Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker - Bromborough | Care in Mind

Job description

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 RoleCare 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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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bromborough

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English