Local Government Jobs

6 months – fixed term contract to start October 2010.

Part-time 18 hours per week

Sleeping in allowance is payable in addition + 2 increments on salary for working 10% of the working week at weekends.

Abury House, Aldborough Road North

Abury House is a Supporting People Unit with 9 residents with enduring mental health problems. We also support 12 other residents with mental health issues in the form of outreach. We are looking for an applicant with the following:

You should have NVQ Level 3 Promoting Independence or be willing to undertake training and recent experience as a Support Officer in a residential establishment for mental health.

You will also need:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to user and carer involvement in service delivery where appropriate.
• The ability to work on your own initiative and also as part of a team.
• The ability to deal with a range of administrative tasks including basic IT knowledge, giving clear concise reports and giving feedback.
• The ability to work shifts according to Rota, unsociable hours / sleep- ins and weekends on a regular basis.
• Be able to carry out outreach work as and when required.

Interviews will be held on 15 October 2010 .

Redbridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. These posts will require a CRB Disclosure check and references may be taken up prior to interview.