Mental Health Worker Jobs

Internally your job title will be Casual Recovery Worker.

You’re caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Waythrough as a Casual Recovery Worker.

Tameside Supported Housing Service is tailored for each person using the service with the ultimate goal to help people manage their accommodation and assist them with reintegration back into independent living and the wider community. Our aim is to help individuals on their recovery journey so they’re able to move on to more independent living within the community.

Manchester Road
This scheme is available to men and women and is made up of 12 individual rooms in the main building with shared communal facilities including living room, dining room, kitchen and bathrooms. We also have four self-contained flats on site. The landlord for the properties is Regenda while Waythrough is the managing agent.

Maple House
This scheme is available to men and women and is made up of 13 self-contained flats. There is also a communal lounge, kitchen and dining area. Creative Support is the landlord for the property.

Boston Bank House
This scheme is for women only and is made up of five self-contained flats. There is also a communal lounge, kitchen and conservatory area. Creative Support is the landlord for the property.

We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. That’s where you come in. Responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community, we’ll rely on you to work with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it’s developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, one thing’s for sure ‐ you will have every chance to shine.

No relevant experience is required as full training will be provided, although candidates with an understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience would be welcomed. More important is your caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. Whatever your background, you’ll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted. Please note we do not offer sponsorships.​

On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind was renamed Waythrough to reflect the new organisation.

At Equal People mencap, we are proud of our 36-year history of supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and experiencing mental health needs. We support adults at risk and vulnerable children in RBKC and Westminster. We offer a wide range of support options and activities. 

We aim to support each individual to pursue their aims and dreams, live the life they choose and access, participate in and contribute to their local, and the wider community as much as they wish.

Our Charity has member representation at every level, including 50% of the Board. Inclusion, dignity, respect and the promotion of the rights, opportunities and choices of the vulnerable adults and children we support are key to our ethos and values.

We are rapidly growing and now provide over 1,000 hours per week of support We aim to be the best  social care employer in London.

We are looking for someone who loves a challenge, is creative and has a passion for positive change, with the confidence to make decisions under pressure. You will be self-motivated and determined to achieve the best outcome for the people we support. You will achieve this through leading and motivating a dedicated team of support workers to ensure and maintain the delivery of high-quality support. 
The successful applicant will need to be confident in communicating with the people we support, staff, family members and partner agencies.
To be considered for this role you must have experience and knowledge within the social care sector, experience of working with working with people with complex needs would be desirable. You should also have experience leading teams in Learning Disability services. As this service is registered for personal care/supported living you will be supported to undertake your registration with CQC.
You will be responsible for the continued positive outcomes for the people that we support through management of the services. You will be responsible for cultivating and contributing to a "continuous improvement" environment and will be proactive in the management of your staff, the rotas, and the budgets for your services.
You will be responsible for the quality of the service, as well as the finances and team performance, ensuring that the people that we support are given opportunities to pursue their interests and life goals.  Some of the people we support have profound and multiple learning disabilities alongside other complex healthcare needs such as physical disabilities, Epilepsy, Dysphagia, non-verbal, require peg feeding and some may require involvement with manual handling and supporting people with all aspects of their personal care.
Whilst it is not essential that you have direct experience as a Manager, it is important that you have some management experience, and a good knowledge of the health and social care sector. You will be working within the supported living environment. 
The role will challenge, excite and never be dull but will be truly rewarding.
You must be competent in using IT.
Your working week is flexible covering 7 days per week and will include working weekends and an on-call rota shared with your Senior Support Workers. Flexibility is key.

  NB CLOSING DATE 12th DECEMBER - INTERVIEWS MID JANUARY 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure everyone  receives a service that:

• plays to their strengths.

• helps them overcome barriers.

• achieves the outcomes they wish.

• works to increase everyone’s independence, opportunity, choice and control.

• has a positive view of risk-taking whilst ensuring awareness of safety, security and safeguarding. 

2. Work in a consistent and positive way with managers and other team members   to ensure receive a great service from the whole team. Ensure all EPM  policies and procedures are followed e.g. that:

• support plans, referrals and risk assessments are followed up, actioned and reviewed.

• medication processes are adhered to.

• money is managed effectively.

• health and safety practices are carried out.

• records on the Charitylog database are kept up to date.

• information is communicated to staff, members and families in a timely and accessible fashion.

3. Actively lead the Floating Support Team’s development through coaching, training, supervision, appraisals and team and management meetings.

4. Work alongside the Chief Finance and Operating Officer, CEO and Activities and the Trustees to develop and action strategic plans to maintain, develop, and promote EPM and our services.

5. Promote best practice across the service and the organisation through participation in external and         organisational wide projects and forums. 

6. Participate in the emergency on-call emergency rota (approx 10 nights per month) - £35 per night).

7. Take lead responsibility for the performance and delivery of the support contracts, overseeing the FS Senior Support workers. 

8. Ensure performance standards are evidenced and quality is upheld in everything that the team’ do in complying with relevant CQC, contractual and organisational standards, outcomes and procedures. 

9. To provide written and verbal reports on outcomes to Trustees at the regular Council of Management Meetings. To monitor and review service user and carer feedback, complaints and incident reports and use this information to inform and improve future services and practice.

10. Lead and manage the team to support personalised rota planning via Charitylog (inclusive of day, night and overnight activity) and service user timetables.

11. To lead the Housing Management service, working with the FS SSWs to ensure tenancies are managed appropriately, records maintained, and reports completed for Housing Associations in a timely fashion.

12. To be responsible for, or delegate recruitment of staff and provide excellent leadership, direction and effective management of the team’s resources and finances. 

13. To plan, set and manage project budgets appropriately. To ensure project and individual finances are recorded, managed and monitored appropriately.   

14. Ensure professional standards and   best practice act as key drivers within a culture of continuous service improvement, value for money and safe practice.

EPm operates within a constantly changing environment and as such work priorities and targets may change. The organisation reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the job description and accountabilities in order to meet client needs 

Reconnect Worker

 This is an exciting opportunity to join Depaul for the new development of our Reconnect services in London.

Position: Reconnect Worker

Location: London

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £29,742 per annum (ILW) plus pension and other benefits

Closing Date: Sunday 8th December, 2024

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

About the Role

Working with the support and guidance of your manager, you will be responsible for delivering our Reconnect, family support and mediation service across the London Region

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across Depaul’s services and with external agencies to reduce family breakdown. You will build and maintain a caseload of clients at risk of, or experiencing homelessness. You will work with clients in a variety of situations, including young people at school who are experiencing a breakdown in their family relationships, those who have been forced to leave their homes and are temporarily staying with our volunteer Nightstop hosts, and those who are now living in our accommodation services.

You will provide a wide range of support and guidance to these clients and their families, aiming to improve understanding and communication, reduce conflict and strengthen relationships, amongst other things. This will include a range of methods, including one-to-one and joint party mediation. Occasionally you may also provide basic guidance to young people and parents regarding their housing options.

With full support, you will be responsible for ensuring effective and safe management of the service on a day-to-day basis, including working in line with all relevant policies, procedures and best practice guidelines, as well as maintaining arcuate and up-to-date records on our database.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work directly with young people aged 11-25, and their families, who are experiencing family difficulties and at risk of homelessness, providing guidance, personalised family support and one-to-one and joint party mediation if appropriate;
• Carry a caseload of 15 – 20 clients per FTE for whom you will be the named keyworker;
• Process referrals from relevant agencies in order to build and maintain a full caseload of clients.
• Work in partnership with young people and their families to complete risk assessments, needs assessments and changes plans and outcome questionnaires to work with them towards measurable outcomes.
• Build strong working relationships with all Depaul colleagues and services across the region, as well as other relevant agencies and local authority teams, to promote the service, build effective referral routes and processes and provide holistic support to young people.
• Maintain clear, accurate and up-to-date records of all aspects of your work, in line with monitoring and evaluation processes and standard operational procedures.
• Work closely with statutory bodies and other agencies to support any relevant safeguarding procedures, advocating on behalf of young people and parents/carers when necessary.

About You

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

• Significant experience working with young people and families in crisis; reflective, creative and solution-focused in your approach and committed to working in an assets-based way.
• To hold or complete a Level 4 Interpersonal Mediation Practitioner’s Certificate (IMPC). Training will be provided if the candidate doesn’t hold the qualification, but training will have to be completed before the end of the probation period.
• Experience of working independently and managing own caseload; self-motivated and able to prioritise tasks and carry out efficient organisation and administration.
• Experience of carrying out risk and needs assessments and support planning for clients.
• Ability to develop strong, collaborative and productive relationships with colleagues and key external agencies, promoting the value of our work and its impact on families.
• High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain impartiality
• Willingness and ability to travel independently and work from a number of different locations across the London region.
• Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equality ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one, suffers from discrimination.

In return for working here, you will receive:

• A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
• Flexible working model for suitable roles.
• 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service.
• Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
• Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
• Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.

• Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More​
• Death in service (4x Base salary)
• Legal Advice line

About the Organisation

Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.

You may have experience in areas such as: Family Support Worker, Reconnect Worker, Support Worker, Social Care Worker, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker, Mental Health Support Worker etc. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

This is a new role for NST, building on the work developed through our ‘Get Connect, Stay Well’ project currently funded through the ‘Getting Help in Neighbourhoods’ programme.

Are you a community focused individual who has an interest in coordinating and developing a wellbeing programme, then this might be the role for you?We are looking for applicants with excellent communication and organisational skills, who have an understanding of the barriers and challenges facing individuals within deprived communities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team working on programmes that have a positive impact on the lives of people living in Braunstone.

Main responsibilities and duties

To:

1. Coordinate and develop a wellbeing programme that supports the mental health and wellbeing of NST service users and the wider Braunstone community of LE3 1.

2. Support individual service user wellbeing by referring into activity delivered by NST and other local community partners.

3. Undertake regular wellbeing check-ins with service users to monitor progress and impact of engagement with wellbeing activity.

4. Update the company’s CRM system with participant information in line with GDPR and record progress and impact.

5. Develop, implement and maintain effective monitoring and recording systems: capturing and recording data to demonstrate the programme reach, providing reports and other information as required.

6. Support the Service Manager to maintain accurate budgets and financial records especially for monitoring funding grant returns.

7. Support the Service Manager in the development of funding bids to support delivery and expansion of the wellbeing programme.

8. Build and maintain partnerships which will support the development of wellbeing programmes.

9. Source, arrange and co-ordinate facilitators and practitioners suitable to deliver any planned activity.

10.  Ensure that adequate risk assessments are undertaken prior to any activities and that confidentiality and safeguarding protocols are followed.

11.  Support the Communications and Project Support Worker to promote the programme by developing copy and marketing material for circulation on the various company social media platforms and website.

12.  Support the supervision of activities, including the staff and volunteers where applicable.

13.  Represent and champion the services provided by NST as required at external events and meetings.

14.  Work in partnership with the Wellbeing Facilitator to ensure that the over 50s programme is developed and delivered in line with the overarching wellbeing programme.

15.  Work in partnership with the Training Support Worker to ensure the Men’s Group is delivered in line with the overarching wellbeing programme.

General Duties:

16.  Attend and participate in team meetings, training and events that ensure the effective sharing of information and co-ordination the team’s activities.

17.  Undertake administrative and maintenance duties that assist in the smooth running of the NS base. This will include taking collective responsibility in relation to matters of health and safety, equipment maintenance, data protection and confidentiality management; and visitor service and care.

18.  Ensure that all NST activities are undertaken in line with the legal requirements and b inspired policy, procedures and good practice. This includes the production of risk assessments and other data that can demonstrate effective and safe planning.

19.  Undertake consultations in-line with the Neighbourhood Action Plan and work alongside other members of the NST to gather, collate and analyse information that inform perceived local need/s.

20.  Work outside normal office hours and at weekends as and when required.

21.  To ensure promotion and implementation of The Braunstone Foundation’s policies in relation to Equalities; to ensure that buildings, equipment and facilities are managed in a safe and effective way in line with Health and safety requirements.

22.  To carry out work in such a way as to promote The Braunstone Foundations aims objectives and agreed policies.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the present time. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibilities entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot in themselves justify a reconsideration of a grading of the position.

 Qualifications and Experience

Experience of developing and coordinating mental health and wellbeing programmes

Experience of working in a busy environment

Experience of developing and writing funding applications

Experience of working in the charitable/voluntary sector

Knowledge

Understanding the impacts of wellbeing services on participant mental fitness

Knowledge of sector wellbeing service provision

Knowledge and experience of supporting vulnerable clients

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for both adult and child protection

Health and safety

Has an understanding of the needs of deprived communities and barriers and challenges facing individuals and service providers

Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity

Skills

Excellent organisational skills and experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong ICT skills especially with Microsoft Office

Problem-solving skills and ability to adapt and act accordingly to situations

Ability to remain calm under pressure when dealing with challenging situations

Good time management skills to be able to support the needs of multiple people

Ability to make good, positive relationships with people, their families along with external agencies and partners

Ability to keep accurate records and a good understanding of the importance of data

Personal

An interest in helping other people, regardless of their circumstances

Passionate about tackling poverty, deprivation and injustice and wanting to actively contribute to helping those in need

Trustworthy, reliable and able to keep matters confidential

A high level of patience and emotional resilience

Ability to contribute effectively to a small team

Calm and professional

Other

Right to work in the UK

Satisfactory DBS check

Full and clean UK driving Licence

To provide specialist mental health input in the delivery of structured housing related support to people with complex needs living or homeless in Newport.

To work as part of a multi-agency team of specialist support workers drawn from a range of third sector organisations working together to achieve positive outcomes for people with complex needs.

To act as a key- worker providing practical and emotional support, advice, information and advocacy towards the goal of achieving greater independence and secure appropriate housing.

To work with a range of statutory and third sector individuals and organisations to maximise the support, resources and opportunities available to the client to address their needs in relation to housing.

Interviews to be held on 19th December 

Housing Support & Recovery Worker
Hours: 30 - 37 hours per week
Salary: £27,876 - £30,002 pro rata (Salary dependent on skills, experience and knowledge)
Contract: Permanent
Base: Micklewood House, OX4 2AQ
Benefits: 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, flexible working and great discounts and cash back card schemes

Job purpose: Provide flexible, proactive and assertive support, to residents of our housing projects, to promote recovery and independence within a positive risk management approach to adults with serious and enduring mental health issues. This specific project supports those who may have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence and therefore have specific trauma.

Key Responsibilities 

• Assessment of mental health needs & risk 
• Creation and management of appropriate strategies to manage risks for individuals and environment
• Providing proactive individual support planning and case management in conjunction with residents and external stakeholders
• Property and housing management including health and safety responsibilities, fire safety checks and arranging repairs to maintain a safe environment
• Record keeping and administration
• Interagency working and liaison
• Promotion of community interaction to improve physical and mental wellbeing 
• Formulate and see through plans for residents to move on to more long-term resident accommodation within commissioned timeframes

Closing date: This post will close as soon as sufficient applicants have been received
Shortlisting date: This post will close as soon as sufficient applicants have been received
Interview date: Ongoing
Interview location: Micklewood House.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We are sadly unable to hire on work visa Sponsorship.

Oxfordshire Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.  We therefore require a Disclosure and Barring Service check, for all our roles. The level of which will vary depending on the nature of the role.

No agencies please.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Enhanced Support Worker to join our Mental Health Service in Islington.

£29,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Enhanced Support Workers enable vulnerable people living in a variety of different tenures to manage their tenancies/ licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package.

This is a fixed term contract, running until 30th March 2025

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Develop knowledge around the local mental health system to ensure customers receive the best treatment available

Lead on an area of specialism (e.g. ETE, health and wellbeing) and build partnerships and develop internal and external opportunities for service-users in this area

Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to

Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records, to set an example to colleagues of how best to complete paperwork records to professional standards

Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are up to date and checked regularly and managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team

Being pro-active and displaying good assertive engagement skills. To advocate for their key customers and other service users with the team, the community (where appropriate) and external providers.

Alongside the management team, checking that key health and safety tasks are completed to a good standard and supporting staff with day-to-day troubleshooting and setting best example for quality.

Setting an example of daily best practice and being an approachable figure to voice viewpoints to the management team

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement

Approachable and open behaviour

Prefers working as part of a group or team

Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement

Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised

Flexible

Open to feedback and self development

Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments

Is confident with high levels of self-esteem

Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication

Is essentially customer-focused

Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude

Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

What you'll bring:

Essential:

Up to NVQ Level 3, or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector

Desirable:

Experience working in mental health

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Courage, Together and Responsive and want to be part of our mission to create opportunities for individuals to make choices, find their own solutions, build resilience and manage their whole life and wellbeing?

If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.

Job title: Flourish Outreach Worker (Refugee & Asylum Seeker Mental Health Outreach)
Reference: 247
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 per annum
Based: Flexible across our 7 Hertfordshire wellbeing centres

We have a vacancy for a Flourish (Refugee and Asylum Seekers) Community Outreach Worker to join our team, supporting refugees and asylum seekers in the community with multiple needs who have mental health as a primary need, through providing advice, information and holistic support.

About the Service

This is an exciting and reasonably new project, ‘Flourish’ – Mental Health for Refugees in Hertfordshire, which is a highly flexible and responsive outreach service developed to meet the needs of refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine & other refugees in Hertfordshire. The aim of the service will be to support refugees in the community with multiple needs who have mental health support as a primary need.

The countywide holistic service also provides emotional wellbeing support for families who are hosting refugees.

Purpose of Post

• To provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients with mental ill health.
• Support to build social networks and reduce isolation whilst settling into the Hertfordshire community this includes building a sustainable and empowering peer support network and building confidence and self-esteem.
• To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly.
• To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
• Embed a person centred and solution focused approach in all aspects of the role.
• To work in a trauma informed way including awareness of the 6 principles of trauma informed practice, putting the clients emotional and practical needs at the forefront of this work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with all key delivery partners across the system to ensure the service is responsive, inclusive and easy to access.
• To take allocated referrals from any agencies including the Community Navigators, Borough and District Councils, Herts Help, Housing Providers, Herts Welcomes Refugees, the Refugee Council and self-referrals including walk in contacts at any of the Mind wellbeing centres across the county.
• Hold a caseload of clients, supporting for approx. 10 weeks
• To create a safe space for the individual to be able to explore their feelings and improve their understanding around their mental health.
• To complete a holistic needs assessment.
• Ensure all person centred risk assessments and support plans are completed.
• Proactively recognise the indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitate appropriate action, whilst liaising with relevant agencies.
• Support clients to build their emotional resilience, promoting self-management through building an understanding of their own triggers/coping strategies.
• To provide safeguarding intervention support. This will include responding to problems, which pose an immediate risk.
• To work alongside translators when required to provide a robust package of support for clients.
• To accompany clients to initial visits and appointments as necessary in order to ensure the sustained use of existing support services in the Borough.
• To provide advocacy services to clients experiencing mental ill health.
• To assist clients to access appropriate mental health services, housing/tenancy services and other services according to assessed needs.
• To establish effective pathways across a variety of agencies to maximise and provide effective partnership working, working with other third sector and VCSE organisations to provide signposting and continuity of care.

We offer:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eligibility for blue light card.
• Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.

Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.

Closing date for receipt of application: Reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Interviews: TBC
Please note: we reserve the right to close the post once we have reached maximum applications or filled the role.

Interested? 

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. 

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.

No agencies please.

To engage with children, young people and their families and deliver a combination of advice and signposting, 1:1 sessions, groups and workshops, online and telephone interventions to improve their mental health and wellbeing. 

We are looking to recruit an empathic, warm, friendly, hard-working and flexible person who is passionate about improving children and young people’s emotional wellbeing and mental health. They must be a team player with excellent communication and organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage their own workload. They must be able to work independently within the community. 

To help assess the needs and strengths of the referred child or young person and help them identify individual goals to achieve desired change.  

To deliver and assist with the evaluation of interventions for children and young people which aim to improve mental health and well-being, build on existing strengths, and increase levels of resilience.   

Record and collect data with various tools such as goal-based outcomes (GBO’s) and use this to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.  

To take responsibility for own caseload of children, young people, and families some with complex and multiple needs with support from senior Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health (EWMH) staff.  

To help involve children, young people, and their parents in the co-production of programmes, activities and services.  

To work collaboratively with partner organisations in the Surrey Wellbeing Partnership, Surrey and Borders NHS Partnership, Surrey Children’s Services, local CAMHS/CYPS teams, schools, and other community-based services to provide the most effective service for children, young people and families.  To keep accurate records of individual engagement, evidence of change and celebrate progress with children and young people.  

To provide, record and report the appropriate data to ensure support programmes can be accurately monitored and evaluated.    

To apply safeguarding and child protection procedures.  

To help provide written case studies as evidence of the effectiveness of individual interventions.  

To work as part of a team and attend team meetings, training events and participate fully in one to one, peer and group supervision.   

The jobholder may be required to carry out other duties as directed by the EWMH Services Manager, the responsibility level of which should not exceed those outlined above.  

Occasional evening work required (with a corresponding later start time or possibility to claim time off in lieu).

Any other duties are required to be performed within the grade and renumeration of the role. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults. This role will require an enhanced DBS disclosure (with barred children/vulnerable adults).  We require you to understand and demonstrate this commitment and attend any required training.

To provide Information, Advice and Assistance (IAA) and Community Well Being services for people with mental health problems that enable them to: be independent be healthy and active be happy and do the things that make them happy contribute towards their social life and be with the people that they choose feel valued in society learn and develop to their full potential engage and make a contribution in their community contribute to, and enjoy safe and healthy relationships.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop, deliver and provide a range of IAA and Community Well Being activities and services, to meet the needs of people with mental health problems including: Open access/drop in facilities Support for citizens to access community based activities. Well-being checks Peer support to support citizens to attend activities or health appointments etc. Support for people to develop and learn new skills to help them live independently Self-management courses, Wellbeing and Activity Groups User involvement and participation Specialist support for groups marginalized by society Vocational opportunities

2. Provide IAA and Community Wellbeing Services that comply with relevant legislation, particularly; • Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 (including Codes of Practice) • Regulation and Inspection (Wales) Act 2016 • Mental Health Act 1983

3. Provide a IAA and Community Wellbeing Service that ensures that Citizens are treated with dignity and respect • ensures Citizens and their families are listened to, communicated with and consulted • supports Citizens to maintain their independence ensures Citizens are safeguarded from any abuse • ensures any appropriate outcome as defined in the National Outcomes Framework accompanying the Social Services and Well Being (Wales) Act are met

4. Promote early detection and early resolution, so that concerns and problems are put right quickly and effectively.

5. Support individuals to achieve the following two outcome statements: • Well-being - I know and understand what care, support and opportunities are available to me and I get the help I need, when I need it, in the way I want it; securing rights and entitlements • My rights are respected, I have voice and control, I am involved in making decisions that affect my life, my individual circumstances are considered, I can speak for myself or have someone who can do it for me and I get care through the Welsh language if I need it.

6. Contribute towards preventing or delaying the development of people's needs for care and support.

7. Help reduce the needs for care and support of people who have such needs.

8. Work to minimise the effect on disabled people of their disabilities.

Interviews to be held on 16th December

Are you interested in supporting people at immediate risk of rough sleeping and making a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless?

We are looking for people to join this exciting pilot as Night Assessment Worker. The service delivers a new approach to preventing rough sleeping, through the provision of accommodation with onsite specialist move-on support to those who are at immediate risk of sleeping rough. The service will provide a route and support for single homeless clients who are presenting to the Local Authority Housing Options or day centres who have not been sleeping rough yet but who are at imminent risk of this happening.  

Where homelessness cannot be prevented by the council a referral can be made into the Rough Sleeping Prevention Project, which is run across London to support as many people as possible. The service will work in partnership with the local authority to secure onward move-on options e.g. access the council (Private Rented Sector) PRS scheme, advocating for access to supported housing.

In these roles, you will work in our Islington Assessment hub space for up to 15 clients where the team delivers casework and support, provides each person with a comprehensive assessment of their needs and intensive specialist support to secure move on. In the rewarding role of a Night Assessment Worker, you will: 

• Work as part of a busy team environment working closely with those affected by homelessness.
• Provide a safe and supportive environment at night to clients; and support a team of Assessment and Reconnection Workers, with key tasks, such as implementing reconnection or assessment plans and supporting clients in appropriate accommodation. 
• Work on a 2 week rolling night shift rota with an average of 3-4 waking night shifts in a row (shifts are typically 8pm-8:30am).

About you

These roles are great for people who want to learn and have an interest in developing key skills to build a career working in a support role. You don’t need to have direct experience to succeed in these roles, if you can demonstrate the below, your commitment and genuine desire to support people to transform their lives, we encourage you to apply!

• Some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or customers in a busy service environment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with others effectively to get things done.
• Some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10 am on 2 December 2024

Interview and assessments on: 11-13 December 2024

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits 

At YMCA Sutton Coldfield, we transform the lives of young people with support, respite and safe spaces.

Job title: Young Adult Carers Key Worker
Location:    Sutton Coldfield
Salary:  £6,552 p.a. (FTE £26,208 p.a.)
Hours: 10 hours a week
Contract:    Fixed term to March 2026 with the possibility of extension

Please contact us if you need help accessing this recruitment information

We’re looking to recruit one or two exceptional individuals who can make a big difference to the lives of young adults in Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham. 

The role provides support to young people aged 17 – 25 years old who help care for someone who has a disability, illness or addiction. We focus on overall wellbeing, helping young people achieve their full potential, especially during the important transitional period as they become adults.

A significant focus of the role will be to deliver one-to-one, practical and emotional support to young carers in colleges and universities, as well as group drop-in sessions. Working closely with student support staff, you will identify young people who find it difficult to continue with their education because of their caring responsibilities, and support them with their physical and mental health, confidence, self-esteem.

You will also support the Service Manager in planning, developing and facilitating workshops, presentations and events for young people from a variety of diverse backgrounds, and the professionals that support them.

As a partner in the Birmingham Carers Hub, we work with other not-for-profit organisations to raise awareness of carers and their needs, and complete Statutory Carer’s Assessments.

We are a friendly, inclusive organisation with policies, working arrangements and benefits that support staff wellbeing and learning.

To apply for this role, you will have to complete our application form and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, outlined in the job description. We do not accept CVs.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Thursday, 29th November 2024

We expect interviews to be held at our Sutton Coldfield office on the 12th or 13th December. 

Please apply asap. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early without notice if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

The YMCA Sutton Coldfield is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment This is reflected in our recruitment and vetting processes which includes asking candidates to provide information about any gaps in employment, pre-employment checks, including references, an identity check, right to work in the UK, disclosure (if applicable) and qualifications (if applicable).

A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure. 

The YMCA Sutton Coldfield is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all we do. We aim to grow an inclusive workforce where everyone feels welcome irrespective of age, class, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, religion, sexual orientation or social-economic backgrounds. 

The YMCA Sutton Coldfield is a registered charity in England (1008752).

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Young People service in Maidenhead.

£24,960.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to live independently. Support workers must monitor and assess the needs of the customers and provide creative and tailored person centred support to help them achieve their goals and aspirations.

Support workers will work closely with statutory children's services and other external agencies to best support customers to promote social inclusion and teach independent living skills. Support workers will empower and encourage customers to maximise their skills and choices.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Is essentially customer-focused
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
- Understanding of mental health difficulties and therapeutic methods of support: Mental health difficulties include depression, anxiety, ADHD, personality disorder and psychosis

What you'll bring:

Essential:

- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector

Desirable:

- Experience working with care leavers
- Experience working with those displaying mental health difficulties
- Experience using therapeutic models of support

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for the full Job decription

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Enhanced Support Worker to join our RBKC Mental Health Service in Kensington & Chelsea.

£28,538.40 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

To apply for this role, please complete the online application form and email a supporting statement

Your supporting statement should explain why you are applying for this role, and outline how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the role, giving specific examples where possible.

The shift pattern for this role includes 5x 8hr shifts per week on a rolling rota of Monday to Sunday. This post involves some weekend and bank holiday working.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Understand the concept of Recovery and apply those principles to develop an environment and service that enhances recovery
Put the service-user at the centre of their support and promote optimism and hope for their increased independence
Act as a positive influence on service-users encouraging responsible behaviour and self reliance to people residing in the Service
Support people in a way that maximises their self-sufficiency and enables them to live independently upon discharge from the service
Support customers to maintain their tenancy
Carry out holistic assessments and devise appropriate recovery focused support plans, and comprehensive risk assessments in full consultation with service-users, their families/carers and other agencies
Ensure recovery focused support plans are created, reviewed, evaluated and amended in accordance with changing needs, presenting risks and individual preferences in order to promote recovery
Undertake key working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/Service Manager
Be flexible and responsive to the needs of service-users as directed by their personal support plan
Provide recovery focused support to achieve personal goals/aspirations in partnership with service-users, family members and statutory agencies. To work with service-users on a one to one basis to achieve positive outcomes within the given service timeframe
Ensure ongoing assessment and management of risks within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'

For the full list please see our website.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is essentially customer-focused
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

What you'll bring:

Essential:

At least an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care, or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years experience in working in mental health or other specialist social care services
Bring expertise in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, substance misuse, hoarding or therapeutic interventions.

Desirable:

An understanding of care-planning processes and Models of Care within mental health
Knowledge of group and individual therapy

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.