Mental Health Support Specialist
4 weeks ago
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Support Specialist to join our team at Look Ahead. As a Specialist Support Worker, you will play a vital role in developing effective support and risk management plans for individuals with enduring mental health issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake key working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/Manager
- Undertake initial & continuous assessment of needs and potential risks & agree levels of support and actions
- Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
- Provide structured support and guidance to other front-line staff in their area of expertise
- Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
- Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
- Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team
Requirements
- At least an NVQ Level in Health & Social Care, or equivalent
- An understanding of care-planning processes and Models of Care within mental health
- Knowledge of group and individual therapy and an understanding of risk management
- Experience in engaging vulnerable people in social inclusion activities and/or resettlement
About Us
Look Ahead is a leading not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. We deliver over services, providing support to around customers each year. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people, and learning disabilities, offering plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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