Mental Health Support Worker - Clacton (Maternity Cover)

Job description

ContractContract: Maternity Cover until December 2026

FTE Salary: £25,447.50 per year, pro rata (£13.05 per hour)

Shift PatternShifts available on a 2 week rolling rota: Week 1: Monday, Thursday, Saturday 18:00-23:00; Week 2: Monday, Thursday 18:00-23:00; Sunday 10:00-18:00

ResponsibilitiesProvide emotional support, face to face, online or via telephone and group work, through active listening, de‐scalation and distraction techniques to prevent admission into emergency departments.

Assess, monitor and support individuals on a one‐to‐one basis, via group work and in partnership with a variety of organisations within the locality whilst supporting service users to reach their goals.

Support people who are at risk of experiencing emotional distress or are feeling overwhelmed between 10am and 11pm, 365 days per year.

Benefits

36 days holiday including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time)

Holiday purchase scheme

Competitive pension

Recruitment referral bonus

Training and development opportunities

Opportunities for flexible working

Annual wellbeing day

Expert support

Extended lunch break each week

On‐site parking at most locations

Company sick pay based on length of service

Charity worker discount scheme

Our Commitment to DiversityWe are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, collaborating with our communities and partners to drive innovation and better decision‐making. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to better represent our communities.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Clacton-on-Sea

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English