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.

Role Responsibility

As a Support Worker, you will develop good working relationships with each of the service users, be able to recognize individual indicators of mental health or personality disorder needs and to have the skills to support the service users 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 service users with mental health issues to stay for no longer than 4-7 days, and a structured 72 hour stay for those service users 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 Support Worker, your hours will involve shift work which includes some weekends and bank holidays.

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?

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.

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