Project Worker

As a Change Mental Health practitioner, you work directly with service users who require immediate or on going emotional, practical or vocational support in order to deliver the best possible outcomes. You will work with service users to develop and review personal plans, although ultimate oversight rests with the Senior Project Worker. You work closely with other members of staff to achieve outcomes as defined by my line manager. Within the area team there is a clear line management structure which supports and shapes the practice. You will contribute to an environment where people can relax, re-establish social skills and enhance their quality of life.

 Key Responsibilities:

·         Work as part of a team building positive working relationships.

·         In partnership with service users, implement outcome focused development plans as designed/overseen by my line manager to enable service users to achieve their identified goals.

·         To achieve outcomes by employing several appropriate intervention strategies including positive communication skills.

·         Ensure that the Resource Centre is welcoming, clean, tidy and safe.

·         Carry out ongoing risk assessment that is integral to ensure the wellbeing of service users.

·         Demonstrate group work skills which bring people together in a safe environment

·         Have an awareness of appropriate professional boundaries including confidentiality

·         Understand the requirements of Health and Safety in the workplace and follow Change Mental Health policies.

General Duties:

·         Act in accordance with Data Protection legislation.  Ensure all records, personal, staff and client data are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies

·         Comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

·         As with all employees, workers and volunteers; to encourage people to join Change Mental Health as a member, donor or activist

·         To act in accordance with the charity’s Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and to notify your line manager promptly if there are any concerns

·         To participate in regular supervision and appraisal and undertake any relevant training as appropriate to the role

·         To work in accordance with the charity’s national policies and local operating procedures and those of external regulators or professional bodies