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Mental Health Support Worker - Clacton (Maternity Cover), Clacton, £24,570.00
Employment Type
Part Time, Maternity Cover
Application Start Date
22-01-2026
Application End Date
15-02-2026
Location
Clacton
State/County
East of England
Zip Code
CO15 1NZ
Country
United Kingdom
Work Style
On-site
Industry
Non-profit charitable organisations
Category
Healthcare
Position
Mental health
Experience
2+ Years experience
Education
NVQ level 3 or demonstrable experience at that level
Description
Contract: Maternity Cover
Shifts available on a 2 week rolling rota:
Week 1: Monday, Thursday, Saturday 18:00-23:00
Week 2: Monday, Thursday 18:00-23:00; Sunday 10:00-18:00
FTE Salary: £24,570 per year, pro rata (£12.60 per hour)
Do you have experience of supporting people with their mental health? Are you able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? Are you looking to gain more professional experience to support you with your study in a relevant discipline?
We're looking for experienced, empathetic and resilient mental health support workers to join us in our purpose of offering hope and support for good mental health so that no one feels alone.
Our North East Essex Sanctuary is a service that provides support to those who are at risk of experiencing emotional distress or are feeling overwhelmed between 10am and 11pm, 365 days per year. As a mental health support worker, you will assess, monitor and support individuals on a one to one basis, via group work and in partnership with a variety of organisations within the locality whilst supporting service users to reach their goals.
You will be part of an experienced team who provide emotional support, face to face, online or via telephone and group work, through active listening, de-escalation and distraction techniques, to prevent admission into emergency departments.
Please only apply for this particular role if you are able to work the specific shift pattern mentioned above. Occasional work at our Colchester site may be required.
We offer our staff a range of health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits to ensure that we fully support our employees. This includes: 36 days holiday including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time); holiday purchase scheme; competitive pension; recruitment referral bonus, training and development, opportunity for flexible working; annual wellbeing day; expert support, an extended lunch break each week; onsite parking at most locations; company sick pay based on length of service and a charity worker discount scheme.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, collaborating with our communities and partners to drive innovation and better decision-making. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to try to ensure we better represent our communities.
Join us in creating an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and valued. Let’s build a community that thrives on inclusivity and mutual respect.
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Mental Health Support Worker - Chelmsford, Chelmsford, £24,570.00
Employment Type
Part Time, Permanent
Application Start Date
03-02-2026
Application End Date
15-02-2026
Location
Chelmsford
State/County
Essex
Zip Code
CM1 1TD
Country
UK
Work Style
On-site
Industry
Non-profit charitable organisations
Category
Healthcare
Position
Mental health
Experience
1 year dealing with people in a mental health crisis
Education
Good level of general education
Description
Hours: 30 hours per week (10am - 6pm; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
Pro rata salary: £19,656 (£24,570 FTE)
Base: Chelmsford
Would you like a fulfilling role that supports those struggling with their mental health to regain choice and control of their lives? If so, then we want to hear from you.
The Mental Health Support Worker is a rewarding but at times challenging role, which requires someone who is experienced, empathetic and resilient in supporting people experiencing a mental health crisis.
The role requires you to work with clients to provide emotional support through active listening, de-escalation and distraction techniques. You will act to signpost clients were possible and complete internal referrals for practical support when needed.
The position is part of our Mid Essex Sanctuary service which aims to support individuals who are living with long-term, complex mental health problems who find themselves in crisis. These individuals may be under the care of other services or may have been excluded from available services. Individuals who have never experienced poor mental health but still find themselves in a crisis can also be referred into the service.
Referrals are received via the NHS 111 option 2 service, mental health teams and mental health liaison which are supported by our emotional support team, if it is felt it will be beneficial a referral will be made to the outreach team, community link or substance misuse team.
We offer our staff a range of health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits to ensure that we fully support our employees. This includes: 36 days holiday including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time); holiday purchase scheme, competitive pension; recruitment referrals, training and development, flexible/agile working; annual wellbeing day; expert supervision and peer support, an extended lunch break each week; onsite parking at most locations; company sick pay based on length of service and a charity worker discount scheme.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, collaborating with our communities and partners to drive innovation and better decision-making. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to try to ensure we better represent our communities.
Join us in creating an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and valued. Let’s build a community that thrives on inclusivity and mutual respect.