Support Worker Jobs

Job Title: Floating Support Worker

Assignment Duration: 2-3 months

Location: Borough of Hounslow, Office based East Hounslow

Pay: £14.40+holiday pay = £16.14 per hour or £18.00 umbrella per hour

Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00

Travel expenses during shift are covered

Enhanced DBS required - must be issued within the last 12 months or on the update service

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Floating Support Worker to work within a new service aimed at providing essential warp-around support to vulnerable residents in the Borough of Hounslow. This temporary role offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a new team of 20 experienced staff members including two team leaders and the service manager. Delivering crucial assistance to individuals striving for independent living.

The successful applicant will be a part of an experienced team, providing tenancy sustainment advice and independent living skills to those who need it most

Duties:

• Oversee a case load of 30 varying support needs clients.
• Organising your week by booking appointments with each client.
• Writing up the monthly and weekly reports using clear written communication.
• Helping your clients with budgeting, advising around what they can afford and how to get the most out of their financial position.
• Help each client maintain their tenancy, reporting any damages, help each client keep on top of their financial responsibilities.
• Support clients emotionally.
• Empower you clients and encourage them to take up hobbies, attend appointments and apply for work, education, or training.
• Promote independence and teach life skills to enable clients to move on out into an independent lifestyle.

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Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Homeless Advice and Support Worker

Our client, a leading homelessness charity based in east London are looking for an Advice and Support Worker to work in a busy homeless day centre. Due to a company restructure a position has become available to work in a team of Assessment and Advice Workers in the assessment and signposting of clients experiencing homeless clients with high support needs to relevant support services in the borough.

Candidates for this role will need:

- Extensive housing knowledge and knowledge of the entitlement homeless clients have under different housing laws/ acts

- Experience of working with the homeless

- Experience of working in a homeless assessment capacity

- Resettlement experience and knowledge of housing options

+++ DBS within 12 months of issue or on the online update service +++

Candidate duties:

- Offering advice and guidance on housing and resettlement related issues to clients accessing the service

- Overseeing casework delivery to clients

- Presenting clients with housing options

- Assisting clients to obtain their welfare, housing and related rights

- Referring clients on to relevant specialist support agencies for their needs

- Accurate recording of data into CHAIN

- Liaising with external agencies on behalf of clients

If you are interested in this position, please contact us immediately.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

A fantastic children’s charity are looking for a Residential Support Worker based in Gloucestershire.

As Residential Support Worker you will work with a team of staff in supporting a young person with their day-to-day personal needs. You will help to maintain a safe and fun environment for both staff and the young person within the home and whilst out and about in the community.

You will be based at a Forever home in a beautiful setting in Gloucestershire; the home is for a young person with complex needs and a high level of challenging behaviour with a care ratio of 4:1.

Key Responsibilities Include providing lead case/care planning management, including assessing, reviewing, and managing risk and co-ordinating responsibilities within the service, with multi agency and producing family information, including analysis and written reports.

The successful candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent) or if you do not possess this you must be prepared to complete this within 2 years of commencing employment with us, full support will be provided. You must be resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge, with a ‘can do' attitude.
 

This is a career pathway position, which enables postholders to progress their career by taking on additional responsibilities, with an increase to pay (consistent with our pay progression scheme-available separately).

This is an exciting, challenging and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a huge personal impact.

If you’re interested in hearing more, please do get in touch ASAP for the full job pack.

Please note, CVS are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Community Support Worker  

Newbury  

£21,847 - £22,997  

Full Time, Permanent 

Do you want be part of a team that inspires change and helps to build better futures for people?

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can empower people every day to move towards independence?

Our client has an opportunity for a Community Support Worker to support their homeless clients and identify their needs, through active listening and working with each individual on a one-to-one basis.

In this varied role, no two days will be the same, as you provide advice on housing, welfare benefits, rent deposits and household goods, liaising with housing providers to prevent homelessness and assisting with the practicalities of moving to new accommodation. You’ll be on-hand to be a key contact for your clients when they are experiencing difficulties and encourage the development of skills such as budgeting and cooking to help them take control of their lives. You will work with colleges, training agencies and employers to help the client have access to training, education, employment or to maintain their benefit entitlement

About you 

They are looking for an empathetic, and supportive individual with an interest and genuine passion for wanting to work with vulnerable people in the homeless sector. You will have clear verbal and written English skills along with experience working in a client/customer facing role. Above all, you will be committed to making a positive impact in someone’s life and making changes to the community.  Previous experience in this type of work is not essential, as full training will be provided, but your values will match ours; you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings.

A full driver’s licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role due to the travel involved.

They reserve the right to close their adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Staff benefits, support and development 

Their benefits include:

• Pension with life cover

• Generous holiday allowance

• Extra mile awards for outstanding work

• Work offers including discounted shopping vouchers, days out and holidays

• Cycle to work scheme

• Confidential employee assistance programme including access to counselling

• Employee voice – their Staff Council

• Recruitment referral scheme

They support and develop their staff by providing:

• A comprehensive induction and training programme

• Management training

• Trauma-informed care training

• Specialist training, coaching and development opportunities linked to personal development plans

• Access to accredited qualifications

• Mental Health First Aid training and provision

• Access to counselling psychologists via their Psychology Service

If you love helping others and want to join their friendly team, they would love to hear from you! 

Prospectus are delighted to be working with Your Place in their search for an Interim Support Worker (Employment Lead).Your Place’s mission is to build hope and enable lasting change to end homelessness for people in east London. They are a growing charity, helping people who've lost their homes to regain their self-belief and rebuild their lives.

This is a role offered on a 3-4 month contract, on a full-time basis, based on Barking Road, London. The salary for the role is between £28,080-£32,240.

The Interim Support Worker (Employment Lead) will report to the Team Manager and be responsible for the service delivery of an effective, high-quality, person-centred support service to residents with a range of medium to high needs. The postholder will temporarily lead on developing employment, training, and education (ETE) opportunities for residents. A key element of this role is developing positive relationships with residents as well as developing partnerships with potential employers and community partners.

To be successful, you will have demonstrable experience within the local authority, voluntary, independent, charity or social housing sector. You will have experience of providing personalised advice, coaching and support to individuals facing homelessness or other forms of social exclusion. You will have an awareness of issues facing people that experience homelessness or rough sleeping. You will also have an understanding of ETE (education, training and employment).

You will have excellent customer service skills and the ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders. You will have strong IT literacy skills, especially Microsoft Office. You will be a team player who can also work on their own initiative and have strong organisational skills.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Recovery Worker

We're on the lookout for a dedicated and empathetic professional to join our team as a Recovery Worker. The perfect fit for this role will have a genuine passion for assisting individuals battling substance misuse disorders, and a strong commitment to positively impacting their lives. If you possess a solid background in addiction counselling, crisis intervention, and client advocacy, we'd love to connect with you.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver individual and group counselling sessions to clients grappling with substance misuse disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the unique needs and objectives of each client.
• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored treatment plans, taking into account their specific circumstances.
• Lead psychoeducational workshops and support groups covering topics like relapse prevention, coping mechanisms, and life skills enhancement.
• Track and document client progress, making adjustments to treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal results.
• Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including therapists, medical professionals, and social workers, to provide holistic care and assistance to clients.
• Offer crisis intervention and support to clients facing emotional or behavioural crises.
• Advocate for clients' rights and access to community resources such as housing, employment, and healthcare services.
• Uphold confidentiality and adhere to ethical and legal standards in all interactions with clients and colleagues.
• Engage in continuous training and professional development endeavours to enhance expertise in the realm of substance misuse treatment.

Experience Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Certification or licensure as a Substance Misuse Counsellor is preferred.
• Prior experience in substance treatment or a related field is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in addiction treatment and recovery.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassion, empathy, and a nonjudgmental approach towards individuals grappling with substance disorders.
• Familiarity with community resources and support services for individuals dealing with substance issues.
• Willingness to comply with agency policies and procedures, including confidentiality and ethical guidelines.

If you're passionate about aiding individuals in overcoming substance and supporting their journey to recovery, we urge you to apply for this fulfilling opportunity. Come join us in making a positive impact in the lives of those affected by addiction.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Recovery Worker

We're on the lookout for a dedicated and empathetic professional to join our team as a Recovery Worker. The perfect fit for this role will have a genuine passion for assisting individuals battling substance misuse disorders, and a strong commitment to positively impacting their lives. If you possess a solid background in addiction counselling, crisis intervention, and client advocacy, we'd love to connect with you.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver individual and group counselling sessions to clients grappling with substance misuse disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the unique needs and objectives of each client.
• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored treatment plans, taking into account their specific circumstances.
• Lead psychoeducational workshops and support groups covering topics like relapse prevention, coping mechanisms, and life skills enhancement.
• Track and document client progress, making adjustments to treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal results.
• Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including therapists, medical professionals, and social workers, to provide holistic care and assistance to clients.
• Offer crisis intervention and support to clients facing emotional or behavioural crises.
• Advocate for clients' rights and access to community resources such as housing, employment, and healthcare services.
• Uphold confidentiality and adhere to ethical and legal standards in all interactions with clients and colleagues.
• Engage in continuous training and professional development endeavours to enhance expertise in the realm of substance misuse treatment.

Experience Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Certification or licensure as a Substance Misuse Counsellor is preferred.
• Prior experience in substance treatment or a related field is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in addiction treatment and recovery.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassion, empathy, and a nonjudgmental approach towards individuals grappling with substance disorders.
• Familiarity with community resources and support services for individuals dealing with substance issues.
• Willingness to comply with agency policies and procedures, including confidentiality and ethical guidelines.

If you're passionate about aiding individuals in overcoming substance and supporting their journey to recovery, we urge you to apply for this fulfilling opportunity. Come join us in making a positive impact in the lives of those affected by addiction.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Young Person's Night Porter - Housing

Newark 

£22,072 per annum plus enhancements

Are you looking for a role that involves site management and health and safety?

Our client has an exciting new opportunity to join their diverse and values led organisation as a Night Porter at their Young People’s housing service.

It is a busy and dynamic supported housing service for young people aged 16 – 21 years. Commissioned by Nottinghamshire County Council, they offer a high quality, strengths based support service which aims to build the skills, confidence and independence of the young people who come through their doors.

The Role

As their Night Porter, you will undertake a varied range of tasks on the night shift and not one shift is the same as you will be involved in directly responding and helping young people with any issues or concerns they may have, whilst also managing the site, conducting safety checks and operating surveillance of the building. Other duties may include but are not limited to:

• Booking residents and visitors in and out of the building and log all relevant information.
• Logging all complaints, accidents, potential risks, and incidents of anti-social behaviour in accordance with policies and procedures
• Keeping a day-to-day log of events and happenings when on duty and ensure effective handover of information to relevant staff.
• Conducting regular security checks including fire alarm, emergency lighting and fire extinguishers and report any concerns.

About you:

You will be compassionate, resilient and have the skills to de-escalate potential incidents through your fantastic communication skills. You will need to be able to confidently diffuse difficult situations which may arise as a result of tension or disagreements between young people, and be understanding of the needs of people from diverse social, cultural and racial backgrounds.

Although training will be provided, you must be comfortable with lone working and using your own initiative. It is beneficial if you have an understanding of professional boundaries working with a vulnerable client group and/or experience of working with a vulnerable client group. A basic level of literacy and numeracy is essential as well as caring for the safety and wellbeing of young people.

Working times:

The service operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year including bank holidays and weekends. Staff will be required to work 37 hours including weekends across 4 shifts. 8:45pm -7am

All successful candidates will be required to take a short assessment on the day of the interview.

Please note that they are not currently offering visa sponsorship

Interviews will be on an ongoing basis and they reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient interest is received.

Why work with them?

For all the care you give, their benefits will help you to maximise your own well-being. In addition to generous annual leave, development opportunities and company pension, they also have many more amazing benefits

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups and disabled candidates. As part of their LGBT + Allies Programme, they also welcome applications from members of the LGBT + community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.

Job Title: IDVA / Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker

Full time - Monday to Friday: 9am-4:30pm - CAR DRIVER NEEDED

Location: Walton on Thames and Travel around the Surrey Area (Mileage Paid)

Reporting to: Domestic Abuse Outreach Manager

Purpose of Role: As an IDVA/Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker, you will play a pivotal role in providing support and assistance to individuals affected by domestic abuse across the Surrey area. Your primary focus will be on offering practical advice, emotional support, safety planning, and risk assessment to empower clients to make informed decisions about their future.

Specific Duties:

• Conducting direct work with clients, utilising sensitive listening and questioning skills to understand their situations and assist in setting priorities.
• Providing practical help, advice, and emotional support to enable clients to navigate their options, including safety planning and risk assessment.
• Encouraging clients to access relevant services such as legal aid, financial assistance, housing, and medical treatment through appropriate referrals.
• Negotiating with third parties and accompanying clients to meetings or court proceedings as necessary.
• Addressing the impact of domestic abuse on children and advocating for their protection.
• Facilitating client integration into the community and organising group work sessions when beneficial.
• Participating in Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences and assessing clients for referral to support schemes.
• Maintaining accurate client records and fulfilling monitoring requirements.
• Upholding organisational aims and principles, staying informed about relevant policies and procedures, and participating in awareness-raising events.
• Collaborating with other organisations and agencies in a joint or multiple approach to client support.
• Adhering to health and safety procedures and working closely with other Outreach Workers/IDVAs.
• Undertaking professional development activities, including training and supervision sessions.

Person Specification:

• Knowledge of domestic abuse issues and recent experience in advice work.
• Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and evaluate risk factors.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with a focus on negotiation.
• Proficiency in IT for data compilation and report preparation.
• Flexibility, initiative, and teamwork skills.
• Numeracy skills and an understanding of confidentiality.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding principles.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various agencies and individuals.
• Possession of a full driving license and access to a car for client meetings across specified boroughs.
• Qualified as a domestic abuse IDVA or willingness to undergo training for qualification.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by domestic abuse and meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

With over 60 years' experience of recruiting across the 'beyond profit' space, Prospectus is proud to have supported a vast number of charities across various sectors, including; Homelessness & Housing, Domestic Violence, Youth, Learning Disabilities / Disabilities, Mental Health, Sexual Health, Criminal Justice and Children & Families. As a result, we anticipate an uplift in the amount of exciting delivery-focussed temporary opportunities we will have available to offer candidates.

We have worked alongside a range of impactful organisations in London and across the UK, supporting them with a variety of delivery-focussed positions, including:

Recovery Practitioners, Support Workers and Floating Support Workers, Women's Advocates, Administrators, Community Outreach Workers, Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners and many more.

We are currently looking to increase our pool of temporary candidates who are interested in registering for future delivery-focussed opportunities. Candidates will have had previous paid or voluntary experience in a similar role supporting vulnerable people, or will have a genuine interest in this field.

Please note that due to the current climate for temporary work across the Frontline sector, we are initially looking to engage with potential candidates and carry out registrations online with those that demonstrate suitable experience.

Given the unprecedented volume of interest in our roles, consultants are unable to support with general job search advice or specific enquiries before application. Instead please do either register your CV on our website or submit your CV for any roles that interest you to ensure that your application is reviewed in line with the position. Should you be successfully longlisted or we are able to assist in your job search we will be in contact to discuss next steps.

Please register your interest below and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. You must be available immediately or have no more than a 1 week notice period to be considered as the majority of our temporary positions are starting asap.

A fantastic children’s charity are looking for a Team Leader Residential based in Gloucestershire

As a Team Leader you will work with the Senior team in the day to day running of the home as part of a multi-disciplinary team ensuring that the young person is in the safe supportive environment required to nurture their needs.

You will be based at a Forever home in a beautiful setting in Gloucestershire;  the home is for a young person with complex needs and a high level of challenging behaviour with a care ratio of 4:1.  

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading shifts and supervising staff
• Link working with young people (managing paperwork and files).
• Developing care plans and identifying agreed outcomes.
• Responsible for the safeguarding of young people.
• Being an advocate for the wellbeing of the young people.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children or young people with complex needs within a residential setting, with a Level 3 QCF Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or the willingness to undertake the level 3 qualification. You will have an understanding of attachment theory and impact of adverse childhood experiences on  the development and behaviour of children and young people and will have a positive and confident approach to engaging with children and young people.

Development and Career Progression:

• Work towards gaining your Level 5 Diploma, fully funded, and supported by the charity
• Clear pathways for progression into roles such as Service Co-ordinator, Home Manager or Area Manager

This is an exciting, challenging and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a huge personal impact. 

If you’re interested in hearing more, please do get in touch ASAP for the full job pack.

 Please note, CVS are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Do you have lived experience of poor mental health? Have you experience using secondary care services? We need you.

Morgan Hunt are currently working with a mental health charity in North London who are looking for a Peer Practitioner.

The 2 year FTC role is ideal for someone with a wide range of life experiences as you will be using a person-centred approach to build and develop a therapeutic relationship with clients referred to the service.

Carrying an active caseload, you will work with clients struggling with their mental health in order to determine their recovery needs. You will identify resources within the community, provide expert advice and support and facilitate support groups.

Lived experience can be varied but you must have accessed some form of therapy. This is so you can work with people who are currently struggling and use your experiences to relate to them. It is a wonderful role suitable for someone honest, friendly and approachable.

In order to apply you must provide your CV and a personal statement discussing your lived experience to Amara at Morgan Hunt.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Community Centre Assistant

Temporary

Part time hours - evenings

To start as soon as possible

£12.10 per hour

Our client

Morgan Hunt is working with a large Housing Association to recruit a temporary Community Centre Assistant for one of their award winning, health and wellbeing hubs locations in Old Trafford. The hub offers a wide range of facilities, community activities and services as well as 81 beautiful extra care apartments. The focus is on the local community and the people within it, where people can come to meet, eat, celebrate, collaborate, learn, and grow. A temporary need has arisen for Community Centre Assistant for a period of up to 2 months initially on a part time basis (4pm - 8pm), Monday to Friday.

The role - Community Centre Assistant

As a Community Centre Assistant, you will;

• Provide operational support to the day to day running of the community centre, including health and safety and customer support.
• You will provide a professional inclusive and customer focused service to the users of the community centre.
• Ensure centres are set up correctly in advance of bookings.
• Make sure the centre is clean and well-presented.
• Ensure hirers clear away at the end of a booking and leave the room ready for next user.
• Where relevant maintain schedules and records of building maintenance, reporting maintenance or repairs issues to the relevant team.
• Carry out health and safety checks and maintain appropriate records.
• Take responsibility for opening and closing the building when directed including evenings and weekends as required.
• Inspect community centres in accordance with procedures, maintain all associated registers and records and ensure all actions identified are rectified.
• Work collaboratively with internal colleagues and teams, residents, and user groups to ensure effective, efficient and customer focused delivery of services relating to the centres.
• Ensure accurate and up to date records are kept using appropriate systems.

The candidate;

• Able to demonstrate experience of delivering customer focused services in a demanding, public facing environment.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise and manage a demanding workload.
• Good communication skills.
• Great customer service skills.
• A basic DBS is required for this role.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Wellbeing Hub Navigator - Mental Health

Birmingham

£23,400 FTE (£18,720 pro rata)  

Hours: 30 hours per week

Contract: 9 months Fixed term 

Are you an empathic individual, who can listen to people’s concerns and help to provide support? 

Are you respectful, mindful and trustful?

Are you ready to make a difference? 

It takes a special kind of person to be a Wellbeing Navigator with our client; someone who has patience and an empathic nature, who is reliable and dedicated and above all, has a desire to help others.

Over the past couple of years, we have all started to understand mental health and, as an organisation, are proud of the essential work that they do and appreciate the extra mile that their staff go to.

As one of their valuable Bullring Wellbeing Hub Navigators, you will be on-hand to provide advice and signposting and offer an important listening service to those in need. You’ll create and deliver a variety of informative and enjoyable sessions and events that support wellbeing and encourage people to join relevant groups. You’ll love meeting new people, providing a welcoming atmosphere for those who attend the Hub and will be able to identify if there are events / groups that would be beneficial to support visitors. You’ll be part of a small, friendly team who ensure the public have access to vital information and that it reaches the most vulnerable people, many who wouldn’t usually reach out for support or help for mental health support. They’re looking for a communicative and confident individual, who feels at ease liaising with external community partnerships. 

With experience of working in the mental health field, you’ll know how to help people be in control of their lives and will treat everyone with dignity and respect. You’ll have a good understanding of the Equality Act and will be able to demonstrate a positive attitude to those who have experienced mental health difficulties.

With patience and compassion, you’ll be making a difference in people’s lives; it’s not everyone that can say their work has a positive impact on individuals and the community. This is a rewarding opportunity with a great team, and we can’t wait to see you succeed and help others to grow! 

Benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, Paycare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments; Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme. 

Their people are key to the success of the organisation, and they are recognised as both Mindful Employer as well as achieving gold standard success in Investors in People. 

They welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties. 

Closing date for applications: Sunday 19 May 2024 

Interviews to take place on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May 2024