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Fairways
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Southampton, Hampshire
Mental Health Support Worker
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £20,601 per annum |
Overview
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to work for a company that has been voted third in the Sunday Times Not for Profit organisations to work for? Fair Ways staff play a critical role in the success of the business. It is our people who innovate, develop, promote our identity and deliver our services. We all share a common goal to deliver excellent services in line with our Mission, Vision & Values. We believe our success comes from the investment we make in our staff. We’re an award winning organisation and have been recognised for our commitment to learning & development. Fair Ways is all about putting people first. Our staff and service users make it the special place it is. About our specialist service: Athelstan Place is a specialist, independent residential care home for service users aged 16-25 years with mental health needs and those with learning disability and associated mental health needs. The purpose of Athelstan Place is to deliver effective rehabilitation and recovery to service users whose needs cannot be met by less intensive mainstream mental health and learning disability services. The focus is on the treatment and care of service users with severe and complex mental health problems who are high risk and often distressed, and who are or would otherwise be high demand on in-patient and community services. Our exciting Opportunity: We are looking for a Recovery Support Worker to join our established and experienced team that can exhibit the key competencies below and is able to bring the compassion, enthusiasm and dedication to the role that it requires. Basic Job Responsibilities: Pro-actively engaging with service users with mental health and diagnosed learning disabilities. Establishing, maintaining professional relationships. Supporting the delivery of rehabilitative care to service users so that they successfully move onto more independent living. Analysing and therapeutically managing challenging behaviour that is a result of complex needs. Formulating plans to reduce the likelihood of future similar events. Willingness to be involved with the general upkeep of the service including some housework and general duties. Applicants will ideally possess the following personal skills: Proven experience of working in a care setting with service users who have complex health and social care needs, mental health needs and/or a diagnosed learning disability is essential. The confidence and ability to manage complex risk The ability to be a team player confident in working as part of a well skilled, compact, specialist workforce. Excellent organisational and problem solving skills. Confidence in undertaking administration duties associated with relevant record keeping. A positive 'can do’ approach Confidence in communicating to the family, carers, professionals and other support networks working with the service user. Knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health care as well as child and adult protection policies and procedures. A level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent is desirable, but not essential on application although successful applicants will be expected to undertake training to level 3. Rewards Employee Assistance Programme Health Care Scheme Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme Service based additional annual Leave accrual Bespoke training department Education Grant Scheme Free Parking Free Fruit Tea and Coffee Future Leaders Programme Staff Lottery Shift enhancements for specified hours. Subject to qualifying period Next Step Interested in the vacancy? Apply today We encourage a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all communities.