Flexible Support Worker – Fixed Term Contract (Day) Bridge Support

Bridgesupport; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SAGE Benefits

Death in service

Workplace pension

Holiday entitlement 22 days + bank hol

Job summary

Bridge Support is a leading provider of mental health services in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Essex and Kingston. Bridge Back Home (BBH) supports clients in crisis, offering flexible assistance through a seven‑day shift rota to aid recovery and independence.

The Flexible Support Worker role runs from September 2026 to 30 June 2027, is 37.5 hours per week and based across BBH sites. The salary is £28,937.70 per annum (FTE), pro rata for the successful candidate, with development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support clients who are experiencing a crisis within the Bridge Back Home (BBH) service.
• Assist with housing repairs, social inclusion, benefits, and emotional support to clients.
• Provide outcome-focused support and collaborate across services and sites as needed.
• Work a seven-day shift rota with daytime hours, including evenings and weekends.

Job description

Number of Roles

X1

Location

Bridge Back Home (BBH) Team in various locations across Royal Borough Greenwich Services.

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract

Duration

September 2026 until 30th June 2027

Days & Hours

37.5 hours per week, worked flexibly on a shift rota to suit the needs of the service.

Salary

£28,937.70 per annum (FTE). This salary will be pro rata’d once the successful candidate is appointed.

Reports to

Bridge Back Home (BBH) & FCS Manager and Deputy Manager

Flexible support worker JD 2026

About Bridge Support

Bridge Support is a leading provider of mental health services across the Royal Borough of Greenwich, most of Essex, and Kingston. We currently employ over 250 staff, partnering strategically to support individuals with long-term mental health challenges. Our commitment is to empower clients toward greater independence, underpinned by our values and therapeutic optimism.

We believe our people are central to achieving this mission, and we strive to foster an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic workplace.

Role Overview

Bridge Back Home (BBH) supports clients who are experiencing a crisis. Clients are referred by the Home Treatment Team (HTT), Assessment Admission Avoidance (AAA) and acute wards, and are supported in the community as they work towards their individual recovery goals. The service offers flexible assistance to people with enduring mental health needs through a seven-day shift rota. Support is focused on guiding clients through their recovery journey for up to, and sometimes beyond, an eight-week period. The role includes assistance with housing repairs, social inclusion, benefits, and emotional support.

The role also includes providing outcome-focused support, and collaborating across various services and sites as needed.

Working Pattern

While the majority of shifts are worked during daytime hours, you will be expected to work evenings and weekends in line with service needs. On occasions you may be asked to work on a weekend and longer than 5pm, this would depend on the need of the client and business.

With reasonable notice, you may also be required to provide cover across our Medium Support, High Support and TILT services.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments for all or at any stage of the recruitment or interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Benefit

• SAGE Benefits: Access discounts, wellbeing support, online GP services, gym savings and a platform to recognise colleagues’ contributions.
• X 2 death in service salary.
• Automatic enrolment on a workplace pension scheme (after 3 months).
• 22 Days holiday, plus all statutory bank holidays (holiday entitlement will increase to 25 days after 3 years of continued service).
• Company Sick Pay after 12 months of continuous service.
• Mandatory Training is provided when and where appropriate.
• Future workforce development opportunities which align with the organisation’s ethos and values and its growth.

Closing Date

Wednesday 30th September 2026

Shortlisting Date(s) & Pre-Screening Date(s)

Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd October 2026

Interview Date & Test/Assessment

Friday 9th October 2026

To help you showcase your skills, shortlisted candidates will complete a short practical assessment (up to 15 minutes) based on real life scenario between a client and Flexible Support Worker.

Equal Opportunities

Bridge Support is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process as needed.