Senior Support Worker

Senior Support WorkerLocation:
BristolHours:
We have two shift patterns available: Sunday to Thursday and Tuesday to Saturday, which may include sleep-ins. Weekly hours, including one sleep-in, are 47.5 hours per week. Sleep-ins may not be available at the start of the contract, but we are onboarding a new house in the next few weeks.Salary:

• Hourly rate: £12.50
• Full-time annual salary: £24,375
• Salary with a sleep-in: £31,513 per annum

Client women-only division specialising in meeting the needs of individuals living with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or personality disorder.Responsibilities:

• Provide peer support and guidance to other Maples employees.
• Offer leadership and supervision to junior team members, ensuring continuity of care for our service users.
• Ensure clients can live safely, considerately, and with dignity while adhering to the terms and conditions of their licence.
• Oversee and facilitate medication regimes.
• Define and oversee individual and communal budgets and finances.
• Generate reports on client weekly/monthly worksheets and certification sheets.
• Attend meetings with or on behalf of service users and liaise with external agencies.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the Mental Health Act.
• Conduct crisis mitigation and resolution work.
• Contribute to placement reviews.

Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of mental health support and risk management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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