Support Worker (Maternity Cover)

£25,877.80-£27,647.88 pro rata for 22.2hrs

How do I apply?

· All applications will be subject to an initial screening process to ensure candidates meet the essential criteria for the role.

· Candidates who meet the required criteria following the initial screening will then be sent an application form to complete as the next stage of the recruitment process.

Tell me a bit more about Liaison and Diversion

· L&D work with people that have been arrested and engaged with our colleagues from NSFT at the Police Investigation Centres that need further support in the community with Housing, accessing Financial advice, accessing community resources and services, discussing opportunities for Work, Education and Volunteering and attending appointments including Court and Probation.

· We use an Assertive Outreach Approach to increase accessibility and engagement of the service.

· This an Outreach based service operating across Norfolk and Suffolk Monday – Friday.

· Service hours are between 09:00-17:00

· You will be based at our Julian Support head office, at 23, Pilling Park Road NR1 4PA.

· You will be expected to cover Central Norfolk area that is overseen by Aylsham and Wymondham PIC’s

Tell me more about the job.

· As a Support Worker, you will work alongside Recovery Coordinators and other professionals to provide flexible, person-centred support.

As a Support Worker you will be required to:

· Offer a creative, flexible approach to service delivery, supporting individuals to develop and maintain a greater independence and wellbeing.

· Build on people’s strengths, enabling them to engage with services that would be beneficial to them in sustaining independence in the community.

Essential Criteria.

• Ability to develop and sustain working relationships and positive rapport with clients, colleagues and other professionals
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust
• Ability to demonstrate emotional resilience when faced with difficult and personally demanding situations
• Proven ability to maintain clear and accurate records
• Ability to communicate with people with different communication and processing needs in a way that is accessible to them.
• Ability to recognise a person’s strengths and provide support in a strength’s focussed way
• Ability to independently manage a work schedule and maintain a clear and accurate diary
• Ability to empower people to make informed choices, advocate for themselves and take ownership of their recovery
• Ability to work independently and a commitment to participate in team working
• Proven commitment to user involvement and equal opportunities
• Ability and willingness to travel with access to a vehicle for business use

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working with people with complex needs
• Experience of providing a support service
• Knowledge of the impact that serious mental health problems have on an individual
• Knowledge of statutory and voluntary agencies in mental health
• Experience of lone working in a community setting

The ability to drive and access a car for business use is essential.

Pay: £25,877.70-£27,647.88 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a valid UK driving license?

This role requires travel across Norfolk, does that align with your availability?
Do you have the right to work in the UK?
This role works across varying environments including community outreach, office base and home working. Does this align with your requirements?

Work Location: In person