Floating Support Coordinator

An opportunity for SIG employees to join our team as a Floating Support Coordinator in Luton. This service provides community-based support for individuals with mental health and wellbeing needs. Working in conjunction with statutory services, our goal is to help individuals transition to independent living within two years. As a coordinator, you will inspire and motivate our residents and participants to achieve their personal goals and enhance their independence, aiding their reintegration into the community and helping them lead fulfilling lives. The support provided is customized to meet the unique needs of each participant, following a recovery-based model.,

• Act as a key worker and/or link worker and contribute to the development of support plans, risk assessments and subsequent reviews.
• Provide advice, information and guidance to residents and participants.
• Explore the most appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events and individual sessions, using internal and external sources.
• Participate in, and encourage residents and participants to participate in the running and development of projects, social enterprise initiatives, training, volunt
  
  We're looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people's lives!
We are looking for a team player, driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who is able to build rapport with others from various backgrounds. You will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, whilst able to form effective, positive and motivational relationships. We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity . As an organisation, we're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.,
• IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience is required
• Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, including in the criminal justice field, mental health, and/or substance misuse or a good understanding of the sector
• Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
What we would like, but not essential:
• Appropriate qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Community Justice, or professional equivalent
• Experience of providing housing support and a practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role
• Experience creating co-produced support plans and providing appropriate interventions for service user and liaising with other professionals
  
  Who is the service for & what is it funded/ accessed to deliver?
• Men and women, aged 18+
• Our clients have a primary mental health need, including complex needs and dual diagnosis
All our clients have a personalised support plans and proactive support work, to engage them with the opportunities available to them to live independently in the community, develop their social skills and independent living skills. We work with clients to improve their health and wellbeing, including supporting people to manage their mental health condition and crisis prevention. Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday shift patterns including 8am - 4pm, 9am - 5pm. 10am - 6pm What we offer
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference to people's lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!