Mental Health Support & Crisis Care Coach

Alphapark Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust in London is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to provide emotional and practical support to individuals with mental health needs. You will assist with daily living, crisis response, and wellbeing planning, while liaising with clinical services to promote stability and engagement.

The role requires experience in mental health support, understanding of common conditions, strong interpersonal and crisis-management skills, and

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health support.
• Understanding of common mental health conditions.
• Strong interpersonal and crisis‑management skills.
• Ability to complete assessments and risk plans.
• Safeguarding knowledge.
• Clear, accurate documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to individuals with mental health needs.
• Support daily living, crisis response, and wellbeing planning.
• Liaise with clinical services to promote stability and engagement.

Skills

Experience in mental health support

Understanding of common mental health

Interpersonal & crisis-management

Assessments & risk plans

Safeguarding knowledge

Documentation skills

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Care Certificate (if working in regulated environments)

Safeguarding Adults & Children Training

Mental Health Awareness / Mental Health First Aid

Enhanced DBS Check

Right to Work in the UK

Job description

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust in London is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to provide emotional and practical support to individuals with mental health needs. You will assist with daily living, crisis response, and wellbeing planning, while liaising with clinical services to promote stability and engagement.

The role requires experience in mental health support, understanding of common conditions, strong interpersonal and crisis-management skills, and