Support Worker

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be working for a people-led organisation whose mission and values is to inspire change across Sussex. You will be supporting the team and clients with the delivery of person-centred care and support to empower people to live with greater independence and to improve their wellbeing., As a Senior Support Worker at Archway, you will provide collaborative support and practical assistance to vulnerable clients with mental health diagnoses and complex support needs. You will work in a psychologically and trauma informed way to promote personal development and empower individuals to achieve their goals and move on. You will undertake numerous tasks such as, supporting clients in their transition in and out of the service, providing support to clients to settle into the community post-discharge such as setting up benefits and bank accounts, promoting meaningful engagement, coordinating the daily diary and tasks, attending appointments, key working, co-producing outcomes star support plans and risk assessments, supporting to maintain health and safety, the safe administration of medications, facilitating reflective practice and continuous development., The Senior Support Worker will work in line with the project's manager and deputy manager, to provide support and guidance to a team of mental health recovery workers, volunteers, interns, and students. You will also play a pivotal role in supporting and developing the team, leading shifts and helping the team to advance their knowledge and skills, while you become a specialist in specific lead areas., To be successful in the role of Senior Support Worker you will need to have great communication skills and be committed to the values of the organisation. Some of the key skills and experience you will need to bring with you include:

To provide an excellent standard of emotional, practical, and housing related support to clients using a positive, empowering, recovery focused approach.

Confidentiality coordinate a team to complete daily tasks and ongoing service development activities. Including medication administration and health and safety.

To liaise with benefits agencies, move on services and other relevant statutory and voluntary agencies in providing support to clients.

Provide 1:1 support to a case load of clients and lead with client move in-out task management.

Facilitate reflective practice and supervision to volunteers, interns and students

To develop comprehensive risk assessments for clients, ensuring these are kept up to date.

Do you have excellent interpersonal skills and feel motivated to help people with mental health needs to find their feet and move forwards positively? Interested in contributing to positive service delivery? As a Senior Support Worker, you will be working for a people-led organisation whose mission and values is to inspire change across Sussex. You will be supporting the team and clients with the delivery of person-centred care and support to empower people to live with greater independence.

The role operates on a two week rolling rota and includes Early (9-5pm) and Late (12-8pm) shifts. This role includes working weekends and bank holidays.

Rota patterns generally provide staff with alternative weekends off.

(Please note that shift times may vary and the hours listed are to provide applicants with a general idea of average shift times, days worked are dependent on an individual's rota pattern), Collaboratively create support plans with clients using Outcome Star and SMART goals with a strengths-based recovery approach.

You will also receive a fantastic benefits package including:

5.5% stakeholder pension scheme and life assurance scheme
Medical cash plan with Medicash
Access to BHT Learning & Development platform
Free and confidential employee assistance helpline for both personal and work-related concerns
Cycle-to-work scheme
Free new starter 28-day Network Saver Brighton bus pass
Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days per annum pro rata, rising 1 day for each year of service to a maximum of 32 days pro rata
The opportunity to participate in well-being and fundraising activities throughout the year
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Date added, £29,175