Mental Health Support Worker
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,775 to £25,027 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2024 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Two Saints Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | TWO993263 |
Summary
Full time, 37 hours a week including weekends and bank holidays
£23,775 progressing to £25,027
Move on Accommodation provides supported accommodation for up to 40 adults, across eight properties in Portsmouth, for individuals who are experiencing mental ill health and alcohol / substance misuse and require support to prevent them becoming homeless.
Our aim is to provide support to empower clients to become more independent. We support them to manage a tenancy, keep them safe and prepare them for moving on to lower-level support / independent accommodation.
If you’re looking for a role, where you will make a real difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you!
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
You will have your own caseload of clients to manage and will work with them on a one to one basis. You will identify their needs by listening to them and put together a support plan which is equally achievable and realistic for them
You will encourage their involvement in personal progression in the form of education, training, employment activity or volunteering
You will help them develop their practical skills in areas such as health, budgeting, shopping, cooking, housework, laundry and hygiene
You will work with external partners to maximise the opportunities available to clients so that they can resettle in the community
You will involve clients in the smooth running of the service
You will be extremely conscientious in areas such as safeguarding and lone working.
You will help clients to access the benefits they are entitled to claim
You will help to maintain a welcoming, safe environment, identifying and minimising all potential risks to clients, colleagues and visitors to the service
You will provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training provided)
You will maintain client records using relevant systems to an excellent standard
You will work in accordance with the Health and Safety regulations and all policies and procedures
You will attend supervision, appraisal, training and meetings as directed which may be outside your normal working pattern
You will work flexibly across all areas of operation where required and prior notice given
Any other reasonable task as requested by a member of staff
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
Clear verbal and written English
Good IT and keyboard skills
Polite, assertive manner, ability to self -motivate
Passion for working in a client/customer facing role
Willing to assist clients to access the community
Knowledge of the benefits system and tenancy legislation
Interest and genuine concern for mental health, housing and related issues
Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies
Flexibility to work shifts
Previous experience of working with clients with complex mental health needs is desirable but not essential
We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
£23,775 progressing to £25,027
Move on Accommodation provides supported accommodation for up to 40 adults, across eight properties in Portsmouth, for individuals who are experiencing mental ill health and alcohol / substance misuse and require support to prevent them becoming homeless.
Our aim is to provide support to empower clients to become more independent. We support them to manage a tenancy, keep them safe and prepare them for moving on to lower-level support / independent accommodation.
If you’re looking for a role, where you will make a real difference in the lives of those you support, then this is the role for you!
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
You will have your own caseload of clients to manage and will work with them on a one to one basis. You will identify their needs by listening to them and put together a support plan which is equally achievable and realistic for them
You will encourage their involvement in personal progression in the form of education, training, employment activity or volunteering
You will help them develop their practical skills in areas such as health, budgeting, shopping, cooking, housework, laundry and hygiene
You will work with external partners to maximise the opportunities available to clients so that they can resettle in the community
You will involve clients in the smooth running of the service
You will be extremely conscientious in areas such as safeguarding and lone working.
You will help clients to access the benefits they are entitled to claim
You will help to maintain a welcoming, safe environment, identifying and minimising all potential risks to clients, colleagues and visitors to the service
You will provide basic first aid assistance until help arrives (full training provided)
You will maintain client records using relevant systems to an excellent standard
You will work in accordance with the Health and Safety regulations and all policies and procedures
You will attend supervision, appraisal, training and meetings as directed which may be outside your normal working pattern
You will work flexibly across all areas of operation where required and prior notice given
Any other reasonable task as requested by a member of staff
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
Clear verbal and written English
Good IT and keyboard skills
Polite, assertive manner, ability to self -motivate
Passion for working in a client/customer facing role
Willing to assist clients to access the community
Knowledge of the benefits system and tenancy legislation
Interest and genuine concern for mental health, housing and related issues
Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies
Flexibility to work shifts
Previous experience of working with clients with complex mental health needs is desirable but not essential
We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.