Mental Health Support Worker - Part Time in London

Excellent opportunity for Mental Health Support Workers to help provide holistic recovery-focused support to clients with mental health across the Exeter & East Devon Mental Health Services. At Salvation Army Homes we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. The Mental Health Support Worker will be engaging creatively with a caseload of clients based on their identified support needs to identify and develop the skills and resources to transform their lives and enable independent living. This will involve providing high quality support for vulnerable clients through 1:1 and group sessions and working closely with external partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support and accompany clients to attend essential appointments e.g. related to health, debts or housing.
• Support and advise clients to access information on housing, health, welfare, benefits and other resources.
• Support with medication, where required.
• Actively engage residents in developing the service.
• Help assess potential new clients.
• Liaise with external agencies including Health Professionals.
• Help manage any incidents or challenging behaviour.
• Develop person-centred Support Plans and Risk Management Plans and keep accurate records.

Qualifications and Competencies

• You will have a working knowledge of the needs and support requirements of people with complex mental health needs or worked in another social care setting.
• You will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Salvation Army Homes delivery values and behaviours, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can do attitude in your daily contribution to transforming lives.
• You will be a great communicator, building trusting and professional relationships.
• Be passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast paced environment.
• Have a high level of resilience.
• Empower people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.
• Have a good idea of the type of wider community resources and organisations available.
• Be comfortable dealing with difficult or complex situations.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

About the Company

A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society — mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement.

As an equal opportunities employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.

Experience and Working Arrangements

Are likely to have experience that includes for example: mental health support, education, training and / or leading activities. You will need to be able to participate in our 24 hour shift rota system and our on call rota.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days
• £100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months' service and another £250 at 12 months' service
• An extra day off on your birthday
• A High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)
• Pension with life assurance
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Loans available for financial emergencies
• Occupational Sick Pay
• A full Induction package and training relevant to the role
• Long service awards from 2.5 years
• Support to learn and develop your career