Mental Health Crisis Worker
| Posting date: | 12 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,056.0 to £28,172.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26,056 - £28,172 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, Bristol, BS10 5PY |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4754973_1765536787 |
Summary
Your new company
Ready to make a real difference? Apply now to join a caring, community-focused team supporting mental health and recovery.
Locations:
- Southmead - 2 permanent full-time positions
- Speedwell - 1 permanent full-time position
Hours: 37 per week (full-time)
- £26,056 per annum, plus an additional £2,116 night allowance for night shifts
- Total potential earnings: approx. £28,172 per annum
Shift PatternAs part of a 24/7 service, you'll work on a flexible rota including:
- 08:00-16:00
- 09:00-17:00
- 14:00-22:00
- 21:45-08:15 (three consecutive nights roughly every six weeks)
Your new role
You'll engage with people experiencing mental health crises, using a recovery-focused, psychologically informed, trauma-aware approach. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll support individuals to navigate crisis, link into community services, build resilience, and maintain wellbeing.Key Responsibilities
- Build trusting, recovery-focused relationships with service users
- Collaborate with carers, professionals, and partner agencies
- Co-design, implement, and review crisis and relapse prevention plans
- Conduct risk assessments, monitor wellbeing, and escalate safeguarding issues
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with policy
What you'll need to succeed
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Experience supporting individuals with mental health or complex needs
What you'll get in return
- Permanent, full-time roles in a supportive, values-driven team
- Professional supervision, clinical support, and reflective practice opportunities
- Comprehensive training and ongoing development
- Travel expenses are covered and an optional cycle-to-work scheme.
- 26 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus all bank holidays
What you need to do now
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