Mental Health Hospital Link Worker (Evening/Weekend)

Mid and North East Essex Mind; Colchester; On-site; GBP 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health support organization in Colchester is seeking a Hospital Link Worker to provide empathetic support to individuals experiencing emotional and mental health distress. This part-time role involves liaising with healthcare teams and offering person-centered care within emergency departments. Candidates should have experience in mental health crisis support and effective communication skills. The position offers a pro-rata salary of £15,150 and benefits such as 36 days holiday and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

36 days holiday including 8 bank holidays

Competitive pension

Training and development

Annual wellbeing day

Company sick pay

Charity worker discount scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support to individuals in emotional distress.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and maintain professional boundaries.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in workplace practices.

Responsibilities

• Offer person-centered support in emergency healthcare settings.
• Liaise with triage and clinical teams for effective patient support.
• Maintain relationships with volunteers and community partners.

Skills

Resilience

Effective communication

Empathy

Experience in mental health crisis support

Job description

A mental health support organization in Colchester is seeking a Hospital Link Worker to provide empathetic support to individuals experiencing emotional and mental health distress. This part-time role involves liaising with healthcare teams and offering person-centered care within emergency departments. Candidates should have experience in mental health crisis support and effective communication skills. The position offers a pro-rata salary of £15,150 and benefits such as 36 days holiday and a supportive working environment.