Mental Health Outreach Worker - Mid Essex

Mid and North East Essex Mind; Maldon, Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health support organization is seeking a Mental Health Outreach Worker to provide practical support for individuals in crisis. This role offers 30 hours per week with a pro rata salary of £19,656. The ideal candidate will be empathetic and resilient, committed to supporting clients to regain control of their lives. Benefits include 36 days holiday, a competitive pension, flexible working, and ongoing training.

Benefits

36 days holiday including bank holidays

Competitive pension

Annual wellbeing day

Onsite parking at most locations

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with mental health crises.
• Assertive approach in providing practical support.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
• Assist clients in identifying solutions to their crisis.
• Collaboration with emotional support teams for effective referrals.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Practical support

Job description

Overview

Hours: 30 hours per week, to be worked 9am - 5pm over 4 days (we can be flexible on which days)

Pro rata salary: £19,656 per annum (£24,570 FTE)

Location: Chelmsford/Maldon and working in the community throughout mid Essex

Would you like a fulfilling role that supports those with ill mental health to regain choice and control of their lives? If so, then we want to hear from you.

Role and responsibilities

• The Mental Health Outreach Worker is a rewarding but at times challenging role, which requires someone who is experienced, empathetic and resilient in supporting people experiencing a mental health crisis.
• The role requires you to take an assertive approach by providing practical support using person led and task centred practices to signpost and assist clients in identifying and actioning possible solutions to support them through their crisis.
• The position is part of our Mid Essex Sanctuary service which aims to support individuals who are living with long-term, complex mental health problems who find themselves in crisis. These individuals may be under the care of other services or may have been excluded from available services. Individuals who have never experienced poor mental health but still find themselves in a crisis can also be referred into the service.
• Referrals are received via the NHS 111 option 2 service, mental health teams and mental health liaison which are supported by our emotional support team; if it is felt it will be beneficial a referral will be made to the outreach team.
• We are a real living wage employer and offer our staff a range of health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits to ensure that we fully support our employees.

Benefits and working terms

• 36 days holiday including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• competitive pension
• recruitment referrals, training and development, flexible/agile working
• annual wellbeing day
• expert supervision and peer support, an extended lunch break each week
• onsite parking at most locations
• company sick pay based on length of service and a charity worker discount scheme

Diversity and inclusion

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.