ABOUT THE ROLE
We are hiring a Mental Health Floating Support Coordinator to support our Luton Service which delivers support to individuals living within the community who have support needs pertaining to their mental health and wellbeing. The service works alongside statutory services, with the aim of moving people on to independent living within two years. You will empower and motivate our residents and participants to achieve their personal goals and gain greater independence, which enables them to reintegrate into the community and lead fulfilling lives. The support offered is tailored to the individual needs of the participants and residents through a recovery based model.
Who is the service for & what is it funded/ accessed to deliver?
* Men and women, aged 18+
* Our clients have a primary mental health need, including complex needs and dual diagnosis
All our clients have a personalised support plans and proactive support work, to engage them with the opportunities available to them to live independently in the community, develop their social skills and independent living skills. We work with clients to improve their health and wellbeing, including supporting people to manage their mental health condition and crisis prevention.
Shift Pattern: Various shifts, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00
If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference to people's lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!
ABOUT YOU
We're looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people's lives!
We are looking for a team player, driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who is able to build rapport with others from various backgrounds. You will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, whilst able to form effective, positive and motivational relationships.
OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Act as a key worker and/or link worker and contribute to the development of support plans, risk assessments and subsequent reviews.
* Provide advice, information and guidance to residents and participants.
* Explore the most appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events and individual sessions, using internal and external sources.
* Participate in, and encourage residents and participants to participate in the running and development of projects, social enterprise initiatives, training, volunteering or work experience.
* Develop and sustain therapeutic relationships, providing practical and emotional support to ensure they are always treated with respect and dignity.
* Support our residents and participants with the relevant skills, experience, networks, and training to prepare them for resettlement into semi/independent living.
* Identify resident activity needs and wishes through assessments, observations, and discussions.
* Recognise signs of deteriorating mental health and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent a crisis.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external persons and agencies.
* Administration duties will vary.
Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position.
KEY CRITERIA
What we are looking for:
* IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience is required
* Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, including in the criminal justice field, mental health, and/or substance misuse or a good understanding of the sector
* Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
* Able to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others
What we would like, but not essential:
* Appropriate qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Community Justice, or professional equivalent
* Experience of providing housing support and a practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role
* Experience creating co-produced support plans and providing appropriate interventions for service user and liaising with other professionals
Further details of the responsibilities and key criteria can be found in the JDPS attached.
WORKING FOR US
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to
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