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Do you want to become a Mental Health Caseworker, providing a high-quality Supported Housing service in the Swansea area?

This is a lovely environment, providing low level support to individuals who need help to move towards independence and, eventually, in to their own tenancy. Each person lives in a contained flat within the property.

We are looking for a two Caseworkers to join a team in this amazing project.

The role will involve providing emotional support to people experiencing mental health issues, to offer a safe space where people can talk, offer practical support to address issues contributing to the person's distress and ongoing housing issues.

This role requires working on a 3 week rolling rota - there are NO night shifts and NO responsibility for personal care or medication management.

What are the details?

Permanent contract
Salary of £22,464 per year
Day shifts during the week are a mix of - 9am to 5pm and 1pm to 9pm
1 day during the weekend (either Saturday or Sunday) - 9am to 3pm
One full weekend off every month
36 hours per week
Working for an amazing charity that lives it's values

What will you do?

To provide compassionate support to people experiencing mental health issues.
To work alongside individuals and professionals to address social and practical issues which may be contributing to their distress.
To work alongside the Crisis Team to ensure relevant information is shared.
To involve individuals in the development, running, evaluation and future evolution of the service and support they receive.
Involve people we support, in the development, running and evaluation of the service.
Liaise with other agencies with and on behalf of people we support as part of long term and crisis intervention support, including participation in joint meetings
Assist people we support, to access information and advice
Keep accurate notes of all support provided

What do we need?

Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, attachment theory and relationship-based approaches.
Experience of working within the mental health sector and/or supporting people experiencing emotional distress.
Experience of involving people accessing services in the design and development of the services they used with a strong focus on listening to people with lived experiences.
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge and Understanding of Welfare Benefits
Understanding of safeguarding for adults.
Self-awareness and willingness to engage in reflective practice and ongoing personal development
Experience of working shifts
Able to complete or already hold a DBS check
We need a drivers for this role!

If this Mental Health Caseworker role in Swansea sounds like it ticks all the boxes for you, please contact Keeran @ Moxie People for more information and an informal chat.

We look forward to speaking with you