Community Mental Health Support Worker in Greenwich

Flexible Support Worker

Location: Greenwich and surrounding areas
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Flexible shift rota across 7 days, including evenings and weekends
Salary: £28,937.70 per annum

The Role

We are recruiting a Flexible Support Worker to join a community-based mental health support service, providing practical, emotional and social support to adults experiencing mental health difficulties.

The service supports individuals who may be experiencing periods of crisis, helping them work towards recovery, develop resilience and achieve greater independence within their communities.

Working with individuals on a one-to-one basis, you will provide person-centred, outcome-focused support, helping people identify their own goals and make positive changes in their lives. Support may be provided for up to eight weeks, depending on individual needs and progress.

Key Responsibilities

You will provide flexible support to individuals in their own homes and within the community, helping them develop the skills and confidence needed to live independently.

Responsibilities will include supporting individuals with their recovery plans, housing and tenancy management, accessing welfare benefits, developing practical and social skills, and accessing education, employment and community opportunities.

You will work collaboratively with external agencies, healthcare professionals, housing providers and other relevant organisations to ensure individuals receive appropriate and coordinated support.

You will also monitor progress against agreed outcomes, maintain accurate records, contribute to risk assessments and support individuals to manage challenges, build resilience and reduce the likelihood of future crises.

About You

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, proactive and genuinely committed to helping people achieve positive outcomes.

You will ideally have experience working with adults with mental health needs or within a similar support environment. An understanding of complex needs, dual diagnosis, housing management and recovery-focused support would be advantageous.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds. You should be confident working independently, using your initiative and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

Flexibility is essential, as the role involves working across a seven-day rota, including evenings and weekends, and providing support across different services when required.

What We Offer

22 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after three years' continuous service. Additional benefits include a workplace pension, death-in-service benefit of twice your annual salary, access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts and wellbeing support, online GP services, gym savings, company sick pay after 12 months' continuous service, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

Additional Information

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges.

All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, employment history and reference checks, and right to work verification.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.