Support Worker, Supported Housing
Job Description
Job summary
Are you passionate about supporting people who have experienced complex challenges in life to thrive? Are you caring, compassionate and non-judgemental? Are you looking for a new challenge or a change of career? Would you enjoy being a part of a dynamic and diverse team? We have an exciting opportunity for someone who is eager to enable clients with complex needs to move towards recovery. As a Support Worker in our Supported Housing Service you will work in a psychologically and trauma informed way, be values led and looking to grow both personally and professionally.
Main duties of the job
The aim of a Support Worker is to deliver person-centred support to clients who are on a journey to recovery and who live in our Supported Housing service. Working in a psychologically, adversity and trauma informed way.
About us
Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the South West offering housing, support and hope to thousands of people with mental health and other support needs. Our goal is to inspire hope and deliver change for everybody and every community we work with.
Job responsibilities
Holding a caseload of clients who you meet 1:1 at least weekly Developing and facilitating groups and activities for clients Developing support plans and working creatively with clients to support them to meet their goals Maintaining detailed case notes Helping clients to develop skills to move towards independent living Helping clients to maximise their income Championing hope and courage Responding to incidents and ensuring dligigent reporting Promoting the safety and wellbeing of clients
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of one years experience of working with people with mental health needs
- Experience of supporting people with multiple needs (e.g. mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency, rough sleeping)
- Experience of assessing/managing risk and/or support planning
Desirable
- Experience of working within a housing and support agency
- Experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer or supporter.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Second Step
Address
162 Pennywell Road (Head Office)
St Jude's
Bristol
BS5 0TX
