Community Mental Health Support Worker - Colchester

A Star Care Agency; Colchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Staff discounts and wellbeing benefits

Death-in-service benefit

Company sick pay

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A Star Care Agency in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to assist adults moving from hospital to community living. You will provide practical, emotional and social support, develop outcome-focused plans and help clients achieve personal recovery goals while maintaining safeguarding and professional boundaries.

The role requires flexibility to cover a seven-day rota and to work across services in North East Essex, with a focus on promoting independence, tenancy

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with enduring mental health needs or in a similar field.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of housing management, dual diagnosis and complex needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Availability for the full 37.5 hours weekly and flexibility to work across services in North East Essex.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, emotional and social support in clients' homes and the community.
• Develop and review outcome-focused support plans and maintain accurate records.
• Recognise changes in wellbeing, assess risks and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Help clients access appointments, benefits and community services.
• Support people with complex needs, including mental health needs alongside substance misuse (dual diagnosis).
• Help clients manage housing, rent, bills and repairs.
• Monitor medication in accordance with support plans; this role does not involve administering medication.
• Maintain safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Skills

Communication

Independence & teamwork

Housing management understanding

Dual diagnosis awareness

Mental health support experience

Job description

A Star Care Agency in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to assist adults moving from hospital to community living. You will provide practical, emotional and social support, develop outcome-focused plans and help clients achieve personal recovery goals while maintaining safeguarding and professional boundaries.

The role requires flexibility to cover a seven-day rota and to work across services in North East Essex, with a focus on promoting independence, tenancy