Enfield Council

Male Mental Health Enablement Officer

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Job summary

Enfield Councils Mental Health Enablement Service, based in Bush Hill Park,works closely with people who have severe and enduring mental health support needs in order to improve their ability to live independently and participate in the community, as well as improve quality of life and well-being.

Working mainly 1:1 in peoples homes and in the community, we provide short-term intensive support to achieve a range of agreed and personalised outcomes. Our work includes resettlement and outreach work, and support to access opportunities in employment, education and leisure. Another part of the Enablement Service is the Drop In, which offers advice, information, advocacy and support, and community links.

Main duties of the job

We require a male worker to allow us to provide a service to people requesting male workers, and to those for whom an allocated female staff is deemed inappropriate due to risk of abuse. This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.

You will work as part of a supportive team, induction, supervision and training will be available.

You will need to be a driver with a full UK driving licence, your own car is not required as a pool car is available.

About us

Enfield Council is a local authority in North London.Enfield is a borough with much to offer. Our cultural diversity, heritage and tradition, closeness to central London and proximity to open countryside make Enfield an exciting place. To provide excellent services to our residents, we want staff who are innovative and forward thinking with enthusiasm, skills and talent to share our vision in our drive for excellence. Why it's great to work for Enfield Council An excellent pension through theLocal Government Pension Scheme(LGPS). Up to 31 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service.You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. A blend of remote and office based working. Interest-free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work

Details

Date posted

02 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,033 to £32,421 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

PEO-001199

Job locations

Park Avenue Day Centre

Enfield

Greater London

EN1 2HL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting documents link for our full Enablement Officer job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting documents link for our full Enablement Officer job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Driver

Experience

Essential

  • As a regular and intrinsic part of this role requires you to speak to members of the public in English, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential and consistent with the requirements of this role. This role also requires you to be polite and courteous when conversing with the public.
  • Proven experience of working as main support worker to a caseload of adults who have primary, severe and enduring mental health needs
  • Experience of working independently in the community, providing practical and emotional support to service users, using a person-centred approach
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Driver

Experience

Essential

  • As a regular and intrinsic part of this role requires you to speak to members of the public in English, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential and consistent with the requirements of this role. This role also requires you to be polite and courteous when conversing with the public.
  • Proven experience of working as main support worker to a caseload of adults who have primary, severe and enduring mental health needs
  • Experience of working independently in the community, providing practical and emotional support to service users, using a person-centred approach

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

Enfield Council

Address

Park Avenue Day Centre

Enfield

Greater London

EN1 2HL


Employer's website

https://new.enfield.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Enfield Council

Address

Park Avenue Day Centre

Enfield

Greater London

EN1 2HL


Employer's website

https://new.enfield.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment and Onboarding Advisor

Andy Kingsbury

andy.kingsbury@enfield.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

02 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,033 to £32,421 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

PEO-001199

Job locations

Park Avenue Day Centre

Enfield

Greater London

EN1 2HL


Supporting documents

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