Project Worker 2

Job Introduction

We are looking for a dedicated, passionate and skilled project worker 2 to join our established and experienced team at Penywern Project, which is one of three services within the RBKC cluster.

The service provides high support housing to service users with enduring mental health backgrounds. The service consists of 12 self-contained fully furnished flats. Penywern offers a full rehabilitation package.

We aim to support and assess on-going needs of our service users in order to build on their existing skills while learning new ones. All service users are allocated to a named Project Worker and Support Worker/s. Service users are required to fully participate in the process of planning their care, which includes attending support/key work sessions with staff; this time is for tenants to discuss any issues or areas of concern they may have or perhaps go out for a coffee, or be supported with a practical task in their flat such as cleaning or laundry.

Role Responsibility

You will provide recovery focused support to service users in accordance with their support plans. You will have well-honed skills in positive communication, engagement, and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for service users.

You will have the maturity to work within a positive framework, supporting tenants and managing a small staff team. You will have the ability to deliver services and interventions in a person centred, non-judgmental manner, and will inspire those whom you work with and manage to do the same.

You will be the first point of contact of the service and will take a lead role in case management. You will work alongside members of the service user’s circle of support, to enable individuals to be happy, healthy, and successful in achieving their life goals.

You must be willing to actively embrace all aspects of the Project Worker 2 role including, but not limited to, putting effective plans in place which will enable staff to fully support service user with their daily living skills, as well as supporting individuals to develop their care plans and risk assessments, access educational / social opportunities and move on.

Your typical duties will include:

• providing support and guidance to service users and staff
• line managing a team of Support Workers including providing supervision and appraisals
• taking responsibility for person centered risk and needs assessment
• formation and implementation of management plans
• administering medication and monitoring of medication procedures
• providing written reports to professionals and other organisations
• daily record keeping and attendance management
• escorting service users to appointments or meetings
• liaising with family and healthcare professionals
• running group activities

You will be required to work in a flexible manner on a roster basis including office hours, evenings and some weekends.

The Ideal Candidate

Previous experience in the mental health sector is essential as is a genuine desire to support individuals in their recovery and a can-do attitude.

We need compassionate, proactive and professional individuals who are highly motivated, hardworking and keen to support service users with mental health and complex care needs. With this, good communication is vital to ensure your line reports are well led.

We value the personal skills and interests you can bring to the role and to the lives of the service users we support, such as: sports, arts and crafts, music and cooking to name but a few.

As a Project Worker, there’s no such a thing as a typical day – every day is interesting and varied. Being a good communicator is essential, to be able to get on with people of all ages and from all backgrounds, and you will also be liaising with other professionals.

At times the job can be emotionally challenging so you have to be prepared, but you will be a valued team member and the support you provide will make a real difference to the happiness and wellbeing of both service users and staff.

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don’t just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What benefits will I receive?

Of course, we know it’s not about the money. But that doesn’t mean we don’t reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Learning and Development opportunities - we are Investors in People Silver accredited
• 28 days holiday, increasing with each year of service until 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including, bike to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive Pension and Life Assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to online Health and Wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work/life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts including Cinema, Groceries and Gym.

As part of the fight against COVID-19 here are some of the measures we have in place to keep our team members and the people we support safe:

• Enhanced Infection/Prevention Control Measures, including the use of PPE, social distancing and regular testing
• Following all government guidance applicable to our services as a minimum and ensuring our teams are trained effectively
• Strongly encouraging colleagues to receive a vaccination to keep themselves and those around them safe, enabling access through time off & covering transport costs
• Regular updates, FAQs, myth busting from Turning Point’s clinical team as well as wellbeing seminars which provide support on a variety of topics

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

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