Mental Health Therapeutic Support

Mental Health Therapeutic Support Worker – Bank Shifts

Tezlom Healthcare Recruitment is currently recruiting experienced Mental Health Therapeutic Support Workers to join our team and cover bank shifts at a mental health crisis support service in Kensington & Chelsea 

This service provides a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for residents aged 16+ who are experiencing a mental health crisis or struggling to cope with their mental health and daily life

As a Mental Health Therapeutic Support Worker, you will play an important role in providing emotional support, reassurance and practical guidance to individuals during periods of crisis

📍 Location

Kensington and Chelsea

💼 Position

Mental Health Therapeutic Support Worker

🕐 Shift Pattern

Monday – Sunday | 2pm – 10pm

💰 Pay Rate

£13.20 per hour

📋 Job Type

Ongoing Temporary / Bank Shifts

The Role

You will support service users by providing:

• A safe, welcoming environment and a listening ear
• One-to-one emotional support, advice and guidance
• Support with developing individual safety plans and longer-term recovery plans
• Assistance in accessing appropriate local services and community support
• Support during periods of anxiety, distress or mental health crisis
• Practical support such as providing hot drinks and snacks
• Support with the delivery of drop-in crisis support
• Encouragement and support to engage with activities and services

Group Activities

You may also be involved in supporting group activities such as:

• Arts and crafts
• Emotional wellbeing workshops
• Hang Out Groups
• Other wellbeing and therapeutic activities

What We Are Looking For

Essential:

• Previous experience working in Mental Health Support Work
• Experience supporting adults or young people experiencing mental health difficulties
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations
• Good IT skills, including experience using databases and Microsoft applications
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Availability to work 2pm – 10pm shifts
• Ideally based locally or within easy travelling distance of Harrow

Desirable:

• Background in Psychology or Mental Health Services
• Experience working within crisis support, helplines, supported living or similar services
• Currently studying or having completed a degree in a mental health-related subject

Why Work With Tezlom?

• Flexible bank shifts to suit your availability
• Competitive pay rate of £13.20 per hour
• Opportunity to gain further experience within mental health services
• Ongoing support from the Tezlom team
• Opportunities to work across a range of care and support settings

Interested?

If you have hands-on experience in Mental Health Support Work and are looking for flexible bank shifts in Harrow, we would love to hear from you

Apply today and join Tezlom Healthcare Recruitment