Overview

Mental Health Senior Support Worker, Young People – Bromborough, Wirral. Salary £26,364 - £28,294.50 (depending on experience). Full Time 37.5 hours per week.Responsibilities

Work alongside and support the Deputy and Registered Manager in supervising a team of staff and lead shifts.Take an active part in the young person’s key team, create and update care plans, and collaborate with the home’s multidisciplinary team to ensure actions are completed.Support new team members and participate in recruitment of new staff at interviews and local job fairs.Support daily living tasks for young people, including meal preparation, food shopping, prompting for self-care, medication administration, medical appointments, and general upkeep of the home.Support activities outside the home (e.g., clothes shopping, swimming, meals out, youth clubs, pamper sessions, cinema trips).Responsibilities – Incident and Compliance

Handle incident management, de-escalation of challenging behaviours, and completion of online records, audits, and report writing.Engage in medication management as required and maintain professional working boundaries.Qualifications and Requirements

Essential: Flexibility to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays; ability to attend training on weekdays; good written skills for basic reports and accurate record-keeping; basic IT skills (forms, online care system, emails); good verbal communication and listening skills; ability to remain calm in emergencies; maintain professional boundaries.Desirable: Full UK Driving Licence; NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care; previous experience with young people who have mental health needs.About the Home and Role Context

Care in Mind provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 who may experience self-harm, behavioural and emotional difficulties. The aim is to support them using a therapeutic approach to achieve individual goals and prepare for transition to adult life. The Bromborough home (Cherryhurst) is a spacious, well-connected property designed to provide a safe, engaging environment with transport links and local amenities nearby.Benefits

30 days holiday (rising to 35 days with service, including bank holidays).One additional day off for your birthday.Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health and Social Care and Care Certificate support).Paid Training, Induction and DBS check.Healthcare CashPlan and other health benefits including discounted gym memberships and eye care.Blue Light Card discounts and enhanced pension; Life Assurance (2x annual salary).Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour counselling.The role involves leading a team, coordinating care plans, and supporting young people with various mental health diagnoses, including personality disorder, disordered eating, complex PTSD, and self-harm. You may assist with meals, appointments, activities, and daily living tasks, and participate in recruitment and training activities.Advert closing: Sunday 14 Sep 2025.

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