Floating Support Worker - Islington

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Floating Support Worker to join a specialist mental health service supporting vulnerable adults across Islington, London.

You will manage a small caseload and deliver person-centred, psychologically informed and holistic support, helping clients live independently and engage with appropriate treatment. This is a short-term temporary assignment witha start ASAP and weekday hours.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs.
• Experience delivering client-centred, holistic support.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management.
• Experience with budgeting, benefits and housing issues.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
• Strong IT and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload and deliver personalised, psychologically informed support to clients.
• Develop holistic support plans addressing mental health, wellbeing, and housing.
• Support medication adherence and attend appointments.
• Maintain accurate case notes and records of client contact.
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and escalate as needed.
• Support clients with budgeting and daily living tasks.
• Encourage engagement with services to promote independence.
• Assist clients to understand tenancy rights and responsibilities.

Skills

Caseload management

Needs assessments

Safeguarding

Housing support

Budgeting & benefits

Recovery-focused practice

Record keeping

Team collaboration

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 5:00pm (Flexibility Required)

Contract: 2-month temporary contract

Start: ASAP

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced

Floating Support Worker to join a specialist mental health service supporting vulnerable adults living in a variety of housing tenures across Islington

The service provides flexible, housing-related support to individuals with severe and enduring mental health needs, helping them manage their mental health, maintain their medication routines and continue living independently within their own homes

You will manage a small caseload and deliver

person-centred, psychologically informed and holistic support, helping clients manage their emotional, practical and housing-related needs while building resilience, improving wellbeing and working towards their personal goals

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload and deliver personalised, psychologically informed support to clients with varying and complex needs
• Develop and deliver holistic support plans that address mental health, emotional wellbeing, practical needs and housing management
• Support clients to manage their mental health and engage with appropriate treatment and care
• Support medication compliance, including prescription collection, repeat prescriptions and attendance at appointments where required
• Support clients to attend statutory and mental health-related appointments
• Motivate and coach clients to engage with appointments, activities and wider support services
• Identify, report and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, incidents and other risks
• Work alongside health, social care and other professionals to manage risk and elevate concerns where necessary
• Provide housing-related support to help clients understand their tenancy rights and responsibilities
• Support clients with budgeting, bill management and other daily living skills
• Promote wellbeing, healthy living and access to appropriate community services
• Build effective relationships with health and social care partners to maximise client wellbeing and independence
• Support clients to access activities and opportunities that promote social inclusion and greater independence
• Maintain accurate and timely records of client contact, casework and outcomes
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to ensure client needs are assessed and addressed appropriately

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults with significant and complex needs
• Experience delivering client-centred support and managing a caseload
• Strong understanding of severe and enduring mental health needs and recovery-focused practice
• Experience completing needs assessments, support plans and risk assessments
• Good and current understanding of safeguarding and risk management
• Experience supporting individuals with budgeting, benefits, rent arrears and housing-related issues
• Understanding of the challenges associated with mental health, substance use, dual diagnosis, homelessness and social isolation
• Ability to build positive relationships and engage individuals with varying levels of need and risk
• Experience working collaboratively with health, social care and other external agencies
• Ability to work within a strengths-based and recovery-focused approach
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently
• Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate case notes and database records

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a compassionate and resilient support professional with experience working with individuals experiencing complex and enduring mental health needs

You will be confident delivering holistic, person-centred support while helping clients manage their mental health, maintain their accommodation and develop greater independence

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Floating Support Worker looking for a

short-term temporary assignment with an immediate start in a specialist mental health support service

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.