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Job description

Peripatetic Project Worker - South Eastern Trust Area Contract: Permanent Hours: 37 Per Week An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Peripatetic Project Worker to support residents across our Supported Housing services in the South Eastern Trust Area. The role will support people with mental health needs to build confidence, develop independent living skills and take positive steps towards more independent community living where appropriate. About the supported housing service The service supports residents across a pathway of accommodation options, ranging from secure intensive support and higher-support rehabilitation placements through to more independent accommodation with floating support. Our recovery-focused approach Support is trauma-informed, person-centred and focused on recovery. Residents are encouraged to build confidence, strengthen practical independent living skills and take positive steps towards community living where this is right for them. What support includes: Supporting confidence, motivation and mental health recovery. Helping residents develop everyday skills, including medication management, budgeting, cooking, routines and daily living. Providing advocacy and practical support to overcome barriers to independence. Encouraging meaningful engagement through structured activities, community outings and therapeutic opportunities. What the Job Entails As a Project Worker, you will support residents with day-to-day living, recovery goals and personal development across a varied pathway of supported housing services. No two days are the same, and the role offers the opportunity to build relationships, encourage independence and contribute to meaningful progress in residents’ lives. You are likely to thrive in this role if you are sociable, adaptable, kind and innovative, with a genuine interest in supporting people to achieve progress at their own pace. You enjoy building relationships and motivating others. You are calm, flexible and able to respond to changing situations. You value small steps forward and recognise the importance of everyday achievements. You are comfortable using IT systems to keep clear and accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a trusting and professional relationship with service users and act in a supportive & empathetic manner towards them.
• Contribute to and help maintain a harmonious and therapeutic environment.
• Support service users 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 service users in all aspects of decision making, be sensitive and seek solutions to difficulties encountered by them.
• Implement and adhere to Inspire Wellbeing’s journey procedures, involving service users at all times.
• Supporting residents with medication, meal preparation, routines and daily living tasks.
• Encouraging independence in areas such as budgeting, appointments, self-care and practical life skills.
• Building trusting relationships and engaging residents in meaningful activities.
• Responding to safeguarding concerns and incidents appropriately.
• Completing support records, reviews and care planning using multiple IT systems.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent, person-centred support.
• Starting new activities, encouraging a resident to attend an appointment, or finding practical ways to support someone to build confidence and independence.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Be educated to QCF/NVQ Level 2, or equivalent, in a related subject e.g. Care and 6 months paid experience supporting people within a health and social care setting or minimum 12 months paid experience supporting people within a H&SC 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.
• Possess a full current driving licence and access to a car. Business Insurance is a requirement for this position. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a driver’s