Forensic Mental Health Support Workers: Full Time or Part Time

Alpha Resource Consulting Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare support organization is seeking Forensic Mental Health Support Workers in London. The role focuses on providing person-centered care to individuals facing mental health challenges and supporting them in their recovery journey. The ideal candidate has an NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in a relevant field and skills in active listening and crisis intervention. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care, Psychology, Community Justice or professional equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support Service Users with mental health challenges to enable greater independence.
• Develop personalized support plans and conduct welfare checks.
• Collaborate with external agencies for holistic support.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Support planning

Crisis intervention

Education

NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our clients in London and greater London are looking for Forensic Mental Health Support Workers to provide a quality service focusing on forensic mental health for our client’s Service Users at their London locations. The role involves supporting the Service Users with person‑centred support, enabling them to overcome personal challenges they face due to mental health. This will enable them to enjoy greater independence, and a more rewarding life.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care, Psychology, Community Justice or professional equivalent

Shift Pattern

• Mon – Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm, 1:00pm – 9:00pm or 8:30am – 9:00pm
• Sat & Sun: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Position involves supporting individuals with a criminal background and/or diagnosed with mental health or personality disorders or challenging behaviours.
• Active listening and meaningful engagement with Service Users, enabling them to lead full, healthy, active lives.
• Empower, motivate Service Users to achieve personal goals and reintegrate into their community.
• Develop and create personalised support plans, risk assessments, and appropriate interventions to assist individuals in their recovery and reablement journey.
• Carry out welfare checks, safeguarding assessments, and support sessions to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with external agencies and stakeholders to deliver holistic support and foster positive partnerships.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and projects, empowering them to take control of their lives and make informed decisions.
• Ensure accommodation is safe, clean, and high property standards are maintained, reporting and managing repairs as required.
• Identify, respond to signs of deteriorating mental or physical health and provide crisis interventions where necessary.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure all information is documented timely, in accordance with organisational policies.

About You

• Approachable and able to develop trusting relationships with Service Users to achieve positive outcomes.
• Adaptable to new situations and able to read others efficiently.
• Has a 'can-do' attitude to tasks.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking.
• Works calmly, efficiently within busy and intensive environments, and deals with unpredictable situations.
• Shows confidence, resilience, and has a sense of humour.

How to Apply

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