Support Worker

Support Worker

Grange Park Road, London

£21,898- £23,077 per annum

37 Hours per week

We are looking for a highly motivated Support Worker 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 support to service users through direct service, planning and negotiation, 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.

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

Closing date: 15th October 2012

Interview date: From 22nd October 2012

To apply or view further details, please visit the jobs page on intranet:

http://jobs.east-thames.co.uk/job-detail.asp?id=864

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check

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.