Senior Support Worker

Mountain Financial Printing & Design Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in mental health support is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead a team in a new supported living service. The role involves empowering individuals to achieve independence and manage their daily living activities, while fostering supportive relationships and community connections.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build warm, trusting relationships.
• Experience in needs/risk assessments and developing support plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of support workers and provide psychological support.
• Help service users progress in their recovery journeys.
• Collaborate with support networks and external agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Relationship Building

Job description

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We are seeking a warm, motivated individual with leadership qualities to lead a team of support workers in supporting people with mental health and other needs at a high-quality, new-build supported living service in Duston, Northamptonshire. The service offers person-centred, recovery-focused support to promote independence, tenancy sustainment, and positive risk management.

You will help service users progress in their personal recovery journeys and achieve goals related to mental health, wellbeing, independence, and quality of life. You will support individuals in moving into their new homes and becoming as independent as possible in managing their tenancies and daily living activities.

Your role includes providing psychological and practical support to boost self-esteem and confidence, empowering people to make informed choices, and helping them enjoy fulfilling lives through supportive relationships, community connections, and meaningful activities. You will collaborate closely with all members of each individual's support network, including families, social workers, NHS professionals, and voluntary agencies.

You must be able to build warm, trusting relationships based on respect and unconditional positive regard. Good verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with confidence in liaising with external agencies. You should work reliably and responsibly, capable of fulfilling the Key Worker role, including needs/risk assessments and developing person-centred support plans.

Vacancy Reference Number: 77768

Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above reference number.

We are an inclusive, anti-racist organization that embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and actively encourage LGBTQ+ community applications.

Applicants must be based in and eligible to work within the UK.

Application Instructions

Read the job description and complete the online application form via the links provided. You may download the application form and submit it by mail or email to our Head Office. If you do not receive a response within 10 working days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

For assistance with your application, call 0161 236 0829.

Address: Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS.