OverviewMental Health Waking Night Support Worker, Young People

Denton''s Green, St Helens

£26986.96 per annum

Full Time 38.5 hours per week

ResponsibilitiesAt Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. You will be required to support their wellbeing, education, household tasks and general life skills. The role includes incident management and de-escalation of challenging behaviours, updating online care records, completing medication administration, and providing effective handovers to day staff. You will also be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home to ensure the young people live in a homely environment. Even though you are working nights, you will have the support of another night worker or a sleep-in and have access to an on-call manager for additional support.

In the 5 bed home in Denton’s Green you will work with young people who have a variety of mental health challenges, including personality disorder, disordered eating, and complex post-traumatic stress disorder, and those who self-harm as a coping mechanism. Your role will include supporting daily living activities such as meal preparation, food shopping, prompting for self-care, medication administration, medical appointments, and general upkeep of the home. The young people enjoy activities outside the home (clothes shopping, swimming, meals out, youth clubs, cinema trips, etc.), which you will be able to support. We also have “Bring your hobby to work” days (dog walking, painting, yoga, camping, bushcraft, gardening).

Essential requirements

Flexibility - Your role will involve working night shifts including weekends and bank holidays

Must be able to attend training throughout employment which will be held on weekdays

Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately

Basic IT skills (your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails)

Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others

An ability to maintain a professional working boundary

Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable criteria

Full UK Driving Licence

NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care

Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

About Care in MindCare in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.

Company benefits

30 days holiday (rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)

An additional day off each year for your birthday

Opportunity to work part time hours if this suits your circumstances

Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health and Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate)

Paid Training, Induction and DBS check

Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits

Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts

Enhanced company pension

Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service

Additional notesThe job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.

This advert closes on Thursday 11 Sep 2025

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