Project Worker

Job Description

Job IntroductionYou’ll be based at Milestone, a high-support residential service for 14 men with a history of offending and complex presentation that may include dual diagnosis. You will be part of a social care team, working in partnership with clinicians employed by SouthLondon and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and London Probation/ Police Services as well. The work here will be varied and plentiful.As a Therapeutic Project Worker, youll make a real difference to peoples lives. Passionate about supporting people, youll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you make this role your own as part of our friendly,multidisciplinary team.Role ResponsibilityJoin our team and you will be responsible for your own caseload, undertaking & formulating risk assessments, and putting effective care and support plans in place. In a role where no two days are the same, you will engage with our residents through groupwork and activities that may involve therapeutic principles, and will be providing individual support to enable the residents to make informed choices about their future.You will be required to work 37 hours per week, in a shift pattern including sleep-ins and weekends so you’ll need to be flexible with the hours you are able to work.The Ideal CandidateYou’ll need previous relevant experience of using a person centred approach in a mental health setting and a good understanding of the complex needs of individuals we support. You must be capable of prioritising your own workload and using your initiative.Experienceof working with individuals who have forensic histories would be an advantage, as would a psychology background either through academic study or professional experience.You need to be an effective team player with a proven track record as a supervisor/linemanager. You will possess excellent communication skills, a flexible recovery focused approach, a positive attitude and be able to adapt in a changeable environment.About usWhy Turning PointAs a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positivechange and always treating each other as individuals.We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we dont just offer you a job – we offer you a career.What benefits will I receiveOf course, we know its not about the money. But that doesnt mean we dont reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Learning and Development opportunities - we are Investors in People Silver accredited
• 28 days holiday, increasing with each year of service until 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including, bike to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive Pension and Life Assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to online Health and Wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work/life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts including Cinema, Groceries and Gym.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closingdate.Turning PointAttached documents

• MH - Project Worker 2 JD.pdf

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