Job Introduction

Join Hastings Sanctuary Service, and you won't simply make a profound difference to the lives of up to 7 men or women with Mental Health issues and/or a Personality Disorder who are in a crisis. You will also shape an innovative, person–centred therapeutic model that really could change the way the individuals we support are treated in the future.

Hastings Sanctuary Service has an underpinning philosophy of person-centred development and embeds therapeutic, meaningful activity in every intervention and interaction.

This is a bank role – various hours as needed.

Role Responsibility

As a Support Worker, you will develop good working relationships with each of the guests staying, be able to recognize individual indicators of mental health or personality disorder needs and to have the skills to support the guests to develop appropriate coping strategies and sign post them onto other service providers for longer term support.

A large part of your role will be to implement planned, appropriate interventions, promoting independence, well–being and give then hope for the future.

You will also aim for the guests with mental health issues to stay for no longer than 4-7 days, and a structured 3 night stay for those guests on the Personality Disorder Pathway.

The Ideal Candidate

Heath and social care experience or qualification would be desirable but a passion for supporting people with mental health issues is essential. You must be an excellent communicator and possess good people skills. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting people with Mental Health and Personality Disorder issues in either a working or personal environment.

As a Bank Support Worker, you will be asked to cover sickness or annual leave, sometimes at short notice. This could be a day or waking night shift, which could include weekends and bank holidays. Therefore flexibility is essential to this role.

About us

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What benefits will I receive?

Being a member of our bank is a fantastic opportunity to work flexibly around your existing commitments, giving you control over when you want to work in order to suit your own circumstances. But not only that – being employed by Turning Point will also give you access to many of our rewards! Here are some of the great benefits you’ll be eligible for:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People
• An annual leave entitlement that accrues as you work, to the equivalent of 28 days a year
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts as well an exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

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