Senior Support Worker / Team Leader

Mental Health | Forensic Services | Complex Needs

Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

Are you an experienced and compassionate professional with a passion for supporting individuals with complex mental health needs?

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker / Team Leader to join our dynamic and person-centred team on a temp-to-perm basis for our client based in West London. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong leadership qualities and specialist experience in mental health, forensic support, and recovery-focused care.

About the Role

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of:

• Complex mental health needs
• Dual diagnosis
• Forensic risk management
• Conditional discharge within mental health services
• Substance misuse support
• Recovery-focused and trauma-informed approaches

You will play a key role in leading frontline support, promoting positive outcomes, and ensuring individuals receive high-quality, compassionate care that promotes dignity, autonomy, wellbeing, and long-term recovery.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with experience and/or a background in:

• Forensic psychology
• Social care
• Mental health and wellbeing services
• Community or supported living environments

You should be:

• Compassionate and empathetic
• Adaptable and resilient
• A confident leader and positive role model
• Committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred support

Qualifications & Training

Applicants should hold relevant qualifications, including:

• NVQ in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or be willing to work towards one
• Mental health nursing credentials (desirable)
• Experience within mental health and forensic settings

All frontline staff complete a comprehensive induction programme, including the Care Certificate, and are fully supported to achieve vocational qualifications where required.

What We Offer

• Temp-to-perm career opportunity
• Ongoing professional development
• Supportive leadership and team environment
• Opportunities for long-term career progression
• Meaningful work that changes lives every day

All Candidates should have an enhanced DBS or should be willing to get one. We can guide you accordingly

If you are passionate about making a real difference and have the experience to lead and inspire others, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a service that truly values recovery, respect, and person-centred care.