Job Description
Responsibilities
* To facilitate the delivery of a service which follows a person-centred ethos and promotes independence.
* To complete dynamic risk assessments and support plans.
* Promote wellbeing and appropriately manage risk.
* Ensure adherence to company and national policies and procedures.
* To work flexibly as required by the service; this may require some working outside of your normal hours to provide consistent support.
* You will be supporting people in accommodations or their homes, facilitating safe discharges and avoiding admissions.
* Collaborative working with a team of professionals with a wide range of backgrounds.
* Maintain compliance with mandatory & additional training in place to enhance your professional development.
Qualifications
* Skills & Experience: Previous experience desirable, ideally Mental Health/LD/Neurodiverse support.
* Ability to positively address and challenge inappropriate or negative behaviours and attitudes.
* Experience of using therapeutic de-escalation and/or crisis intervention techniques.
* Able to respond to changes in an individual’s needs and meet deadlines.
* To encourage and manage participation and involvement from the people we support.
* Computer literate, with confidence in using all Microsoft office programmes.
Desirable Skills
* It would be desirable for you to have had experience supporting a person(s) with a mental health condition and within a community-based service.
We are committed to providing personalised support that empowers individuals with complex needs to live independently and with dignity. In this role, you’ll make a real difference by helping people achieve their goals, promoting social inclusion, and managing risks with compassion and professionalism.
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