Mental Health Support Worker (Community)

Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker Salary: Day shift £27,080
Contract : Permanent
Job Type : Full time
Hours: 7 day shift rota
We bridge the gap between in-patient mental health services and independent living. Bridge Support offers cost-effective, proven pathways to support people with long-term mental health conditions in the community. We are looking for a new team to support our latest service in Kingston Upon Thames.

This role involves supporting clients transitioning from hospital to their homes, offering flexible assistance for individuals with enduring mental health needs on a 7-day shift rota. The focus is on guiding clients through their recovery journey over a 12-month period, helping them set and achieve their goals, become more self-reliant, and reduce their dependence on medical interventions and hospitalisations. The role also includes providing outcome-focused support, addressing dual diagnosis issues, managing housing-related aspects, and collaborating across various services and sites as needed.

Be responsive to the presentation of clients and take reasonable precautions to manage risk, including deescalating and seeking appropriate assistance, when necessary from emergency services
Maintain links with appropriate support services for clients and staff, e.g. GPs, Social Services, Registered Social Landlords, or other relevant housing association or landlords, Community Mental Health Teams, Substance Misuse Services, Commissioners (where appropriate), leisure, educational or work activities
Assisting with health and safety checks, log and reporting property repairs and maintenance
Pension scheme
~22 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing to 25 days after 3 years’ service)
~ Training and development provided
~ We ensure quality and safety of the physical environments for all, and finally a leadership team with a focus on its people.

Please note all roles are subject to right to work, career and enhanced DBS checks.