Relief Support Worker

Salvation Army Homes; Exeter; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht engagierte Fachkräfte für die Unterstützung von Menschen mit komplexen psychischen Bedürfnissen. Diese aufregende Rolle umfasst die Bereitstellung von individueller und Gruppenunterstützung, die Hilfe bei der Teilnahme an Terminen und Aktivitäten sowie die Unterstützung bei der Medikamenteneinnahme. In einem dynamischen Umfeld werden Sie aktiv an der Förderung der Unabhängigkeit der Klienten beteiligt sein. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich daran interessiert sind, das Leben anderer zu transformieren und in einem unterstützenden Team zu arbeiten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Kenntnisse über die Bedürfnisse von Menschen mit komplexen psychischen Anforderungen.
• Erfahrung in der sozialen Betreuung oder im Bildungsbereich.

Responsibilities

• Bereitstellung von 1:1 und Gruppensupport für Klienten.
• Unterstützung bei Terminen und Aktivitäten.
• Hilfe bei der Medikamenteneinnahme, falls erforderlich.

Skills

Kommunikation

Resilienz

Empowerment

Wissen über psychische Gesundheit

Umgang mit komplexen Situationen

Education

Erfahrung in der sozialen Betreuung

Ausbildung in psychischer Gesundheit

Job description

About The Role

At Salvation Army Homes, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support, and resettlement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is attracted to working occasional shifts or for short-term periods in a mental health support setting.

Covering for absences of Mental Health Support Workers through various reasons such as annual leave, vacant posts, training, sickness, etc., you will:

1. Provide 1:1 and group support
2. Support clients with attending appointments
3. Assist with shopping
4. Support clients in attending activities
5. Assist with medication, where required
6. Liaise with external agencies including health professionals

You will also be involved in helping to deliver activities designed to transition clients to independent living, all to help deliver a holistic mental health support service.

Successful candidates will be required to work in St Andrews in Exmouth and Culverlands in Exeter, covering a range of shifts including sleep-ins and weekends. Shifts can vary from 0800-1600, 1200-2000, 1000-1800, and 0900-2230 at both services.

About The Candidate

You will have a working knowledge of the needs and support requirements of people with complex mental health needs or experience in another social care setting.

You will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Salvation Army Homes' values and behaviors, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can-do attitude in your daily contribution to transforming lives.

• You will be a great communicator, building trusting and professional relationships.
• Be passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Have a high level of resilience.
• Be able to help empower people to develop their skills, strengths, and talents.
• Have a good understanding of wider community resources and organizations available.
• Be comfortable dealing with difficult or complex situations.
• Likely to have experience in mental health support, education, training, or leading activities.
• Must be able to participate in our 24-hour shift rota system and on-call rota.

About The Company

A registered social landlord and one of the UK's leading supported housing providers, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives through accommodation and support for the most vulnerable, including those with complex needs or experiencing homelessness.

Our goal is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person-centered, individualized strategies and plans that support recovery and positive behavior. To succeed, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and only by recruiting the best can we continue to deliver high-quality housing services, support, and resettlement.

As an equal opportunities employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to fair treatment for all employees and applicants, without discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion, gender identity, or marital status.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.