Mental Health Support Worker jobs in Leeds

About the Charity:

‘Ending Homelessness, Restoring Lives, and Sharing God’s Love.’

Rooted in Christian compassion, our mission is to ensure that every person in Leeds has access to shelter, support, and dignity - regardless of background - through compassionate care on their journeys out of homelessness.

About Our Employees:

The twin objectives of St George’s Crypt are the relief of hardship and poverty among those living with homelessness, poverty and addiction in the city of Leeds and beyond; and the advancement of the Christian religion for public benefit. Therefore, it is key for the employees and volunteers of the Crypt to be sympathetic to the Christian faith which underpins all our work.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

Ø Enforcing the company’s safeguarding policy.

Ø Being alert to and recognising welfare issues, being sure to challenge poor practice.

Ø Sharing appropriate information with relevant people.

Ø Continually working with the families of residents and service users, sharing information and contributing to plans if a concern is investigated.

Ø Ensuring that all staff having contact with children, vulnerable adults and/or their families have received appropriate training on safeguarding issues.

Ø To Understand and implement working practices set by the Safeguarding Adults and Children Board.

Ø To understand and implement working standards set by the domestic violence and abuse quality mark documentation.

Charity Wide Responsibilities:

Ø Model the Christian values of forgiveness and compassion in communicating with all staff, volunteers, and clients.

Ø Value and respect the prayer life that underpins the work of the Charity.

Ø Recognise the holistic needs of all service users both practical and spiritual and either respond directly or refer as appropriate.

Ø Be willing to advocate the Charity to other churches and organisations.

Ø Attend training courses and conferences in order to maintain personal development as agreed with Line Manager.

Ø Due to the nature of the role and the workplace, the post holder must be over 18 years of age.

Job Purpose:

To provide support, assistance and guidance in the 12 step recovery model for clients in the Growing Rooms Programme.

Key Job Role Responsibilities and Main Tasks:

Ø To support the Therapeutic Lead in running the therapeutic sessions, helping clients recognise their addiction.

Ø Share knowledge within the group of 12 step recovery.

Ø Ensure all client information is recorded and stored confidentially.

Ø Complete all necessary paperwork daily.

Ø Compile stats and KPI’s as required.

Ø Check house standards on a regular basis.

Ø Assist with interviewing potential clients and agencies.

Ø Promote Growing Rooms programme within the recovery community.

Ø Provide assistance and guidance to clients on the 12 step programme.

Ø Plan and prepare lunch for clients.

Ø Clean and prepare accommodation for new clients.

Ø Respond to emails and enquiries about Growing Rooms.

Ø Represent Growing Rooms at recovery events.

Ø Assist in keeping the group rooms and facilities clean and tidy.

Ø Provide support to clients at external activities and events.

The tasks and responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and may be amended according to the needs of the Charity. Employees are expected to work flexibly in responding to external and internal initiatives to support the needs of the Charity.

Person Specification:

Essential Charity Wide:

· DBS Cleared

· Safeguarding training

· Flexible attitude towards working arrangements

· Professional attitude and approach

Essential Job Role Specific:

· Given the nature of this role, and the clients it supports, the post-holder must be female.

· Knowledge of 12 step recovery model

· Active member of a 12 steps group.

· Has a sponsor

· Works the step programme.

· Lived experience of addiction.

· Resilient and able to deal with difficult situations

· Able to work within a team

· Able to work on own initiative

· Excellent people skills

· Caring personality

· Able to work under pressure

· Proficient on I.T. programmes i.e. word, excel etc

Desirable:

· Experience of working with people in recovery either paid or voluntary

· Coaching skills

· Knowledge of our charity sector

· Experience in presenting

· Knowledge of risk assessments

· Knowledge of recovery sector

· Full driving licence

Pay: £29,120.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Armley LS12 3AA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Have you previously worked through the 12-step recovery programme?
• As part of your application, you may be asked to complete a short online questionnaire (approximately 10 minutes) sent via Indeed messages. Are you happy to complete this if invited?
• Given the nature of this role, and the clients it supports, the post-holder must be female. Do you meet this requirement?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person