Floating Support Worker - Appcastenterprise : Job Details

We are Hestia. We make a difference.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. We provide a range of services, including Domestic Abuse support, Modern Slavery assistance, Mental Health & Complex Needs care, and Criminal Justice. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence.

The service you will work in….Brent Mental Health Floating Support Worker

The Floating support team are based in the borough of Brent and support individuals in the community in their accommodation. There is a team of 6 line managed by the service manager. All staff are allocated a number of supported accommodation, regular supervision and team meetings, training opportunities and working within the wider team.

A day in this role looks like….As a Floating Support Workerat Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our Brent Mental Health Floating Support Service). Your contributions will directly influen ce the lives of our service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.

A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to do/be responsible for are:

• To formulate, implement and review personalised, client-focused support plans with service users and associated professional participation.
• To be responsible for developing, supporting and maintaining independent living skills and general wellbeing of y service users within the Brent Mental Health Support Service.
• To support service users to maximise their financial security and independence through access to employment, training and volunteering opportunities and into paid employment.
• Demonstrable experience of working with individuals who have experienced mental health and / or dual diagnosis issues, ex-offenders and with service users who are homeless or at risk of homeless.
• Takes appropriate steps in empowering service users to make choices and take appropriate control for their wellbeing in order to achieve appropriate levels of independence.
• Awareness of health and safety issues.
• To motivate service users to participate in and take ownership of all aspects of their daily lives
• To liaise effectively with other agencies involved in the care and support of service users and to engage in multi-agency case conferences and support planning where required and appropriate

Why Hestia?

Joining Hestia means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Demonstrable experience of working with individuals who have experienced mental health and / or dual diagnosis issues, ex-offenders and with service users who are homeless or at risk of homeless.
• Takes appropriate steps in empowering service users to make choices and take appropriate control for their wellbeing in order to achieve appropriate levels of independence.
• Awareness of health and safety issues.
• To motivate service users to participate in and take ownership of all aspects of their daily lives
• To liaise effectively with other agencies involved in the care and support of service users and to engage in multi-agency case conferences and support planning where required and appropriat

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered