Job description
The main function of the role is to: Provide the highest possible standard of care and support to Service Users by actively promoting and implementing Recovery by using a strengths based person centred approach.
Responsibilities
* Develop & maintain a trusting & professional relationship with Service Users and act in a supportive & empathetic manner towards them.
* Contribute to & help maintain a harmonious and therapeutic environment.
* Support Service Users to manage their Mental health, physical health and wellbeing through the development, implementation and monitoring of individual wellbeing and safety management plans.
* Actively encourage the involvement of Service Users in all aspects of decision making, be sensitive and seek solutions to difficulties encountered by them.
* Deliver care & support within the context of a social inclusion and recovery approach which is designed to work with people to find and maintain hope, re-establish a positive identity, build a meaningful life and take responsibility and control.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
* Be educated to QCF/NVQ Level 2, or equivalent, in a related subject e.g. Care and 6 months paid experience supporting people within a health and social care setting.
* A minimum of 12 months paid experience supporting people within a health and social care setting.
* Have proven experience of motivating, supporting and mentoring Service Users.
* Experience of maintaining service user and agency records.
* Working knowledge of using IT systems
Further Information
To be flexible as the role will involve working on a rota/shift basis in Supported Housing. Shifts will include early shifts, late shifts, night shifts, weekend and/or night cover as required to meet the needs of the scheme.