Job Introduction

Part Time – 3 Days Per Week / 22.2 Hours Per Week

Turning Point is a leading Social Enterprise which supports people with a wide range of complex needs across Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Substance Misuse and Public Health. 

In partnership with NAZ, London Friend and METRO, Turning Point will be delivering a new model of sexual health support throughout the three London boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. Turning Point is the lead partner for the contract and the staffing structure, and composition reflects a mixed leadership model which is governed by a Partnership Board

Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career within a social enterprise. So if you’re ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge with a sector leader then this could be the opportunity for you.

Running health and social care services as a social enterprise, we invest every penny back into our care – and our people. So, if you’re ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge, progress your career with a sector leader.

Role Responsibility

• To act as care co-ordinator for individuals presenting with a multiplicity of needs
• To undertake comprehensive and holistic assessments of needs and ensure individuals are meeting their health and wellbeing objectives and are supported to access the most appropriate pathways to services.
• To manage a caseload of individuals using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• To plan and provide high quality, innovative support to individuals accessing services which reflects our person-centred values and the high levels of ambition we have for the health, wellbeing and self-management of individuals for whom we provide support.
• To help the service interface effectively with other local sexual health and community services and support the implementation of a community development approach.

The Ideal Candidate

We're seeking and individual who is;

• A team player
• Empathetic
• Non-judgemental attitude and approach

Essential requirements: 

• Has completed STIF Fundamental Competencies or willingness to study towards same
• Experience of undertaking comprehensive assessments of needs
• Experience of working with individuals (1:1 and groups)
• Extensive knowledge and experience of supporting people to manage their risk and make changes to their health and wellbeing
• Experience of supporting individuals with care planning/action planning
• Risk Assessment training
• Desire to be an active member of the health, social care and public health sector
• Ability and willingness to travel to sites as required.
• A willingness and ability to work flexibly including some weekend work as may be required.

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
• 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. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• 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
• 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, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

As part of the fight against COVID-19 here are some of the measures we have in place to keep our team members and the people we support safe:

• Enhanced Infection/Prevention Control Measures, including the use of PPE, social distancing and regular testing
• Following all government guidance applicable to our services as a minimum and ensuring our teams are trained effectively
• Strongly encouraging colleagues to receive a vaccination to keep themselves and those around them safe, enabling access through time off & covering transport costs
• Regular updates, FAQs, myth busting from Turning Point’s clinical team as well as wellbeing seminars which provide support on a variety of topics

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

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