Job Description

Description

Job Purpose

To assist service users to live their best lives by assisting them to exercise choice in order to: + improve their mental health and wellbeing
+ stay safe
+ reduce loneliness
+ increase social participation
+ work towards goals
+ develop their independence
Support individual service users in accordance with the regulations laid down by the Care Quality Commission or the Care Act

Key Responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities

Establish and maintain relationships of trust with service users, to build engagement Help service users to set, prioritise and achieve goals, managing their tenancies and move-ons Work flexibly with service users in their homes and in the community Carry out assessments and determine urgency of service user needs Work with professionals from other agencies, and make onward referrals, linking service users into community opportunities Carry out risk assessments, in order to keep service users safe and improve the quality of our support Attend placement reviews Work with service users on a 1:1 basis and in groups Assist service users to: + deal with financial issues and navigate the benefits and education systems
+ manage friendships and family relationships
+ manage their medication, in accordance with Together procedures
Accompany service users to appointments Assist service users to undertake domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning, ensuring adherence to infection control (training provided) Assist service users with personal care as and when required Adhere to the Together policy on lone working Make timely records which are concise, accurate, written for the service user to understand, using Together computer-based systems Write clear word processed and handwritten reports (training provided) and records in English Participate in mandatory and job-related courses and learning activities Maintain professional boundaries in all aspects of work with service users

Job Benefits

The benefits of working for Together

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Benefits of Working for Together

About Together for Mental Wellbeing

Together for Mental Wellbeing is a national charity that supports people with mental health issues to lead fulfilling and independent lives.



We value people as experts in what works best for them, and each individual we work with influences and shapes the support they and others receive from us.



Founded in 1879, today we work with approximately 4,500 people every month - at around 70 locations across England.



Our services include support in the community, accommodation-based support, advocacy, and criminal justice services.



At Together we value and encourage diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can be yourself, welcoming applications from people from diverse communities and backgrounds who share our values.



As an employer, we are committed to making any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.