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….At Lewisham Mental Health Service, we provide supported accommodation for single adults with complex mental health needs who are at various stages of their recovery. Our service is part of the London Borough of Lewisham's Mental Health Supported Housing Pathway, which promotes recovery and independence to individuals with a mental health diagnosis.The service is dedicated to helping service users develop the skills and networks needed to maximise their independent living abilities and transition to suitable accommodation, whether it be alternative supported housing or independent living.A primary focus of our service is to enhance engagement with mental health treatment. Therefore, it is crucial for us to collaborate effectively with key agencies, such as SLaM, to improve the mental health and wellbeing of our service users.The service consists of 2 x 24-hour accommodation within the borough of Lewisham. Tredown Road has capacity for 8 service users and Coulgate Street has a capacity of 7. At the moment both sites are male only, however depending on need this could change to mixed accommodation. A day in this role looks like….As a Support Worker at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our high support mental health service. Your contributions will directly influence 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 engage service users in regular and comprehensive assessment, support planning and safety planning processes, ensuring that all plans and assessments are person-centred and user-led.To work with the Service Manager/Team Manager to assess referrals, formulate and review support plans, safety management plans and move on plans in partnership with all service users.To work in partnership with all appropriate external agencies involved in the support of service users.To work in partnership with families, careers and other key supporters of the service users around their support and recovery plans.To ensure that service users are able to attend and participate in a range of socially inclusive activities and skills development opportunities.To advise on and broker access to health services, education, training and employment opportunities related to the needs and aspirations of each individual within the service in conjunction with the Specialist Workers.To work flexibly as part of the team to ensure service coverage and that contractual obligations are met, including being part of a rota.To ensure the environment is effective in promoting recovery, including health and safety checks and reporting and the follow up on repairs and maintenance.To support and enforce service user adherence to the terms of their occupancy agreement. Including payment of rent.To assess careers and signpost to services avail
ableWhy 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:Experience of working with people with mental health and / or dual diagnosis issues in a paid or voluntary role.The ability to learn quickly, gather information and make decisions.The ability to receive, process and accurately record detailed information, sharing it with others, as appropriate and within the framework of confidentiality.The ability to work with people who may display challenging behaviour and to defuse potentially difficult situationsOur commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionOur 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 employerHestia 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 adjustmen
ts during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.Safeguarding StatementHestia 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.Important Information for CandidatesIf your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.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.
