Mental Health Support Worker

We are currently working in partnership with an established Charity based in Hertfordshire, who are recruiting for a Mental Health Support Worker on a temporary four-week contract. The position is due to start immediately, with the potential for extension. The hourly rate of pay is negotiable up to £17.00 an hour via an Umbrella company.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with mental health and complex needs, have an Enhanced DBS certificate, drive and have access to their own vehicle, and have proven experience of Support Worker duties.

Duties will include (but are not limited to) :

Delivering support to vulnerable adults with a mental health condition / complex need

Carrying out needs and risk assessments, complete support plans, provide support and carry out reviews in accordance with policies and procedures

Promote independence with a view to move on into independent living within a period of 3-5 years

Supporting customers to maximise their income and to access benefits

Liaising with colleagues, partner agencies and other stakeholders regarding safeguarding, welfare, and risk concerns

Dealing with any housing management issues

Participating customer reviews, team meetings and training courses

Promoting and encouraging independent life skills

Supporting customers to sustain their housing and identify and move onto housing which meets their needs

Experience required :

Experience required in Social Housing

Experience working with customers within housing

Skills, knowledge and expertise required :

Carrying out risk assessments

Creating personalised support plans

Liaising with colleagues, partner agencies and other stakeholders regarding safeguarding, welfare, and risk concerns

Working hours : 37.5 hours per week

Monday - Friday, 9 : 00am-5 : 30pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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