Support young people with mental health needs and emotional or behavioural difficulties in a stable residential setting, working extended shifts that give you longer continuous time with each child.
Role details
Based in Denton, working a 2 on / 4 off pattern with 48-hour shifts (10am-10am) and 150 contracted hours per month, paid £14 per hour rising to £14.50 per hour in September, with £50 per sleep and overtime at time and a half, and a tentative start date of 1st July.
The role
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will provide direct care and support to young people with mental health needs and self-harm risks. The role exists to ensure consistent, experienced support on extended shifts so that young people receive continuity of care. You will also help maintain a safe, structured environment and act as a point of guidance for less experienced colleagues during your shifts.
What you'll be doing
- Providing day-to-day emotional and practical support to young people in the home.
- Drawing on your experience of mental health and self-harm to identify risk and respond appropriately.
- Supporting young people who present with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- Contributing to care and support plans for young people during your shifts.
- Working the 2 on / 4 off shift pattern, including sleep-in duties as required.
- Helping maintain a safe, stable and consistent environment during extended shifts.
What we're looking for
- Background in mental health care with young people.
- Experience supporting young people who self-harm.
- Experience working with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
- Willingness and ability to work 48-hour shifts on a 2 on / 4 off pattern.
If this role aligns with your experience in supporting young people with mental health and EBD needs, please apply with your CV.
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Salary description
£14.00 - £14.50 per hour