Tezlom Healthcare Recruitment is currently recruiting experienced Mental Health Therapeutic Support Workers to join our team and cover bank shifts at a mental health crisis support service in Kensington & Chelsea
This service provides a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for residents aged 16+ who are experiencing a mental health crisis or struggling to cope with their mental health and daily life
As a Mental Health Therapeutic Support Worker, you will play an important role in providing emotional support, reassurance and practical guidance to individuals during periods of crisis
📍 Location
Kensington and Chelsea
💼 Position
Mental Health Therapeutic Support Worker
🕐 Shift Pattern
Monday – Sunday | 2pm – 10pm
💰 Pay Rate
£13.20 per hour
📋 Job Type
Ongoing Temporary / Bank Shifts
The Role
You will support service users by providing:
* A safe, welcoming environment and a listening ear
* One-to-one emotional support, advice and guidance
* Support with developing individual safety plans and longer-term recovery plans
* Assistance in accessing appropriate local services and community support
* Support during periods of anxiety, distress or mental health crisis
* Practical support such as providing hot drinks and snacks
* Support with the delivery of drop-in crisis support
* Encouragement and support to engage with activities and services
Group Activities
You may also be involved in supporting group activities such as:
* Arts and crafts
* Emotional wellbeing workshops
* Hang Out Groups
* Other wellbeing and therapeutic activities
What We Are Looking For
Essential:
* Previous experience working in Mental Health Support Work
* Experience supporting adults or young people experiencing mental health difficulties
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations
* Good IT skills, including experience using databases and Microsoft applications
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Availability to work 2pm – 10pm shifts
* Ideally based locally or within easy travelling distance of Harrow
Desirable:
* Background in Psychology or Mental Health Services
* Experience working within crisis support, helplines, supported living or similar services
* Currently studying or having completed a degree in a mental health-related subject
Why Work With Tezlom?
* Flexible bank shifts to suit your availability
* Competitive pay rate of £13.20 per hour
* Opportunity to gain further experience within mental health services
* Ongoing support from the Tezlom team
* Opportunities to work across a range of care and support settings
Interested?
If you have hands-on experience in Mental Health Support Work and are looking for flexible bank shifts in Harrow, we would love to hear from you
Apply today and join Tezlom Healthcare Recruitment
Salary description
£13.20 - £13.20 per hour