We are looking for a motivated, positive and organised person to join our Mental Health Floating Support Team in Bournemouth. We believe in equality, the importance of every individual and the right to be valued and treated with dignity and respect working within the BCHA Psychologically Informed Framework
You will act as a key Support Worker for a number of customers, carrying out regular one to one sessions, enabling positive, trusting and respectful relationships to be built and to enable them to achieve their goals and move forward to independent living.
You will be a valued member of a dedicated and strong team in role where you can genuinely make a real difference, by providing tenancy support, information and advice to individuals to take control and lead independent, fulfilled lives. We also support with accessing health care, maximising income, budgeting, debt management and signposting to other services. Our aim is to reduce and/or prevent homelessness
The post holder will work 37.5 hours per week between the hours of 9-5, Monday to Friday
It would be great if you have previous experience of working with mental health, homelessness and /or other socially excluded people and have a good understanding of safeguarding issues. BUT this is not essential as training will be given, it is more important for you to have the personal qualities and the right attitude to undertake the role.
We can offer you:
Come and join us. Please send us your application and if you meet the requirements of the role we will be able to offer you a job interview as soon as we can arrange (within the next few days).
BCHA Safer Recruitment: Safeguarding children and adults is our first priority and we will ensure we follow safer recruitment procedures.
As an employer, we will do everything possible to prevent unsuitable people obtaining employment with BCHA. Our overall aim is to ‘deter unsuitable applicants from applying for roles with children and adults, and we will ensure that all candidates are treated fairly, consistently and in compliance with current legislation.
BCHA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.