{"id":64571,"date":"2026-10-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/mental-health-support-worker\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T03:15:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T02:15:52","slug":"mental-health-support-worker","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/mental-health-support-worker\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health Support Worker"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Help people rebuild their confidence, independence, and future.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re looking for two compassionate and motivated <strong>Mental Health Support Workers<\/strong> to join our High Support Mental Health Services in Hackney, where you&#8217;ll support customers with a history of serious mental illness to achieve their goals, build resilience and move towards greater independence.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference every day, working alongside people to support their recovery journey through person-centred, trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll do<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a Mental Health Support Worker, you&#8217;ll work closely with customers to develop personalised support plans that promote recovery, wellbeing and independence. You&#8217;ll also:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Build positive, trusting relationships with customers and support them to achieve their goals.<\/li>\n<li>Complete support plans, risk assessments and reviews in a recovery-focused and trauma-informed way.<\/li>\n<li>Help customers maximise their income, access benefits and manage their finances.<\/li>\n<li>Support customers to develop independent living skills and sustain their housing.<\/li>\n<li>Work collaboratively with health professionals, social care teams and other partner agencies.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage medication self-management and support healthier lifestyles.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain accurate records, contribute to achieving service outcomes and identify\/respond appropriately to safeguarding, welfare and risk concerns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll need<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people with mental health needs and helping them thrive. You&#8217;ll be kind, empathetic and genuinely motivated to improve people&#8217;s lives.\u00a0You\u2019re a customer-focused individual, an effective communicator who can work confidently with customers, colleagues and external agencies. You\u2019ll also have:\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience supporting people with mental health needs, vulnerable adults, or those facing multiple and complex challenges.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of recovery-focused and trauma-informed practice.<\/li>\n<li>Strong communication, report-writing and IT skills.<\/li>\n<li>A caring, empathetic and non-judgemental approach.<\/li>\n<li>The resilience to work in a busy and emotionally demanding environment.<\/li>\n<li>Confidence working independently, including lone working when required.<\/li>\n<li>An understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re passionate about empowering people, promoting recovery, and making a lasting impact, we&#8217;d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why join us<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At Peabody, our values guide everything we do &#8211; Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days\u2019 annual holiday (plus bank holidays)<\/li>\n<li>Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more<\/li>\n<li>Up to 10% pension contributions<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Please read before applying<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We have<strong>\u00a0TWO full time, permanent\u00a0<\/strong>roles available, across two Hackney mental health services. 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