Support Worker for Mental Health & Recovery (Full-Time)

Together for Mental Wellbeing

Sheffield

On-site

GBP 22,000 - 27,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Together UK is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for the Norfolk Road Accommodation Service. The role involves direct support with daily living, medication administration, risk assessment and reporting.

You will join a small team on a rolling rota that includes weekends and sleep-ins, contributing to recovery and independence for service users. Applicants should have experience with vulnerable individuals, GCSE English or equivalent, and be comfortable using email and word processing tools.

Qualifications

Experience supporting vulnerable individuals from paid work or life experience.
GCSE or Level II English qualification or equivalent.
Basic competence in email and word processing software.
Demonstrate non-judgemental attitude and empathy towards service users.
Able to work in partnership with service users and maintain professional boundaries.
Able to travel and have access to car/public transport.
Willing to work a 24/7 rota including weekends and sleep-ins.
Willing to participate in job-related learning.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain relationships of trust with service users to build engagement.
Help service users to set, prioritise and achieve goals, managing tenancies and move-ons.
Work flexibly with service users in their homes and in the community.
Carry out assessments and determine urgency of service user needs.
Coordinate with other agencies and make onward referrals for community opportunities.
Carry out risk assessments to keep service users safe and improve support quality.
Write clear reports and records using Together systems.