Job Reference: 24/81
Hours: 33 hours per week (Part Time)
Salary: £19,687.80 per annum
Based in: Southport, Merseyside
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, employer’s contributory pension scheme, EAP scheme and other generous benefits
Imagine Independence is a leading third sector organisation, passionate about supporting people with mental illness, neurodiversity, learning disabilities, and behaviours that challenge to live as part of their community. Imagine exists to challenge the stigma that having a mental illness or learning disability still brings. Imagine supports people to live meaningfully by nurturing their individuality and recognising the power of small steps.
Every day, Imagines’ staff and volunteers generously share their experience, knowledge, and talents with the people they support. Through their focused dedication to Imagines’ mission, and the courage to challenge the status quo, people feel valued. They know they are making both the ‘everyday’ and the ‘extraordinary’ become possible for everyone. They walk alongside the people they have the privilege to serve, helping to transform lives, one day at a time. And they never give up.
Do you want to become part of this amazing organisation? As a Support Worker, working within our Accommodation Services, you will help to promote the health and wellbeing of those you support. This will include providing practical and emotional support; supporting people to connect with their communities, developing skills and confidence and promoting independence. We are looking for individuals with values which align to ours, who are highly motivated and committed to enriching the lives of people we support.
For an initial chat, please contact Cath Bell on 07816131143 or recruitment@imagineindependence.org.uk
Job Description:
The main duties of the role are to:
Under the guidance of the Service Manager and Senior Support Worker
• Be allocated 33 support hours per week, as per contract. The hours will be worked within Southport services and provided at least 3 weeks in advance (there may be times when you are required to work within alternative Accommodation services, adequate notice will be provided.)
• Take part in helping people draw up their person-centred plan and follow the agreed action plan
• Work in partnership with others to allow independence of choice
• To act with integrity and to identify opportunities to celebrate achievements to allow a positive, respectful and trusting relationship to grow
• Support people to improve their confidence and self esteem
• Support people to make informed choices around a healthy lifestyle including physical health and improving self-care
• Support people to manage their own physical, mental health and wellbeing in a positive manner
• Support people to meet their leisure, work, social, emotional and spiritual needs
• Support people to access the community and taking part in community activities
• Support people to manage finances to meet domestic responsibilities and personal aspirations
• Provide advice and support with domestic tasks and practical issues such as dealing with neighbours and keeping their house clean
• Support people to access other services
• Support people who may have alcohol and/or drug issues
• Support people to maintain the safety and security of their home
• To prompt individuals and undertake personal care duties as required.
• To write up and record activities undertaken
• To complete risk assessment in accordance with Imagine’s policy and procedure
• To report any significant change in an individual’s health, behaviour or wider situation to a manager and liaise with clinical teams.
• To attend, as appropriate, case conferences, reviews etc.
• Will be required to complete sleep over shifts as part of an agreed rota (sleep overs are allocated in advance)
Person Specification:
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care/care certificate desirable or equivalent
• Experience of working in a community care setting is desirable.
• Commitment to supporting people consistent with their rights, choices and responsibilities
• Demonstrate a positive attitude to people with mental health problems
• Ability to provide sympathetic, emotional and practical support to tenants
Imagine is a values-based recruiter and so it will be seeking to ensure that the successful candidate will align with the following:
• Meaningful Living: Using empathy to bring together diverse people and resources, to put the everyday within reach of everyone.
• Nurturing Individuality: Creating conditions that support people to be true to themselves and express their truth.
• Focused Dedication: Showing up each day hungry to do our best to learn and develop. We never give up on people.
• Challenging Ideas: Keeping our efforts real and centred on what matters most, we do not settle for the ordinary when better is possible.
• Generous Sharing: Giving of ourselves, our experiences and knowledge, to promote and provide a great service.
To download the full job description and person specification, please visit our website:
CV’s are to be returned no later than the closing date/time either by email to recruitment@imagineindependence.org.uk or post to 25 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ.
Please note that we will accept CVs with an expectation that an application form is completed if successful at interview.
An enhanced DBS will be required for this post.
Closing date for applications: 13.12.2024 at 05.00 PM.
Interviews will take place, week commencing 23.12.2024.
Imagine reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Imagine aims to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.