Mental Health Hospital Link Worker

Mid and North East Essex Mind; Colchester; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization is seeking a Hospital Link Worker for their Mental Health Link Worker Service at Colchester Hospital. This role involves supporting individuals experiencing emotional distress, collaborating with hospital teams, and fostering an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will possess empathy and flexibility, committed to providing effective support.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting people who are experiencing mental health and emotional distress.
• Commitment to effective and pro-active support.
• Ability to maintain boundaries while being respectful and honest.

Responsibilities

• Offer person-centred, empathic support to individuals in emotional and mental distress.
• Liaise closely with hospital triage and clinical teams.
• Develop and maintain relationships with hospital staff and community partners.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 1.30pm to 9.30pm including weekends and bank holidays. Must be flexible

Salary: £25,250 per year

Contract: 1 year fixed term contract with a view to extension

Base: Colchester General Hospital

Do you have a genuine passion to help others as well as experience of supporting people who are experiencing mental health and emotional distress? If you answered yes, then joining our growing organisation could be your next move.

We are recruiting for the role of Hospital Link Worker to join our Mental Health Link Worker Service designed to support people presenting with emotional distress at the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) and the Emergency Department (ED) at Colchester Hospital.

As a Link Worker, you will:

• Offer person centred, empathic support to people experience emotional and mental health distress who are accessing UTC and ED after triage.
• Liaise closely with the hospital triage team and other clinical teams within Colchester General Hospital.
• To develop and maintain excellent relationship with the hospital teams, Link Volunteers, NEE Sanctuary and other partnerships.

We are looking for experienced individuals who are committed to ensuring the provision of effective and pro-active support. Our ideal candidate will be respectful, honest and empathetic to others whilst being able to maintain boundaries.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, collaborating with our communities and partners to drive innovation and better decision-making. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to try to ensure we better represent our communities.

Join us in creating an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and valued. Let’s build a community that thrives on inclusivity and mutual respect.