About the Role
We are recruiting for Floating Support Workers to join our team across Brighton and Hove. You may need to support in additional local areas as appropriate. This is a bank position, so shifts may vary and consistent rotas cannot be guaranteed. You will provide community-based support for individuals with mental health and wellbeing needs, working with various services to help individuals meet their goals and live independently in the community, while developing social and independent living skills.
* Support participants to achieve desired outcomes/goals through support plans, risk assessments, and regular reviews
* Develop and encourage participation in activities and events within the community
* Work alongside community partners and other SIG services
* Recognise signs of deteriorating mental health, physical health, or other health implications and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent crisis or other risks
* Complete safeguarding and other referrals when required
* Support participants in medication supervision, hospital appointments, bills/correspondence checking and compliance, prompting personal care
Shift Pattern
Bank hours will be ad-hoc, varying on availability and may include Monday to Sunday. There may be a possibility to gain weekly regular shifts, but this cannot be guaranteed.
About You
We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion and purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference. You should be flexible in your working pattern, local to the listed areas, and able to work independently as well as in a team. You should be able to build rapport with people from varying backgrounds and treat everyone with respect.
We are an inclusive employer committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We encourage applications from individuals with lived experience and approach issues with empathy and sensitivity.
What are we looking for?
* IT proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience
* Experience of working with people with complex backgrounds, including in the criminal justice field, mental health, and/or substance misuse, or a good understanding of the sector
* Understanding of housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
* Able to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others
What would we like, but not essential?
* NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Community Justice or professional equivalent
* Experience of providing housing support and practical assistance within a residential or outreach role
* Experience creating co-produced support plans and providing interventions in collaboration with other professionals
If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference in people’s lives and help our communities thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Other responsibilities may be required from time to time as long as they are within the capability and level of the position.
About Us
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values are ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision.
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