relief Bank - Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker

Social Interest Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker for night shifts. This role involves providing supervision, supporting residents in recovery, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with individuals facing multiple challenges, including mental health and substance misuse. Responsibilities include monitoring wellbeing, creating support plans, and ensuring effective communication during shifts. The organization values resilience and compassion among its team members, offering a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with individuals with complex needs, including mental health and substance misuse.
• Proficient in creating support plans and providing care planning.
• Ability to use basic Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Provide night support and supervision across two residential properties.
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to incidents.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure effective communication.

Skills

Experience with complex backgrounds

Creating support plans

IT proficiency

Understanding housing needs

Knowledge of societal marginalization

Job description

Job Title: Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker

Location: Based in Catford in a well connected area near Bellingham, Catford, and Catford Bridge stations, with nearby bus stops. Please be kindly aware there is no step free access at this location and some of our other sites.

Salary: £13.85 p/h +12.07% annual leave accrual paid monthly

Shift Pattern: Monday to Sunday to support a rota which includes day and night shifts. There may be some flexibility required around these hours as per service requirements.

About the Role

We're looking for a Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker to cover the night shift in our service based in Lewisham which offers specialist intensive rehabilitation for people who require more enhanced interventions than that which is offered by commissioned community services. We support residents who live with us for up to nine months and have been discharged from acute wards to avoid admission into inpatient rehabilitation. We support our residents to step down into less supported accommodation to become more independent and integrated into the community.

In this role, you will ensure resident safety, wellbeing, and progress towards their recovery goals. You will support in creating an environment where they feel safe and empowered, and are building relationships with relevant partners and individuals key towards their journey. You will create support plans, plan and hold activities, and further support them to achieve greater independence. The night shift plays a crucial role in continuing the high quality care provided during the day, ensuring a safe, respectful, and responsive environment for residents.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing night support and supervision across two nearby residential properties.
• Monitoring residents’ wellbeing, carrying out regular checks, and responding to any incidents or emergencies.
• Supporting residents in achieving recovery and rehabilitation goals to promote independence.
• Maintaining accurate records and handovers to ensure effective communication between shifts.
• Ensuring a calm, safe, and supportive environment that promotes positive engagement and progress.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and the management team to deliver high quality care.
• Remaining alert and monitoring CCTV throughout the shift.
• Completing all routine duties and any tasks handed over by the service manager.
• Key worker responsibilities: complete inductions, support plans, reviews, risk assessments, and welfare checks; update records, monitor access, manage unauthorized visitors, follow missing person protocols, and escalating issues to on‑call when needed.
• Health & Safety: carrying out property checks, reporting maintenance issues, keeping communal areas clean and safe, and completing required reports (AINMs and others).

About You

We’re looking for a resilient and compassionate individual to join our team as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker, supporting residents to reach their full potential within a flexible, recovery focused service. You’ll provide high quality care, working collaboratively as part of a supportive team that values communication, empathy, and empowerment.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience working with people with multiple complex backgrounds/needs, mental health, substance misuse, alcohol, and behaviours.
• Previous experience creating co‑produced support plans, key working, and care planning, providing appropriate interventions for service users.
• IT proficiency; ability to learn new software and basic Microsoft skills.
• Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs.
• Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with various challenging backgrounds, mental health, addiction, exploitation, homelessness, and previous convictions.

Additional Information

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible to give your application the best chance.

As part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check; some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 020 3668 9270.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship; please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying.

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