Assistant Support Worker

We are currently looking for an Assistant Support Worker (known internally as Duty Worker) to join our team in Lewisham.

• Work on a shift-based pattern (including sleep-in shifts) to support with the day to day running of the project, working closely with project workers, managers and a variety of internal and external professionals.
• Oversee setting weekly H&S tasks, managing repairs, leading on and planning day to day appointments.
• Oversee service activities and client involvement.
• Support residents in a person-centre and trauma informed way, supporting them to attend/book appointments with services.
• Support residents with employment, training, and education opportunities.
• Support residents to develop any daily living and life skills.

For this role staff can claim an additional 20% pay premium for hours worked between 8pm and 8am Monday to Friday, and all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday.

• Be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Committed to working in a proactive and trauma-informed way.
• Be creative in considering different ways to engage, involve, and support residents.
• Demonstrate St Mungo's values:
  We are committed, creative, inclusive, empowering, and accountable.
• Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.

Newstead Road is a high support mental health service offering support to clients with long-term enduring mental health needs. Our team of 9 permanent staff support people in a trauma-informed and personalised way.