Job summary
Under the direction of their line manager, the post holder
will undertake support planning, provide one-to-one, group support and
interventions to improve the lives of Carers and families affected by serious
mental illness. To equip Carers and
families with skills, knowledge, and coping strategies to ensure their own
well-being. This is to be achieved by visiting Carers within their own homes,
in the community, at hospital settings or Carers groups established across
Anglesey, thus enabling Carers to manage the impact of their caring role. To work in partnership with other statutory,
voluntary, private sector organisations and community facilities to ensure
Carers can access other existing services.
The service also offers a time limited support service to
the cared for, during which time the staff member will work with them to help
identify their support needs, signpost them on to relevant services and offer
some group work. In turn this will allow the carers to have some short respite
opportunities.
Main duties of the job
-
To have commitment to and demonstrate an
undertaking of equality of opportunity and its relevance to different sectors
within the community.
- Must demonstrate empathy towards Adferiads
beneficiaries.
- Receiving and dealing with referrals from other
agencies, as well as self-referrals.
- Providing services on a one-to-one casework
basis.
- Providing services on a group basis.
- Identifying, recording, and meeting the needs of
individuals to enable them to maintain their wellbeing and caring roles.
- Providing information, advice, and guidance as
appropriate and in a timely manner.
- Assisting Carers in identifying areas of support
and identifying the best option of support for them and/or the cared for.
- Providing emotional and practical support to
carers and family members.
- Communicate clearly, effectively, and
professionally with individuals receiving service, Support Workers, Carers, Referrers,
and other Professionals via multiple formats (i.e., face-to-face, telephone, in
writing etc.)
- Signposting/referring on to other
specialist/appropriate services in a timely manner.
- Completion of individual support plans and exit
plans.
- Producing reports for internal/external purposes.
- Ensuring data collection and appropriate
recording of records and presentation for monitoring, evaluating the
effectiveness of the service and Quality Assurance reports as directed by the
County Manager or other Adferiad Managers.
About us
Adferiad Recovery delivers a flexible and coordinated
response to the exceptional circumstances faced by people with co-occurring
mental health and substance use conditions and related issues. Vulnerable
people facing complex life challenges need consistent and seamless support to
ensure they remain engaged with vital health and wellbeing services and to
prevent them becoming disenfranchised and isolated.
Adferiad Recovery harnesses the talents and experience of
long-established and leading Welsh charities CAIS, Hafal and WCADA. Our
combined expertise in the fields of substance use, mental health, housing,
criminal justice, and employment support enables Adferiad Recovery to meet the
needs of our most vulnerable with a single, unified, and comprehensive
approach.
Job description
Job responsibilities
FOR A FULL PERSON SPECIFICATION AND TO APPLY, PLEASE ACCESS THE FOLLOWING LINK:http://adferiadrecovery.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=175bd91a-1416-4359-90ee-c62dece9ce7b
Interviews will be held on 19th December for the successfully shortlisted candidates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
FOR A FULL PERSON SPECIFICATION AND TO APPLY, PLEASE ACCESS THE FOLLOWING LINK:http://adferiadrecovery.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=175bd91a-1416-4359-90ee-c62dece9ce7b
Interviews will be held on 19th December for the successfully shortlisted candidates.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- There are no specific qualifications but there must be evidence of commitment to personal and career development relevant to the post.
- Holding, or a willingness to work towards a qualification in Social Care at Level 3 would provide evidence of competence for the post.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to establish and maintain constructive relationships dealing with a wide range of people including Carers, family members, colleagues, other professionals, and individual service users while maintaining appropriate personal boundaries.
- Must have proven experience of providing care and support services to people with a serious mental illness.
- OR
- Must have proven experience of providing care and support services within a social care setting and or working with unpaid carers.
Other Relevant Requirements
Essential
- Full driving licence and full access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Desirable
- Welsh language skills desirable.
Skills
Essential
- Must have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate clearly in a number of formats.
- Must have well developed inter-personal skills and the ability to relate to individuals in a non-judgemental manner.
- Must have sufficient organisational skills.
- Must be able to ensure accurate and reliable administration of a service.
- Must be able to work on own initiative and as part of a wider team.
- Must be able to manage time effectively and work efficiently.
- Must be proficient in and have well-developed IT skills comfortable using Microsoft Office packages.
- Must be able to establish and maintain constructive relationships with a wide range of people including colleagues, clients, carers, partner providers in external agencies.
- Must have the ability to work effectively with people regardless of ethnic, cultural, socio-economic status, gender, age, religious beliefs, disability, and sexual orientation.
- Must have the ability and willingness to reflect work practice and be open to constructive feedback.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014 and related legislation.
- Must have a sound understanding of the social care needs of people and those who care for them.
- Experience of person-centred support and promoting individuals independence and wellbeing through this.
- To understand responsibilities of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children.
- Understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection.
- Must understand equality issues facing people.
- Must have knowledge of basic administration.
Desirable
- Must have understanding of equality issues facing people.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- There are no specific qualifications but there must be evidence of commitment to personal and career development relevant to the post.
- Holding, or a willingness to work towards a qualification in Social Care at Level 3 would provide evidence of competence for the post.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to establish and maintain constructive relationships dealing with a wide range of people including Carers, family members, colleagues, other professionals, and individual service users while maintaining appropriate personal boundaries.
- Must have proven experience of providing care and support services to people with a serious mental illness.
- OR
- Must have proven experience of providing care and support services within a social care setting and or working with unpaid carers.
Other Relevant Requirements
Essential
- Full driving licence and full access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Desirable
- Welsh language skills desirable.
Skills
Essential
- Must have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate clearly in a number of formats.
- Must have well developed inter-personal skills and the ability to relate to individuals in a non-judgemental manner.
- Must have sufficient organisational skills.
- Must be able to ensure accurate and reliable administration of a service.
- Must be able to work on own initiative and as part of a wider team.
- Must be able to manage time effectively and work efficiently.
- Must be proficient in and have well-developed IT skills comfortable using Microsoft Office packages.
- Must be able to establish and maintain constructive relationships with a wide range of people including colleagues, clients, carers, partner providers in external agencies.
- Must have the ability to work effectively with people regardless of ethnic, cultural, socio-economic status, gender, age, religious beliefs, disability, and sexual orientation.
- Must have the ability and willingness to reflect work practice and be open to constructive feedback.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014 and related legislation.
- Must have a sound understanding of the social care needs of people and those who care for them.
- Experience of person-centred support and promoting individuals independence and wellbeing through this.
- To understand responsibilities of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children.
- Understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection.
- Must understand equality issues facing people.
- Must have knowledge of basic administration.
Desirable
- Must have understanding of equality issues facing people.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
