Mental Health Housing Support Worker - Bath, United Kingdom - Bath Mind

Bath Mind

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Bath, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Job Specification

Job Title:
Mental Health Housing Support Worker

Salary:
£11.89 per hour + £55 per sleep-in

Hours of work: 28 hours + one sleep-in per week

Contract type:
Permanent

Reports to:
Housing Manager

Location:
Oldfield Park, Bath

About Bath Mind

Bath Mind was established in 1998 by a group of local people with lived experience of mental ill health who wanted to provide information and activities for people in the community.

Since then we have worked hard to develop what we do in response to local needs.

Many of our current staff have lived experience of facing mental health challenges; we have a greater understanding of the community that we support.

We are in contact with over 3,400 people annually to improve, prevent and maintain mental health and wellbeing.

While we are affiliated to national Mind, we receive no direct funding from them. We are a self - sustaining, independent locally run charity.

About the Mental Health Housing service
Bath Mind is seeking a self-motivated permanent worker to support our clients (aged between , with long-term mental health conditions, within a supportive and friendly home. The home is registered with the Care Quality Commission and provides 24-hour non-nursing support.

We work alongside each resident to identify, and work towards, their life choices and goals, by providing individualised and person-centred support to each resident through a care planning system.

This support incorporates a wide holistic approach that looks at maximising the self-management and empowerment of each resident.

There is an extensive mental health training package to all colleagues including clinical supervision, for continued professional development.

Overall Responsibilities

Supporting clients with enduring mental health issues to live as independently as possible within a residential home setting in Oldfield Park, Bath.

To support residents with ongoing goals and independent living skills
Team working to promote consistency of care for all residents
To comply with Bath Mind's policies and procedures.
To record daily activities and incidents and relevant statistical information.
To be familiar with all records, knowing their locations and to assist in their maintenance.
To respond to enquiries made by phone and in person.
To maintain good working relationships with other services managed by Bath mind, referring any enquiries about these services appropriately.
To maintain an empowering and equal opportunities environment for both residents and staff.
To work within and maintain current legislative standards to a high degree.
To maintain standards of Health and Safety and responsible behaviour.
Keyworking and support for Care planning, record keeping.
Financial record keeping and Daily notes

Communication Responsibilities

To adopt a team approach and be a proactive team member.
To be nonjudgemental and empathetic.
To adhere to the policy of confidentiality and sharing of information.
To be nondiscriminatory and to work within Bath mind's Equal Opportunities policy.
To promote positive perceptions of Bath Mind at all times.
To maintain positive working relationships with other employees and volunteers of Bath Mind.
To attend supervision, appraisals and team meetings.
Communication with professionals involved in the care of residents, and other services

Specific Responsibilities

To assist residents as required in aspects of care, domestic skills and budgeting, appointments, social skills and to provide support to access the community and participate in community based activities.
Keyworking residents, care planning and record keeping.
To take part in internal and external training as required.
To work positively as part of a team.
To be supervised and appraised to develop professional skills.
To maintain a friendly relationship with neighbours and the families and friends of the residents and to balance this with each residents rights.
Support residents to create structure in their day and develop their skills.
Building confidence and selfesteem with residents.
Using psychologically informed practice to support client wellbeing.
Safeguarding vulnerable adults.
Working to agreed aims and goals with the residents.
To take part in, initiate and encourage resident activities.
To provide a safe, welcoming and homelike environment for residents.
To encourage residents to take a role in the day to day running of the house.
To communicate with staff and other professionals in the ongoing needs and changes of your key clients, to promote consistancy when you are not on shift.
Take on specific Jobs to ensure the smooth running of the home.

Benefits
25 day's holiday per year + Public and Bank Holidays (pro rata)

Workplace Pension Scheme

Sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Eligibility for charity discount via Blue Light Card

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