Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Permanent
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Shifts: Days, Nights, Weekends and Bank Holidays (flexibility required)
Join Our Team
Westwood Residential Home is a well-established, family-owned mental health residential care home in Mickleover, Derby. Following recent changes in management, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and are looking for experienced Senior Mental Health Support Workers to join our dedicated team.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive team where your leadership, compassion and professional judgement will make a real difference to the lives of adults living with enduring mental health conditions.
About the Role
As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will play a key role in leading shifts, supporting the care team and ensuring residents receive safe, effective and person-centred care in line with CQC Fundamental Standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and coordinating shifts.
- Supporting adults with enduring mental health conditions.
- Administering and recording medication safely in accordance with company policy.
- Supporting residents with personal care whilst promoting dignity, independence and choice.
- Completing accurate care records, incident reports and risk assessments.
- Responding appropriately to mental health crises and behaviours of concern.
- Liaising with GPs, Community Mental Health Teams, Social Workers and other healthcare professionals.
- Supporting junior staff through guidance, mentoring and role modelling.
- Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, infection prevention and control, Health & Safety and Fire Safety procedures.
- Promoting recovery-focused and person-centred care.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about delivering outstanding mental health care.
- Experienced in a residential care, supported living or mental health setting.
- Calm, compassionate and confident under pressure.
- An effective leader who can motivate and support a team.
- Organised with excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of care and professionalism.
Essential Requirements
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
- Previous experience within a mental health or adult social care setting.
- Previous experience leading or supervising staff.
- Experience administering medication safely.
- Good understanding of:
- Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
- Safeguarding Adults
- CQC Fundamental Standards
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work flexibly across shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
Desirable
- Experience within a residential mental health service.
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) experience.
- De-escalation or conflict resolution training.
- Knowledge of Nourish, Camascope or other electronic care systems.
- Medication competency certification.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Enhanced training and induction programme.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Medication competency training.
- Opportunities to complete further qualifications.
- Regular supervision and annual appraisal.
- Supportive management team.
- Free on-site parking.
- Employee recognition and development opportunities.
- Opportunity to contribute to improving the lives of our residents.
Why Join Westwood?
At Westwood, we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We are building a positive, supportive culture where staff are valued, listened to and encouraged to develop professionally. If you are passionate about making a genuine difference and want to be part of an exciting period of improvement and growth, we would love to hear from you.
Important Information
- We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
- This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
- Westwood Residential Home is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults.
Equal Opportunities
Westwood Residential Home is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Apply today and become part of the Westwood team, where your dedication and compassion can make a lasting difference every day.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
