Mental Health Housing Support Worker

BDS are currently recruiting for Housing Support Workers to provide support to service users with mental health issues who are living independently in the community.

Your role will be to work alongside clients in a person centred way and help them to actively move towards living independently of services. You will be expected to provide flexible support to clients based on their needs and aspirations as identified in their support and safety plan
Duties will include:

Tenancy Sustainment
Appointments
Benefit Issues
Practical assistance with cooking, shopping, housekeeping etc..
Encouragement to reach ambitions and goals
Prompt social activities and hobbies

You will be flexible in your approach to work. Hours to include days, evenings and nights on a fair rota basis. Part time and Full time hours available

The right candidate will have a passion for people, an understanding of the Mental Health client group and an ability to communicate at all levels.
You will have knowledge of Safeguarding and an understanding of Supported services through employment, voluntary work or family support.
Experience in supported living/advocacy work would be advantageous however not essential

Salary: £26,000per year.