Mental Health Support Worker

Central Recruitment Services Ltd; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Recruitment Services is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker (Therapeutic Practitioner) to join a residential service in Coulsdon. The role operates 40 hours per week on a rota across 9AM-5PM and 1PM-9PM shifts, for an approximate 1-month temporary assignment.

You will support adults with complex mental health needs, work within a Psychologically Informed Environment, and contribute to recovery plans while maintaining safeguarding and strong multidisciplinary partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with complex mental health conditions using a recovery-focused approach.
• Ability to build attachments and develop action plans.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and de-escalate.
• Willingness to obtain/hold fully enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support a caseload of 3-4 clients to progress their recovery and achieve personal goals.
• Facilitate community groups under supervision.
• Work within a Psychologically Informed Environment framework.
• Co-produce structured recovery, risk and move-on plans and support clients to achieve them.
• Build therapeutic relationships with clients and families.

Skills

Recovery-focused care

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

De-escalation

Safeguarding

Job description

Central Recruitment are working with a charity dedicated to supporting people experiencing mental distress to work through trauma, build supportive relationships, and explore ways to live fulfilling lives.

Our client is currently recruiting a Mental Health Support Worker (Therapeutic Practitioner) to work in a residential service in the Coulsdon area. Adopting a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) approach, the service offers a 24/9 safe, supportive environment for adults living with severe, complex mental health conditions, dual diagnosis and who may have experienced multiple placement breakdowns.

• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Sunday (rota basis)
• Shifts: 9AM - 5PM and 1PM - 9PM
• Temporary: approx. 1 month
• £16.95 per hour (£14.80 per hour, with £2.15 holiday pay)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a trauma-informed residential service supporting adults with complex mental health needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support a caseload of 3-4 clients to progress their recovery and achieve personal goals
• Facilitate community groups under the guidance of the Service Manager and Community Psychologist
• Work within a Psychologically Informed Environment framework
• Co-produce structured recovery, risk and move-on plans and support clients to achieve them
• Build therapeutic relationships through meaningful engagement
• Maintain strong partnerships with care teams and families
• Support clients to integrate within the service and wider community
• Assist with medication in line with organisational procedures
• Participate in reflective practice sessions
• Lead delegated administrative tasks
• Promote safeguarding, dignity and mental capacity awareness

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience supporting adults with complex mental health conditions using a recovery-focused approach
• Understanding of recovery principles and associated support needs
• Ability to build attachment-focused working relationships, complete assessments and develop action plans
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and clear information sharing
• Ability to manage and de-escalate challenging or violent behaviour
• Good written, numeracy and administrative skills
• Awareness of health and safety in residential settings

Desirable: counselling qualification or relevant training/experience, including engagement in personal therapy

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Current valid right to work in the UK
• Minimum 12 months' of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)
• A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)
• Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process