Are you interested in working in Mental Health? Are you looking for a diverse role which is fun, stimulating and rewarding every day?
We are looking for respectful, warm and enthusiastic Community Outreach Support Workers to join our innovative Social Inclusion and Floating Support service in Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire. The role involves providing person-centred support, case work and activity facilitation to people who have mental health needs and who are at risk of social exclusion.
As a Support Worker you will:
* Work with individuals using the recovery model
* Provide a holistic approach to supporting individuals (1:1 and in groups)
* Develop and sustain professional, warm and trusting relationships
* Ensure social inclusion
* Help with housing and tenancy related needs
* Support people to develop daily living skills and to move on to more independent living
* Carry out general administrative duties and housing management tasks
* Drive forward development work and liaise with community groups to provide activities for the people we support
Paid or unpaid experience of supporting people with mental health needs is essential for this Support Worker role. You must demonstrate a solution focused and ‘can-do’ approach, you will have person-centred values, and give energy and commitment to your role. You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care and be able to contribute to a positive approach in our Blackburn with Darwen team. You must have a full clean driving licence and access to a car and work flexibly, predominantly Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, however some evening, weekends are required.
Vacancy Reference Number: 65746
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.
Application Instructions:
To apply, candidates must complete the online application form located on our company website via the listing for the above reference numbered role. We do not accept CV’s as a method of application.
Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. We do not provide outcomes for unsuccessful applications.
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS
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