Part time, 17.5 hours a week. Working a 2 week rolling rota between the hours of 9am and 8pm. Will include working bank holidays and alternate weekends.
Portsmouth Mental Health Supported Living Service provides supported accommodation for up to 12 adults, who have mental ill health and alcohol / substance misuse needs. Our clients have a mix of medium to high support needs and this service provides 24/7 support across two houses next door to each other.
Our aim is to support clients to develop life skills to enable them to achieve their goals, gain independence and move on to safe and secure accommodation.
You’d be part of a small team that works collaboratively with clients to help them achieve positive outcomes. If you love working with people and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of those your support, then this is the role for you!
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
* You will support clients by prompting and helping them to attend appointments
* You will encourage their involvement in personal progression in the form of education, training, employment activity or volunteering
* You will help them develop their practical skills in areas such as budgeting, shopping, cooking and housework, laundry, health and hygiene
* You will work with external partners (such as colleges) to maximise the opportunities available to clients so that they can resettle in the community.
* Empower clients to achieve the outcomes they identify as desirable for independent living including involvement in practical tasks within the premises such as basic maintenance/ room decoration
* Involve clients in the smooth running if their home environment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
* Clear verbal and written English
* Good IT and keyboard skills
* Polite, assertive manner, ability to self -motivate
* Passion for working in a client/customer facing role
* Knowledge of the benefits system and tenancy legislation
* Have an interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues
* Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies
We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.