Community Mental Health Support Worker

Everyturn Mental Health; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health support organization is seeking individuals to assist people with mental health issues in accessing mainstream resources. The role involves promoting well-being and developing self-management strategies. Candidates should have experience in mental health, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. The position offers remote work with benefits including 30 days annual leave, enhanced pension, and unique wellness programs. Ideal for motivated individuals dedicated to mental health support.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension

Wagestream for instant pay access

Smart Clinic Wellbeing Programme

Enhanced life assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Lived or professional experience of mental health issues and understanding of service users' needs.
• Knowledge of mental health recovery principles, stigma, and discrimination.
• Willingness to complete a basic mental health qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with mental health needs to access mainstream services.
• Promote lasting behaviour change to improve mental and physical wellbeing.
• Help individuals develop self-management strategies for their mental health.

Skills

Lived or professional experience of mental health issues

Knowledge of mental health recovery principles

Strong organisational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Competent in using IT systems

Education

Basic mental health qualification

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

These are fixed-term roles (until June 2026), 37.5 hours per week. This is a remote role, however requires someone who is based in the North East (Newcastle upon Tyne).

About You

The role supports people with mental health problems in accessing mainstream activities and resources. Assisting individuals to either reduce reliance on or move on successfully from specialist mental health provision.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with mental health needs to access mainstream services and reduce reliance on specialist provision.
• Promote lasting behaviour change to improve mental and physical wellbeing.
• Help individuals develop self-management strategies for their mental health.
• Reduce social isolation by supporting connections within the local community.

Qualifications

• Lived or professional experience of mental health issues and understanding of service users' needs.
• Knowledge of mental health recovery principles, stigma, and discrimination.
• Willingness to complete a basic mental health qualification.
• Strong organisational, time management, and self-motivation skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Confident in facilitating and participating in group work.
• Competent in using IT systems and software (e.g. Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to write clear reports and analyse/present data effectively.
• Ability to travel independently to community locations as part of the role.
• Provide practical support through signposting to relevant services for housing, benefits, and employment.

Benefits

We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years' service) pro rata for part-time and the option to purchase or sell days.
• Enhanced pension.
• Wagestream – ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay.
• Smart Clinic Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card.
• Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary.
• Plus, many more great benefits on offer.