Role is based in NG17 4AX Do you want to join an organisation that employs remarkable people to do a remarkable job? Are you passionate about supporting others, especially the most disadvantaged and challenging? Do you want to work for an organisation where98% of employees say that theyare proud of the work that they do? Moving Forward is a floating support service for people with mental health problems, working in partnership with local Living Well Teams. We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate Support worker who would thrive in a community-based service where no two days are ever the same. This vacancy is for the Central Notts Moving Forward team based in Mansfield and Ashfield. The Moving Forward service has a long and successful record of supporting people to achieve and make key, positive changes to their own lives. If you join our dynamic and motivated team, you will carry your own caseload and support your colleagues to excel at all times. Key areas of support would be around housing, income/ benefits, debt and helping people overcome these problems with your help. We aim to assist the person we support to be more resilient in the future. Ideally you should have a working knowledge of the support needs of people with mental health problems living independently in their own home but being able to demonstrate transferrable skills and a commitment to continuous learning would be acceptable. Extensive training and induction will be provided to the right candidate. In this role you will provide specifically tailored support to help people to achieve their individual goals and assist them to review and learn from their progress and achievements. You would be expected to keep accurate and relevant support notes, demonstrate how to resolve problems, advocate and communicate at all levels with various community agencies. Benefits: Life Assurance Pension (up to 4%) Enhanced Maternity Paternity and Adoption Benefits Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme Employee Assistance Programme learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services Health Cash Plan This job might be for you if: You are a great listener, you are empathetic and understand the needs of people struggling with their mental health, benefits, housing, debt and independent living. You are resilient. You bounce back from difficulties and can manage stressful situations in a calm and positive way. You thrive working as part of a diverse team and are good at communicating with others. You are committed to responding effectively, empowering people to find self-confidence and a respect for the individual. You can understand and follow policies and procedures and have a strong awareness of professional boundaries. The role requires flexible and creative effort from you that can aid the development of the people we support. A professional approach and commitment to support vulnerable beneficiaries of this service are a must. Moving Forward staff are AGILE working AGILE is a flexible approach to working that allows employees to deliver the full duties and responsibilities of their role but at the same time enables them flexibility on where and when they work, so helping people achieve a better work-life balance. A set of IT kit is provided to enable employees to work from different locations. Postholder must have a current driving licence and access to a car to cover several local county districts (mileage paid.) Why Join Us? Working for Framework is a great way into social care. We invest in you and encourage career progression providing a full induction, e-learning and classroom training, management development pathways, fully-funded professional qualifications and more. Your wellbeing is important to us. We emphasise wellbeing in all our working environments and employ a Wellbeing Practitioner to support our staff. Employee assistance programme, salary sacrifice schemes. Stakeholder pension, enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid sick leave. 32 days holiday including Bank Holidays increasing with service. Paid DBS and Update Service. Loyalty awards and non-contributory life insurance. Equality and diversity is important to us: we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and cultures, and appreciate the variety of experience they provide. As one of Nottinghams few Disability Confident Leaders, we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section. 98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework. ADZN1_UKTJ