Waking Night Support Worker Job Vacancy in Look Ahead Housing and Care Slough – Updated today

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Company Name : Look Ahead Housing and Care
Location : Slough
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Job details
Job reference
REQ003350
Date posted
19/01/2022
Application closing date
20/03/2022
Location
Slough
Salary
£19.500
Package
lus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.
Contractual hours
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Basis
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Job category/type
Full Time
Waking Night Support Worker
Job description
Recruiting for a Waking Night Support Worker to join our Service in Slough!

GBP 19,500 per annum, working 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Job Overview:
To enable vulnerable people with mental health needs to maximise independent living skills and opportunities for social inclusion as wells as manage their tenancies. To support customers developing the skills needed to move on to other appropriate accommodation with lower levels of support and greater levels of independence.

Key Responsibilities:
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.
Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/ ManagerUndertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actionsCreate support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources availableSupport customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodationSupport individuals to manage their prescribed medicationDevelop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local communityEmpower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled toCarry out H&S and Fire Safety checks in individual rooms as well as communal areas of the buildingIdentify and report appropriately any Safeguarding concernsPromptly report and follow up maintenance issuesUndertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standardsEncourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management teamEnsure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possibleAdhere to Look Ahead’s Policies and ProceduresEngage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skillsUndertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned

Person Specification:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvementApproachable and open behaviourPrefers working as part of a group or team but is able to work independentlyIs fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgementHas a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organisedFlexibleTakes the initiative to support colleagues if neededHas good conflict management skillsIs capable of managing time effectivelyOpen to feedback and self developmentThrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environmentsIs confident with high levels of self-esteemIs respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communicationIs essentially customer–focusedIs motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitudeAbility to cope positively with challenging and diverse behavioursHas a strong work ethic and applies it to everyday work

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:
Practical understanding of mental health conditions and how they impact the life of those affected by themExcellent communication skills including a good command of spoken and written English in both formal and informal contextsDemonstrable ability to build positive professional relationshipsExperience of working as part of a teamGood command of MS Office, ability to use computer and learn new systems

Desirable:
Experience working in mental healthExperience working in supported living schemesExperience dealing with challenging behavioursNVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity 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.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

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