Key Worker Mental Health

Key Worker (Mental Health)

Job Type Full Time

Location Beckenham

Salary £26,273 per annum

This position is for a new 15 bed Supported Housing service opening at the end of May.

The main purpose of the role is to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of a trauma informed and recovery-based model within their specialist mental health accommodation. The post-holder will provide support to residents with complex needs including mental health, forensic, drug addiction, alcohol issues and physical health needs. They will be responsible for ensuring a high-quality service is delivered on a 24-hour basis. The post holder will take responsibility for a case load of residents which is outcome focused and responds to the needs of residents.

This is a really crucial role within the service and would be ideal for people who are looking to develop their career in the sector. Above all they are looking for inspirational, dedicated individuals; committed to working in a trauma informed, recovery focused way, and have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.

The Role

The role will require some knowledge in mental health, and will work within the following areas:

• The main purpose of the role is to lead shifts, and key work a case load of residents.
• Ensure a high quality, recovery based, trauma informed service is delivered on a 24-hour basis.
• Where the service is registered with CQC to support the manager to ensure that all CQC regulations are upheld.
• Provide a consistent approach to resident support.
• Working in partnership with other agencies and our local communities.
• Ensure effective systems to promote both safety and security are deployed.
• Demonstrate a positive and objective attitude and behaviours in everyday practice.
• Ensuring that key performance targets are met and that all resident records are up to date

Key Responsibilities

This job description is not definitive and will be reviewed periodically in the light of corporate and local developments, in consultation with the post holder.

• Provide a consistent approach to resident care and support.
• Ensure that recovery and Trauma informed approach is effectively deployed.
• Ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day service running.
• Ensure that move on and developing independence are at the fore front of service delivery.
• Ensure that SMOT Co-production agenda is at the heart of services.
• Develop and implement care and support plans to meet residents’ needs.
• To be the Keyworker to a case load of residents; developing and evaluating support/care plans and carry a caseload.
• Complete care and support plans and update risk assessment as needed and within KPI timelines.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the team.
• Establish effective, transparent and open lines of communication with care teams.
• Manage and lead shifts as identified in shift leader protocol.
• Ensuring compliance with HR processes including holidays/sickness absence etc.
• Take responsibility for completing mandatory training.
• Liaise with local partners and voluntary sector organisations to get the best mix of services for their residents.
• Ensure there is a safe and welcoming environment for staff, residents and visitors.
• Support the budgeting process and ensure that accurate records are held.
• Support residents with budgeting their monies and adhering to policy and procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience of working in a not-for-profit culture in a health/social care context
• Experience of supporting residents with complex mental health needs E Interview
• Experience of statutory regulation and legislation linked to mental health
• First degree and/or diploma
• Reasonable standard of IT knowledge, Word and PowerPoint, Excel
• Experience of safeguarding and social care

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.