Second Step

Support Worker

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Job summary

Second Step provides a variety of accommodation-based services as part of the Bristol City Council commissioned Pathways, as well as multiple other housing related services. Currently accommodation-based services are located in Bristol, however, Second Step has services throughout the South West.

Main duties of the job

As a Support Worker in our Supported Housing Service you will work in a psychologically and trauma informed way, be values led and looking to grow both personally and professionally.

About us

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the South West offering housing, support and hope to thousands of people with mental health and other support needs. Our goal is to inspire hope and deliver change for everybody and every community we work with.

Details

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,359 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

SEC1072278

Job locations

162 Pennywell Road

St Jude's

Bristol

BS5 0TX


Job description

Job responsibilities

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 diligent reporting Promoting the safety and wellbeing of clients

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 diligent reporting Promoting the safety and wellbeing of clients

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of one years experience of working with people with mental health needs
  • Experience of supporting people with multiple needs (e.g. mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency, rough sleeping)
  • Experience of assessing/managing risk and/or support planning

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a housing and support agency
  • Experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer or supporter.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of one years experience of working with people with mental health needs
  • Experience of supporting people with multiple needs (e.g. mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency, rough sleeping)
  • Experience of assessing/managing risk and/or support planning

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a housing and support agency
  • Experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer or supporter.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

162 Pennywell Road

St Jude's

Bristol

BS5 0TX


Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

162 Pennywell Road

St Jude's

Bristol

BS5 0TX


Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Recruitment Team

jobs@second-step.co.uk

Details

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,359 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

SEC1072278

Job locations

162 Pennywell Road

St Jude's

Bristol

BS5 0TX


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