Enablement Worker
Look Ahead Housing and Care Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | £25,000 a year |
|---|---|
| Location | Lambeth |
| Type | Permanent |
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Enablement Worker
Recruiting for an Enablement Worker to join our Mental Health service in Lambeth.
£25,000.00 per annum, working 32 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.
Job Overview:
Lambeth Independent Living and Medication Support Service is a community floating support service for adults with a primary mental health need and a range of dual needs. We support adults living in independent accommodation across the borough of Lambeth.
You will provide support to the service through building partnerships with other organisations and agencies. They will develop and enhance community networks and engagement within Lambeth, including accessing local grants and resources to assist with resettlement for our customers.
- Ensure co-production is embedded within the culture of the service as a ‘way of life’
- Support team of Specialist Support Workers in helping customers develop networks and skills for independence, as appropriate to the needs, skills, abilities, and interests of the customer
- Maintain up-to-date information-sharing protocols/Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Organise shadow days, joint training/meetings to upskill staff and build relationships
- Invite delivery of in-reach sessions at drop-in groups
- Develop relationships with community partners
- Supervise medication for customers and follow all protocols in line with our Medication Policy and Procedure.
- Create partnerships to meet emerging needs of customers, e.g., assistive technology for physical health needs
- Support the team’s rapid response to crisis/relapse, preventing hospital admission
- Effective risk management during transition, e.g., joint visits to attend housing/medical appointments
- Increase staff understanding of clinical language, roles, and practice, through specialist training
- Liaising with staff in other Lambeth mental health services and community agencies to develop customer support networks/opportunities
- Network with the local community, organisations, to further develop co-produced peer support and peer-led sessions with customers
- Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g., accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities.
- Accessing and applying for grants/donations for customers
- Report any observations relating to customers welfare in line with Look Ahead’s Safeguarding policies.
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead plus those specific to the service including any statutory requirements.
- Maintain records as required at the service.
- Participate in team meetings/reviews and the general development of the service.
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
Desirable:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
This role requires a valid Right to Work for the UK as Look Ahead are not a sponsoring organisation ‘We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds
Company description:
Look Ahead is a specialist housing association and provider of tailor-made care, support and accommodation services. We support thousands of people across London and the South East with a diverse range of needs, helping them to make individual choices, achieve goals and take control of their own lives. With over forty years in social care under our belt, we are experts through both practice and understanding. Today, we are proud to be the trusted partner of over 30 local authorities and health trusts, providing specialist support and care services for over 7,000 people every year with a wide range of needs, including: • Mental health • Learning disabilities • Homelessness and complex needs • Young people and care leavers With over 100 local services and 1000 staff there are plenty of opportunities for growth within the organisation.
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