Therapeutic Practitioner – Mental Health Support Worker
3 days ago
Coulsdon
Central Recruitment are working with a charity dedicated to supporting people experiencing mental distress to work through trauma, build supportive relationships, and explore ways to live fulfilling lives. Our client is currently recruiting for a Therapeutic Practitioners to work in a residential service in the Coulsdon area. Adopting a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) approach, the service offers a 24/7 safe, supportive environment for adults living with severe, complex mental health conditions, dual diagnosis and who may have experienced multiple placement breakdowns. • 40 hours per week, • Monday - Sunday (rota basis), • Shifts: Early & Late, • Temporary: 3 months with the possibility of transferring to permanent, • £15.86 per hour (£13.85 per hour, with £2.01 holiday pay) This is a fantastic opportunity to join a trauma-informed residential service supporting adults with complex mental health needs. Key responsibilities: • Support a caseload of 3-4 clients to progress their recovery and achieve personal goals, • Facilitate community groups under the guidance of the Service Manager and Community Psychologist, • Work within a Psychologically Informed Environment framework, • Co-produce structured recovery, risk and move-on plans and support clients to achieve them, • Build therapeutic relationships through meaningful engagement, • Maintain strong partnerships with care teams and families, • Support clients to integrate within the service and wider community, • Assist with medication in line with organisational procedures, • Participate in reflective practice sessions, • Lead delegated administrative tasks, • Promote safeguarding, dignity and mental capacity awareness What we’re looking for: • Experience supporting adults with complex mental health conditions using a recovery-focused approach, • Understanding of recovery principles and associated support needs, • Ability to build attachment-focused working relationships, complete assessments and develop action plans, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and clear information sharing, • Ability to manage and de-escalate challenging or violent behaviour, • Good written, numeracy and administrative skills, • Awareness of health and safety in residential settings Desirable: counselling qualification or relevant training/experience, including engagement in personal therapy Further requirements: In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria: • Current valid right to work in the UK, • Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise), • A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60), • Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process How to apply: If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration. *Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position