Overview
The Hope Project is a male suicide prevention project, supporting men aged 30-64 across BNSSG. We are recruiting an experienced and organised Project Worker to join our small friendly team to work in a collaborative relationship with colleagues and other staff in Second Step and affiliated organisations. You will have a caseload of clients who are experiencing suicidal ideation or distress as a result of their housing, finances or employment, providing timely emotional and practical support to reduce these feelings.
Job responsibilities
* Keeping case records and agreed data
* Referral to relevant agencies e.g., debt advice agencies
* Support to access agencies e.g., contacting, accompanying, liaising with key agencies
* Supporting and connecting with other community resources and reducing isolation (considering individuals' strengths and interests)
* Referral onwards to other services e.g., IAPT, domestic violence, drugs and alcohol
* Carry out the role adhering to Second Steps policies, procedures, values, code of conduct and with a Recovery orientated approach
Person Specification
Essential
* A minimum of two years significant experience working with people with mental health needs, or people with complex needs
* Proven experience of working with people with multiple needs (e.g. mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency long term conditions)
* Proven experience of carrying out needs and/or risk assessments and the support planning process
* Experience of working with a number of individuals with competing needs and priorities
Desirable
* Proven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer or supporter
Additional Details
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS is required.
* Employer: Second Step
* Location: 162 Pennywell Road (Head Office), St Jude’s, Bristol BS5 0TX
* Job type: Permanent, Part-time
* Salary: £27,198 per year
* Contract: Permanent
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