Mental Health Support Worker - Chelmsford & Braintree in Essex

Make a difference to someone's life while enjoying the flexibility that works for you!

P&S are recruiting caring, enthusiastic and reliable Mental Health Support Workers to support adults experiencing mental health difficulties across services in the Chelmsford and Braintree areas.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by providing practical and emotional support, building positive relationships and helping individuals develop the confidence, skills and independence to manage their mental health and work towards their personal goals.

Whether you have previous experience in mental health services or transferable experience from another support setting, we would love to hear from you.

What P&S Offer:

• Flexible working hours to fit around your lifestyle.

• Competitive hourly rates of £13–£18.

• Additional hourly pay for sleep-in shifts.

• Annual leave accrued for every hour worked and paid separately, in addition to your hourly rate.

• Ongoing training and face-to-face development opportunities.

• Blue Light Card eligibility and discounts.

• Refer-a-friend bonus when you introduce someone new to the P&S team.

What We're Looking For:

• A caring, patient and understanding approach.

• Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs (desirable).

• Good communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships.

• The ability to encourage independence, confidence and positive wellbeing.

• Flexibility to travel between different sites across Chelmsford, Braintree and the surrounding areas.

• A commitment to promoting dignity, respect and person-centred support.

Essential Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS check required.

• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. P&S is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

If you're looking for flexible work that is rewarding, meaningful and makes a genuine difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and become part of the P&S team.