Reserve Community Outreach Support Worker - Mental Health

Community Outreach Support Worker - Mental Health (Bank contract)

Peterborough area

£13.45 per hour

Temporary / Bank work / Flexible

Enjoy supporting people to live more independently? Join Amplius’ Mental Health Community Outreach team as a Reserve Community Outreach Support Worker.

This is a flexible, relief role where you'll work on an as-needed basis, providing practical support to customers with enduring mental health conditions. You'll help people build confidence, manage their tenancy and improve their wellbeing while making a real difference in the community.

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Contract: 0 hours (reserve / relief role)

Location: Eastfield Road, Peterborough

Your week: You'll work flexible shifts between 8.30am and 8.30pm, Monday to Sunday, including evenings, weekends and 12-hour shifts.

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Snapshot of your role

• Support customers with enduring mental health conditions to live more independently.

• Provide outreach support and help customers achieve their goals.

• Create and review support plans and carry out risk assessments.

• Work with mental health teams and other support organisations to meet customers' needs.

• Encourage customers to look after their health and take medication as prescribed.

• Help customers manage their tenancy, including paying rent, looking after their home and being a good neighbour.

• Keep accurate records and provide a safe, high-quality support service on a reserve, as-needed basis.

What you’ll need to thrive in this role

• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above), or equivalent.

• A full UK driving licence.

• Experience working in housing and mental health roles.

• Experience supporting vulnerable people while maintaining professional boundaries.

• Experience creating support plans and carrying out risk assessments.

• Good communication and IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

• Good organisation and attention to detail.

• A calm, positive and friendly approach, even in challenging situations.

• A commitment to treating everyone fairly and respecting different backgrounds and needs.

Important – Enhanced DBS clearance, a full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are all essential requirements. We do not provide sponsorship.

Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role.

Closing: 25 October

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.

If you have any questions, please contact the Amplius Talent Team and we’ll be happy to assist you