Support Worker - London, United Kingdom - Newham Council

Newham Council

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2 weeks ago

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**Job Description
Support Worker**
£37,443 - £39,264 per annum

About the Role

Duties include carrying out social care needs and Carers Reviews under the Care Act of 2014 both in the community and in hospital and completing support planning.

We will be expected to work jointly with stakeholders and other professionals as well as acting as advocate on behalf of our residents and carers.

There is a strong commitment to supporting professional development, to improve services and outcomes for vulnerable people.

As a Support Worker we know that you want to make a difference and working at Newham you will be given every support and opportunity to do so.

We have one vacancy available:

Mental Health Neighbourhood Team North - our long-term team, holding a case load of those who receive commissioned care and support services, undertaking reviews of people's needs and supporting people from a Recovery and Strength based approach to enhance a person's independence and promote well-being.

About You

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated team member, who is happy to work autonomously in a busy and fast-paced team and has the ability to effectively prioritise.

You will have undertaken statutory work as per the Care Act 2014 and have awareness of other pertinent legislation (Mental Health Act 1983 / 2007, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998, Equalities Act Strong assessments skills are a must, always using a person-centred and strengths based approach with the ability to think creatively outside the box.

An understanding of the social determinants of mental health issues are key along with the complexities that may go with it including drug and alcohol issues, forensics issues, anti-social behaviour, and housing issues.

We are seeking a support worker with the ability to engage the most vulnerable and hard to serve residents within one of the most diverse and disadvantaged boroughs in London.

The successful post holder must be willing to work from the office, at home and see residents in hospital and the community, be doubly vaccinated against Covid-19, have a current DBS.

11th February2024

Additional Information
Newham is one of the youngest, most diverse, and vibrant boroughs in the UK. As an inclusive employer, we are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects our local population.

We welcome and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, including applicants who are ethnically diverse and/or applicants who have a disability.

Priority consideration on all advertised roles will be given to London Borough of Newham Redeployees.

The London Borough of Newham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please be aware that a Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) check will be required for any position with access to these groups under the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In addition, the Authority reserves the right to request employees undertake a basic disclosure check (Disclosure Scotland) where required for the role this includes anyone who has access to (or information obtained directly from) a government database, or has a GCSX account.

These posts will be required to have a Basic Disclosure Scotland check as per the requirements of BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standards).

**To apply, please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

Additional Information

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.
**We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

About Us

The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR.

When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London.

The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country.

It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium.

It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family.

There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock.

It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.- Newham has a large housing regeneration programme that will build over 1,000 new counc