Youth Mental Health Link Worker (16–25) in MINT

West London Mental Health Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

West London NHS Trust is recruiting a 16 to 25 Community Mental Health Link Worker to connect young people with local community supports and resources within the Hounslow MINT. You will specialise in signposting and supporting referrals, helping empower individuals toward independence and recovery.

You will work with CAMHS to ensure smooth transitions to adult services, in a role that blends independent work with collaboration across a diverse multidisciplinary team, showing resilience and

Qualifications

• Good understanding of mental illness and recovery
• Excellent communication, personal and customer service skills
• Passion for empowering and supporting young people in their recovery journey

Responsibilities

• Signpost and support referrals to identified community resources
• Foster autonomy and build confidence in young people
• Collaborate with CAMHS to aid transitions to adult services
• Escalate concerns appropriately when needed

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Customer service

Resilience

Teamwork

Job description

West London NHS Trust is recruiting a 16 to 25 Community Mental Health Link Worker to connect young people with local community supports and resources within the Hounslow MINT. You will specialise in signposting and supporting referrals, helping empower individuals toward independence and recovery.

You will work with CAMHS to ensure smooth transitions to adult services, in a role that blends independent work with collaboration across a diverse multidisciplinary team, showing resilience and