Job summary
RDaSH are proud to be piloting this Mental Health Homelessness Team for 18 months initially. The support worker role is instrumental in the overall working practice of the team, with trauma informed, non-judgemental interventions and relational approaches being offered to provide holistic care to individuals experiencing homelessness and mental health difficulties. With a multi-disciplinary team approach, collaboratively working with partner agencies and internal services in the Trust, consistent approved interventions will be offered to all individuals currently unable to access mainstream services due to the complexity of their difficulties. The main focus of the work being to transition the individual through their journey with services, promoting autonomy and engagement, to allow for discharge from this service to mainstream agencies for on-going support.
Main duties
To implement, maintain and contribute to the delivery of high-quality care as planned and directed by health care professionals with the Mental Health Homelessness Team in Doncaster. All care and activity will be undertaken in accordance with the Trust’s vision and values.
To support individuals with identified mental health, substance misuse, physical and social difficulties for individuals as per care plans, whilst ensuring robust professional relationships are built and maintained, allowing for holistic care packages to be delivered.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ II or equivalent
- Numerate and literate
- Willingness to undertake relevant training
Desirable
- NVQ III or equivalent
- Drug & Alcohol experience
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate demonstrable experience of working or caring for people with mental health problems
- Understanding of the assessment and management of risk within the client group
Desirable
- Appropriate demonstrable experience of working or caring for people with mental health problems in the community.
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Basic IT skills
- Motivated / enthusiastic / organised team player
- Use own initiative and able to work without direct supervision within the framework of service policies
Other
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
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