Support Worker

We have an exciting opportunity for Support Workers for daytime, evening and weekend shifts to join our Lions Campus team in Marylebone (W1U 5NQ)

About Lions Campus

Lions Campus offers a bridge between the primary phase of treatment and the real world enabling young people to continue practising their coping strategies in a safe, substance-free environment, without further loss in academic attainment. We aim to improve young people’s long-term well-being and reduce their chances of relapse or further complications relating to mental health difficulties or disorders.

It is important to note that Lions Campus is not a primary care, nor is it a clinical facility. We are a recovery-focused residence that works to promote healthy living and sustainable recovery.

Job Type

Freelance/ Permanent Contract

Hourly rate £13.50

Shift Pattern examples 09:00-17:30/17:30-23:30 including weekends, however, this can change depending on the needs of the service.

The role will include ensuring that the appropriate support provided is in line with any individual support plans, whilst also carrying out several key allocated tasks. This position will report to the Residence Manager and the Programme Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as a role-model for members of the residence and embody a strong presence in the building.
• Ensure record keeping is always maintained to the required standard and safeguarding measures are always in place.
• Be a great team player and report back any concerns to the residence manager or the on-call team member urgently if in an emergency.
• Be able to lead a comprehensive handover to relevant staff members before your shift ends.
• Up-hold the Lions Campus ethos always and protect the reputation of the establishments.
• Champion best practice across the organisation.
• Ensure the premises is secure and safe.
• To be reliable and punctual.
• To be constantly vigilant on health and safety matters and to share concerns immediately with line management.
• Build strong relationships with staff and service users.
• Do everything possible to maintain a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment that is recovery-focused.
• To proactively support/encourage the development of their well-being with helping maintain good routines and structure
• To complete the allocated tasks as per the support worker task list.

Skills & Experience:

• Passionate, caring and enthusiastic
• Flexible, patient and non-judgemental
• Willing to learn and adapt with the business
• A great team player with lots of energy
• Fantastic communication skills and excellent organisational/record-keeping skills
• Previous experience with supporting young people in recovery
• Enhanced DBS checked
• A good understanding of mental health
• Ability to contain young persons in distress