Waking Night Healthcare Support Worker - Leeds inLeeds inLeeds PUBLISHED TUE 14 JAN 2025

£13.08 per hour
24-HOUR BLUE LIGHT CARD GYM MATERNITY MENTAL HEALTH PENSION WEEKEND

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Competitive salary of £26,186.16 per year, reflecting the importance of the role.

Generous holiday allowance starting at 30 days, increasing to 35 days with service, including bank holidays.

Opportunities for personal and professional development through excellent learning and development programs.

Paid training and support for further qualifications, such as Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care.

Healthcare benefits, including a Healthcare CashPlan to help cover dental and optical care, as well as discounted gym memberships.

Access to a Blue Light Card, offering a range of shopping discounts for staff.

The Waking Night Healthcare Support Worker role at Care In Mind in Leeds involves providing essential overnight support to young people aged 16-30 who face mental health challenges. The position requires flexibility to work night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, and candidates should possess basic IT and communication skills, alongside the ability to maintain professional boundaries and remain calm during emergencies. While prior experience with young individuals struggling with emotional difficulties is desirable, essential qualifications include good written skills and the willingness to undergo training.

In addition to a competitive salary of £26,186.16 for a full-time role consisting of 38.5 hours per week, Care In Mind offers a range of benefits such as 30 days of annual leave, opportunities for professional development, healthcare cash plans, and employee assistance programs. The organisation emphasises a therapeutic approach to support young people's transition to adult life, fostering their individual growth and resilience.

Waking Night Healthcare Support Worker, Young People

Moortown, Leeds

£26186.16 (£13.per hour)

Full Time 38.5 hours per week

Essential Requirements Of a Support Worker

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 of a Support Worker

Full UK Driving Licence
NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

Care 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 & 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

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