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