Venn Group
The specialists in professional temporary recruitment
Support Worker – Mental Health
An exciting opportunity has arisen within a well-established mental health charity based in Suffolk for a Support Worker to help vulnerable adults in their supported living service.
Start: ASAP
Type: Temporary with the possibility to go permanent
Length: 8 weeks on going
Location: Suffolk
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm/12:30-8:00pm and weekends 9:00am – 4:30pm
Daily duties:
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Working with vulnerable adults within supported living and community based mental health support services
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Supporting service users through their mental health recovery and managing their emotional and practical needs
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Helping service users to manage their mental health needs including drug and alcohol and challenging behaviour
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Actively involving service users in developing their support plans to meet their aspirations and needs
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Providing advice on tenancy issues and other housing related matters, welfare benefits, financial and budgeting matters
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Developing close links with the local community to help them build social confidence and to create greater understanding of mental ill health
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Signposting to other support agencies as appropriate including counselling services, drug and alcohol services and housing services
Essential requirements:
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An enhanced DBS with the adults’ list checked within three years or the willingness to obtain one
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A full valid UK driving license and access to your own vehicle is preferred but not essential
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An enthusiastic attitude and keen interest in supporting vulnerable people with mental health needs
To express your interest in this role forward your updated CV to Jenny Macmillan at j.macmillan@venngroup.com or call 01908 295 000
