Support Worker

Job Description

Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives Do you understand the challenges which young people face in daily life Is a career as a Support Worker the next step in life for youCare in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people we care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.We are currently looking for a kind, caring and friendly person to join our professional team as a Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided but understanding the issues young people face in their daily life will really help to make a difference.You will be based within our Residential Home in York working shifts over a 37.5 hour working week consisting of earlies, lates, and occasional sleep ins & nights when required to support the services, so flexibility is required.Company BenefitsCompetitive pay (£9.54 p/h + £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation)22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with service)Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)Enhanced company pensionLife Assurance (2 x annual salary)Enhanced maternity/paternity leavePaid Induction (Running over 3 days)Free on-site parkingPaid Enhanced DBS checkEmployee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling ServiceOnline shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefitsThe opportunity for internal promotions & progressionRefer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)Your role as a Support WorkerTo carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needsTo work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young peopleTo promote independence amongst the young peopleTo provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carersTo carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)Requirements of a Support WorkerFlexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank HolidaysGood verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to othersGood written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accuratelyIT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)An understanding of the issues around confidentialityAn understanding of safeguardingProfessional working boundaries between staff and service usersAbility to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situationsDesirable CriteriaFull UK Driving LicenseNVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in CarePrevious experience of working with young people who have mental health needsIf you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please submit your application by Friday 5th March.Please note that we do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.To support our commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of our interviews will be held over video platform.Care in Mind operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.We are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate.