Job Introduction

Raising the bar for person-centred care, you'll provide support and advice to our service users. People's lives will be truly changed by you as you support them to develop their independent living skills, manage their own mental and physical wellbeing, and engage positively in the community. Ultimately, you'll play a vital role in helping them to gain skills and coping strategies, all while encouraging positive change and independence.

Generally the hours of work would be between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, but some flexibility may be needed depending on the needs of our service users.

Due to the nature of this role there is a significant amount of lone-working involved.

Role Responsibility

The role will primarily involve supporting individuals across 3 shared properties in the South Manchester area, delivering support based on the funding package in place for each individual.

As a project worker, you'll work with individuals from the point of their referral, conducting assessments, devising individually tailored support and risk management plans and ensuring effective discharge planning.

You will be responsible for arranging support with individuals and keeping them motivated throughout to achieve their goals, and this may include the need to think flexibly and creatively in order to support continued engagement with the service.

The Ideal Candidate

Suitably qualified, with experience in the mental health sector, it's essential that you have a good understanding of the recovery model, together with a solution-focused attitude and a person-centred approach. You'll be equally comfortable getting things done on your own initiative and as part of a team, and have no problems working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to challenging situations. Strong communication and IT skills will be key too.  And of course, you'll be the sort of person who enjoys talking to people with different needs, is genuinely interested in helping them, and possesses a deep level of empathy, understanding and patience.

About us

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?

Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Learning and Development opportunities - we are Investors in People Silver accredited
• 28 days holiday, increasing with each year of service until 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including, bike to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive Pension and Life Assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to online Health and Wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work/life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts including Cinema, Groceries and Gym.

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

Turning Point