of expertise and steadiness. You will work alongside the young people to help them navigate risks, encourage positive routines, and listen when they want to talk about difficult parts of their past. You will also play a vital role for your colleagues, modelling safe practice regarding self-harm, missing-from-home risks, exploitation, and trauma. You will not lead shifts, but you will provide expertise and guidance to newer staff when the day is challenging.
Responsibilities
* Support young people who are vulnerable to self-harm, going missing, or online exploitation.
* Encourage routines around eating, hygiene, and daily activities.
* Listen and respond appropriately when young people talk about past trauma.
* Share expertise in ligature awareness, safeguarding, and missing procedures with junior staff.
* Model safe, calm, and professional responses during incidents.
* Assist with transporting young people to activities and appointments (driving license may be required).
What We're Looking For
* Experience in self-harm, exploitation, or missing-from-home risks.
* Skilled in de-escalation, safeguarding, and mental health first aid.
* Able to guide junior staff through challenging moments.
* Physically fit, reliable, and proactive.
* Warm, approachable, and able to build trust through real conversations.
* Must hold a full UK driving licence.
Benefits
* Salary 20% above sector average.
* 36 days of advanced training annually.
* Fully funded Level 3 Diploma (if not already held).
* Private healthcare and GP-on-demand.
* Gym stipend and wellbeing support.
* Pension and bonus scheme.
* Free parking and communal cars.
* Progression pathway into Team Leader roles.
Next Steps
Please apply for this role if you're passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities and complex needs. For more information about the company and our values, please visit supercare.org.
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