Mental Health Floating Support Worker
We are looking for a motivated, positive and organised person to join our Mental Health Floating Support Team in Bournemouth. We believe in equality, the importance of every individual and the right to be valued and treated with dignity and respect working within the BCHA Psychologically Informed Framework.
You will act as a key Support Worker for a number of customers, carrying out regular one‑to‑one sessions, enabling positive, trusting and respectful relationships to be built and to enable them to achieve their goals and move forward to independent living.
You will be a valued member of a dedicated and strong team in a role where you can genuinely make a real difference, by providing tenancy support, information and advice to individuals to take control and lead independent, fulfilled lives. We also support with accessing health care, maximising income, budgeting, debt management and signposting to other services. Our aim is to reduce and/or prevent homelessness.
The post holder will work 37.5 hours per week between the hours of 9‑5, Monday to Friday.
It would be great if you have previous experience of working with mental health, homelessness and/or other socially excluded people and have a good understanding of safeguarding issues. But this is not essential as training will be given; it is more important for you to have the personal qualities and the right attitude to undertake the role.
What we offer
* a challenging but rewarding and varied role
* the opportunity to learn about and use trauma informed approaches
* a role that gives you real job satisfaction in helping others
* full training and support to develop your skills
* the opportunity to work in a supportive, friendly and professional team
* Opportunity to complete further education and obtain a recognised qualification
Essential attributes
* Excellent communicator with good listening and questioning skills.
* Organised with good administration, IT and writing skills.
* Resilient, confident, calm and a practical person.
* Flexible, adaptable, proactive, empathic and non‑judgemental.
* Able to network and build effective and professional working relationships with colleagues, external agencies and service providers.
* Positive attitude and solution focused to achieve best outcomes.
* Self‑motivated, able to use initiative and be a great team player.
* Can carry out strengths based needs assessments and develop support plans.
* Understanding of safeguarding.
* Can meet with other services and professionals to develop a joined up holistic service.
* Driver with access to own vehicle.
Safeguarding and Recruitment
BCHA Safer Recruitment: Safeguarding children and adults is our first priority and we will ensure we follow safer recruitment procedures.
BCHA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from any background.
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