Implement and deliver recovery focused support via structured interventions, and embed Penumbra’s HOPE approach into practice
Link with a wide range of other providers including Primary Care, specialist mental health services and the wide range of community
Become members of the wider General Practice multi-disciplinary team where appropriate
Work closely with partners to deliver a person-centred pathway of support.
Establish an effective relationship with people who use the service in accordance with Penumbra’s policies and procedures
Develop outcome-based personal plans for each supported person, which promote self-management and social inclusion
Deliver community-based wellbeing workshops that promote positive health and wellbeing as required
Be responsible for maintaining the relevant systems of documentation and provide accurate information and reports as required
Be flexible and responsive to meet the changing needs of supported people and the organisation, within the agreed criteria
Participate in training activities and meetings as required
Uphold Penumbra’s Code of Practice
Register with the SSSC if appropriate and maintain post-registration training and learning log to meet ongoing registration requirements
Other duties, deemed appropriate to this grade, as and when required
Identify own development needs and ensure that these are actively pursued through

Special Conditions:

Qualifications

Essential

Good level of educational attainment
SVQ 3 In Health & Social Care or equivalent or willingness and ability to achieve this in a specified period

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Working with Others

Essential

Builds and maintains robust and co-operative relationships with team members and colleagues throughout the organisation
Builds co-productive relationships, develops networks and promotes partnership working with other professionals
Is aware of unspoken thoughts, concerns or feelings and is skilled at helping individuals to voice these safely.

Learn and Apply

Essential

Contributes to an organisational culture which values continuous professional development
Demonstrates on-going positive and constructive self-reflection and resulting improvements
Makes best use of own strengths and finds ways to overcome personal challenges

Communication

Essential

Speaks and writes clearly and accurately and ensures the message is understood.
Explains clearly and accurately issues, policies, procedures and other pertinent information.
Conveys sensitive or contentious information tactfully.

Managing Self

Essential

Is open to change and continually improving practice.
Has the awareness of when to ask for help and has the confidence to do so, where appropriate.

Professionalism

Essential

Develops clear, realistic, timely plans to produce desired results and ensures that action is taken to deal with any changes as they arise
Works to support a culture in which service quality and customer satisfaction are an organisational priority
Maintains sound ethical and professional standards at all times, reporting wrongdoing and encouraging others to do the same
Manages time effectively to ensure tasks are completed and deadlines are met
Has a clear understanding of confidentiality, disclosing information only to those who have the right and need to know.

Supporting People

Essential

Consistently works with a person-centred approach
Strives to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of people using the service.
Supports individuals in line with organisational values, policies and procedures
Understands recovery and works with a recovery focused approach
Support people to exercise their rights, independence, and choice whilst ensuring people are as far as possible protected from danger or harm.

For more information about Penumbra: www.penumbra.org.uk

For enquiries about the position please contact: sara.zielinska@penumbra.org.uk

Penumbra, Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY T 0131 475 2380 | F 0131 475 2391

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