Support Mentor

Job Title

Support Mentor

Location

This role is based in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), the service is a short walk from Ladbroke Grove (Circle and Hammersmith) station. Unfortunately, this service does not have step free access.

Salary

£28,800 (Full Time Equivalent)

Shift Pattern

22.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday on a rota between 09:00 - 17:00 and 13:00 - 21:00. You may be required to work bank holidays and evenings as required. You may be required to work additional hours outside of the core pattern of Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday to meet service and resident needs.

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Mentor to join our team based in RBKC to support our residents who have multiple and complex needs which could include mental health, substance use, homelessness, and/or offending backgrounds. You will support in providing our residents with the support needed to help them overcome their personal barriers, and achieve their goals in a person centred approach. You will work within a residential setting, creating a safe and comfortable space which our residents can call their homes during their time within the service.

Some Key Responsibilities Include

Create tailored support plans through one to one sessions, group sessions, and multi agency meetings.

Support residents to achieve their desired goals/outcomes in various ways.

Empower residents to make decisions to take control over their lives, by creating an enabling environment.

Supporting residents to build independence and progress in their healing through engaging activities, from movie nights and arts and crafts to brunch club and fully funded day trips.

Monitor residents’ wellbeing, carrying out regular welfare checks, and responding to any incidents or emergencies.

Work closely with the rest of the team to provide overall excellent service delivery, this may mean also supporting with their caseloads, and other tasks as necessary.

Keep support plans updated on our online portals as appropriate.

Recognise signs of deteriorating mental health, physical health, or other health implications and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent crisis or other risks.

About you

We're looking for someone who has a true passion to support those who have multiple and complex needs, with a drive to help support those who suffer with homelessness, mental health, and substance use. You will be able to build rapport and trusting relations in a professional setting, and able to build positive outcomes. You will have an adaptable and flexible approach to helping others, with an understanding that each individual has different levels and types of support needs.

We are looking for

Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector, particularly around multiple and complex needs

Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face

Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs

Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents

Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders

Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges

Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we Offer

25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service

Employer Pension Contribution

Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card

Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more

Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work

Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans

Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling

Life Assurance Scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Annual Staff Awards

EDI Ambassador programme

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.