Community-Based Mental Health Support & Recovery Worker

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate, motivated and organised Support Time and Recovery Worker to join the Mental Health and Wellness Team South in Waltham Forest. The Mental Health and Wellness Team is a community based multidisciplinary service supporting adults with a range of mental health needs.

The team works collaboratively with service users, carers, health professionals, social care colleagues and community organisations to promote recovery, independence and social

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with mental health or social care needs.
• Recovery-focused, person-centred support.
• Compassion, patience and respect.
• Ability to engage individuals who may distrust services.
• Strong written, verbal and organisational skills.
• Confidence using electronic records, email and standard software.
• Ability to work independently in community settings.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to changing needs.
• Commitment to confidentiality, boundaries, safeguarding and risk management.
• Interest in benefits, housing, and welfare resources.
• Value partnership working and community collaboration.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and addressing inequalities.

Responsibilities

• Work with multidisciplinary team across health and social care.
• Build recovery-focused plans with service users.
• Support Access and Triage, gather information and assist appointments.
• Assist with benefits applications and welfare advice.
• Provide practical support with housing, finances, appointments and daily living.
• Accompany service users to appointments.
• Encourage engagement in education, training and community activities.
• Promote independence and social networks.
• Promote health checks and wellbeing.
• Record contacts and interventions clearly and timely.
• Develop links with voluntary and community resources.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Skills

Mental health support

Recovery-focused care

Compassionate communication

Community-based work

Record keeping

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate, motivated and organised Support Time and Recovery Worker to join the Mental Health and Wellness Team South in Waltham Forest. The Mental Health and Wellness Team is a community based multidisciplinary service supporting adults with a range of mental health needs.

The team works collaboratively with service users, carers, health professionals, social care colleagues and community organisations to promote recovery, independence and social