Support worker jobs near Greater London
Organisation
Jami is a mental health charity that enriches and saves lives impacted by mental illness and distress in the Jewish community.
Since the start of the pandemic, demand for our services has grown exponentially. In 2021 we undertook a thorough review of the needs of the community, to develop a new strategy that will secure the Jewish community’s mental health provision. The new strategy sets out a huge agenda for change in scale and provision, which will be developed over the next five years while we continue to run our diverse set of highly professional mental health services:
- Advice and advocacy
- Treatment and support
- Education and campaigning
Jami currently supports over 1,400 individuals, delivering almost 50,000 separate service interactions each year, and reaches thousands more people through education, seminars, work in schools and other organisations. Through our social enterprise community café, Head Room, we raise mental health awareness while delivering mental health support on the high street.
Job purpose
We are looking for a Hub Peer Support Worker to support our Northeast Hubs - Redbridge and Hackney.
Peer Support is one of the best forms of therapy for helping people recover from mental distress and its impact on their lives. People who have experienced mental health issues can offer insight and understanding and can draw on their own experiences to help. They can offer an effective complement to the professional support offered by trained mental health workers. To this end, Jami is looking for someone who understands and who is committed to the values of peer support and who is able to develop this new role in a sensitive and innovative way.
You will be working as part of our Community Support and Hubs team to support people within our hub settings. You will carry plan and facilitate activities in our hubs and in local community venues, creating a supportive social environment. You will offer brief 1:1 support, carrying out ongoing assessments, making sure people are linked into relevant Jami services, and helping people with practical needs that may arise.
Responsibilities
- To work as part of a multi skilled team to deliver a recovery focused mental health service.
- To plan and facilitate social and recreational activities
- To facilitate informal conversations, creating a social atmosphere in the hubs
- To support our lunch service; promoting a community approach to helping and socializing with each other
- To plan and facilitate community-based activities, in local venues outside of the hubs
- To carry out review assessments for people who attend Jami’s hub activities
- Build positive and supportive relationships with service users to enable them to develop their recovery plans, aspirations, and goals.
- Assist people setting realistic and positive goals and support people to review their progress.
- To link people into additional support at Jami when 1:1 support needs are identified
- To offer people brief practical support (such as support to make a phone call or open a letter)
- To model/mentor a recovery process and demonstrate coping skills, using own experience of recovery to inspire hope
- To support the team in promoting the role of Peer Support Worker and to raise awareness of what recovery means, contributing to any local research/evaluation of this new role
- Share personal recovery experiences appropriately, enabling individuals to recover.
- Support service users in the development of personal and life skills with the aim of attaining greater independence and self-esteem, providing emotional support necessary to do so.
- Ensure confidentiality of the service and that the service users are respected at all times.
- Maintain clear, accurate individual records using Apricot database system
- Ensure tools for measuring outcomes are used during the course of working with individuals and groups
- Maintain own personal development and keep up to date with current knowledge and health and social care agenda through reading, attending study days, conferences and meetings as appropriate
- Work within Health and Safety guidelines, with reference to the Lone Worker Policy and individual risk assessments
- Compliance with the Equality Act, and Health and Safety legislation
- Attend regular supervision with named supervisor
- Participate in the organization’s appraisal process
- Ensure that all activities are operated in a way which is consistent with the values of Jami and the Jewish community it serves.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager or another designated senior manager
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness to undertake Peer Support training
- Group facilitation skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Personal experience of using mental health services and/or mental health problems, distress or trauma.
- An understanding of the socioeconomic factors that impact mental health
- Experience working in health or social care through paid or volunteer capacity
- Ability to use own mental health experiences to support others
- Knowledge of equal opportunities
- An understanding of recovery & the factors that inhibit this
- Ability to develop practical solutions to problems that may arise.
- Ability to interact with staff of all disciplines and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office and video conferencing
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage personal stress
Please see full JD attached.
To apply for the role, please send your CV and covering letter. Closing date for applications Friday 26th August.
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Support Worker, Look Ahead Care Support and Housing, Tower Hamlets
from people of all backgrounds.
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Support Worker, Look Ahead Care Support and Housing, Southwark
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Are you passionate about supporting and transforming the lives of people who are experiencing homelessness?
About the roles
We are looking for people to join our teams across London as Support Workers (known internally as a Project Worker). In these vital roles you will:
- Work together with clients to identify their personal aims and ambitions and support them towards achieving them.
- Provide practical and personal support to clients in an approachable, caring and person centred way.
- Work as part of a dedicated team in the hostel/ accommodation setting to provide a high quality, positive and safe service to clients.
- Keep up to date administrative records relating to client work, housing management and health and safety.
- Work on the weekly shift rota that includes early and late shifts as well as some weekends and bank holidays.
What we’re looking for
To succeed in these highly rewarding role you will:
- Have an understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people – you may have had personal experience of homelessness yourself.
- Have experience of helping vulnerable people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change.
- Have a sound understanding of the support needs of people with low incomes, including rent payments/arrears and professional boundary issues.
- Possess good interpersonal and listening skills, in order to be able to establish an effective working relationship with clients and an eagerness to learn and work with clients in a holistic and person-centred approach.
Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who will be committed to our Recovery Ethos, and has a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.
As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.
- A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.
- Pay and Other Benefits
St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.
St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.
For these roles staff can claim an additional 20% pay premium for hours worked between 8pm and 8am Monday to Friday, and all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday.
What we do
At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.
How to apply
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 10th August 2022
Interview and assessments on: TBC
It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.
Our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions.
As a homelessness ch... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Recruiting for a Support Workers to join our Homelessness and Complex Needs Kensington & Chelsea!
Look Ahead supports around 8,000 people across London and the South East each year. People who for a variety of reasons may need some extra suppor... Read more
Are you passionate about supporting and transforming the lives of people who are experiencing homelessness?
About the roles
We are looking for people to join our teams across London as Support Workers (known internally as a Project Worker). In these vital roles you will:
- Work together with clients to identify their personal aims and ambitions and support them towards achieving them.
- Provide practical and personal support to clients in an approachable, caring and person centred way.
- Work as part of a dedicated team in the hostel/ accommodation setting to provide a high quality, positive and safe service to clients.
- Keep up to date administrative records relating to client work, housing management and health and safety.
- Work on the weekly shift rota that includes early and late shifts as well as some weekends and bank holidays.
What we’re looking for
To succeed in these highly rewarding role you will:
- Have an understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people – you may have had personal experience of homelessness yourself.
- Have experience of helping vulnerable people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change.
- Have a sound understanding of the support needs of people with low incomes, including rent payments/arrears and professional boundary issues.
- Possess good interpersonal and listening skills, in order to be able to establish an effective working relationship with clients and an eagerness to learn and work with clients in a holistic and person-centred approach.
Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who will be committed to our Recovery Ethos, and has a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.
As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.
- A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.
- Pay and Other Benefits
St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.
St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.
For these roles staff can claim an additional 20% pay premium for hours worked between 8pm and 8am Monday to Friday, and all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday.
What we do
At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.
How to apply
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 10th August 2022
Interview and assessments on: TBC
It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.
Our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions.
As a homelessness ch... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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GBP 23,019.36 per annum, working 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.
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Job Overview:
There are 5 hostels in the cluster ranging from high, medium to low support which are all based in the borough of RBKC. The Heaney Cluster an intensively supported housing scheme for the most challenging customers in the borough. The majority of the customers come with a history of entrenched rough sleeping; often coupled with enduring mental health difficulties. The aim is to offer a home to those who would have difficulty finding accommodation because of their lifestyle choices involving extreme drug and alcohol misuse. The high support hostel caters for eleven service users with complex needs and is staffed 24 hours a day with the minimum of three staff on duty. The medium support services are staffed from 9am to 9pm where the customers present with varying degrees of mental health issues.
The hostels are in close proximity to each other, and staff will be expected to work across the units. Two of the hostels supports both male and female customers and three are males only.
Support Workers will devise person centred support plans with customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet their needs and goals. This will include sign posting them to the local drug and alcohol services to address substance misuse issues. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.
Key Responsibilities:
- If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer
- Support customers to maintain their tenancies
- Support to budget and prevent rent arrears
- Assess their practical and emotional needs to incorporate in their support plan
- To develop support plans and risk management plans
- Carry out weekly health and safety checks
- Carry out security duties / welfare checks to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
- Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
- Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities
- Report any observations relating to customers welfare
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times
- Maintain records as required at the project under the direction of Management
- Participate in team meetings/reviews and the general development of the service
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned
Person Specification:
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self-development
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector
- Experience with complex needs 1 years- MH and Complex. Adults- would accept young people MH experience.
- Challenging situations- Anti-social behaviour
- Understanding and empathy with client group. Drug users and Alcoholics
Please see our website for the full job description
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Night Support Worker, Look Ahead Care Support and Housing, Southwark
J people of all backgrounds
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Closing date: 21/08/2022; Interview date: 01/09/2022
Our vision is to end street homelessness. At Thames Reach we are committed to helping homeless and vulnerable people to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives.
Our Brent Reach floating support service is supporting people to sustain their accommodation and achieve their aspirations. Brent Reach are looking for an Support Worker to join the team.
You will:
- Be interested in working with people with rough sleeping histories or at risk of homelessness sustaining their tenancies.
- Have experience of face to face or customer service work.
- Have an understanding of how to support people to manage and sustain tenancies and engage positively with their local community.
- Have experience of supporting and motivating people to engage with health services, employment, training and education.
- Be able to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationship with other agencies such as referral agencies, health services, benefit services and registered social landlords.
- Have a good understanding of how to work as team, and share their knowledge and good practice with their colleagues, students and volunteers
- Have strong administration experience and enjoy working to support a key front line homelessness service.
To succeed as the Support Worker, you will:
- The ability to provide a flexible and responsive service to people with rough sleeper histories.
- Excellent communication, organisation and creative problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to working within the homelessness sector to support people to lead fulfilling lives.
- Creating and working through action plans and be strongly outcome focuses.
- The ability to follow instructions, manage and mitigate risk.
- The ability to use IT systems to communicate and record your work.
- Strong time management skills.
- Be confident in working autonomously as well as within a team, the role with involve office work and in the community.
We are listed in the top 100 UK Best Workplaces 2022 in the UK. As part of a commitment to our employees we offer:
- Generous holiday allowance – 29 days per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata).
- Pension – we contribute 6.5% to your pension when you contribute 1.5%.
- Excellent development opportunities – career progression, regular supervision and appraisals, and learning programmes to support your career with Thames Reach.
- Wellbeing support – our 24/7 employee assistance programme and opportunities for TOIL.
- Life assurance – four times your annual salary with cover starting on your first day of employment.
- Critical illness – one year’s annual salary in the event you are diagnosed with a critical illness.
- Other benefits including interest free season ticket and cycle to work loans.
Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual that is keen on impacting lives of vulnerable young people and adults at risk of homelessness. The selected candidate will be employed as Night Support Worker on a full-time (37.5 hours), permanent basis in our Youth Hub - Camden/Islington. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £23,700 Per Annum (ILW) Plus Pension and Other Benefits.
We are currently developing and expanding the work that we do with young people to prevent homelessness. This includes our well-established Nightstop service, which provides a safe place to stay in the homes of volunteers, as well as working with families and delivering a programme to schools, colleges and other educational and youth settings.
This is an exciting time to join Depaul UK as we are rapidly expanding our organisation. Depaul UK works with some of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK.
The Night Support Worker Role:
As Night Support Worker, you will join a team of professionals working alongside our clients to develop the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives.
You will manage a small caseload of young people by taking responsibility for their well-being and day to day support in the service.
In addition, you will ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained and support the client to sustain their tenancy and participate in positive and successful move on.
What will ideally support your success in this Night Support Worker role?
You will have excellent communication skills and be committed to the values and ethos of Depaul UK.
- An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse
- Able to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures
- Commitment to promoting an environment, which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others.
- High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries
What’s it like to work at Depaul UK?
- Flexible working and family-friendly policies
- Access to Perkbox giving you deals and discounts for a wide range of brands
- Up to 7% contributory pension
- Paid training & personal E-Learning portal
- Sabbatical leave
- Health cash plan
- Paid DBS
- Death in service
- Cycle to work scheme
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Night Support Worker then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!
Closing Date for Night Support Worker applications: Tuesday 26th July at 23:59
An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this role. Our recruitment checks, induction, and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.
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