CENTRAL RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD

Central Recruitment is working with one of the UK's oldest not-for-profit housing associations, dedicated to providing quality homes and housing services that make a positive difference in communities, while creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. Our client is currently recruiting for a Support Worker to work in the Islington area at a service providing high quality support to people who have a history of serious mental illness , helping to promote their recovery and independent life skills . 37.5 hours per week Monday - Sunday (rota basis - required to work alternate weekends) Shifts: 08:00 - 16:00 and 14:00 - 22:00 Temporary: approx. 3 months £16.95 per hours (£14.80 per hour, with £2.15 holiday pay) Please note: this role involves loneworking Key responsibilities: Manage a caseload and hold regular key work sessions to produce support plans Complete needs and risk assessments, provide support, and review progress Support service users in a person-centred, recovery-focused, trauma-informed way Promote co-production with customers Help customers maximise income, access benefits, and budget for living costs Support customers to maintain housing and move to suitable accommodation Prompt medication and encourage self-management of health and wellbeing Carry out admin tasks and other reasonable duties as required Keep accurate client records on the electronic monitoring system Liaise with colleagues and partner agencies on safeguarding, welfare, and risk concerns Follow and promote health and safety policies and procedures What we re looking for: Experience supporting people with mental health needs and/or dual diagnosis Experience using support planning and risk assessment tools Knowledge of the Recovery Model and Trauma-Informed Care Commitment to excellent customer service A kind, empathetic, and respectful approach to diverse customer needs Resilience and confidence to manage a busy, challenging, emotive role Knowledge of health and safety and safeguarding in supported housing Ability and confidence to work alone Further requirements: In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria: Current valid right to work in the UK Minimum 12 months of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise) A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60) Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process How to apply: If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration. Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position.