Support Worker - Southwark Wellbeing Hub
Part-time (15 hours)
Salary: £9842.80 per year plus £1452 geographical allowance
The role of Support Worker is there to bridge the gaps between statutory, health, community and voluntary services and to provide personalised support to anyone with a concern about their own or someone else’s mental wellbeing in Southwark.
We support people to navigate local options of support and to be linked with specialist services which can meet their needs. Our aims are to support people to make informed decisions; to improve the wellbeing of everyone in Southwark & to support those with mental health needs to manage their wellbeing.
The role of Support Worker, involves autonomous, mobile working in the community alongside engagement with a fast-paced team.
Salary: £9842.80 per year plus £1452 geographical allowance
The role of Support Worker is there to bridge the gaps between statutory, health, community and voluntary services and to provide personalised support to anyone with a concern about their own or someone else’s mental wellbeing in Southwark.
We support people to navigate local options of support and to be linked with specialist services which can meet their needs. Our aims are to support people to make informed decisions; to improve the wellbeing of everyone in Southwark & to support those with mental health needs to manage their wellbeing.
The role of Support Worker, involves autonomous, mobile working in the community alongside engagement with a fast-paced team.
Benefits
The Support Worker will facilitate a drop-in space at our main office and through outreach in community settings. From this they will hold a caseload of individuals they will support on a one-to-one basis for up to 12 weeks. Support Workers are required to coordinate and maintain their own workload and to regularly report on their activities in the community.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Minimum of GCSE or Level II qualification in English, or equivalent
- Experience of working alongside individuals experiencing mental distress and in partnership with them
- Able to establish and maintain a safe environment
- Willing and able to collaborate with colleagues and other organisations
- Basic competence in the use of email and word processing software and computerised systems for service user records and reports
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills relating to housing, welfare benefits, education and relationships
- Able to produce clear records and reports in English
Desirable
- Experience in supporting vulnerable individuals gained from paid work and/or voluntary and/or life experience
- Lived experience of mental distress
- NVQ Level II in Health and Social Care, or equivalent
Job Benefits
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At Together we value and encourage diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can be your authentic self, welcoming applications from people from diverse communities and backgrounds who share our values. As an employer, we are committed to making any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check. To find out more, visit
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. Together is committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices. Charity No. 211091
About Together for Mental Wellbeing
Together for Mental Wellbeing is a national charity that supports people with mental health issues to lead fulfilling and independent lives.
We value people as experts in what works best for them, and each individual we work with influences and shapes the support they and others receive from us.
Founded in 1879, today we work with approximately 4,500 people every month - at around 70 locations across England.
Our services include support in the community, accommodation-based support, advocacy, and criminal justice services.
At Together we value and encourage diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can be yourself, welcoming applications from people from diverse communities and backgrounds who share our values.
As an employer, we are committed to making any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
We value people as experts in what works best for them, and each individual we work with influences and shapes the support they and others receive from us.
Founded in 1879, today we work with approximately 4,500 people every month - at around 70 locations across England.
Our services include support in the community, accommodation-based support, advocacy, and criminal justice services.
At Together we value and encourage diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can be yourself, welcoming applications from people from diverse communities and backgrounds who share our values.
As an employer, we are committed to making any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
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