Support Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Barker Ross Group

Barker Ross Group

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:

Support Assistant (Mental Health
Adults)
Contract Type:
Temporary
Location:
Leyton
London
Industry:
Healthcare & Social Care
Contact Name:
Katarzyna Ilczyk-
Contact Phone:
Salary:

- £ £12.

09 per hour
Date Published:

17Aug2023
Support Assistant (Mental Health Adults)

Location:
Leyton, London

Salary:
£ £12.09 per hour

Hours:
Full time

Job type: 4 to 5 month temporary contract

Our client is one of the largest providers of supported accommodation services various clients such as young people and adults, clients with a history of homelessness, resettlement, health, and substance misuse issues.

They aim to help vulnerable people find opportunities to change their lives and futures.

You will work with clients at their pace to develop their independent living skills, manage their prescribed treatment, develop their living skills, develop & manage relationships, build social networks and access education, training, or employment, by completing comprehensive needs and risk assessments with clients and identifying short-term objectives.

Duties:

Accompanying clients to scheduled appointments
Reminding clients of significant events, e.g. rent/service charge payments, attending statutory appointments in order to comply with treatment or criminal justice requirements
Motivating and coaching clients to attend appointments/engage in activities
Supporting clients in the processes of moving to permanent or new accommodation
Ensuring that information necessary for the client to be successfully referred into other services is available and forwarded
Recording data accordingly, record accurately, up to date and useful information including recording all contacts with clients appropriately to promote effective service delivery and evaluation and ensure all recording systems are up to date
To assist clients with life skills development and participation in activities to promote increased independence and involvement in the community
To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures for safe working practices for staff and clients
Participate fully in team meetings, supervisions, performance reviews and training
To assist the case holding Support Worker to assess each client's practical support needs and develop their support plan
To assist clients with life skills development and participation in activities to promote increased independence and involvement in the community
Providing support to adults with some challenging behaviours or mental health
To support clients to manage the health and safety of their homes, including minimising fire and environmental risks and accident prevention

Requirements:

Good level of literacy and numeracy
Six months of experience within support work (homelessness, resettlement, mental health, vulnerable adults)
Basic IT skills
Coaching skills
Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements and work outside of office hours.

How to apply:

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