Project Worker

Inspire Wellbeing; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health support organization in Londonderry seeks compassionate individuals to support adults with mental health challenges. The role requires at least 12 months of experience in health and social care, focusing on empowering service users to manage their well-being. The position involves flexible shifts and is critical in fostering independent living. Join us to make a difference in our community.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 months paid experience supporting people within a health and social care setting.
• Proven experience of motivating, supporting and mentoring Service Users.
• Experience of maintaining service user and agency records.

Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain a trusting & professional relationship with Service Users.
• Support Service Users to manage their mental and physical health.
• Encourage involvement of Service Users in decision making.

Skills

Empathy

Experience in health and social care

Motivating and mentoring

IT system usage

Job description

We are Inspire Wellbeing - one of Ireland’s leading mental health, intellectual disability, and community support organisations. And at The Rosses, we’re doing something truly important: helping people live safely, independently and with dignity in their own homes.About The RossesThe Rosses is a non-24-hour supported housing service based in Londonderry. We support adults living with enduring mental health challenges - ranging from depression and anxiety to personality disorders - to maintain their tenancies and live as independently as possible. We also provide general housing support to tenants from local housing waiting lists.Our team doesn’t deliver personal care or medication support- instead, we empower people with the life skills and practical help they need to thrive, whether that’s managing appointments, developing routines, connecting with others or navigating the world of housing and benefits. Every flat here is self-contained, allowing our residents to feel truly at home.We work in partnership with Choice Housing and multiple local professionals (e.g. Community Mental Health Teams, Allied Health Professionals) to provide wrap-around, tailored support.

Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain a trusting & professional relationship with Service Users and act in a supportive & empathetic manner towards them
• Contribute to & help maintain a harmonious and therapeutic environment.
• Support Service Users to manage their Mental health, physical health and wellbeing through the development, implementation and monitoring of individual wellbeing and safety management plans
• Actively encourage the involvement of Service Users in all aspects of decision making, be sensitive and seek solutions to difficulties encountered by them
• Deliver care & support within the context of a social inclusion and recovery approach which is designed to work with people to find and maintain hope, re-establish a positive identity, build a meaningful life and take responsibility and control.

Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 months paid experience supporting people within a health and social care setting.
• Have proven experience of motivating, supporting and mentoring Service Users
• Experience of maintaining service user and agency records.
• Working knowledge of using IT systems.

Further Information

To be flexible as the role will involve working on a rota/shift basis in Supported Housing. Shifts will include mainly Mon - Friday between 8am and 5.30 pm but could include evenings or weekends if needed.Role is cover a period of 9 months maternity and will be based in our 24hr supported housing service The Rosses.Location: Kinsale Park, Londonderry, Co-Londonderry, BT47 1SB