About the Role
A car is required for this role - travel expenses paid outside of commute
We do not offer sponsorship with this role.
You must be able to work autonomously from the detailed support plans provided for the client ideally with experience in mental health or similar field. You need to be resilient, adaptable, as well as confident in problem solving a variety of situations and presentations.
Due to the client groups requiring support we are ideally seeking a female support worker.
Job Opportunity
We provide support in a recovery focused way, always aiming to practice Trauma Informed support. Our goal is to guide our clients to regain or rebuild their independence and control over their own lives, helping them increase their confidence in themselves to be able to make their own decisions.
The role involves both practical support in everyday living tasks, supporting our clients in developing their skills and psychologically informed emotional support with the expert guidance of our clinical team and experienced managers
Essential Skills
Essential Skills & Experience:
* An excellent standard of written & spoken English
* Experience working with a variety of diagnoses and/or complex presentations
* Willing to go the extra mile for our clients
* Teamwork – being proactive with fitting in with an established team
* Resilience – able to persevere when faced with challenging or difficult situations/people
* Compassion, courage and kindness
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desired Skills & Experience:
* Formal degree or training in Psychology or other related health and social care field
* Experience of creating/maintaining care plans and risk assessments
* Able to use Microsoft Office applications
About Company
Venture-People is an award-winning organisation, formed from our shared ambition to provide high-quality and psychologically informed support.
We provide bespoke, community-based support to individuals with complex needs; including a mental health diagnosis, neurodiversity, or those who may have endured trauma.
The people we support may have spent an extended period in hospital or another setting, therefore we utilise a person-centred approach; empowering individuals to become as independent as possible within their own homes
DE&I
Venture People aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace. We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other, the people we support and our partners. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.
Venture-People comply with Equal Opportunities and Diversity Legislation and accepted Codes of Best Practice.
Benefits
* You will receive full induction training and continued professional development
* Excellent support from experienced management and the wider clinical leadership team
* Access to our EAP program offering telephone support, full counselling services and discounts on a range of shops and services
* A wellbeing day in addition to annual leave, to use however you wish
* 28 days annual leave, increasing with length of service up to 5 additional days
* Staff recognition and rewards.
* Monthly workshops with our Clinical Team as well as access to our library of previous sessions