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Be a part of a forward-thinking organisation whose purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our staff and provide training and development opportunities to enable you to progress in your career, if you wish to do so.
NIHCSS offer people, affected by severe mental illness, the support and help they need to regain the confidence and skills to move on to independent living. We work closely with individuals to help them to achieve their own personal goals and access all the support they need on their recovery journey.
About the Role
We are looking for a bank worker for Astley Cooper Place, our supported living site in Great Yarmouth. The service is manned 24/7 and you would be required to mainly cover weekend and sleep-in shifts in a lone working capacity.
If the role sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications don’t exactly match every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply—you may be just the right person for us!
We will pay you an additional £72.85 for every sleep-in shift.

NOTE:

This job description is an outline of what the post involves at the time of appointment. It is not intended to be restrictive and there will be modifications from time to time.

EXPERIENCE

• Working with vulnerable adults
• Working both within a team and independently
• The impact that serious mental health problems have on an individual
• Creative and resourceful approach to problem solving and the ability to work alone
• Good listening skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• General practical living skills
• Commitment to user involvement and equal opportunities
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and sleep-ins

RESPONSIBILITIES

Undertaking duties at 24-hour supported projects to cover sickness / holidays / absence, which will involve working weekends, evenings and overnight duties. This routinely involves working alone and taking responsibility for the projects. This may on occasion involve managing challenging situations.
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- Maintaining continuity of approach within projects by:
- Taking on specific duties passed on by regular staff during handover
- Responding to Service Users’ needs as and when they are expressed to you
- Ensuring that all matters that should be handed over to the regular staff team are passed on
- Keeping up to date with all necessary paperwork. Ensuring significant contacts are documented. Maintaining the confidentiality of records in line with Together UK’s policy.
- Recording and handling monies in line with procedures.
- Taking in ongoing training where agreed.
- Being aware of and working to Together UK’s guidelines (as directed by the Locality Manager).
- Assisting the Staff and Locality Manager by undertaking specific tasks as requested.