Housing Related Floating Support Worker - Mental Health
Various working hours required including Some weekends may be required
Duties and responsibilities will include
-Assist with the assessment and induction of potential new clients.
Act as keyworker to named clients, regularly review their progress, set and monitor goals, and outcomes. Monitor welfare, including physical and mental health, substance misuse, and be able to intervene with an appropriate strategy when needed. Accompany clients to various appointments, interviews and act as an advocate when required.
Write/Type support plans, risk assessments and environmental risk assessments
-Encourage and support clients to take a proactive role in their support.
-Support clients in reaching their desired outcomes, outcomes will vary and may include help to move to appropriate accommodation, supporting clients to seek and attend community groups, utilising benefits, improving daily living skills etc.
-To liaise with CPN's, social workers, other professions and family-Support clients to maintain their own home, even in periods of instability.
-Keep client folders up to date
.-To be familiar with the benefit system
-To attend both in-house and external training
Desired skills
-Efficient in English language, reading and writing skills
-Experience within the support and care sector is desirable but not essential. Full training will be give.
-Experience in using electronic devises to update records and record daily logs. Knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel, Whatsapp, and general office equipment.
-Good organisational and administrative skills and the ability to manage own work-load with time effectively.
-Helpful and friendly disposition with good communication skills
-Ability to work outside of normal working hours as necessary
* Have a UK driving licence and use of a vehicle, or be able to use local public transport. Travel allowance given on a weekly basis.
Previous application need not apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Free or subsidised travel
Application question(s):
* Will need to have or be willing to apply for an enhanced DBS
Experience:
* support role: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person