Support Worker, High Support Accommodation

Hours: can be adapted to suit successful candidates (up to 37 hours per week)

Shifts to cover: evenings Mon-Fri 5pm-10pm and/or daytime Sat & Sun 9am-10pm

Full time or part time hours available to cover this working pattern

Closing Date: Sunday 18 February 2024

Are you passionate about supporting people who have experienced complex challenges in life to thrive? Are you caring, compassionate and non-judgemental? Are you looking for a new challenge or a change of career? Would you enjoy being a part of a dynamic and diverse team?

We have an exciting opportunity for someone who is eager to enable clients with complex needs to move towards recovery. As a Support Worker in our High Support Accommodation Service you will work in a psychologically and trauma informed way, be values led and looking to grow both personally and professionally.

“Second Step was exactly what I was looking for in an employer – passionate, caring and focused on recovery. I loved working with the complex client group and really appreciated that I could learn much more from them as they could from me! With Second Step I could develop my skills and pursue my personal areas of interest. I really value that I was given the opportunity to progress to a more senior role.”

The Role

The aim of a Support Worker is to deliver person-centred support to clients who are on a journey to recovery and who live in our High Support Accommodation. Working in a psychologically, adversity and trauma informed way, this includes:

• Holding a caseload of clients who you meet 1:1 at least weekly
• Developing and facilitating groups and activities for clients
• Developing support plans and working creatively with clients to support them to meet their goals
• Maintaining detailed case notes
• Helping clients to develop skills to move towards independent living
• Helping clients to maximise their income
• Championing hope and courage
• Responding to incidents and ensuring dligigent reporting
• Promoting the safety and wellbeing of clients

Second Step is a leading provider of mental health and accommodation services. We offer excellent training and support, and we acknowledge the commitment and dedication of our employees, which is the foundation of our success. We would like to hear from people who share the same belief and values, who are looking for a new challenge and to further develop their skills.