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Specialist Support Worker

£28500

Look Ahead Care Support and Housing, City of Westminster

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Deputy Chief Operating Of...

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Broad Green, Croydon

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Peer Support Worker

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EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, City of Westminster

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Advanced Practitioner

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Vauxhall, Lambeth

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Teaching Assistant

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Outcomes First Group, City of Westminster

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Beckenham, Greater London

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Avery Healthcare Group, Wandsworth

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Accommodation Assessment ...

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Specialist Clinical Psych...

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EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, Canning Town, Newham

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CAMHS Psychologist or Psy...

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, City of Westminster

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Team Leader - Nights

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Avery Healthcare Group, Wandsworth

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Deputy Manager

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Sanctuary Group, Streatham Vale, Lambeth

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Advanced Practitioner - M...

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Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, Wandsworth

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Social Worker / Senior So...

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Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, Wandsworth

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Trainee Accountant

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Medway Council, Maidstone

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Family Therapist

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Priory Group, Cheap, City and County of the City of London

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Fostering Recruitment Adv...

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London Borough of Waltham Forest, Central Parade, Waltham Forest

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Service Officer

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Aster Group Ltd., Camden Town, Greater London

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Support Worker

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Avenues Group, Chatham, Medway

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Support Assistant

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Estuary Housing Association, Canvey Island, Essex

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Specialist Support Worker

£28500

Look Ahead Care Support and Housing, City of Westminster

  • Onsite working
  • Full time
  • Graduate programme

Posted 1 day ago, 28 May

Job ref: 218aa9a5e30b482bb09bb07394fbb475

Full Job Description

Specialist Support Workers within Look Ahead are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the particular post. Specialist Support Workers provide information, social inclusion and vocational opportunities to support people to recover and stay well; exercise choice and control in their care and lives; and participate on an equal footing in the community. Support is also provided to develop a model of self-advocacy, self-management and empowerment, incorporating the principles and practice of recovery, co-production and peer support.
Oaklands & St Kilda is a pair of 6 unit supported accommodation mental health rehab services working with young people between the ages of 18-25 who may have experienced a mental health related hospital admission to gain and develop skills for future independent living. The service will support individuals transitioning from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services to Adult services.
This role is set for 9-month, ending on 12 January 2026, with the possibility of extension.
The Specialist Support Worker role involves early shifts (8:00-16:00) and late shifts (14:00-22:00) throughout the week, including some weekends each month.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience supporting young people or people experiencing mental health challenges.
Specialist knowledge relevant to supporting young people with a Mental Health diagnosis.

Experience of working in a complex mental health environment
Demonstrable experience of trauma-informed practice

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship., Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Ealing.
£28,500.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

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