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We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in assisting individuals in navigating their housing needs and overcoming personal challenges. This position requires a strong understanding of mental health illness and recovery from substance abuse to effectively support clients in achieving stability and independence. Also provide them with support with their recovery from addiction journey and / or poor mental health.
Job Responsibility:
Provide direct support to clients in various settings, helping them access resources and services
Engage in crisis intervention and management, utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to empower clients
Conduct assessments to identify client needs and develop personalised support plans
Support and empower service users to take back control of their lives while regularly assessing risk management plans for high-risk residents
Carry out supervised drug testing
Lone-working after initial training
Requirements:
High level of mental health experience
Good knowledge of controlled substances to assess risks
Efficient communicator with good organisational skills
Ability to conduct one-to-one meetings with residents
Confidence in managing challenging behaviours
Housing and health and safety knowledge around shared accommodation
Must hold a driving license and have own car
Must be non-judgmental, empathetic, caring and committed
Good IT skills for reporting including Teams, Sharepoint, Microsoft Office suite
Driver with own car insured for business purposes
Nice to have:
Lived experience of poor mental health or recovery from substance abuse
Over one year experience in assisted living and addiction recovery
What we offer:
Generous holiday allowance up to 39 days per annum including bank holidays
Further training (level 5 in Health and Social Care, level 2 in Counselling)
Good compassionate leave and parental leave entitlement