We are committed to providing personalised support that empowers individuals with complex needs to live independently and with dignity. In this role, you’ll make a real difference by helping people achieve their goals, promoting social inclusion, and managing risks with compassion and professionalism.
Our team comprises of many different types of extra-ordinary people; we are not looking for one ‘set’ of skills but instead are looking for people who share our vision to do something different; something innovative, high quality and something that achieves something amazing for the people we work with.
Whether you’re new to the field or building on existing experience, you’ll find excellent opportunities to grow your skills and progress your career within a supportive and award-winning organisation.
This is your chance to be part of a meaningful journey that transforms lives every day!
About the RoleKey Duties
To facilitate the delivery of a service which follows a person-centred ethos and promotes independence.
To complete dynamic risk assessments and support plans.
Promote wellbeing and appropriately manage risk.
Ensure adherence to company and national policies and procedures.
To work flexibly as required by the service; this may require some working outside of your normal hours to provide consistent support.
You will be supporting people in accommodations or their homes, facilitating safe discharges and avoiding admissions.
Collaborative working with a team of professionals with a wide range of backgrounds.
Maintain compliance with mandatory & additional training in place to enhance your professional development.
Benefits
You will receive full induction training and continued professional development
Excellent support from experienced management and the wider clinical leadership team
Access to our EAP program offering telephone support, full counselling services and discounts on a range of shops and services
A wellbeing day in addition to annual leave, to use however you wish
28 days annual leave, increasing with length of service up to 5 additional days
Staff recognition and rewards.
Monthly workshops with our Clinical Team as well as access to our library of previous sessions
Requirements
Skills & Experience
Previous experience desirable, ideally Mental Health/LD/Neurodiverse support.
Ability to positively address and challenge inappropriate or negative behaviours and attitudes.
Experience of using therapeutic de-escalation and/or crisis intervention techniques.
Able to respond to changes in an individual’s needs and meet deadlines.
To encourage and manage participation and involvement from the people we support.
Computer literate, with confidence in using all Microsoft office programmes.
Desired Skills:
Due to the nature of visiting multiple clients it may be beneficial for you to be a driver/car owner but it is not essential.
It would be desirable for you to have had experience supporting a person(s) with a mental health condition and within a community-based service
Salary description
£26728.00 - £28100.00 per year