Support Worker – Mental Health

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

• Understand the legislation and guidance relating to the health and welfare of residents

• Participate in a duty rota that meets the needs of the service

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

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• 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

How To Apply

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

• Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position