Community Outreach Support Worker - Mental Health

Job description

Community Outreach Support Worker - Mental Health Office-based - Eastfield Road, Peterborough £25,353.25 per year Permanent, Full-Time

Join Amplius as a Community Outreach Support Worker – Mental Health and make a real difference in our communities. You'll support customers with profound and enduring mental health conditions to sustain their tenancies, build independence, and improve their quality of life, delivering person-centred support through structured and community outreach services.

Salary: £25,353.25 per year Contract: Permanent, full time Your week: 36.25 hrs (Monday to Sunday 8:30am - 8:30pm) Location: Eastfield Road, Peterborough

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Snapshot of your role Provide ongoing, person-centred support to customers with profound and enduring mental health conditions to improve quality of life and promote independent living.
Deliver a structured, flexible community outreach service tailored to individual needs.
Support customers to sustain their tenancies, including understanding tenancy responsibilities such as property care and rent payments.
Create and maintain a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for customers.
Work closely with customers to build confidence, independence, and community integration.
Liaise effectively with statutory and voluntary agencies, including Mental Health Teams and Adult Social Care, to deliver coordinated support.
Contribute to the development of services to reflect changing customer needs and support long-term positive outcomes.

What we're looking for GCSE English and Maths Level 4-9 or equivalent.
Experience supporting vulnerable people, with a clear understanding of professional boundaries and diverse backgrounds.
Ability to deliver structured, person-centred support, including needs assessments, support planning, and risk assessments.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to maintain clear, accurate records and reports using Microsoft Office and digital systems.
Good administrative skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage service user information and meet targets.
A positive, resilient, and inclusive approach, demonstrating confidence in challenging situations and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Important – Enhanced DBS clearance, full UK drivers licence, access to your own vehicle, and right to work in the UK are essential requirements. We do not provide sponsorship.

Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role.

Closing: 5 November Interviews on Teams: 10 November

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.
If you have any questions, please contact the Amplius Talent Team and we'll be happy to assist you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Longthorpe

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2026

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