Mental Health Support Jobs

We have been delivering this role for 2 years now and there are established systems for delivery, training and development as well as an active weekly Neurodiverse Support Group. This project is part of the community mental health transformation programme (CMHTP), an initiative across England that aims to address the long-term challenges faced by people with severe and enduring mental health conditions and their carers in NHS community mental services.

A new model of care has been developed which will remove barriers between primary and secondary care, promoting better integration between services.  This new model of care aims to reduce waiting times, reduce the number of people going into crisis, address inequalities and support transitions as well as offering holistic/personalised care and support to patients and their carers. 

RB Mind as been commissioned by South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust (SWLStG) to provide peer support and partners include Richmond AID, Age UK Richmond and Crossroads Care. Each partner organisation will have a specialist area. Crossroads will be supporting carers, Age UK will support older people and Richmond AID will have a focus on supporting people with neurodevelopmental conditions.

Richmond Borough (RB) Mind, as the lead provider, work with partners to provide mental health peer support in the community to adults who are currently accessing mental health support or have done so in the past. The aim is to help people to access the right services to support their needs to recovery valuing lived experiences and using peer led approaches. Richmond AID’s peer support role will also have a focus on people that experience neurodevelopmental conditions such as people with autistic spectrum disorders, Aspergers, or people with ADHD.

The Peer Support Worker will work alongside a team of Peer Support Workers to provide one-to-one support and work with people referred by the Integrated Recovery Hub in Richmond to co-produce group peer support initiatives, as well as working with team members at Richmond Borough Mind and their partners to establish this new service. 

About you

You will be passionate about supporting people on their mental health recovery journey. You will have lived experience of mental health and have experience of using mental health support services.

The role will involve

• Working in partners and liaising with staff in Mind and & SWLSTG as well as peer supporters in other organisations
• Support clients on a one to one basis
• Carrying out support assessments
• Managing a caseload of clients
• Develop links with community resources

Many of the clients you support will have severe and enduring mental health conditions and may have suicidal ideation. Experience of working with, or an understanding of how to support, people with severe and enduring mental health conditions will be an advantage.

You will have excellent communication and IT skills, administrative skills and be fully competent on Microsoft applications. You will have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

About peer support

Peer support is about people using their lived experience to support others in similar situations. Peers lived experiences of mental distress, caring for someone with a mental health condition, or accessing mental health services will be used to build rapport and support the recovery journey of others.

The peer relationship is one of shared responsibility, two-way interactions, mutual benefit, and self-determination. Peers will offer a listening ear and their own experience, as well as emotional and practical support.

This peer support project is delivered in partnership with South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust to support Carers of people with mental health conditions.  This project will work to support Carers through one-to-one support, outreach, training and peer support groups.

About The Role: 

Using your lived experience of caring for someone with a mental health condition, and a strengths-based approach, you will support mental health Carers in their caring role.  You will provide person centred one-to-one- support, information, signposting, and advocacy, develop, and facilitate peer support groups and deliver training and outreach sessions at different locations across the borough. 

Key Requirements Include: 

• Lived experience of Caring for someone with a mental health condition 

• Knowledge and understanding of mental health and the associated challenges and support needs. 

• The ability to work within the principles and values of peer support. 

• Confidence supporting people on a one-to-one basis. 

• Experience of / ability to facilitate peer support groups and training. 

• Clear communication and good interpersonal skills  

• Efficient organisation and time management skills 

• Developed IT skills, with experience using databases and communication platforms. 

Join the mental health mission and choose a career that changes lives. 

Get paid to train as a social worker and specialise in supporting adults with mental health needs.

With Think Ahead, you could: 

• Train and work in your local area and make a difference in your community. 

• Earn as you learn with dedicated support from experienced social workers and academic tutors.

• Gain a fully-funded postgraduate diploma and master’s degree in just two years. 

The Think Ahead programme 

Think Ahead offers a paid two-year social work training programme, partnering with NHS trusts and local authorities across England. Each year we train up to 160 social workers, bringing passionate people into the sector and strengthening mental health services. 

Joining a unit of fellow trainees, you’ll learn on the job, working alongside mental health professionals and learning from senior social workers.

By training with Think Ahead, you’ll be joining the mental health mission and beginning a worthwhile career in the social work sector. 

Who are we looking for? 

We want people who can make a real difference and help people living with mental illness. You don’t need any prior experience of social work, but you will need to:

• Hold or be predicted to hold a 2:2 in a subject other than social work. 
• Hold at least a grade C at GCSE level in Maths, and in English or English Language (not English Literature), or an equivalent level 2 qualification.  
• Have the right to remain and work in the UK (including access to public funds) for the entire duration of the programme. 

We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups within the mental health and social work sector, including people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities, and those who identify as being part of the LGBT+ community. We also encourage men to apply, as they are also currently underrepresented. 

For full details you can take our eligibility checker. 

About the role 

Mental health social work is a highly varied role that offers a wide range of opportunities to support the lives of people with mental health needs. 

Using a social approach, you will help them address a diverse range of factors including relationships, housing, and employment, that are often overlooked in treatment of mental illness. 

This might include standing up for someone’s legal rights in the workplace; reconnecting them with friends, family and their local community; or working with local authorities to make sure they are living in accommodation that is suitable for their needs. 

How to apply

Registrations for 2025 are open now! Early applications are encouraged as some locations will close sooner than others. 

Working Well Trust is a specialist employment charity in London.  All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment. This role will be working with clients who have mental health support needs, wanting to gain paid employment.

We are recruiting for an Employment Worker to join a new Mental Health service in Tower Hamlets which brings together clinical and community services.

Experience of employment support is not essential, it is more important that you share our passion and commitment to supporting people to find the right job for them. You will receive training around employment support and in supporting people with mental health issues.  

You need to have a desire to support people to achieve their employment goals, and the ability to multitask and manage your workload effectively. You must be willing to collaborate with the other service partners to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.  Good organisation skills are essential for this role, in addition to an interest in mental health, and the role it plays in the workplace.  Experience of pre-employment support such as CV and application writing, and interview practice is desirable.

The role we are recruiting for is as follows: 

31.5 hours per week - can be worked as 4.5 days a week or 9 day fortnight.

You will work with clients (managing a caseload) who have mental health support needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences, to access training, education and volunteering opportunities. You will use a client led/person centred support approach.

You will also be working to targets whilst maintaining a high-quality service. 

We are keen to hear from applicants from the local community and/or who have lived experience of mental health.

If you would to discuss this role please see the Job Description for contact details.

Please click apply to send your CV after answering the screening questions. 

Staff benefits include an employer contribution to a personal or workplace pension equivalent to 6% of gross salary. 30 days annual leave plus paid public holidays (FTE). 

Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities and Confident about Disabilities.

Closing date:  9am Friday 7 February

Telephone interviews: These will be scheduled in as applicants come through so please apply early, if we get enough applicants we may close the advert early

Final Stage interviews: TBC

Application Instructions

Please complete the screening questions and press apply to send your CV.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Mental Health Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Hackney.

£27,352.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Felstead Street is a CQC registered care home, which has a heavy focus on supporting customers with enduring mental health care and elderly needs. We provide 24hr high support to 24 customers both female and male. Our building is a purpose-built home on two floors, offering customers individual bedrooms and the use of shared communal facilities and gardens. The service is commissioned by East London Foundation Trust with the care contribution from London Borough of Hackney.

As a Support Worker at Felstead Street you will play an integral role in supporting our customers to making their lives interesting and enabling to manage their social, physical and emotional well being. You will support our customers with a range of activities and health support throughout the day and to live in a safe living environment. You will be part of a team which is very supportive of one another.

Shift work : 8am-4pm, 2.30pm-10.30pm and additional sleep in max once a week as rostered.

Bank holidays and weekends off as rostered. Must be able to work weekends and bank holidays as allocated on the rota. Rota is available at least 4 weeks in advance.

Must be able to work 9am-5pm, Mon-Friday for a period of 2 weeks every 10 weeks approximately.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere in the home.
Following lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness to health and safety for self, colleagues and customers.
Supporting customers to maintain a healthy and clean living environment, where appropriate, provide assistance to maintain their living areas are clean and safe from hazards.
Providing support and assistance to customers during the day who may be experiencing difficulties with their own mental health and seeking appropriate support.
Providing support with daily living activities including practical assistance to customers who may require this.
Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
Support customers actively in the community and engage with the local area.

For the full list please see our website

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere in the home.
Following lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness to health and safety for self, colleagues and customers.
Supporting customers to maintain a healthy and clean living environment, where appropriate, provide assistance to maintain their living areas are clean and safe from hazards.
Providing support and assistance to customers during the day who may be experiencing difficulties with their own mental health and seeking appropriate support.

For the full list please see our website

What you'll bring:

Essential:

Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector

Desirable:

Experience working in mental health
Experience working in a CQC registered care setting
Experience of delivering personal care / assistance

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Mental Health Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Islington.

£27,352.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Islington Mental Health Accommodation Pathway provides support to people living with various mental health conditions and complex needs. The service consists of a 24-hour supported accommodation service, and 3 medium-low supported accommodation services across the borough of Islington.

Support Workers at Islington Mental Health Accommodation Pathway work within a multi-disciplinary team, providing support to customers with a range of mental health and support needs. This will include support with emotional, social, physical & domestic needs. You will be skilled in engaging both customers and stakeholders and have a good understanding of the needs and diversity of this client group.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a therapeutic environment that at times can be challenging and provide quality, evidence-based care and risk management strategies. You will be highly motivated and committed to continuous professional development. You will be committed to supporting customers through their recovery journey and skilled in engaging them with their move-on pathway.

You will work flexibly to respond to emerging needs and effectively address the needs of the customer group. This role will include working bank holidays, weekends and national holidays.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/ Service manager. Creatively working to engage with customers.
Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions. Promote positive risk taking.
Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available.
Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers.
Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities.

For the full list, please see our website.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement.
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team.
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement.
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised.
Flexible
Open to feedback and self-development.
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments.
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem.
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication.
Is essentially customer focused.
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude.
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours.

What you'll bring:

Essential:

Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in a relevant area (e.g. psychology, Health and Social Care, Mental Health) or experience in the social care/charity sector.
Experience building and develop strong professional partnerships with external providers aligned to their specialism
IT Literate

Desirable:

2-3 years' experience providing targeted recovery focussed support to individuals with needs around trauma, mental health, substance use and dual diagnosis.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative mental health support coordinator to lead our programme based in Lewisham for LGBTQ+ communities. We will work with the communities, especially from an intersectional identity lens to develop co-produced wellbeing activities to ensure greater mental health. Activities such as walking, cooking, reading, banner making, gardening groups and one-to-one support will be provided. This job would suit someone who is able to work with a diverse range of people to ensure they can meet their mental health and well-being goals.

[Programme]

This role will be part of two programmes of work which we are funded for. One is our existing mental health drop-in programme, one-to-one advice and advocacy for LGBTQ+ communities, and a second programme of work called Lewisham Proud and

Well, designed to work with communities to co-produce activities which will support and stimulate wellbeing for the participants. The aim of the programme is to help participants feel more independent and more aware of the range of service provision and help that is available locally.

[Role]

This role will include client assessment, one-to-one support and advice work, as well as group work facilitation. This role would suit someone with a background in mental health support , and someone who is interested in building programmes alongside the LGBTQ+ community in Lewisham, especially with intersectional identities. You will also manage a support worker and a small team of volunteers who work on the programmes

We are looking to recruit a Mental Health Project Worker who will be based at our Cornerstone Day Centre, a community centre for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The project worker will actively promote and support the aims and objectives of the Cornerstone Health Hub and the Cornerstone Homeless Mental Health Project.

The Mental Health Project Worker will help to develop the service as a psychologically and trauma informed service, focusing on achieving mental health outcomes establishing positive, effective links and referral pathways with mental health services. You will work in the drop-in identifying people in need of mental health interventions, recognising when mental health is deteriorating, or urgent treatment is needed and will take appropriate action.

You will have a strength-based approach and experience of working in a community mental health setting with people who have complex needs and will contribute positively to the multi-disciplinary team.

Additionally, you must be a mental health nurse or have an equivalent professional mental health qualification along with excellent communication skills, good IT and administration skills with knowledge of effective mental health interventions and referral pathways.

The hours of the role are flexible but to be worked with the core working hours, 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.

If this sounds like the next step you are looking for and you would like to work in a service passionate about supporting people to improve their mental health, then we would love to hear from you! 

The vacancy

Mental Health Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people facing mental health challenges? At Peabody, we are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you’ll provide housing-related support to vulnerable adults, including those with a dual diagnosis of mental health conditions and substance misuse, helping them build confidence, resilience, and independence. Our approach is person-centred, recovery-focused, and trauma-informed, ensuring we meet our customers where they are with kindness and care.

Your Role

Your typical day will begin with a handover from a colleague, ensuring continuity of care. You’ll start with a welfare "check-in" with a customer you’re assisting, followed by updates to their support plans and safety assessments to reflect their evolving needs. You'll also carry out flat or room inspections to identify repairs, health and safety concerns, or fire risks. Later, you might plan a group activity to help customers enhance their independent life skills.

As the face of Peabody, no two days will be alike. You’ll play a vital role in supporting the practical needs and well-being of residents while promoting their recovery and independent living skills. This includes assisting residents in maximising their income, accessing benefits, and budgeting for domestic bills and living expenses. Your work will directly contribute to helping customers thrive and live more fulfilling lives.

What You’ll Bring

You’re a people person who is caring, compassionate, and committed to making a difference. You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with colleagues and partner agencies on safeguarding, welfare, and risk concerns. With a proactive approach and a genuine desire to support others, you’ll embody our values:

• Be kind
• Do the right thing
• Love new ideas
• Celebrate diversity
• Keep our promises
• Pull together

You’ll also be prepared to work shifts, including some weekends and bank holidays, to ensure continuous support for our residents.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to:

• Demonstrate experience and knowledge of best practices for supporting mental health client groups or vulnerable adults, including recovery-focused and trauma-informed approaches.
• Understand how to assist vulnerable adults in managing their tenancy or accommodation.
• Be skilled in promoting recovery and independence through effective recovery/support plans.
• Show empathy and align with Peabody’s values when working with a vulnerable client group.
• Be proficient in written English to document and communicate effectively.

When applying, please state in your personal statement why you meet the criteria for this role and how your skills and experience align with our mission and values.

Benefits of Joining Peabody

We value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year.
• Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly benefits and access to a discount portal.
• Life assurance of 4x your salary.
• Up to 10% pension contribution.
• Opportunities to enhance your professional development, including a fully supported Level 3 qualification.

Additional Information

This role requires an enhanced DBS check. You must be eligible to work in the UK, as Peabody cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this position.

Ready to Apply?

If this role speaks to you, click the ‘Apply Now’ button to submit your CV and a personal statement detailing why you’re the perfect fit for this role.

Closing date: 03 February 2025

Assessments and interviews will take place throughout the duration of the live advert. The process includes the following stages:

1. Online Assessment

2. Virtual Interview

3. Service Visit

You will be invited to each stage of the process, provided you meet the criteria at the previous stage.

Contract type Permanent

Weekly hours 37.5 hrs, shift pattern can include the following working hours; 8AM-4PM, 10AM-6PM, 12PM-8PM, 2PM-10PM, 5 days per week, including weekends and bank holidays

CREST is looking for a dynamic and creative individual to work with existing, and new, members of our mental health projects to design and produce a programme of activities, workshops and training opportunities, across the borough.  The aim of the programmes being delivered in different venues across the borough is to ensure access is in line with the Borough's "15 minute Neighbourhood" plan and is not a barrier to community engagement.Every effort will be sought to recruit faciitators, with a lived experience of mental illness, either personally or as a carer, and support them to deliver the programme. All the work will have a strong focus on helping to prevent members needing increased access to overstretched primary and secondary care services by adopting a strong person-centred approach.

This new position offers a great opportunity to develop a much needed community service across the borough as well as find innovative activities/workshops that meet the mental, physical and social needs of residents who often are  stigmatised and discriminated against because of their mental health condition.

Possessing excellent communication and organisational skills are essential - along with an ability to create and build new diverse programmes as identified by the projects members.

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Job title: Mental Health Recovery Worker
Post no: 625
Working base: Bedfordshire (Biggleswade & Bedford)
Hours: 12.25 hours per week, 2 days per week
Working pattern: 5:00pm – 11:00pm (Friday in Biggleswade and Sunday in Bedford)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £24,088 per annum FTE (£7,975.08 per annum Actual)

Could you support individuals to deescalate crisis, provide preventative sessions and improve mental health and wellbeing with service users in our communities, through focussed 1:1s and structured crisis interventions.

About the Role

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our Bedford and Biggleswade Recovery Lounge services for adults which aims to improve people’s mental wellbeing, raise aspirations and enhance confidence. This role involves supporting a community safe space and delivering 1:1s when required and you will need to assess individuals’ suitability for the service and signpost where necessary.

About the Recovery Lounge Service

Mind BLMK Recovery Lounges (formally known as Crisis Café) are open each evening in Bedfordshire and Luton please see the timetable below for the days its near you. Anyone from Bedfordshire and Luton is welcome at any location. The service operates from 5pm-11pm 365 days of the year and can support you to get well, stay well.

The Recovery Lounge provides individuals with:

• A supportive and safe environment where they can decompress, take some quiet time, speak, and connect with others
• A one-to-one session with a trained mental health worker
• Support to identify positive mental health coping strategies, including goal and safety plans
• Advice and guidance about other support services available in their area (and nationally).

Service Delivery

• Deliver preventative focussed 1:1s when required, supporting a community focused safe space and ensure outcomes which supports individuals experiencing a mental health challenge including crisis in Central Bedfordshire & Bedfordshire, in line with Mind BLMK’s agreed service and requirements as well as contract requirements.
• Assessing need and suitability for the service in line with the access to services process and undertaking 1:1s.
• Contribute to maintaining an effective volunteer workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (workload planning and support).
• Carry out Cash Handling, Health and Safety and Data Collection responsibilities as directed by the Team Leader in line with Mind BLMK’s policies, procedures, requirements and guidance.

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Optional Health Plan
• Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm on 31st January 2025 
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Community Connector (Mental Health Resilience Worker)
Post no: 629
Working base: Biggleswade Community Mental Health Team, SG18
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £24,720 per annum
Hours: 37.0 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the Role

Community Connectors work as part of an integrated, blended mental health offer to support people with emotional, social and practical needs to access a range of local, non-medical and non-clinical services, to improve confidence, social inclusion and independence.

This role will involve working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with statutory, third sector and NHS colleagues to support clients who are suffering from moderate to severe mental health difficulties. You will need to have experience working with those suffering with mental health illness as well as being able to demonstrate in depth knowledge of the services, support networks and local resources that may assist in improved outcomes for those dealing with complex and enduring mental health issues. The ability to be adaptable, work independently and the resilience to work in some challenging environments are key attributes for this role.

Service Delivery

• Assess suitability for community connection support as part of a blended team approach and support individuals to access the service by utilising in depth knowledge of local voluntary and community services and networks in your respective area
• To work with individuals to coproduce a plan to address their mental health and wellbeing goals. Am enable people to achieve these goals through facilitating access and connecting with appropriate resources
• Enable people to access community resources which may include accompanying them.
• Offer support, guidance and help where possible to people to gain confidence, overcome initial fears and seek solutions to any barriers inhibiting attendance.
• Take a holistic approach, based on the individuals’ priorities and wider determinants of health that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
• To work as part of an integrated team to ensure the best outcomes for each person accessing the service.
• Identify and build good working relationships with the community groups, relevant services and activities for partnership work and signposting as well as keep updated information about them.
• Competently work as part of a blended team, under direction from Mind BLMK and ELFT, working with independence and in an agile way to support people with complex mental health challenges.

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits
• Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm on 10th February 2025
Interview date: TBC
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

Join Toynbee Hall as our Advice Manager (Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space) and lead a pioneering service that provides critical financial support to individuals in mental health crisis. This is a unique opportunity to shape the delivery of a highly specialised debt advice service that sits at the intersection of financial and mental health support.

 As the Advice Manager, you will:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the MHCBS service, ensuring smooth delivery and compliance with FCA regulations.
• Lead and manage a dedicated team of Debt Advisors and a Mental Health Practitioner.
• Work closely with Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) and referral partners to ensure eligible clients receive tailored financial support during crisis treatment and beyond.
• Conduct quality assurance processes, including case file reviews and audits, to ensure high standards of advice delivery.
• Collaborate with the Training and Wellbeing Manager to support staff development and wellbeing.

What we’re looking for:

• A Certificate in Money Advice Practice (CertMAP) from the IMA (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in team management, quality assurance, and service delivery in the debt advice sector.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong understanding of issues affecting clients in mental health crisis.

This role is ideal for a skilled manager with a passion for combining financial expertise with mental

Scope of role

The Advice Manager (Mental Health Capacity Breathing Space) will oversee the delivery and effective management of the Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space (MHCBS) service, ensuring it operates smoothly and meets the required standards and compliance. This role involves guiding the MHCBS team, setting clear objectives, conducting eligibility checks, and auditing the quality of advice and casework to ensure compliance with internal and external guidelines. The Team Leader will work closely with mental health professionals and external partners to coordinate client referrals and manage the ongoing support provided to clients throughout their crisis treatment and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Mental Health Capacity Breathing Space (MHCBS) service, ensuring it runs smoothly and effectively, meeting all internal and external standards, and ensuring uninterrupted service delivery.

Team Leadership and Line Management: Lead, manage, and support the MHCBS Debt Advisors, ensuring they are well-equipped to deliver high-quality, compliant debt advice. Conduct regular supervisions, Case File Reviews (CFRs), and Observations to monitor performance and provide guidance.

Referral and Eligibility Management: Manage the process of client referrals from Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) and other partners. Ensure all referred clients meet the eligibility criteria for the MHCBS service, working closely with mental health professionals to facilitate smooth transitions into the service.

Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure that all advice provided through the MHCBS service meets internal quality standards, funder requirements, and complies with regulatory frameworks such as the FCA guidelines. Conduct regular audits of casework and contribute to maintaining high-quality service provision.

Collaboration with Training and Wellbeing Manager: Work in collaboration with the Training and Wellbeing Manager to identify the training needs of MHCBS Debt Advisors, ensuring they receive the necessary support and development opportunities to maintain service quality and staff wellbeing.

Client Support and Engagement: Oversee the delivery of ongoing support to clients throughout their mental health crisis treatment and beyond, ensuring they are equipped with the tools and advice to stabilise their finances and work towards long-term debt solutions.

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with external partners, including mental health services, referral organisations, and internal teams, to ensure that clients’ financial and mental health needs are addressed holistically. Maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders to enhance service delivery.

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About Toynbee Hall

Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.

We have recently launched a new strategic plan which reinforces that our purpose is to build a fairer future with an end to poverty, injustice and inequality.

We work towards this by:

• Addressing poverty and injustice through advice and support and influencing systemic change.
• Shifting power to people and communities affected by injustice and inequality.
• Collaborating to end poverty and build fairer systems and institutions. What we want to see in the world starts with our community and our organisation.

This means:

• Working together to build a thriving local community where people have the resources they need, feel their voices are heard and are optimistic about the future.
• Being a good employer, where people are treated fairly, feel engaged and empowered, and work together to achieve our shared vision.
• Acknowledging the role Toynbee Hall has historically played in civic society while recognising that our role now is to shift power, to be an effective partner, and to amplify voices that are less likely to be heard.

What we learn from our work in east London we use to inform and influence wider policy – working to influence change in structures, systems and policies.

Homeless Health Link Manager (Full-Time, Fixed-term to March 2026)
Twickenham, Greater London
37.5 Hours per week

About Us

We are SPEAR, a charity dedicated to helping homeless people in South and West London find secure accommodation and work towards a positive future. For 30 years, we’ve worked tirelessly to support homeless people to recover from their personal issues and break down the barriers that they face. We recognise that homelessness is much more than just a housing issue, so we provide a range of accommodation and support services to help people reach their full potential.

We’re now looking for a Homeless Health Link Manager to join our team on a full-time, fixed-term contract to March 2026.

The Benefits

– Salary of £39,287 per annum
– 34 days’ holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with length of service
– Pension scheme
– Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme
– A range of benefits including cycle to work scheme and staff wellbeing sessions
– Refer a friend bonus scheme

This is a superb opportunity for an individual with drive, focus and a desire to work with our outstanding charity to help us to combat homelessness.

You’ll discover a passionate, supportive environment where the entire team is working toward the same goals and is dedicated to making positive change and producing great results.

The Role

This role will be responsible for delivering high-quality services offered by the Homeless Health Link Service, focusing on engaging homeless clients, including rough sleepers, in a range of primary care, mental health, and substance misuse services. This post is required to undertake high-quality case work and assessments of individuals with complex needs, including challenging mental and physical health needs.

The role will be responsible for processing referrals into the service from a range of sources across the boroughs and act as an entry point into the service and work closely and proactively with local authorities, statutory and non statutory Health and housing services to improve pathways for homeless clients accessing physical and mental health services.

This role will be responsible for the strategic promotion of the services across the boroughs, engaging with a range of supported housing and homelessness service providers to source referrals into the services. The role will also be responsible for the liaison and communication of case management across any providers engaged with the service.

This service is for single homeless people who have slept rough or at risk of sleeping rough across SPEAR’s boroughs of operation.