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Apricus Resourcing are working with a leading charitable provider who are looking to hire a Floating Support Worker to work across the Crystal Palace / Bromley areas.
The manager is looking for candidates who have a passion for Mental Health roles, you will need to be able to defuse situations around emotional outbursts. You will be working with younger men aged 18+ and as a result will need to be aware of what young people encounter on the street. There may also be times when you are required to lead a team.
The role is based within a servuce that provides accommodation-based support for men in Bromley with experience of the criminal justice system, who are at risk of homelessness.
The service focuses on recovery, rehabilitation and preventing re-offending. The main aim is to reduce service users' isolation and to encourage independence.
Service users come from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances. The service works closely with multiple agencies (probation officers, housing and benefits services) and provides trauma and resilience-informed support around an individual's specific needs.
Person Specification:
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Experience of working in a mental health setting, ideally with younger males
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Ability to work in a busy team setting
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Positive can do attitude
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Experience in crisis situations e.g. applying de-escalation techniques to ensure safety.
The role available is based on a rolling full time, contract basis paying 16.22 umbrella per hour - this will more than likely be extended into the future and may even result in a permanent post.
Benefits of working with Apricus Resourcing
- Free of charge fast tracked DBS disclosure certificate
- Out of hours service/support
- Consultant permanently assigned to you with all the sector expertise required
- Efficient weekly Payroll and professional Compliance Department System, ensuring that you are accurately paid on time, every time
- The most competitive Rates the sector can offer, allowing you to achieve earnings unlike anywhere else
- Leading Referral Bonus, for every successful referral to Apricus
If you feel that you meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you! Please apply or feel free to contact the office directly and speak to a consultant who can run you through the finer details.
