Relief Support Worker

Creative Support is a non-profit organisation which provides high quality person centred social care services for people with learning disabilities, mental health and other needs. We are currently recruiting relief crisis support workers for our Mental Health

Crisis Service in Shipley, Bradford.

As a Relief Crisis Support Worker you will be providing person centred recovery focused support to adults with mental health needs accessing our crisis service in Shipley, Bradford. You will work with service users to develop a recovery support plan based on their presenting needs, wishes and choices. You will provide direct support including therapeutic approaches, problem solving and practical support. The role also includes management of risk and close working with other organisations and carers. You will also assist people to move on from the service providing signposting support and working closely with other agencies including community assets. As a Relief Crisis Support Worker you will use a strengths based approach to supporting individuals with a range a needs from a variety of backgrounds. Key responsibilities would be:• Providing strengths based, person centred support to adults experiencing a mental health or social crisis.• Develop crisis recovery support plans and risk assessments with support from the Team Leader.• Providing direct support, therapeutic and problem solving approaches on an individual basis.• Assisting with move-on and close inter-agency working. Previous experience for our Relief Support Worker roles is essential. You will receive a full local and corporate induction.

Vacancy Reference Number: 85933Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.