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Night Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker

Job details
Posting date: 25 February 2026
Salary: £27,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 16 March 2026
Location: SE6 2QB
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Social Interest Group
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 303154JCP

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Summary

Job Title: Night Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker

Location: Based in Catford in a well connected area near Bellingham, Catford, and Catford Bridge stations, with nearby bus stops. Please be kindly aware there is no step free access at this location and some of our other sites.

Salary: £27,000

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a rota which includes 3 to 4 night shifts a week between 20:00 - 08:30. There may be some flexibility required around these hours and work bank holidays as part of a rota, as per service requirements.

About the Role
We're hiring a Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker to join our residential Rehabilitation Service team based in South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM). The Rehabilitation service works with adults aged between 18 and 65, from Croydon, Lewisham, and Southwark. You will be part of a service which offers 24 hour support across 2 buildings in Catford. The service offers specialist intensive rehabilitation for people who require more enhanced interventions than that which is offered within community services. Our residents typically stay with us for up to nine months upon being discharged from acute wards, avoiding admission into inpatient rehabilitation. We provide residents with support to step down into less supported accommodation, becoming more independent and integrated into the community.

You will work directly with our residents to support them to overcome their personal barriers and challenges to achieve positive outcomes. You will do this through one to one support sessions, group sessions and activities, and general support with their daily living. This is not a personal care role, but is a role to rehabilitate and empower our residents towards independent living.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Supporting residents with taking their correct medication
Carrying out various health and safety tasks, including reporting repairs and maintenance
Keeping support plans up to date using our online portal
Remain alert and monitor CCTV throughout the shift
Complete all routine night duties and any tasks handed over by the day shift or service manager
Plan and deliver various activities which includes within the service and outside in the local community. This can include days out to museums and other areas of interest by our residents
Carrying out housing management support including welfare benefits support
About You
We are looking for someone who has a true passion to support those who face challenges with their mental health. You will be able build rapport and trusting relations with others in a professional setting, and able to build positive outcomes. You will be adaptable and flexible in your approach, and understand that each individual has different level and types of support needs, you will be able to flex your approach to suit the needs of our resident groups. You will have an understanding and ability to help others overcome their personal barriers, and will be motivated to want to make a difference to people's lives. This is a fulfilling role, and is the perfect fit for someone who has a real passion in helping others.

Previous professional or lived experience supporting people who face challenges with their mental health
You will be able to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face
You will be able to motivate, and empower others to achieve their personal goals and overcome barriers
You will need some level of IT ability as we record records using our online CRM systems and use Microsoft programs daily
You will have previous experience working with people with multiple and complex needs, ideally in mental health
You will have previous experience in creating co-produced support plans, key working, and care plans
You will understand the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges
Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges
Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we Offer
25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
Employer Pension Contribution
Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
Life Assurance Scheme
Cycle-to-work scheme
Annual Staff Awards
EDI Ambassador programme

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