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SalaryCommunity Outreach Support Worker - Mental Health
Up to GBP12,333.99 per annum (based on a 100%, 37 hours FTE of GBP21,731.31 per annum)
Hybrid - Midlands / East of England with travel across our geography as required
Permanent, Part Time (21 hours per week)
Would you like to start a career within Mental Health? Are you looking to make a return to this area of work?
Peterborough Mental Health Service is now seeking individuals to join them on a permanent contract, working 21 hours per week (varying between 8.30am - 8.30pm, including some weekends) who would like to develop or continue work in their sector. They support individuals who have Mental Health issues to maintain their independence and connect with their community. Their team of Support Workers provide a friendly contact for those who may be experiencing isolation or have support needs.
The vacancy
In your role as a Community Outreach Support Worker - Mental Health, you will be travelling across Cambridgeshire (Huntingdon, Yaxley, Sawtry, Warboys, March, etc) to their service users, providing a vital service within the community working with individuals with Mental Health requirements. Being a main source of support and point of contact, their goal here is to help improve their quality of life, their ability to sustain their tenancies and the achievement of independent living.
You will help to improve their lives by:
Maximising the independence of people who require support and enabling real choices in how they lead their lives
Providing housing related support such as supporting people to access their benefits entitlements; pay their rent and household bills; secure appropriate accommodation; access employment, volunteering and training opportunities.
Assisting people with shopping, supervising medication, and prompting clients to do domestic chores. Social inclusion support to build confidence in accessing the community.
In addition to the above you would be responsible for:
Maintaining accurate records of support provided, maintaining risk assessment and support plans.
Working with partner agencies such as Peterborough City Council, NHS services and Cambridgeshire County Council.
About You
Sharing their passion for improving lives, you will ideally have worked in a similar role supporting individuals with enduring Mental Health needs, although they're open to candidates wanting to start in their Care careers or interested in pursuing a new career within a Mental Health / Social Work environment. Having some knowledge and understanding of Mental Health and the issues around it would be beneficial.
You'll be comfortable in challenging negative beliefs and provide positive behaviour support, and always demonstrate a supportive and caring nature. It's crucial to display good communication and listening skills, with a strong ability to provide advice to help their customers.
Please note, it is an essential requirement to hold a full driver's licence as you will have access to a fleet of pool cars in order for you to carry out your role.
How to apply
Please click apply now to submit your CV today. In the event of high applicant volumes they reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early.
They do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV's will be treated as a direct application.
Vetting Requirements
The important things - They can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day.
Naturally working with their customers, they need to complete pre-employment checks before you join them. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). They also need you to tell them what you have been up to over the past 5 years as a minimum in terms of employment history. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities' employer, they are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
They pride themselves on looking after their colleagues and as part of their commitment they are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities.
They aspire to have a greater diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Group.
