Support Worker (Supported Accommodation)

Together for Mental Wellbeing; London; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in mental health support seeks dedicated individuals to provide essential services to those with mental illnesses. The role emphasizes maintaining independence through culturally sensitive support, collaboration with mental health professionals, and creating secure environments for service users.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with mental health needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with mental health professionals.
• Strong interpersonal skills to create a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Service Users to maintain good mental health through person-led service.
• Assist in preventing tenancy breakdown and promote community integration.
• Ensure a safe environment for individuals of all backgrounds.

Skills

Collaboration

Culturally appropriate service provision

Promoting independence

Job description

Kingsmead Cluster comprises three houses located in Lambeth, providing a 24-hour specialist accommodation-based supported living service for adults aged 18-65, predominantly over 55 years, with diagnosed mental illnesses and/or primary mental health needs, including a range of dual needs impacting well-being, support needs, and risk.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2025

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Kingsmead Cluster

Workplace Type: Onsite

Compensation: £23,893 / year

Reporting To: Nathaniel McCulloch

Key Responsibilities

• Support Service Users to maintain good mental health and maximize recovery outcomes to sustain independent lives through culturally appropriate, person-led service provision.
• Assist Service Users in preventing tenancy breakdown and loss of accommodation, promoting integration into their communities.
• Collaborate with relevant agencies, particularly Living Well Centres (LWCs) and other mental health professionals.
• Create an environment where all individuals, regardless of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, feel safe, secure, and protected from avoidable harm.
• Promote independence and enable Service Users to live as independently as possible.