Job Description:

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.