Specialist Support Worker - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom - Trident Reach

Trident Reach

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

2 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Specialist Support Worker

The Elms, Shropshire

REF 35722

£11.25 per hour

Varied hours

Trident Group has over 60 years' experience of delivering homes, services and innovation for up to 8,000 people in over 3,400 homes in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the Midlands.

It employs more than 850 staff, works with many volunteers and provides training places and apprenticeships as part of the employment package.

The Group has an annual turnover of more than £34m and owns assets close to £186m.

The Group consists of;

Trident Housing, which provides landlord services for the Group in respect of housing management and maintenance
Trident Reach, which is a registered care and support charity providing services to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and those who have been victims of domestic abuse across all age groups across the Midlands.

About the role

As part pf our own expansion, We are currently looking to recruit a number of new positions in our Mental Health Support Worker roles based at our Supported accommodation service in Shropshire.

The role will be based in Shrewsbury to provide recovery-focused support within tenancies to individuals with complex and enduring mental health needs, working as part of a 24-hour service that has recently been rewarded GOOD with CQC.

In your role you will assist customers with advocating their full potential and everyday living skills through ordering medication, diet, exercise, employment, training, relationships, sleep hygiene, daily activities, appointments, and confidence.

Our main goal is to support our customers goals so they can live independently, whilst living with mental health illness(s).

We work closely with the NHS, adult Mental health social workers, advocates, local support charities, employment agencies and family to ensure that a personal support plan and goals can be reached for everyone.

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated staff member who would like to join our team in order to deliver a quality service to vulnerable adults.

Qualities and skills

Caring, good listener who is proactive. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Have hobbies or interests that could support our customers in finding their own.
Some experience with mental health and other challenging behaviours
Doesn't mind IT, basic knowledge of Microsoft, we can teach you the rest.
Flexibility and understanding
Great sense of humour and cando attitude
Someone who can progress with support with they're personal development and training
Understand confidentiality and record keeping
Good time keeping, reliability and punctuality.

What we will do to support your role

Induction training
Diplomas in relation to your Job Role
12month training plan
Medication training
Supervision and Appraisal
Probation support

Applying

All applicants must provide their right to work documentation at interview stage, such as a valid passport which will be verified to check your eligibility to work and live in the UK.