Mental Health Support Worker
A highly established charity is looking to recruit several Support Workers to work within their mental health Supported Housing services in Suffolk.
Please note that the Full Time position may include at least one sleep in per week
Type: Permanent
Location: Suffolk
Hours: Full time (37 Hours per week) or Part-Time (20 hours)
Shifts: Shift patterns across Monday-Sunday
Main duties:
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Support clients with complex mental health needs in supported accommodation to become independent after leaving a hospital unit
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Assist service users with claiming welfare benefits, housing needs and identify ways to promote their recovery
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Provide support in times of crisis and actively signpost, liaise and communicate service users to external agencies that will facilitate their recovery and wellbeing
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Encourage engagement and involvement within the services and help clients to access these services
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Work with service users to identify opportunities for education, social activities and employment options
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Assist service users to maintain appropriate standards of health and safety throughout the accommodation and promote good practice of maintenance
Essential requirements:
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Previous experience with clients with complex mental health needs
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Full and valid driving license with access to your own vehicle is preferred
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Knowledge or experience in a supported housing setting
If you are successful in this role then you will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check
To be considered for this exciting opportunity email your updated CV to Jenny Macmillan at j.macmillan@venngroup.com or call on 01908 295000
