Support Worker (Supported Accommodation)

Together UK; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in the United Kingdom is looking for support workers to aid adults with diagnosed mental illnesses in a supportive living environment. The role involves encouraging independence, collaborating with mental health professionals, and ensuring a safe environment for all. Essential qualifications include experience in support roles and at least a Level II qualification in English. This full-time position offers a salary of £23,892.96 per annum, plus additional allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals through paid or voluntary work.
• Minimum qualification in English or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills, especially in email and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in maintaining good mental health.
• Prevent tenancy breakdown and support community integration.
• Work in partnership with mental health professionals.
• Create a safe environment for all individuals.

Skills

Experience in supporting vulnerable individuals

Basic competence in email and word processing

Problem-solving skills

Empathetic and non-judgemental attitude

Ability to work in partnership and maintain boundaries

Willingness to undertake domestic tasks

Ability to collaborate with colleagues

Open to job-related learning

Able to travel

Able to work varying shift patterns

Education

Minimum of GCSE or Level II qualification in English

NVQ Level II in Health and Social Care

Job description

Description

Great opportunity to join a vibrant team of support workers who provide a 24-hours mental wellbeing specialist accommodation-based supported living service for adults aged 18-65 with a diagnosed mental illness and/or primary mental health needs.

Full time • Permanent • £23,892.96 per annum (Basic Salary) plus £3,630 per annum (Geographical Allowance)

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals to maintain good mental health and maximise recovery outcomes to maintain independent lives, through culturally appropriate person-led service provision
• Support individuals to prevent tenancy breakdown and loss of accommodation and to be integrated members of their communities.
• Partnership working with relevant agencies, in particular mental health professionals.
• Provide an environment where all individuals within the nine (9) protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010, feel safe, secure, and protected from avoidable harm.
• Promoting independence and enabling people to live as independently as possible.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential:

• Experience in supporting vulnerable individuals gained from paid work and/or voluntary and/or life experience
• Minimum of GCSE or Level II qualification in English, or equivalent
• Basic competence in the use of email and word processing software
• Demonstrate a non-judgemental attitude and able to be empathetic towards service users and create a trusting environment
• Able to work in partnership with services users and establish and maintain professional boundaries in working with service users
• Able to establish and maintain a safe environment
• Willing and able to undertake domestic tasks with, and for, service users as necessary
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills relating to welfare benefits, education and relationships
• Open to - and willing to participate in - formal and informal job-related learning
• Willing and able to collaborate with colleagues and other organisations
• Able to use email and computerised systems for service user records and reports
• Able to travel; have access to car/public transport
• Able to work a varying pattern of shifts on a 24 hour 7-day week rota, with notice

Desirable

• Lived experience of mental distress
• NVQ Level II in Health and Social Care, or equivalent

Job Benefits

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Benefits of Working for Together

At Together we value and encourage diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can be your authentic self, welcoming applications from people from diverse communities and backgrounds who share our values. As an employer, we are committed to making any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check. To find out more, visit gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service. Together is committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices. Charity No. 211091