Job Description

Job description

Covering services in Seaford, Eastbourne, Langney & Pevensey

Must be car owner/driver. An expenses policy is in place.

An exciting opportunity has become available to work within our growing, specialist mental health services in, East Sussex. You will be working with a supportive team, with experienced managers and our own Clinical Psychologist and Behavioural Analyst to give expert support with regular workshops.

Venture-People offer outreach support solutions to individuals with a mental health need, maximising their independence with the right support at the right time. We work in a person-centred and recovery focused approach, steeped in therapeutic optimism.

We do NOT offer sponsorship with this role

Your role will be delivering quality support that enables people to achieve their outcomes by using and developing person-centred support plans. You will be able to manage risks and vulnerabilities whilst promoting social inclusion and maximising the opportunities for the people you support.

Benefits

You will receive full induction training and continued professional development Excellent support from experienced management and the wider clinical leadership team Access to our EAP program offering telephone support, full counselling services and discounts on a range of shops and services A wellbeing day in addition to annual leave, to use however you wish 28 days annual leaving, increasing with length of service up to 5 additional days Staff recognition and rewards.

Key Duties

To facilitate the delivery of a service which follows a person-centred ethos and promotes independence. To complete dynamic risk assessments and support plans. Promote wellbeing and appropriately manage risk. Ensure adherence to company and national policies and procedures. To work flexibly as required by the service; this may require some working outside of your normal hours to provide consistent support.

Skills & Experience

Previous experience, ideally Mental Health/LD/Neurodiverse support. Ability to positively address and challenge inappropriate or negative behaviours and attitudes. Experience of using therapeutic de-escalation and/or crisis intervention techniques. Able to respond to changes in an individual's needs and meet deadlines. To encourage and manage participation and involvement from the people we support. Computer literate, with confidence in using all Microsoft office programmes

Desired Skills:

It would be desirable for you to have had experience supporting a person(s) with a mental health condition and within a community-based service.

About Company:

Venture-People is an award-winning organisation, formed from our shared ambition to provide high-quality and psychologically informed support.

We provide bespoke, community-based support to individuals with complex needs; including a mental health diagnosis, neurodiversity, or those who may have endured trauma.

The people we support may have spent an extended period in hospital or another setting, therefore we utilise a person-centred approach; empowering individuals to become as independent as possible within their own homes.

Commitment to EDI

Venture People aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace. We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other, the people we support and our partners. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance Referral programme
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence & Access to a vehicle for work purposes (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Charm