Support Worker

MMP Consultancy Limited ,
London, Greater London
Salary: £10.8 per hour

Overview

MMP are working with a public-sector organisation based across the South East that are looking to recruit several Support Workers. Working hours and breaks: Various shifts 8am-4pm or 2.30pm-10.30pm 8am - 8pm Duties: Carry out needs and risk assessments, complete support plans, provide support, and carry out reviews, in accordance with policies and procedures and the requirements of stakeholders and funders. Support customers to maximise their income, to access benefits, and to budget to cover domestic bills and living expenses. Support customers to sustain their housing, and identify and move onto housing which meets their needs. Participate in customer reviews, team meetings and training courses. Prompt customers re. medication and encourage self-management of health and wellbeing. Essential Criteria: Enhanced DBS check Effective Report writing and IT literacy including Word, excel and data entry systems Empathy for the client group Knowledge of Health and Safety in a supported housing environment Experience and knowledge of best practise in working with a mental health client group or vulnerable adults and promoting their recovery and independence. Knowledge of Safeguarding vulnerable adults Desirable Criteria: QCF level 2 in Health & Social Care of higher or be willing to work towards this. Experience and knowledge of the Recovery Model.