Community Support Worker | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Community Mental Health Support Worker to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves supporting individuals with mental health conditions in achieving their recovery goals and improving overall wellbeing. Responsibilities include providing practical and emotional support, assisting with daily living skills, and working collaboratively with healthcare professionals to implement recovery-focused care plans. An extensive benefits package is offered, including generous pay and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pay, pensions and leave

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Keyworker housing

NHS discounts

Wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Compassionate and proactive approach to mental health support.
• Ability to assist service users in developing daily living skills.
• Experience in working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to service users.
• Assist individuals in developing skills like budgeting and cooking.
• Promote engagement in social and vocational activities.

Skills

Compassionate support

Daily living skills assistance

Teamwork

Communication

Advocacy

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Support Worker to join our dynamic Community Mental Health Team. You’ll be working alongside nurses, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists to support adults living with mental health conditions in their recovery journey.

As a Community Mental Health Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges within their local communities. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help service users achieve their recovery goals, maintain independence, and improve their overall wellbeing.

• Provide practical and emotional support to service users in their homes and community settings.
• Assist service users to develop their daily living skills, including budgeting, cooking, and accessing local services.
• Support care planning and recovery-focused interventions alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Encourage engagement in social, educational, and vocational activities.
• Monitor service user mental state and escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Promote independence, dignity, and choice in all aspects of care.
• Work within a multidisciplinary community mental health team, contributing to team discussions.

We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family.

Some of our benefits are highlighted here:

• Generous pay, pensions and leave: a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
• Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as part‑time working and job sharing.
• Career development: plenty of opportunities to progress your career and support through mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes.
• Accommodation: keyworker housing available on selected sites.
• NHS discounts, up to 10% from a variety of well‑known retail brands through the Health Service Discounts website.
• Other benefits include: counselling services, wellbeing events, long service awards, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, childcare vouchers.

We are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and motivated Community Mental Health Support Worker to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. This role is pivotal in supporting adults living with mental health conditions to achieve their recovery goals, maintain independence, and enhance their overall wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

Direct Support & Engagement

• Provide practical and emotional support to service users in their homes and community environments.
• Assist individuals in developing daily living skills such as budgeting, meal preparation, and household management.
• Encourage participation in social, educational, and vocational activities to reduce isolation and promote inclusion.

Recovery Planning & Monitoring

• Contribute to care planning and implement recovery‑focused interventions in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor service users’ mental health and wellbeing, promptly escalating concerns to clinical staff.
• Support service users in setting and achieving personal recovery goals.

Advocacy & Empowerment

• Promote independence, dignity, and choice in all aspects of care.
• Assist service users in accessing local services, benefits, and community resources.
• Advocate for service users’ needs and preferences within the team and wider community.

Teamwork & Communication

• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, attending meetings and contributing to case discussions.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in line with organisational policies and confidentiality standards.
• Communicate professionally with service users, families, and external agencies.

Compliance & Professional Standards

• Adhere to safeguarding protocols and health and safety regulations.
• Uphold organisational values and equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
• Participate in training, supervision, and continuous professional development activities.

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Dec 2025.