About The Role
At Salvation Army Homes we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is attracted to working occasional shifts or for short term periods in a mental health support setting.
Covering for absences of Mental Health Support Workers through eg annual leave, vacant posts, training, sickness, etc, you will:
* Provide 1:1 and group support
* Support clients with attending appointments
* Shopping
* Attending activities
* Support with medication, where required
* Liaise with external agencies etc. including health professionals
You will also be involved where possible in helping to deliver activities designed to transition clients to independent living. All to help deliver a holistic mental health support service.
Successful candidates will be required to workin St Andrews in Exmouth and Culverlands in Exeter to cover a range of shifts including sleep-ins and weekends. Shifts can vary from0800-1600, 1200-2000, 1000-1800 and0900-2230at both our services.
About The Candidate
You will have a working knowledge of the needs and support requirements of people with complex mental health needs or worked in another social care setting.
You will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Salvation Army Homes delivery values and behaviours, demonstrating energy and pass...