Job Title: Support Worker
Location: REDRUTH, Driver with use of car essential
Salary: £14.46/Hr
Contract Duration: 3 months
Job Responsibilities:
Working as part of a small support team to provide responsive services to people, usually around 24 years old and above, who have/are experiencing substance & alcohol misuse and mental ill-health. Liaising with other agencies regarding specific needs including Benefits, Mental Health, Substance Misuse. Building open and trusting relationships while assisting clients in exploring options around education, training, and employment.
Writing, reviewing, and updating support plans and risk assessments, using a motivated and positive approach. Providing high-quality support to clients, helping maintain their homes and tenancies.
Minimum Requirements:
Experienced in supporting people with various needs and backgrounds. Ability to apply common sense to situations, whilst being accountable for decisions made and reasons behind them. Be able to establish and maintain relationships within internal and external partnerships, and with multiple clients and colleagues.
Able to maintain records and put action plans in place. Have experience of risk assessing and risk management. Ideally holds a NVQ LVL 3 in a relevant field.
Be resilient and adaptable. Have an open, friendly personality and the ability to maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations.
Additional Information:
Working a 37-hour week including Bank holidays, Evenings, and weekends. A DBS is required for this role at Enhanced level.
A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle will be required.
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