About the RoleWe are recruiting for Floating Support Workers to join our team across Brighton and Hove.
You may need to support in additional local areas as appropriate.
We are ideally looking for someone who is local as shifts may vary due to this being a bank position; we are unable to provide consistent rotas, therefore being from the area will be beneficial in getting around to the various locations.
In this role, you will provide community-based support for individuals with mental health and wellbeing needs.
You will work alongside various services to support individuals to meet their unique goals, and provide opportunities available to them to live independently in the community, develop their social skills and independent living skills.Support participants to achieve desired outcomes/goals through support plans, risk assessments, and regular reviewsDevelop and encourage participation in activities and events within the communityWork alongside community partners and other SIG servicesRecognise signs of deteriorating mental health, physical health, or other health implications and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent crisis or other risksComplete safeguarding and other referrals when requiredSupport participants in medications supervision, hospital appointments, bills/correspondence checking and compliance, prompting personal careShift Pattern: Bank hours will be ad-hoc varying on availability, which can be Monday to Sunday.
There may be a possibility to gain weekly regular shifts; however we are unable to guarantee this.We will be screening applications throughout July and we are planning interviews in August.About YouWe are looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people's lives.
You will be flexible in your working pattern, live local to the listed areas, and be able to work independently as well as within a team.
You should have a true passion to help make a difference, provide quality care and support, and be able to build rapport with people from varying backgrounds, treating everyone with respect regardless of past or present experiences.We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees.
We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers actively supporting inclusivity.
SIG encourages applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, particularly lived experience; we approach issues with empathy and sensitivity.
Our staff ambassadors often benefit from developing their skills in spaces outside of their daily roles.What are we looking for?
IT proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience is requiredExperience of working with people of complex backgrounds, including in the criminal justice field, mental health, and/or substance misuse or a good understanding of the sectorUnderstanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needsAble to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with othersWhat would we like, but not essential?
Appropriate qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Community Justice, or professional equivalentExperience of providing housing support and practical assistance within a residential or outreach support roleExperience creating co-produced support plans and providing appropriate interventions for service users and liaising with other professionalsIf you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference in people's lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!
Other responsibilities than those described may be required from time to time and will be expected to be performed within the capability and level of the position.Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.About UsSocial Interest Group (SIG) believes positive care and support improve lives.
Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do.
Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid.
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