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Job description

Support People to Live Well, Together - Join Moylena & Cedar Court. At Moylena Court and Cedar Court, we provide 24-hour supported living for adults with enduring mental health conditions. Our service is made up of shared living at Moylena Court, where residents enjoy a strong sense of community, and more independent bungalows at Cedar Court, where support is provided flexibly based on individual needs. This is a role for someone who brings kindness, initiative and a team spirit, and who wants to support people to live independently, with dignity and confidence. Across the two services, we support 22 adults aged 22 to 65, offering everything from practical support with daily living to emotional support, advocacy, and social connection. The people we support are warm, funny and full of character, and the team atmosphere is often described as feeling like a family.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a trusting and professional relationship with the people who use our services and act in a supportive and empathetic manner towards them.
• Contribute to and help maintain a harmonious and therapeutic environment.
• Support the people who use our services to manage their mental health, physical health and wellbeing through the development, implementation and monitoring of individual wellbeing and safety management plans.
• Actively encourage the involvement of the people who use our services in all aspects of decision-making, be sensitive and seek solutions to difficulties encountered by the people who use our services.
• Implement and adhere to Inspire’s procedures, involving the people who use our services at all times.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• To be flexible and work the hours as required by the post in order to meet the needs of the service.
• A full current driving licence and access to a car. Business insurance will be a requirement of this post. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence.
• Be educated to QCF/NVQ Level 2, or equivalent, in a related subject e.g. Social Care and 6 months paid experience supporting people within a health and social care setting
• Or a minimum of 12 months paid experience supporting people within a Health and Social care setting.
• Have proven experience of motivating, supporting and mentoring Service Users.
• Experience of maintaining service user and agency records.
• Working knowledge of using IT systems.

Further Information

What We Offer: A strong, supportive team culture where humour, kindness and respect are central Structured induction and training in mental health and person-centred care Opportunities to develop your skills and confidence in a well-established team A chance to build lasting relationships and be part of something meaningful