Overview
Blackburn
Temporary Casual Shifts | £12.50 per hour
We are currently recruiting Mental Health Support Workers to support a large supported housing service in Blackburn. This is a 60-bed hostel environment providing accommodation and support to adults with mental health needs and associated vulnerabilities.
Role
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for delivering frontline support within a hostel setting, promoting stability, safety and progression for residents.
Responsibilities
* Providing practical and emotional support to residents with mental health needs
* Carrying out needs and risk assessments
* Supporting residents to engage with support plans and recovery focused goals
* Monitoring behaviour and managing incidents in line with policy
* Encouraging compliance with licence or tenancy conditions
* Supporting access to benefits, budgeting, health services, training and employment
* Maintaining accurate case notes and handover information
* Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times
* Working within safeguarding and organisational policies
Qualifications / Requirements
* Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
* Previous experience supporting adults with mental health needs and challenging behaviour in a high-risk environment
* Experience working in a hostel, supported housing or similar environment
* Ability to manage challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner
* Basic IT skills for record keeping and reporting
* Strong communication and professional boundaries
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