At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide practical and emotional support to adults with mental health needs in the community.
- Company: Hackney Council, committed to inclusivity and diversity.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a team that values diversity and offers career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Experience in health or social care and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Responsibilities
- Provide practical, emotional, and recovery-focused support to adults with severe and enduring mental health needs living in the community.
- Work directly with service users to promote independence, wellbeing, and recovery, helping them achieve goals identified in their support and care plans.
- Support people to develop independent living skills, including managing accommodation, finances, daily living tasks, and access to community resources.
- Deliver short-term enablement, hospital discharge ("home from hospital"), and crisis prevention ("step‐up") support to help people remain safely in the community.
- Work closely with mental health professionals, carers, housing providers, health services, and voluntary organisations to ensure coordinated support.
- Monitor wellbeing, identify risks and safeguarding concerns, and contribute to effective risk management.
- Maintain accurate records, review outcomes regularly, and ensure support is delivered in line with Care Act 2014 principles and recovery-focused practice.
- Help people access education, training, employment, leisure, and community opportunities that support inclusion and independence.
Qualifications
- Experience of working with adults with mental health needs in a health or social care setting.
- Strong understanding of prevention, enablement, and recovery-focused approaches.
- Excellent communication, organisational skills, and the ability to build positive relationships.
- Enhanced DBS is required.
- A relevant vocational qualification in health or social care is an advantage.
Equal Opportunity
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working and applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
Support Worker – Adult Social Care in London employer: London Borough of Hackney
Hackney Council is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its employees. With a strong focus on employee growth, the council offers numerous training opportunities and promotes flexible working arrangements, ensuring that staff can balance their professional and personal lives effectively. Working in Hackney not only allows you to make a meaningful impact in the community by supporting adults with mental health needs but also provides a vibrant and diverse cultural backdrop that enriches your professional experience.
