Job Description

Important information for applicants: please only apply for this position if you can provide evidence that you have existing and unrestricted right to work in the UK. - We do not hold a UK visa sponsorship licence, so please do not apply if you are looking for visa sponsorship!

We have an upcoming vacancy for a Floating Mental Health & Outreach Support Worker to join our company based in Bristol -

driving licence and previous mental health/care & support sector experience essential

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Full-time (37.5 hrs.), permanent contract offered.

As a 'floating' support worker, you would be based with one of our teams in Bristol, but would work across several of our sites in Bristol, BANES & North Som., as needed, e.g. to cover staff annual leave, etc. - with rotas and work locations being confirmed and pre-booked on a monthly basis. Therefore, willingness and flexibility to work across sites and adjust to monthly rota changes is essential.

Hours are worked on a two-weekly rolling rota, with varying shifts between the hours of 8 am - 10 pm (standard shift length is 8 hrs.,), and a fortnightly weekend shift, either on a Saturday or Sunday (

no

sleep-ins/waking nights).

Our company is an established Supported Living provider for adults, with a regularly good/outstanding CQC rating, and we assist service users with a wide range of support needs, including: mental health conditions; alcohol and substance addictions; learning disabilities; autism/Asperger's; trauma; self-harm & suicidal thoughts; personality disorder, and other behaviours of distress. Based on Person Centred principles, our aim is to assist service users to develop or re-gain greatest possible independence.

Driving licence essential, as this role requires working across sites and as we also support outreach clients living in the community!

- Company fleet vehicles available for work journeys, or generous mileage allowance paid for staff using their own car (by agreement and subject to evidence of business use insurance cover).

We welcome applicants from all sections of society, including mature candidates. Previous support work experience essential for this position, although we can also provide all necessary training and may consider candidates without prior experience, at our discretion.

Our support worker roles also offer excellent experience and development opportunities for anyone starting careers in social work, clinical psychology/psychiatry, mental health, etc.

Package:

The hourly starting rate is between 13.00 (unqualified) and 13.38 (NVQ3 Health & Social Care or equivalent) qualified - or 25,348.41/26,088.65 annually.

Staff loyalty pay scheme with increases after 13 months, 25 months and upon completion of selected qualifications or promotions.

Benefits:

.28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays); pro rata for part-time

.company sick pay (1 week/pro rata during 1st year)

Accommodating/flexible shifts to fit around your individual needs.

Working hours between 8am and 10pm.

Shifts worked on a 2-week rolling rota, with 1 weekend shift per fortnight (with opportunity for additional weekend working, if wished).

Inclusive environment with an accommodating company culture and a family feel.

Regular events for employees & service users, such as fun & development days, seasonal parties, etc.

High quality training opportunities in a range of subjects beyond the usual mandatory training.

Sponsored access to Health and Social Care Qualifications.

Paid for enhanced DBS.

Genuine career development opportunities.

Cycle to work scheme & work cycle mileage allowance

Friends and Family referral scheme

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and cover letter stating why you are interested and what you feel you can bring to the role/any experience you have had.

Please note that all job offers are subject to candidates providing evidence of their right to work in the UK at point of application, a DBS check (paid by us) and two employer references.

Privacy notice & application deadline

: We have no application deadline and may close job adverts at our discretion once positions have been filled. We usually respond to short-listed candidates within 1-2 weeks, but we may keep application records for all candidates for up to 3 months and may contact you if further relevant positions come up.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,348.00-26,088.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bristol BS6 5NJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Please confirm that you are a UK citizen, or have settled status/unrestricted leave to remain in the UK. Please confirm (by answering 'yes') that you are willing and able to cover 'floating' shifts across Bristol, BANES & North Som. sites, with possible rota adjustments on a monthly basis?
Experience:

Mental Health/Care & Support: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

Good level of spoken & written English and general IT skills (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent (preferred) Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Floating SW