We are looking for a Female Support Worker to join one of the teams in South Manchester Mental Health Services, supporting female adults who have enduring mental health diagnoses. The service is supported accommodation where up to 8 women reside and receive support. The service is lone working with a period of handover between shifts. You will work alongside individuals with trauma informed care and recovery-focused approaches, enabling people to enjoy a fulfilling and valued lives. You will work in collaboration to participate in the community and to develop their abilities.
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, inclusive, organised and caring individual with forward-thinking qualities to support our service users to achieve greater independence, with the aim of working in partnership with agencies involved in their support and care planning. The successful applicant will be able to respond to a fast-paced environment and changing circumstances in people’s lives, with a positive and proactive attitude. The role will involve promoting the rights of service users with mental health needs to move on positively to greater independence.
You will be expected to co-produce support plans with the service users that promote their choices and independence, paying particular attention to areas such as daily living skills, community outreach, and housing goals. You are likely to engage in a wide range of tasks and activities as part of your role.
You will be involved in fostering and promoting positive tenancy related skills and management. You will be involved in housing related aspects such as property management, Health and Safety of the service and individual homes, as well as supporting people practically when setting up home.
Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement. – Equality Act 2010
Vacancy Reference Number: 83431
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.
Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.