Forensic Mental Health Support Worker
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.40 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 November 2025 |
| Location: | North London, London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Alpha Resource Consulting Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
We are looking for a Mental Health Support Worker to provide a quality service focusing on Forensic Mental Health for our client's Service Users at their London locations. The role involves supporting the Service Users with person-centred support, enabling them to overcome personal challenges they face due to mental health. This will enable them to enjoy greater independence, and a more rewarding life.
Qualifications:
Minimum of an NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Psychology/Community Justice or professional equivalent
Shift Pattern:
Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm, 1:00pm - 9:00pm or 8:30am - 9:00pm
Sat & Sun: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Key Responsibilities:
Position involves supporting individuals with either a criminal background and/or diagnosed with mental health or personality disorders or challenging behaviours.
You will be involved in active listening, meaningful engagement with the Service User, enabling them to lead full, healthy, active lives.
You will empower, motivate Service Users to achieve their personal goals, enable them to reintegrate into their community.
Develop and create personalised support plans, risk assessments, and appropriate interventions to assist individuals in their recovery and reablement journey.
Carry out welfare checks, safeguarding assessments, and support sessions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Service Users.
Collaborate with external agencies and stakeholders to deliver holistic support, fostering positive partnerships for the benefit of the residents.
Encourage resident participation in any activities and projects, empowering them to take control of their lives and make informed decisions.
Ensure the accommodation provided is safe, clean, and high property standards are maintained, reporting and managing repairs as required.
Identify, respond to signs of deteriorating mental or physical health and provide crisis interventions where necessary.
Maintain accurate case records and ensure all information is documented in a timely manner, in accordance with organisational policies.
About You:
You are approachable, able to develop trusting relationships with service users to achieve positive outcomes
You can adapt to new situations and read others efficiently
You have a 'can-do' attitude to tasks
You are motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking
You work calmly, efficiently within busy and intensive environments, and deal with unpredictable situations
You show confidence, resilience, and have a sense of humour
If this position is something that is of interest to you, please respond, as we would love to hear from you!
Qualifications:
Minimum of an NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Psychology/Community Justice or professional equivalent
Shift Pattern:
Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm, 1:00pm - 9:00pm or 8:30am - 9:00pm
Sat & Sun: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Key Responsibilities:
Position involves supporting individuals with either a criminal background and/or diagnosed with mental health or personality disorders or challenging behaviours.
You will be involved in active listening, meaningful engagement with the Service User, enabling them to lead full, healthy, active lives.
You will empower, motivate Service Users to achieve their personal goals, enable them to reintegrate into their community.
Develop and create personalised support plans, risk assessments, and appropriate interventions to assist individuals in their recovery and reablement journey.
Carry out welfare checks, safeguarding assessments, and support sessions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Service Users.
Collaborate with external agencies and stakeholders to deliver holistic support, fostering positive partnerships for the benefit of the residents.
Encourage resident participation in any activities and projects, empowering them to take control of their lives and make informed decisions.
Ensure the accommodation provided is safe, clean, and high property standards are maintained, reporting and managing repairs as required.
Identify, respond to signs of deteriorating mental or physical health and provide crisis interventions where necessary.
Maintain accurate case records and ensure all information is documented in a timely manner, in accordance with organisational policies.
About You:
You are approachable, able to develop trusting relationships with service users to achieve positive outcomes
You can adapt to new situations and read others efficiently
You have a 'can-do' attitude to tasks
You are motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking
You work calmly, efficiently within busy and intensive environments, and deal with unpredictable situations
You show confidence, resilience, and have a sense of humour
If this position is something that is of interest to you, please respond, as we would love to hear from you!