Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker, Young People
Location: Bromborough, Wirral
Salary: £26,986.96 per annum
Hours: Full Time – 38.5 hours per week
Essential Requirements of a Support Worker
* Flexibility – work night shifts including weekends and bank holidays
* Ability to attend weekday training sessions throughout employment
* Good written skills – write basic reports and record information accurately
* Basic IT skills – use computer forms, online care system and email
* Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
* Maintain a professional working boundary
* Remain calm in emergencies – support others during difficult situations
Desirable Criteria of a Support Worker
* NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
* Previous experience working with young people who have mental health needs
* Full UK Driving Licence – Manual only (no automatic)
About the Role
Care in Mind provides residential services for young people aged 16‑30 years. The role involves supporting the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve individual goals and prepare for transition to adult life. You will be required to interact with the young people throughout the night, support their wellbeing, assist with education, household tasks and general life skills, and manage incidents and challenging behaviours. Responsibilities also include updating online care records, completing medication administration, providing effective handovers to day staff, and maintaining the general upkeep and tidiness of the home. The role offers full training and ongoing support from the residential and clinical team, including reflective practice, 1:1 supervisions and group staff support.
Company Benefits
* Minimum 30 days holiday
* Additional day off for your birthday
* Enhanced company sick pay
* Enhanced company pension
* Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
* Paid time off for fertility treatment
* Life Assurance (2 × annual salary)
* Healthcare CashPlan with dental, optical and other healthcare benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme / 24‑hour Counselling Service
* Free eye tests and other health benefits
* Excellent learning and development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care, Care Certificate)
* Paid training, induction and DBS check
* Mindful & Disability Confident Employer
* Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter supporter
* Menopause Friendly Organisation
* Long service awards
* Social events including a Christmas party
* Blue Light Card for shopping discounts
* Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £500 per referral)
* Free onsite parking
Advert closes on Sunday 8 Feb 2026.
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