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Job Description: Care Assistant Brunswick Court - 62 Stratford Road, Watford WD17 4JB Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7 Salary: £12.80 - £13.80 per hour depending on experience Permanent Day shifts to include every other weekend We make health happen At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As a Care Assistant, you'll be at the heart of this, providing person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice. You'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, ensuring our residents live a life they truly love. Our values of being Brave, Caring, and Responsible guide everything we do, and we strive to create the most inclusive and supportive workplace for our people. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.</li><li>Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and ensure to document and report any changes in accordance with the required legislation.</li><li>Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their care plan.</li><li>Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually.</li><li>Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory &amp; legal requirements.</li></ul>What we're looking for:<ul><li>Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.</li></ul>Benefits Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme, encompassing all aspects of health - from mental and physical to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and offer a range of family-friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role, you will receive the following benefits and more:<ul><li>My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support</li><li>Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350</li><li>Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes</li><li>28 days holiday</li><li>We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.</li><li>Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!</li><li>Free meal on every shift</li><li>Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets</li><li>We offer a range of Bupa pension plans - find out more on our career site</li><li>Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career site</li><li>Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health</li><li> Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK </li></ul>Why Bupa? We 're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. Time Type: Full time Job Area: Care Home - Care Assistants Locations: Brunswick Court

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Job Description: Care Assistant Croft House Care Home, Braintree Road, Great Dunmow, CM6 1HR CQC rating: GOOD Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7/10 Salary: £12.25 up to £13.25 dependant on experience 12 hour shifts, alternate weekends We make health happen At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As a Care Assistant, you'll be at the heart of this, providing person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice. You'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, ensuring our residents live a life they truly love. Our values of being Brave, Caring, and Responsible guide everything we do, and we strive to create the most inclusive and supportive workplace for our people. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.</li><li>Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and ensure to document and report any changes in accordance with the required legislation.</li><li>Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their care plan.</li><li>Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually.</li><li>Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory &amp; legal requirements.</li></ul>What we're looking for:<ul><li>Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.</li></ul>Benefits Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme, encompassing all aspects of health - from mental and physical to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and offer a range of family-friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role, you will receive the following benefits and more:<ul><li>My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support</li><li>Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350</li><li>Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes</li><li>28 days holiday</li><li>We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.</li><li>Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!</li><li>Free meal on every shift</li><li>Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets</li><li>We offer a range of Bupa pension plans - find out more on our career site</li><li>Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career site</li><li>Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health</li><li> Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK </li></ul>Why Bupa? We 're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. Time Type: Full time Job Area: Care Home - Care Assistants Locations: Croft House

Job Description: Care Assistant Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home, Old Farm Rd E, Sidcup DA15 8AY CQC rating: Good Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.5/10 Salary £12.60 - £13.60 per hour depending on experience Perm contract - 12 hour shifts Full &amp; Part time role available for Nights Abbotsleigh Mews is a purpose-built care home, welcoming those in need of nursing, residential and dementia care. Short stay, convalescence and palliative care also available. The home is arranged into different houses for different types of care and is surrounded by beautiful landscaped grounds. Residents also have a choice of lounge and dining areas, a sensory room and activities rooms. Registered nurses and well-trained care assistants know that it's important to create a friendly atmosphere at the home, giving all residents as much independence as possible, while also making sure that they have all the care and help they require. Residents are served nutritious meals that are tailored to individual diet plans. Afternoon tea and fresh fruit platters are popular, as are homemade cakes. A versatile activities programme aims to help residents maintain their independence as long as possible. Residents can enjoy a wide range of hobbies, coffee mornings, outings, music and other games, arts and crafts as well as weekly visits from the neighbouring nursery and part of an ongoing initiative to help bring old and young people together. We make health happen At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As a Care Assistant, you'll be at the heart of this, providing person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice. You'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, ensuring our residents live a life they truly love. Our values of being Brave, Caring, and Responsible guide everything we do, and we strive to create the most inclusive and supportive workplace for our people. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.</li><li>Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and ensure to document and report any changes in accordance with the required legislation.</li><li>Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their care plan.</li><li>Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually.</li><li>Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory &amp; legal requirements.</li></ul>What we're looking for:<ul><li>Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.</li></ul>Benefits Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme, encompassing all aspects of health - from mental and physical to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and offer a range of family-friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role, you will receive the following benefits and more:<ul><li>My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support</li><li>Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350</li><li>Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes</li><li>28 days holiday</li><li>We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.</li><li>Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!</li><li>Free meal on every shift</li><li>Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets</li><li>We offer a range of Bupa pension plans - find out more on our career site</li><li>Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career site</li><li>Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health</li><li> Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK </li></ul>Why Bupa? We 're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. Time Type: Full time Job Area: Care Home - Care Assistants Locations: Abbotsleigh Mews

Job Description: Lynton Hall Care Home, 2 Lynton Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5EE CQC rating: Good Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.6/10 Salary: £12.60 - £13.60 per hour depending on experience Full time permanent contract 33 hours - days and nights We make health happen Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. As a Care Assistant, you're at the heart of making a difference to our residents. You're as passionate about care as we are, and we'd love you to be part of our family. You'll be working with an award winning team helping people from your own community. You understand how delivering high-quality, personal and social care, is as important as nurturing relationships, providing kindness and warmth to individuals and your amazing colleagues. So that our residents feel truly valued, cared for and part of life in the home. You'll help us make health happen by:<ul><li>Assisting residents with a high standard of clinical, social and emotional care and recognising and meeting the specific needs of residents</li><li>Supporting residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care</li><li>Being part of a team supporting the nurse or senior care assistant in monitoring our residents and reporting change</li><li>Communicating with residents' families, friends and other healthcare professionals</li></ul>Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role: We're looking for motivated, positive individuals with great interpersonal skills. You understand what is important to others. Whether you're an experienced carer or new to the sector, we'll provide you with the support and training you need to develop, where you can learn from some of the best people in the industry. We'll also train you on all aspects of our new digital care, transforming how you work, making things easier and letting you focus on care for our residents. It's an exciting time to be with us. Benefits Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:<ul><li>My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support</li><li>Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350</li><li>Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes</li><li>28 days holiday</li><li>We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.</li><li>Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!</li><li>Free meal on every shift</li><li>Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets</li><li>We offer a range of Bupa pension plans - find out more on our career site</li><li>Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career site</li><li>Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health</li><li> Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK </li></ul>Why Bupa? We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: <a href="mailto:careers@bupa.com" target="_blank">careers@bupa.com</a> Time Type: Full time Job Area: Care Home - Care Assistants Locations: Lynton Hall

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Assistant. The Role<ul> <li>Helping residents to remain as active and independent as possible</li> <li>Support residents with personal care and mealtimes</li> <li>Helping identify residents' unique goals and implement personalised care plans</li> <li>Supporting residents to explore new interests and engage in physical activities in a motivating and homely environment</li> </ul>Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family<ul> <li>Wagestream- access your wages at any-time</li> <li>Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements</li> <li>Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme</li> <li>Hundreds of online and in-store discounts</li> <li>Annual purchase holiday scheme</li> <li>Wellbeing support</li> </ul>New to Care? We have our own Learning Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new carers and support workers and we will give you all that's needed to have a successful career as a carer with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us. We are looking for people to make a difference to residents' lives every day. When you join Care UK you'll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do. We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

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Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Team Leader. The Role<ul> <li>Leading and supervising your shift</li> <li>Case managing residents and liaising with families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to ensure that the best care plans are created and delivered</li> <li>Administering and recording medication</li> <li>Carrying out risk assessments</li> <li>Working alongside care assistants to support residents with daily needs, ensuring residents remain as active and independent as possible</li> <li>Working closely with the leadership team to develop services</li> <li>Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times</li> </ul>Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family:<ul> <li>Wagestream - access your wages at any-time</li> <li>Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements</li> <li>Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme</li> <li>Hundreds of online and in-store discounts</li> <li>Annual purchase holiday scheme</li> <li>Wellbeing support</li> </ul>About You<ul> <li>NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable</li> <li>Be well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately.</li> <li>Proven ability to lead and supervise others.</li> <li>A good understanding of care planning processes</li> <li>Be experienced in or happy to undertake training on administering medication</li> <li>Above all, have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling.</li> </ul>We are looking for people to make a difference to residents' lives every day. When you join Care UK you'll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do. We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours

Team Leader Care

Full Time Day Position - Alternative Weekend Working Required Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Team Leader. The Role<ul> <li>Leading and supervising your shift</li> <li>Case managing residents and liaising with families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to ensure that the best care plans are created and delivered</li> <li>Administering and recording medication</li> <li>Carrying out risk assessments</li> <li>Working alongside care assistants to support residents with daily needs, ensuring residents remain as active and independent as possible</li> <li>Working closely with the leadership team to develop services</li> <li>Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times</li> </ul>Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family:<ul> <li>Wagestream - access your wages at any-time</li> <li>Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements</li> <li>Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme</li> <li>Hundreds of online and in-store discounts</li> <li>Annual purchase holiday scheme</li> <li>Wellbeing support</li> </ul>About You<ul> <li>NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable</li> <li>Be well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately.</li> <li>Proven ability to lead and supervise others.</li> <li>A good understanding of care planning processes</li> <li>Be experienced in or happy to undertake training on administering medication</li> <li>Above all, have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling.</li> </ul>We are looking for people to make a difference to residents' lives every day. When you join Care UK you'll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do. We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours

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Job Title: Senior Social Worker - Fostering Team 
 Specialism: Qualified Social Worker - Children's Services 
 Location: Redbridge, London 
 Salary: £50,532 - £56,607 per annum 
 Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time


We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join the Fostering Team within Children's Services in the thriving London borough of Redbridge. This role offers a competitive salary between £50,532 and £56,607 per annum, providing the ideal environment for an experienced and motivated professional to flourish. You'll be part of a forward-thinking service that values collaboration, innovation, and the wellbeing of both its staff and the children it serves.

Redbridge is a diverse and vibrant community, offering a dynamic setting for social work practice alongside an excellent work-life balance, supported by flexible working arrangements.


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Conduct thorough assessments of children, families, and prospective foster carers to ensure the highest standards of safety and care.
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Senior Social Worker - Fostering Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the MASH Team to work full time based in Barking &amp; Dagenham.The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £54,056 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>With appropriate supervision assess and provide services to children and families in need within the framework of relevant law, legislation and national and local guidance.</li><li>To undertake high quality, analytical single assessments within statutory timescales, which are reflective of presenting concerns and responsive to identified unmet needs and/or risks.</li><li>To undertake practice which is analytical and reflective and in which the child’s voice is consistently heard and recorded.</li><li>To ensure that services are efficiently and effectively provided, liaising as necessary with other Council Divisions, Health, Education, Police, and other statutory, independent and voluntary sector providers.</li><li>Working within the London Child Protection Procedures to undertake key work responsibilities for children subject to a child protection plan and children looked after by the Local Authority who are deemed to be at risk.</li><li>To assess, advise and support Children and Families in need alongside Health, Education and Targeted Family Support colleagues to address unmet need and prevent statutory safeguarding intervention.</li><li>Working with Care Planning regulations 2010, and in accordance with the Children and Families Act 2014, to execute statutory duties to children in care.</li><li>To enhance and promote continuing professional development in accordance with the Professional Capabilities Framework and registration requirements of the SWE. To undertake appropriate training and keep abreast of changes in legislation divisional procedures and development in professional practice.</li><li>To contribute to the planning and development of the services provided by the team and promote the improvement of standards and quality assurance.</li><li>To use ICT and ICS as required to maintain accurate case records, and to be able to report on key performance management data.</li><li>To ensure that your Line Manager is kept fully appraised of any concerns arising from caseload and seek advice as and when necessary.</li><li>Ensure high standards of records management and assume responsibility for all information assigned to the post.</li></ul>
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<li>A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Relevant Social Work experience.</li></ul>
Contact:This Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.Reasonable Adjustments:If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Social Worker - MASH Team

Job Title: Substance Misuse Worker Location: Catford, Lewisham (Approximately 11 minute walk from Bellingham Station - Thameslink and Southeastern rail services) - The service works across two properties which are located in close proximity to each other. This service has step free access. Salary: £29,000 (Full Time Equivalent) Shift Pattern: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 3 days a week which can be discussed directly with the hiring manager at interview About the role We're looking for a Substance Misuse Worker with experience in mental health and substance use to join our Catford team. Based in a 24 hour residential service, you'll support adults with severe and enduring mental health needs through rehabilitation and recovery focused support, using your specialist knowledge to help residents and the team overcome personal challenges. You will deliver evidence-based interventions based on holistic assessments to support personalised recovery, integration, and promotion of independent living skills. You will be a specialist in comorbidity, supporting the team to achieve positive outcomes for our residents. Some of your duties will include:<ul><li>Undertake joint holistic assessments, risk assessments, care plans, and interventions to support harm reduction and minimisation.</li><li>Set up realistic and flexible strengths-based support plans, working closely with colleagues and support teams to support and advise on interventions and approaches to meet individual needs.</li><li>Help reduce episodes of crisis and assist residents/participants to access services which can offer alternatives to crisis support.</li><li>Work closely with support staff and clinical teams to support and advise them on interventions and approaches to meet resident/participant comorbid, complex mental health and substance misuse needs.</li><li>Support multi-disciplinary teams and the wider community teams with support, advice, signposting, and move on care planning. </li></ul>About you We are looking for someone who has specialist knowledge on how to support individuals with comorbid and complex needs, with experience in interventions, and in a similar role. Qualifications are desirable if paired with practical experience which is relevant to this role. We look at individual characteristics with the ability to engage with various people who may not want to receive the support, able to build trusting professional relationships, and able to demonstrate resilience, solve challenges, and be proactive. If this sounds like you, take a look at the further criteria:<ul><li>Full knowledge on comorbidity and complex needs, able to share knowledge, skills, and experience with others</li><li>Previous experience in a similar role, providing interventions and holistic assessments and support for people experiencing mental health challenges</li><li>Ability to provide specialist support and knowledge in risk assessment and risk management, particularly in relation to harm minimisation, substance misuse and mental health</li><li>A commitment to promoting recovery, harm reduction, and active involvement in care planning</li><li>Ability to apply relapse prevention models to promote sustained recovery and harm reduction</li><li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li></ul>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria. What we offer<ul><li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li><li>Employer Pension Contribution</li><li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li><li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li><li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li><li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li><li>Life Assurance Scheme</li><li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li><li>Annual Staff Awards</li><li>EDI Ambassador programme</li><li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.</li><li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.</li></ul>We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events,

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