Specialist Support Worker x2

Job Title: Specialist Support Worker

We are seeking 2 compassionate, resilient, and kind Specialist Support Workers to join our Mental Health service in Southwark.

Salary: £29,940.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Why Join Us?

Feel at home here! We support your growth through a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development, and an inclusive culture. Our team is dedicated to transforming lives daily.

Benefits include:

• Annual leave up to 30 days, increasing with service
• Free DBS (if applicable)
• Discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and Blue Light Card
• Fully paid induction and ongoing training
• Quarterly Staff Awards to recognize commitment

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

Role Details:

The shift pattern includes early (8am-4pm), late (2pm-10pm), and weekend shifts (8am-3pm/3pm-10pm), including some bank holidays.

Responsibilities:

1. Build supportive, trusting relationships with customers.
2. Conduct holistic assessments incorporating statutory referral info.
3. Hold engaging key work sessions to meet Support Plan goals.
4. Key-work complex service-users with dependencies.
5. Create support plans to enable recovery and progress.
6. Assess and manage risks positively.
7. Support customers in self-management of medication and recovery.

This list is not exhaustive and duties may change as per organizational needs.

Candidate Profile:

About You:

• Enjoys social interaction and community involvement.
• Warm, friendly, and open demeanor.
• Team player, calm, resilient, and well-organized.
• Thrives in dynamic environments with high self-esteem.

What You Bring:

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in relevant field (e.g., Substance Misuse, Health & Social Care).
• Experience in developing professional partnerships.
• Strong communication skills.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Recovery and addiction.
• Experience in assessments, care planning, and managing complex cases.

About Us:

Look Ahead is a leading non-profit provider in London and the South East, delivering over 100 services supporting thousands annually. We are committed to social care, housing, and building better lives, guided by our values of Excellence, Caring, Inclusion, and Partnership.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting welfare and are committed to diversity and inclusion, holding a Silver accreditation in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021.

For more details, please visit our website for the full Job Description.