Mental Health Senior Support Worker , Full Manual Licence, Bromborough

Job description

Mental Health Senior Support Worker , Full Manual Licence, BromboroughBromborough, Wirral

You must be a driver with a full UK manual driving licence, as you will be required to drive the service car unsupervised.

Full Time 37.5 hours per week.

Main duties of the jobEssential requirements of a Support Worker

Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holiday

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

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 of a Support Worker

NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care

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

About usCare 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

An additional day off each year for your birthday

Enhanced company sick pay

Enhanced company pension

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Paid time off for fertility treatment

Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)

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.

Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service.

Free eye tests and various other benefits.

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

Paid Training, Induction and DBS check.

We are a Mindful & Disability Confident Employer.

We are a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.

We are a Menopause Friendly Organisation.

Long service awards.

Social events including a Christmas party.

Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts

Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral

Free onsite parking.

Job 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. As Senior Support Worker your role will involve working alongside and supporting the Deputy and Registered Manager in supervising a team of staff and will carry out the co-ordination and leading of shifts. You will take the lead and play an active part in the young persons key team, creating and updating care plans, work collaboratively with the homes multi-disciplinary team ensuring all actions have been completed. You will also take an active role in supporting new members of the team and be involved in the recruitment of new staff attending interviews and local job fairs.

Southfield House is a stunning 7-bedroom luxury home located in the charming town of Bromborough, within the metropolitan borough of Wirral, Merseyside. This spacious property blends historic character with modern living, featuring open-plan rooms, high ceilings, and large windows, creating a bright, airy environment. The home offers a front garden with parking, along with a large back garden perfect for outdoor activities, especially during the summer months. Southfield House is well-connected by public transport, making commuting and travel around the region convenient. Bromborough Train Station is approximately a 5-minute drive or 15-minute walk from the property. For local bus services, Bromborough is well-served with regular buses that connect the area to Birkenhead, as well as offering routes to Liverpool city centre. For drivers, the M53 motorway is easily accessible from Southfield House. Bromborough is a peaceful yet well-connected area with a variety of local amenities. Just a short distance from the house, Croft Retail and Leisure Park offers a wide selection of supermarkets, shops, cafes, and restaurants, ensuring all daily needs are met for our young people. Bromborough Village itself features local shops, pubs, and other essential services, while healthcare needs are served by Bromborough Health Centre and other medical facilities in the area. The area offers several beautiful parks and green spaces. Wirral Country Park is just a short drive away, providing scenic walking trails, cycling routes, and nature reserves.

The role will include some fewer fun aspects such as incident management, de-escalation of challenging behaviours, completing several online records, report writing, audits, and medication management.

Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs is essential and ideally you will have worked as a Support Worker in a similar environment. You will receive full training and ongoing support & mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team. The job is highly rewarding and is an excellent development opportunity if you would like to gain supervisory experience and move into a future management role of which we will support the right candidates to do.

Person SpecificationQualifications

Do you have any formal qualifications in care?

Experience

Previous experience of working in a team

An understanding of the issues young people face

Skills

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

IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office

Do you hold a clean driving license?

Other

Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training)

Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£28,138.50 to £30,205.50 a yearPer Annum, Dependant on Experience

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bromborough

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

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