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SalaryMental Health Lead Worker / Lead Worker Supported Accommodation - VAS (Vulnerable Adults Service)
Birmingham
£21,531 per annum
2 x 37.5 hours per week (full time Lead Worker in the Community)
2 x 37.5 hours per week (full time Lead Worker in Supported Housing)
Our client is the leading provider of mental health services in Birmingham and the West Midlands.
The Vulnerable Adults service (VAS) consists of two branches - Lead Worker and Supported Accommodation. These sister services work in close partnership to provide consistent, flexible support across Birmingham 365 days a year from 9AM-9PM.
They have an opportunity for an approachable and communicative individual to work with clients in a holistic person-centred way to build independence, community networks and improve quality of life. You will work with people experiencing a variety of mental health conditions, including individuals with dual diagnosis, complex needs and challenging behaviour and will ensure that they feel supported, as the embark on their journey to improve their wellbeing and build interdependence. It takes a village to help us grow, so you will be there to ensure that they engage in their community and build social networks. You will encourage them to constantly improve their physical and mental wellbeing, by attending relevant appointments and ensure access to health services. It is more than that too, it is also about helping them with finances, reducing debt and understanding the importance of budgeting, as well as finding new skills through employment or education. You will work closely with each individual, reviewing personalised support plans and maintaining relevant assessment documentation, identifying any new barriers or changes in their circumstances that may have an impact on the achievement of their goals.
With experience of working in the mental health field, you will demonstrate a good understanding of the obstacles that can be faced and how to overcome them to reach certain goals. You will be able to empathise with the daily struggles that people face and will have a commitment to user involvement and empowerment. As an ambassador for our client, you will share their values and ethos, as you deliver each support plan and remain focused on the end result.
This is a challenging yet rewarding role; one where you can be confident that you are making a difference in someone’s life and positively impacting individual growth.
Benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, Paycare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme.
Our client's people are key to the success of theorganisation, and they are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. They welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 3 March 2024
Interviews will be held on Monday 18 March 2024
