LOCATION: Community based across the Bradford District
GRADE / SALARY: D1 £27,294.18 FTE per annum
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Team Leader (REACH)
Purpose of the Job:
To work as part of the Reach team and alongside the Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) to support clients with Severe mental illness (SMI) to reach their goals.
Main Duties:
- Hold a caseload of clients, providing one to one support for individuals in a recovery-focused and person-centred way, which builds confidence and helps people to move forward.
- Use your own lived experience of recovery from mental health problems, as appropriate, to inspire and support others.
- Ensure that client notes are recorded in an accurate and timely manner and kept updated.
- Work in line with all relevant safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring concerns are escalated appropriately.
- Work closely with other health and social care professionals including statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure that support is joined up and of high quality.
Values and Behaviours:
- Create and maintain a culture of respect always challenging and rooting out discrimination and stigma.
- Demonstrate a consistent belief in people and tenacity in supporting people to improve their future.
- Be passionate about our work and inspire others to feel the same.
- Be committed to doing things well and always look for opportunities for improvement.
- Model excellent partnership and team working.
Person Specification
Listed below are the knowledge, experience skills and values you’ll need to do this job, we will assess these through your application or through tests or interviews after shortlisting.
| Knowledge | Method |
| Educated to GCSE Level 4 or above, or equivalent experience | Application |
| Awareness or knowledge and/or lived experience of the challenges facing people who have difficulties relating to their mental health. | Application Assessment |
| Experience | |
| At least 2 years’ experience of working one to one with clients who face challenges with their mental health, including with clients who have SMI. | Application |
| Some experience of working in a multi-agency health or social care setting | Application |
| Experience of using IT systems to record client notes | Application |
| Skills | |
| Non-judgmental and supportive interpersonal skills | Assessment |
| Ability to manage a caseload and workload effectively | Application Assessment |
| Competent in Word, Excel, Outlook | Application |
| Values | |
| A firm belief that all people matter and deserve respect | Assessment |
| An evidenced belief that everyone can change | Assessment |
| A track record of delivering on your commitments | Assessment |
| A personal commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion | Assessment |
The closing date for this role is Monday 24 August 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment morning on Tuesday 01 September 2026
Support Worker (REACH) in Shipley employer: The Cellar Trust
As a Community Mental Health Support Worker in the Shipley / Bradford District, you will join a compassionate team dedicated to empowering individuals on their recovery journey. Our organisation fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture, offering ongoing training and personal development opportunities to enhance your skills in peer support. With a strong commitment to respect and equality, we provide a meaningful environment where your lived experience can inspire hope and change in the lives of others.
