Senior Support Assistant - Grange Park Road

It’s an exciting time for East Thames Group working in east London and Essex – our key areas of operation. With a focus on the Thames Gateway and the Olympics we are committed to more than double in size by the year 2012.

Part of East Thames Group, one of the most powerful forces for regeneration in east London and Essex, we offer a wide range of independence-orientated support services to residents. Expect good career development and rewards within a well-managed organisation that’s closely in touch with its people, and the people it helps.

Senior Support Assistant

Grange Park Road, London

Permanent, 37 hours per week

£15,615 – £16,025 per annum

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Support Assistant to work as part of a dedicated team in a Mental Health supported housing scheme providing recovery oriented support to vulnerable adults.

You will need to provide high quality individualised practical and emotional support to service users enabling them to realise their dreams, challenge stigma and overcome social isolation.

We are looking for someone with good communication and IT skills, an understanding of the issues affecting people with mental health issues and experience and/or knowledge of working with this client group. Knowledge of Health & Safety standards is also desirable. Ongoing training is provided and staff are encouraged to gain nationally recognised qualifications, such as a Diploma in Health and Social Care.

This role requires working shifts which includes evenings, weekends and sleep ins

Closing date: 15th October 2012

Interview dates: From 22nd October 2012

For further information and to apply, please visit http://jobs.east-thames.co.uk

Safeguarding Recruitment Statement East Thames is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Equality & Diversity Statement East Thames is a diverse organisation that represents differences in race, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, background or personal circumstances – we welcome all applicants. We want everyone to feel valued and included at East Thames and to be able to achieve their full potential. East Thames is opposed to any form of unlawful discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.