In response to your interest in the position of Outreach/Project Worker, please find attached the following documents:

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1 c a p e community activities project ealing 239a/b High Street, ACTON, London, W3 9BY Tel: Fax: cape.café@btconnect.com 5 th September 2012 Dear Applicant, Re: VACANCY: Mental Health Outreach/Project Worker In response to your interest in the position of Outreach/Project Worker, please find attached the following documents: Application form Job description Person specification To apply for any post within CAPE please complete an application form. It is important that when completing the application form you address each point on the job description individually and number your responses accordingly. The forms, available above can be printed off and completed by hand or on your system. Please return them by post or to the address above. No agencies or CV s please. Application forms must be returned by Wednesday 26 th September am. If you are short listed, you will hear from us within 5 days of the closing date. Regrettably, we are unable to contact you if you have not been short listed. Thank you for showing an interest in our organisation and good luck with your application. Yours sincerely Sarah Luke Project Director 1

2 c a p e community activities project ealing 239a/b High Street, ACTON, London, W3 9BY Tel: Fax: cape.café@btconnect.co.uk P E R S O N S P E C I F I C A T I O N Job Title: Project/Outreach Worker PERSON SUMMARY The ideal candidate will be very personable, understanding, tolerant and seek to empower others. S/he will have the willingness, capacity and energy to develop themselves within the organisation. S/he will be practical, flexible and passionate about supporting our client group. Experience At least two years experience of working with mental health clients with additional support needs. Experience of recognising individuals needs and seeking creative and practical solutions to enhance their quality of life. Skills/Abilities Ability to develop effective relationships with a wide range of people and respond sensitively to cultural, gender and disability factors. Have a wide range of practical skills. Ability to train, motivate and support volunteers. The ability to travel within the borough for the purpose of visiting clients in their own homes. Ability to work as an individual, using ones initiative and managing own time, as well as functioning effectively as part of a team. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Have a good understanding of IT skills. Knowledge & Understanding An understanding and knowledge of the needs of people suffering severe mental distress. To have an understanding of Personalisation 2

3 c a p e community activities project ealing 239a/b High Street, ACTON, London, W3 9BY Tel: Fax: cape.café@btconnect.co.uk J O B D E S C R I P T I O N Job Title: Project/Outreach Worker Purpose: The Outreach/Project Workers are part of a team to who work with individuals experiencing severe mental health needs. We support our clients to participate in vocational and recreational activities of their choice with a focus on developing health and well being groups within our day service. Job Summary Outreach/Project Workers will be expected to build enduring relationships with clients that increase confidence and trust, enabling clients to feel safe and interested in regaining old or fostering new skills and talents. The Outreach/Project Worker will respond flexibly to the clients needs, seeking creative and practical solutions to facilitate their integration with the local community and improve their quality of life. Project Workers will be expected to carry a caseload of clients some of whom they will provide outreach support for. They will also be expected to help facilitate group activities within our day service. Core Responsibilities 1. Building and maintaining an enduring relationship with clients suffering with mental health needs encouraging them to be more self-reliant and empowered in the pursuit of a better quality of life in the community. 2. To support and assist clients in accessing information or advice and encourage uptake of services where appropriate. 3. Assessing and monitoring the desires and needs of the client group, responding appropriately and flexibly to changing needs. 4. To facilitate groups. 5. To hold a caseload of clients, offering them an outreach service where appropriate. 6. Set, monitor and review action plans for individuals to vocational and recreational goals. Working with other members of staff and external providers in the carrying out of individual action plans. 3

4 6. To work with other members of staff and external providers to increase vocational and recreational opportunities for clients. 7. To work with the Project Director to recruit, train and supervise volunteers. 8. To work with the Project Director and other staff members to receive referrals and/or initiate contact with people experiencing severe mental distress. 9. To liase with referral sources, locations and project staff to identify potential clients. 10. Setting priorities and monitoring allocation of time. 11. To promote a positive image of the project. 12. Identifying areas for operational development. 13. Providing cover for other members of staff 14. Undertaking other designated duties and accepting special responsibilities relating to particular requirements of the service. 4

5 Application Form c a p e community activities project ealing Return to: Sarah Luke Project Director, CAPE, 239a/b High Street, Acton, London, W3 9BY Guidelines Position Applied for: Where did you see the post advertised? Personal Details: Name: Please complete in BLOCK CAPITALS Telephone: mobile home Notice period required? Is there anything concerning your medical history or state of health that is relevant to your application? YES / NO How many sick days have you had in the last 2 years? Are you required to have a work permit to work in the UK? YES / NO If YES, do you have a valid work permit? YES / NO If YES, when does it expire? 5

6 Education and any qualifications that you feel are relevant to the post. Include relevant courses which you are currently undertaking Education Subject Level/Qualification Date gained Please list any training you have received or courses which did not lead to a qualification but which you feel are relevant to the advertised post(s). TRAINING Date Gained 6

7 Please tell us about the jobs you have done over the past 10 years (if necessary continue on a clearly marked separate page). Please explain the reason for any breaks in employment dates. If you have not had a paid job before or you have been out of work for some time, write down in this section details of any relevant voluntary work. Please start with the most recent employment. Employment Record 1. Name of Employer/Organisation Job Title From: To: Brief Description of duties: Reason for leaving: 2. Name of Employer/Organisation Job Title From: To: Brief Description of duties: Reason for leaving: 3. Name of Employer/Organisation Job Title From: To: Brief Description of duties: Reason for leaving: 7

8 Please give name, address and position/ occupation of two referees, one of which must be your present or most recent employer References will be taken up after interview References 1. Name: Position: Organisation: Tel: Home: Work: How long has the referee known you? 2. Name: Position: Organisation: Tel: Home: Work: How long has the referee known you? Criminal Convictions: By virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975, spent convictions must be disclosed. Would you please give details of any criminal convictions (not including minor motoring offences). If you have no convictions please write NONE. Candidates are assured that information regarding spent convictions will not necessarily disqualify them from consideration. I declare that the information supplied in this application form is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Signed: Dated: 8

9 Relevant Work History This is the most important part of your application, as this is where you make your case for being given the job. Provide examples for each point on the job description to show that you possess the skills and experience required. Please number your response to each of the points on the job description form. You may continue on additional sheets if necessary. 9

10 TERMS & CONDITIONS Job Title: Accountable to: Supervision Responsibilities: Salary: Annual Leave: Probationary period: Minimum Notice Required: Hours: Mental Health Outreach/Project Worker Project Director Client case load and volunteers 22,346 inc. p.a. & 5% Pension contribution 25 days Six months One month 37 hours a week Expected to work some evenings and weekends. 10