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Key Worker 30 hours Permanent Post - Lister Avenue, Sheffield Could you empower someone with enduring mental health issues to gain the most from their life on their recovery journey? We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, positive and innovative individual to join our dedicated team at our registered mental health service in Sheffield. Lister Project is a CQC registered recovery residential mental health service for 25 adults, split over 5 separate houses in the Base green area of Sheffield. The role of a Key Worker includes supporting our customers to develop the skills necessary to maximise their independence. We are a service with a real commitment to supporting our customers to achieve their aspirations, goals and help them maximise their full potential. The role can be challenging and is highly rewarding. The Key Worker role at Lister includes supporting people with daily living skills, providing activities which support people to achieve their goals, build confidence and enhance social skills. It also includes supporting some customers with their personal care, including medication. A comprehensive training package is given to all new staff members. More about the role: The role of a Key Worker is to: Show enthusiasm for helping others, be approachable and encouraging with customers to support them in achieving their goals and aspirations Support our customers to gain the individual skills required to live more independent lives Support with customer's personal care where needed including administration of medication Who you are: You will be passionate about customer service and have a real commitment to supporting our customers to achieve their aspirations, goals and help them maximise their full potential. The successful candidate would need to: Have previous experience of supporting vulnerable people Demonstrate an understanding of individual supports needs and how to positively manage risk, whilst supporting our customers on their recovery journey Be a great communicator both verbally and in writing Have good problem-solving skills Capability to use a wide range of digital software Great organisational and observational skills For the purposes of the Rehabilitation of Offenders this role is an excluded job. For our perfect candidate, we are offering a great package of benefits, working in a caring and friendly team. Our Benefits: Starting Salary: £22,389 per annum (pro-rata part time) Working hours: 30 hours per week on a rota basis, variable shifts including evenings, weekends and bank holidays Generous holiday entitlement - 27 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and an additional 4 SYHA days Pension contribution Excellent Flexible working options including Flexi Time, Condensed Hours, Part Time and job share. Excellent benefits including: SYHA Rewards - employee discount scheme, which offers cash back and shopping discounts, plus advice and resources on healthy eating, financial wellbeing, exercise and mastering your mental health Westfield Health (employer paid) Counselling Discounted gym membership Cycle to Work scheme Access to a wide range of programmes to train and develop you including access to the Institute of Employability Professionals. Who we are: At South Yorkshire Housing Association, our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential. Feeling settled and living well means different things to the people and families that live across South Yorkshire. So, we work with people in different ways - from our extra-care housing, to providing services and opportunities that individuals can access in their home, workplace and community, to creating houses for affordable rent. Our employees enable us to create the best services, support, and experiences for our customers. We believe that difference makes us better, and that our services are made stronger by having a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please note that we may remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. Please apply at your earliest convenience. Closing Date: 12 May 2024, midnight Interview Date: 16 May 2024
Your new company Our client offers person-centred, independent living options across the whole care pathway - including outreach support to access the community, various supported living options and supporting those with complex physical, learning or mental health needs and developmental disorders. Every person they support has their own tenancy agreement and their own from door - the emphasis is on delivering support that is grounded in the individuals needs, wishes and aspirations of the person receiving it. The organisation pride themselves on positive risk-taking and working in a person-centred way at all times. Your new role To provide support to individuals in order to enable them to achieve as much independence and autonomy as possible and participate in a wide range of experiences of their choosing. All employees in this role are required to be vigilant and proactive in reporting any safeguarding concerns they may have about vulnerable individuals in their care. This includes reporting concerns about abuse, neglect, and exploitation, as well as concerns about the general wellbeing of vulnerable individuals. As such, Area Managers, Team Managers, and Support Workers must be fully aware of their responsibility. What you'll need to succeed A minimum of 1 year's experience working as a Support Worker, we will consider experience with various client groups or lived experience that is recent. Job Description Support and Care Support individuals to lead a full and active life in line with their wishes and choices, considering their assessed needs. Get to know people as individuals, what is important to them, how they want to be supported and what they want to achieve. Have a flexible and innovative approach to facilitating and supporting the people who use our service in decision-making, promoting choice and involvement at all times. Provide individuals with emotional support when needed whilst maintaining a person-centred approach with all aspects of individuals' support, adapting to their different individual needs. Support individuals to participate in their chosen activities and to access other services and facilities within their community. Support individuals in achieving their outcomes in the way that they choose. Support individuals to maintain and extend an appropriate circle of support (friends, family etc) in accordance with their wishes. Support individuals to manage their finances responsibly as required in accordance with safeguarding procedures, support plans and risk assessments in line with the organisation's policies and procedures. Support individuals to manage their medication responsibly as required in accordance with safeguarding procedures, support plans and risk assessments in line with the organisation's policies and procedures and following any other relevant guidance provided by health professionals. In registered services, NICE guidelines will also apply. Support individuals to maintain a clean and safe environment appropriate to their needs. Team Working Work positively with others who have a role in the life of those we support, both within and outside the organisation. Provide an informal point of contact for those in the service user's circle of support (e.g. families, social workers) Contribute to positive team-work, ensuring consistency by following, reviewing and updating agreed support plans. Attend and participate in individuals' reviews as required. Attend and participate in regular individual and group supervisions, implementing agreed action plans. Contribute to a working environment that enables new and existing staff to feel valued and able to seek guidance if needed. Work positively with colleagues in order to ensure difficulties are resolved as a team (e.g. staffing services) Ensure communication is positive and professional at all times, whether spoken or written Present the service in a positive light and be proactive in making suggestions for how to improve the service. Planning, Organising and Recording Ensure relevant records are accurately maintained and completed in a timely manner consistent with organisational policies and procedures. Accurately report and record any incidents and accidents to the appropriate persons, in line with policy and procedures including the use of ERIC (Eden Recording Information Collecting system) Maintain accurate finance records for individuals in line with organisational guidelines, policies and procedures. Accurately report and record any issues related to the care and support of individuals in order to effectively monitor their health and wellbeing, in line with regulatory requirements. Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of support and care plans in partnership with individuals and others involved in their support. Health and Safety Be familiar with and work within the health and safety policy and procedures, following agreed risk assessments and risk management plans. Be responsible for complying with Health and Safety regulations and have regard for the health, safety and welfare of self and others. Conduct fire drills and test alarms, smoke detectors and other safety equipment as required. Ensure Health and Safety folders are accurately completed in a timely manner. Report any issues, incidents or concerns in respect of Health and Safety to the line manager or local Health and Safety Advisor. Use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) provided in line with guidance and training at all times as appropriate. Use all other equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisational guidelines and training. What you'll get in return Comprehensive Induction Programme including paid time to attend Competitive rates of pay Pension Continuous learning and development opportunities, including access to bespoke training Health cash back scheme 28 days annual leave for full-time employees increases to a maximum of 30 days based on length of service Additionally, one day annual leave for your birthday! £500 recommend a friend scheme Apprenticeships in Health & Social Care, Business Leadership & Management Opportunities to develop through our Leadership Development Programme Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. 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Diabetes Practitioner Xyla Health & Wellbeing (part of Acacium Group) Field based covering Chesterfield, Alfreton and Derby Permanent, Flexible 0-Hour Contract Salary: £11.39 per hour (admin rate), £15.18 (1-1 session) plus mileage Unlock your potential: Part of Acacium Group, Xyla Health & Wellbeing is a dynamic, and accomplished organisation dedicated to making the UK's local and workplace communities healthier. Working with local authorities, ICB's, NHS England and employers, we design, implement and evaluate innovative health and wellbeing services that will result in long-term health benefits through sustained behaviour change. As a Diabetes Practitioner you will be coaching service users on the Type 2 Diabetes Remission program, delivering 1-1 coaching via face to face sessions. A Key focus will be to encourage and help service users to make behavioural changes, set healthy lifestyle goals and complete the programme, assisting them to overcome potential barriers that they are facing. We care passionately about people and their health and all our interactions reflect this. We achieve lasting results through our positive, personable approach, firmly backed up by clinical expertise. Every day you will... Work closely with service users throughout the programme delivering a first class service and knowledge Conduct 1-1 coaching sessions to service users across your allocated areas, often taking measurements such as weight, blood glucose and blood pressure. Maintain data monitoring records of all service users and ensure that this is handled with the greatest care Support the service user engagement strategy to ensure adherence to the programme and minimise drop-outs What's in it for you? Opportunities to enhance your experience and skillset within a global organisation made up of 20 different brands all designed to make a difference to people's lives Endless Learning & Development opportunities including fully funded qualifications Gym flex- discounted gym memberships, UK-wide! Rewards portal offering discounts on shops, restaurants, bars and cinemas Paid working travel expenses Regular events & incentives 2 paid charity days a year Free flu vaccinations Health Assessments and Dental Insurance Pension scheme matched up to 5% Join us and make a difference! If you want to join a global, marketing-leading organisation who are committed to the human side of business, then look no further. Acacium Group is a global healthcare solutions partner offering staffing, managed services and innovative delivery models to health and social care systems and the life sciences industry. We are a business with scale, leading digital capabilities and a strong financial profile, with a vision to be the leading global healthcare solutions partner. We are powered by the best people and have an unrivalled and diverse range of capabilities, all while incorporating our company values into everything we do - Putting People First, Always by your Side, Driven by Excellence. Join us and play a key part of shaping the future of society and improving people's lives! To thrive in this role, you must have... Minimum of undergrad Degree in Nutrition or Health Related Science (Sports/Exercise Science/Health Psychology OR experience in personal training with a level 2/3 PT qualification A full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle Availability to work a minimum of 3 days per week, with some flexibility to cover occasional evenings and weekends Our inclusion commitment: We are passionately committed to being a truly inclusive and diverse company- it is at the heart of our core value of Putting People First. We continue to enhance our culture of inclusion and diversity across all of our roles and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.