Support Workers - full or part time

Support Workers - full or part time

Location: Llanrumney, Cardiff (CF3) , CF3 Salary: From 13,000 to 16,000 per annum pro rata for part time Date posted: 10/06/2012 16:02 Job type:Permanent Company: Turning Point Contact: Recruitment Team Ref: Totaljobs/294M0007 Job ID: 53792684

Everyones Turning Point is unique. Its the moment when they realise theyve made a small, but important, step forward. Very often, that small step is the start of something bigger. But only when the right support, advice and services are in place. And thats where you come in.

Countisbury House is a residential rehabilitation service for up to sixteen men with complex mental health needs. Delivered in state-of-the-art accommodation, this unique model of high quality, intensive support will shape the way in which community mental health services are provided in the future.

A joint venture between Turning Point and Grwp Gwalia, who have refurbished and own the property, the unit consists of sixteen self-contained bedsits, together with a number of communal facilities. Support staff will be on site 24 hours a day and the service will be registered with CSSIW. The emphasis will be on supporting the transition of clients into more independent living through a range of structured activities, as well as managing their mental and physical health within a recovery focussed programme.

With the service due to open on 23 July 2012, we are now looking to recruit our team of Support Workers. In this hands-on role you will support residents with individual needs to improve their quality of life and living skills - promoting independence, wellbeing and healthy life choices. Situations can sometimes be changeable and challenging, so youll need to be an adaptable, sensitive communicator who has a good understanding of how to meet complex needs related to Mental Health, as well as the ability to learn new skills.

With previous relevant experience, you must be are able to work effectively on your own initiative, as well as part of a team. An understanding of person centred approaches would be preferred. Excellent communication skills are essential, and you will share our passionate commitment to person-centred therapeutic models. At a practical level, you will need the ability to handle admin and paperwork and have basic computer skills.

If you are non-judgemental, with a commitment to the development and continuous improvement of a truly innovative service, its time to get in touch.

We have a number of roles available, working on a rotating shift basis to cover days, evenings, nights and weekends. We would be prepared to consider part time as well as full time working.