Support Worker (Complex Needs)

Central Recruitment is working with an organisation that provides supported housing and living services to vulnerable adults suffering from mental health conditions and homelessness. Our client is currently recruiting a Support Worker to work at a 56-bed service in the Crystal Palace area. The service provides support to individuals with complex and multiple needs including mental ill-health and substance misuse. • 45 hours per week • Monday - Sunday (rota basis) • Shifts: 08:00 - 18:00, requirement to work every other weekend • Temporary: approx. 2-3 months • £16.59 per hour (£14.80 per hour, with £1.79 holiday pay) This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team and make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable adults. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manage a caseload of key clients • Create person-centred support plans to help residents achieve goals and live independently • Encourage participation in social, educational, and leisure activities • Support residents to maintain clean and safe living spaces • Monitor residents’ health and wellbeing regularly • Track medication compliance and report concerns or relapse indicators • Liaise with external agencies regarding residents’ wellbeing • Carry out wellbeing and safety checks across the building • Ensure only authorised individuals enter the building • Respond to emergencies in line with policies and procedures • Maintain knowledge of relevant health and welfare legislation • Take part in the service duty rota WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: • Experience supporting people with mental health needs • Understanding of alcohol and substance misuse issues • Experience in supported housing • Experience creating SMART action plans • Ability to manage challenging behaviour using appropriate techniques • Experience completing assessments and risk assessments • Knowledge of Health and Social Care legislation • Understanding of safeguarding and protecting vulnerable adults • Knowledge of welfare benefits • Ability to build on residents’ strengths while addressing behaviours • Good IT skills for reports and correspondence • Desirable: Ability to cook when needed 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