Mental Health Support Worker | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Rhagfyr 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £24,937 - £26,598 Per Annum, Plus HCAS (Pro Rata for part time) |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Goodmayes, IG3 8XJ |
| Cwmni: | North East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7705214/395-HCA001-26 |
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Join Our Female Pathway as a Band 3 Mental HealthSupport Worker!
Are you passionate about women’s mental health and eager to make a meaningful difference? Whether you're a psychology graduate, someone with lived experience, or simply deeply interested in supporting women through their recovery, this is your chance to build a rewarding career.
We are expanding our dedicated female inpatient services, including two new wards focused on gender-sensitive, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care. Be part of a growing, specialist team committed to empowering women at every stage of their mental health journey.
In this role, you'll support women with daily activities, foster safe, trusting relationships, and work alongside a multidisciplinary team. Your empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence will help create a caring environment for women who may have experienced trauma, adversity, or complex life circumstances.
If you’re looking to gain invaluable experience in a supportive setting and contribute to impactful mental health care, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
• Work as part of the relevant team to provide care to patients in the community setting either in their own home, clinics or inpatient units.
• Responsible for own work and that of others within a broad framework.
• Carrying out and monitoring treatment programmes as directed.
• Forming part of an interdependent multi-disciplinary team helping to ensure that their input is integrated in to the patients overall care & treatment plans.
• Promoting the recovery of patients and maintain their independence in the community.
• Working a 24 hour, 365 day shift pattern including night shifts.
What we offer:
• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• Training and development opportunities to help you grow your skills
• The chance to play a vital role in improving the health and wellbeing of our community
• The satisfaction of making a real difference to patients’ lives every day
About You:
We seek compassionate, reflective individuals dedicated to recovery-focused care. While previous mental health or NHS experience is a bonus, what matters most are your values, motivation, and potential.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15%of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941 - per annum, pro rata for part time
At NELFT, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects and supports the diverse communities we serve. As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen local employment and deliver high-quality, person-centred care, we will prioritise applications from individuals living in our local boroughs and surrounding areas.
Supporting Our Communities
At NELFT, we are committed to supporting and investing in our local communities. As part of this, we are prioritising applications from individuals who live within the areas we serve. This helps us build a workforce that truly reflects the diverse populations we care for, improves our ability to provide culturally informed services, and strengthens local employment opportunities. By recruiting locally, we aim to foster a more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable health and care system.
This post is not eligible for sponsorship
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
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Please refer to the attached job description and person specification when completing your application
Don't worry if you have no experience – we'll teach you everything you need to know. What matters most to us is that you're a caring and kind person with a genuine desire to help and support patients and their families. If that sounds like you, you already have the skills that make a great Healthcare Support Worker.
As soon as you join us, you'll have access to learning, development, and training opportunities. As you progress in your NHS career, you'll gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to provide safe and compassionate patient care.
Want to find out more?
Contact us: recruitment@nelft.nhs.uk
This advert closes on Monday 12 Jan 2026