Group Worker

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Catalyst Support, Mount Hermon, Woking

Part time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 6 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: a9501f4885284351b12cf1c9784bfe8e

Location ref: Mount Hermon, Woking

Catalyst Support

Full Job Description

To deliver physical, social and wellbeing activities, using both online digital platforms and face-to-face settings
To empower, motivate and actively support clients to participate in the group activities
To work collaboratively with Link Workers on the progress of clients
To foster a safe and non-judgemental environment for the groups
To maintain Health and Safety in the groups
To work collaboratively with the Senior Group Worker to develop new groups for the timetable and communicate these with existing and prospective clients
To ensure records are maintained promptly both electronically and on paper where appropriate, in line with Catalyst policies
To signpost or refer clients to other services as appropriate
To maintain confidentiality and respect the individual needs of the clients
To provide ad hoc one-to-one support to clients where required
To carry out risk assessments as appropriate
To complete recovery stars with clients on a quarterly basis
To act as an ambassador for the client group and for Catalyst

Experience of delivering activities or groups, digitally and/or face to face
A minimum of 1 year community experience of mental health, wellbeing, behaviour change work with adults
An understanding of confidentiality, consent, information sharing, including GDPR
An understanding of Safeguarding policy and practice
Excellent presentation and written skills
Commitment to accurate and confidential record keeping
Ability to interact effectively with the clients, colleagues and other professionals whilst retaining clear boundaries
Ability to be non-judgemental, empathetic, compassionate and patient
Ability to work to all the policies, procedures and standards of the service and joint working arrangements with statutory and voluntary sector partners
Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues
Knowledge and skills of engagement, motivational, and behaviour change approaches
Knowledge and understanding of community working, lone working, and ability to maintain safety whilst working in the community
Ability to use supervision effectively
A good understanding of personal limitations, ability to identify when to seek advice and support, and deal with issues in a professional manner
Ability to manage any challenging behaviour from clients and group dynamics
Excellent organisation and planning skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
Ability to enter data onto a database as required by the Service and Commissioners
Have authentic attributes of Kindness, Commitment and Integrity
Adaptable to change
Dynamic and self-motivated
Proactive, motivated and energetic
Ability to work calmly in a challenging environment
Capacity to innovate; work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with insurance for business use
Ability to work flexibly across operational hours and evenings and weekends, where required, A past history of drug/alcohol issues or criminality will not necessarily exclude you from this role; we encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate.
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK.

Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment.

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental, counselling sessions)
Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working where possible
Supportive probation, sick pay after probation, and wellbeing/EAP resources

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/group-worker-127077693