Support Worker – Mental Health Job Central London area,City Of London England UK,Social Work

Central Recruitment is working with an organisation that provides supported housing and living services to vulnerable adults suffering from mental health conditions and homelessness.

Our client is currently recruiting for a Support Worker to work in the South East London area at a service that provides support to individuals with complex and multiple needs, including mental health and substance misuse.

45 hours per week
Monday - Sunday (rota basis), 08:00 – 18:00, there is a requirement to work every other weekend
Temporary: approx. 2-3 months
£16.59 per hour (£14.80 per hour, with £1.79 holiday pay)

This is an excellent opportunity to support adults with complex needs on their pathway to independence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Hold a caseload of key clients and work with them to develop an agreed, person-centred support plan
Support and encourage residents to engage in social, educational, and leisure activities
Assist and encourage residents to maintain their rooms in a clean and safe condition
Monitor and supervise the health and wellbeing of residents at agreed intervals
Monitor concordance of prescribed medication and alert care providers of any concerns and report any changes or relapse indicators
Work in close partnership with external agencies and update them of changes in resident wellbeing
Carry out regular wellbeing checks and ensure only authorised persons enter the building
Ensure that any emergencies/incidents are dealt with in line with policies and procedures

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Experience supporting residents with mental health needs
Knowledge and understanding of issues related to alcohol and substance abuse
Experience working in a supported housing setting
Experience compiling SMART action plans
Experience using appropriate techniques to work with challenging behaviours
Ability to compile comprehensive assessments including risk assessments
Knowledge of health and social care legislation
Ability to apply the principals of adult safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults
Understanding of welfare benefits
Ability to identify residents' strengths and address problem behaviours
IT skills necessary to compile correspondence and reports

Desirable:

Ability to cook when required

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Current valid right to work in the UK
Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process