Floating Support Recovery Worker

Job reference: CT10441

Position: Temporary

To work on the Community Floating Support Service in Bristol, within a defined geographical location, providing high quality support to service users. 

• Assist the service team in providing effective, efficient and sensitive service to service users.
• Support planning system to empower and assist service users to identify and meet their support needs, including undertaking agreed actions, in a safe and supportive environment.
• Co-production and implementation of support plans (with senior support worker) as directed, including the updating of file notes.
• Maintain regular contact with service users and provide practical support and assistance as appropriate.
• Liaise with other members of the project team and relevant agencies to ensure service users receive the necessary services and support.
• Carry out duties in a safe manner, being aware of risk and adhering to the health and safety policies of the organisation.
• Provide support with the administration and organisation of activities for service users.
• Work collaboratively with the rest of the Team to ensure steps are made to achieve positive outcomes for service users 
• Be familiar with the organisations service user participation policy and promote involvement of service users within the organisation and the community.
• Manage daily tasks and time effectively, making best use of supervision, training and staff development.

Qualifications Required

• Numeracy and literacy to GCSE level/NVQ 2 or equivalent
• Basic IT Skills and experience of using Microsoft packages such as Word, Outlook and Excel
• Knowledge of the care and support needs of people with mental health needs
• Knowledge of health and safety issues
• Experience of working with vulnerable people either in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunities at work
• Ability and motivation to work with a Recovery focused approach
• Full driving licence and access to appropriate motorised vehicular transport (such as car, moped or motorbike)

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