Mental Health Link Worker - Thanet

Salary £24,851 rising to £27,732 after 5 years’ service Location Thanet This is a Permanent , Full Time vacancy that will close in 10 days at 22:00 BST . The vacancy About the role: Porchlight is Kent’s largest charity supporting vulnerable people. We are here for people who often have nowhere to go and no-one to turn to. The Mental Health Link Service is Porchlight’s gateway to Live Well Kent & Medway, which provides support to people whose mental health is affected by social issues such as low income, housing risk and social isolation. We work with people aged 17+ living with mental health issues, and others who are socially excluded and struggling to cope, needing our support to keep them on track. Experienced and knowledgeable staff develop plans with individuals, supporting them to achieve their goals and accessing the support they need, when they need it, working with and using local services. The role requires: Excellent communication and people skills. Ability to initiate and maintain constructive relations with service users. Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues and external agencies. Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills. Working pattern: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility required. Working base: Thanet,with travel required across East Kent Contract type: Permanent For further information about the role, or to have an informal chat with the recruiting manager, please contact Naomi-Jane Wilsonon 07768 555726 or email NaomiWilson@porchlight.org.uk. The charity Porchlight is a charity supporting people who are homeless, vulnerable, and isolated. At Porchlight, we are passionate about helping vulnerable people to reach their full potential. We strive for a fairer society where vulnerable people find stability, the most excluded are included, and where homelessness and poverty are things of the past. Porchlight is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The benefits Generous annual leave entitlements Occupational maternity and support pay Employee assistance programme Access to mental health first aiders Sponsorship for professional qualifications #J-18808-Ljbffr