Central Recruitment is working with one of the UK's oldest not-for-profit housing associations, dedicated to providing quality homes and housing services that make a positive difference in communities, while creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.
Our client is currently recruiting for a Support Worker to work in the Islington area at a service providing high quality support to people who have a history of serious mental illness, helping to promote their recovery and independent life skills.
* 37.5 hours per week
* Monday - Sunday (rota basis - required to work alternate weekends)
* Shifts: 08:00 - 16:00 and 14:00 - 22:00
* Temporary: approx. 3 months
* £15.86 per hours (£13.85 per hour, with £2.01 holiday pay)
Please note: this role involves loneworking
Key responsibilities:
* Manage a caseload and hold regular key work sessions to produce support plans
* Complete needs and risk assessments, provide support, and review progress
* Support service users in a person-centred, recovery-focused, trauma-informed way
* Promote co-production with customers
* Help customers maximise income, access benefits, and budget for living costs
* Support customers to maintain housing and move to suitable accommodation
* Prompt medication and encourage self-management of health and wellbeing
* Carry out admin tasks and other reasonable duties as required
* Keep accurate client records on the electronic monitoring system
* Liaise with colleagues and partner agencies on safeguarding, welfare, and risk concerns
* Follow and promote health and safety policies and procedures
What we’re looking for:
* Experience supporting people with mental health needs and/or dual diagnosis
* Experience using support planning and risk assessment tools
* Knowledge of the Recovery Model and Trauma-Informed Care
* Commitment to excellent customer service
* A kind, empathetic, and respectful approach to diverse customer needs
* Resilience and confidence to manage a busy, challenging, emotive role
* Knowledge of health and safety and safeguarding in supported housing
* Ability and confidence to work alone
Further requirements:
In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:
* Current valid right to work in the UK
* Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
* A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
* Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process
How to apply:
If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.
*Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position