Support Worker
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,860.00 to £31,671.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28860.00 - £31671.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 October 2025 |
| Location: | Chertsey, KT16 9FG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9325-25-0636 |
Summary
This role will be part of the Transition Pathway within the CYPS Mindworks Community Hub. The Transition Pathway provides support for 17- and 18-year-olds as they transition out of Childrens EWMH Services. The transition pathway is for those who need additional support but the appropriate service to meet their needs is unclear. The Transition Support Worker will case manage and co-ordinate support for young people aged 17-18 years old as they transition. They will be a reliable and consistent advocate for the young person over a period of 6 months. The Transition support worker will develop a Transition Care Plan with the young person to identify their needs and ensure they offer the right help and support throughout their transition period and beyond. They will accompany the young person to appointments, assessments and therapy, educate and reflect on the differences in culture and practice between services, as well as help to signpost and/or refer to services which will be emotionally beneficial for the young person. The successful candidate will be required to attend regular MDT meetings and liaise with a range of professionals, agencies and other parties involved in the young persons care. Person specification: Degree or equivalent qualification in a children or adult healthcare related subject. Experience required Experience working in a relevant field such as mental health (essential/desirable). Experience working with adolescents and/or young adults (essential). A person with lived experience (desirable/essential). Skills: Suitable for someone who has excellent communication skills and an adaptable, non-judgmental approach enabling them to establish rapport and trust with young people who may not ordinarily access help easily. The successful candidate needs to be comfortable having conversations and persevering with a young person about their needs, worries and resistance to engage. Lived experience would enable the post-holder to relate to these young people more easily. This role is suitable for someone who has excellent knowledge of the mental health and community services that are available for young people across Surrey for young people. Please note there is lone working involved in this role whilst working with complex young people. Key Responsibilities Approachable, friendly and have the ability to engage and build relationships with young people with complex mental health needs. Being able to think creatively about how to engage with a young person. Being a consistent and reliable advocate/voice for a young person during the transition period. Accompany a young person to appointments, assessments, meetings, and therapy as required. Be able to develop an understanding of a young persons needs/challenges and signposting to appropriate mental health and community services to support that young person. Assisting a young person to build support networks to help them maintain their independence in the community. To liaise with colleagues and other professionals or agencies as required, including attending MDTs, planning meetings, transfer of care meetings etc. Confidence to contribute to MDT discussions around plans for a young person. Having a good understanding and be able to work closely with mental health professionals. To hold an individual caseload under the guidance of a qualified member of staff. Being able to work with families in a way which is helpful to that young person. Being comfortable lone working with a young person. Must hold a current driving license and have access to a car for work purposes. IT skills including ability to use a computer. Ability to accurately and concisely document notes and risks onto system after sessions. Ability to conduct risk assessments, identify changes to clinical risk and implement actions to ensure a persons safety. Knowledge of responsibilities in relation to the Childrens Act. Knowledge and awareness of Safeguarding procedures and the experience of developing a plan of care to safeguard an adult or child. To take an active role in the Hub function including co-facilitation of groups for cyp and families, participation in navigation and screening meetings, being a part of the multi-disciplinary team.