Impactful Mental Health Crisis Support Worker

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 30 days

Pension up to 8%

Life assurance cover up to 3x Pension‑

Free DBS

Job summary

Look Ahead is recruiting a Specialist Support Worker for our Mental Health service in Tower Hamlets. No previous experience or personal care required, just the right values and a passion to support people in crisis.

The role is full-time (40 hours per week) with a salary of £31,748.77 per annum. Benefits include generous annual leave up to 30 days, pension up to 8%, Life Assurance and Free DBS, with eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• Minimum of one year's experience of supporting vulnerable adults with mental health, substance use or dual diagnosis needs
• Must be legally eligible to work in the UK (no sponsorship)

Responsibilities

• Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/Manager.
• Carry out initial assessments of potential customers and decide access to the Crisis House
• Undertake continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Look Ahead is recruiting a Specialist Support Worker for our Mental Health service in Tower Hamlets. No previous experience or personal care required, just the right values and a passion to support people in crisis.

The role is full-time (40 hours per week) with a salary of £31,748.77 per annum. Benefits include generous annual leave up to 30 days, pension up to 8%, Life Assurance and Free DBS, with eligibility to work in the UK.