Support Worker, Community Health

Overview

We are currently recruiting for our Floating Support Service in Bishop Auckland and East Durham, which offers practical and emotional support to individuals with mental health needs within their homes or in the community.

The role involves identifying and accessing opportunities for social inclusion with clients, working with them in a recovery-focused manner according to their individual support plans whilst collaborating with clients, families, and professionals. You will ensure a consistent and coordinated service, assisting the Project Manager with the day-to-day operations of the service.

• Identify and access opportunities for social inclusion for clients.
• Provide recovery-focused support in line with individual support plans.
• Collaborate with clients, families and professionals to ensure a consistent and coordinated service.
• Assist the Project Manager with the day-to-day operations of the Floating Support Service.

• Experience is not mandatory for contracted roles, as comprehensive ongoing training is provided.
• Previous experience in care, support work or the NHS is welcomed.
• Drivers with accessible cars are essential for this role.

• Hours:
  
  a variety of hours including full-time and part-time roles based on experience.
• Vacancy Reference Number: 92328.
• Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.
• Full training is provided, with the opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

• Probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days annual leave and company-paid enhanced DBS.
• We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer; recently awarded Investors in People Gold. SVC: DHRD.

• Applications are reviewed as they are received.
• We do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications.
• We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.