Support Worker

Look Ahead Care and Support ,
London, Greater London
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Salary: £21,944 per annum

Overview

Recruiting two Support Workers to join our Mental Health Service in Kensington and Chelsea GBP 21,944 per annum plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more. This role is working 40 hours per week. Holly Villa, Cedar House and Linden House are complex mental health services which have staff on site 24/7. The principles of trauma-informed support and psychologically informed environments will underpin the support delivered by the team. We are looking for team members who are proactive in supporting customers in their recovery through co-producing support plans that promote positive risk taking and optimise social inclusion. Job Overview: To enable vulnerable people living in a variety of different tenures to manage their tenancies/ licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package. Key Responsibilities: - Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager - Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions - Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available - Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation - Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community - Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to - Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards - Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team - Ensure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possible - Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures - Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills - Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead. Person Specification: - Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement - Approachable and open behaviour - Prefers working as part of a group or team - Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement - Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised - Flexible - Open to feedback and self development - Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments - Is confident with high levels of self-esteem - Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication - Is essentially customer-focused - Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude - Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Essential: - Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector Desirable: - Experience working in mental health Please note that we have the right to close any vacancy before the advertised closing date if we have received a high number of applications. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89770232

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