Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) – Day & Night Shifts
About the Job:
Dwelling Places Homes Ltd is a specialist residential care provider committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support to children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs. Guided by our values, we provide safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environments where young people can thrive and achieve positive outcomes.
As a long-standing, family-run organisation, we are passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people. We invest in our staff through ongoing training, development opportunities, and a supportive working environment.
We are currently seeking motivated, compassionate, and dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) to join our growing team across our homes in South East London. We have opportunities available for both day and night shifts.
Join us and play a vital role in supporting the emotional wellbeing, recovery, and development of children and young people in our care.
About the Role:
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), you will:
- Deliver high-quality, therapeutic, and evidence-based mental health care to children and young people.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care interventions that promote emotional wellbeing and positive outcomes.
- Support young people experiencing emotional distress, behavioural challenges, and mental health difficulties.
- Work collaboratively with residential staff, social workers, CAMHS professionals, families, and external agencies.
- Promote trauma-informed and child-centred approaches in all aspects of care.
- Monitor and manage risk, ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing remain central to practice.
- Provide guidance, support, and clinical advice to residential care staff.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical records and reports.
- Contribute to care planning, reviews, and multi-agency meetings.
- Support the development of a positive therapeutic environment within the home.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and ongoing reviews.
- Developing and implementing person-centred care plans.
- Providing emotional support, therapeutic interventions, and crisis management where required.
- Monitoring medication administration and supporting medication management processes.
- Identifying, assessing, and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
- Supporting young people to develop coping strategies, resilience, and emotional regulation skills.
- Maintaining professional standards in accordance with the NMC Code of Practice.
- Participating in multidisciplinary meetings and contributing to outcome-focused care planning.
- Supporting staff through consultation, guidance, and reflective practice.
- Promoting positive mental health awareness across the service.
Essential Criteria:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification.
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Minimum of 2 years' post-registration experience working within mental health services.
- Experience supporting children, adolescents, or vulnerable young people with mental health needs.
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and safeguarding.
- Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain).
- Flexibility to work day or night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays where required.
- Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of care.
- Willingness to travel to our homes across South London and surrounding areas.
Desirable:
- Experience working within residential children's services.
- Knowledge of CAMHS pathways and child and adolescent mental health presentations.
- Experience supporting young people with complex trauma, attachment difficulties, or neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Clinical supervision or mentoring experience.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Additional training in safeguarding, therapeutic interventions, risk management, or trauma-informed care.
Job Type: Permanent – Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available
Pay: £18.50 – £22.90 per hour (DoE)
Benefits:
- Smart casual dress.
- Company events.
- Free parking.
- Birthday voucher.
- Pension scheme.
- Career Development Scheme.
- Ongoing clinical training and CPD opportunities.
- £50 referral bonus.
- Entertainment benefits.
- Exclusive discounts.
- Supportive management team.
- Opportunities for progression within a growing organisation.
Schedule:
Day Shifts:
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- 12-hour shifts
Night Shifts:
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Waking night shifts
- 12-hour shifts
Licence/Certification:
- NMC Registration (required).
- Enhanced DBS (required).
- Full UK Driving Licence (preferred).
Work Authorisation: United Kingdom (required).
Work Location: In person – South East London and surrounding areas