Support Worker

Nova Wakefield District Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Touchstone is a multi-award-winning mental health and wellbeing charity operating across Yorkshire. The Community Support Team provides intensive support with assertive outreach for service users with complex mental health needs, closely working with Leeds Community Mental Health Teams.

We welcome applicants with experience in mental health settings; NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or above is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience of mental health work in residential, day care, nursing or community settings.
• Desirable qualification: NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or above.
• Experience with assertive outreach approaches is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive mental health support using assertive outreach with service users who have complex needs.
• Collaborate with Community Mental Health Teams across Leeds to coordinate care.

Skills

Mental health experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Starting at £31,173.24 pa
Fixed term until 30th June 2028 with possibility for extension
Touchstone is a multi-award-winning mental health and wellbeing charity operating in communities across Yorkshire.
The Community Support Team (CST) is an intensive mental health support service using an assertive outreach approach to work with service users who have complex mental health needs. The Community Support Team (CST) works closely with Community Mental Health Teams throughout Leeds.
Applicants are required to have experience of mental health work, in a residential, day care, nursing or community setting. A relevant qualification is desirable e.g. NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or above.
CST is a close and supportive team; peer support, group clinical supervision and a buddy will all be provided to help new recruits settle in, and as an ongoing support for your wellbeing.
Information session via TEAMS Wednesday 4th November 2026 at 12pm
Please email [e-mail] for a link to join.
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 18th November 2026

Registered charity no: 1143640 | Company no: 07183132

Registered office: Nova Wakefield District Limited, 11 Upper York Street, Wakefield WF1 3LQ