Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Literacy skills
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent mental health experience

Desirable

• Training in mental health awareness or recovery-focused approaches

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with individuals with mental health issues
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience working in a role supporting individuals with housing, finances, and social issues.

Desirable

• Experience working in a community mental health team
• Experience working with service users and carers in their own homes

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of mental health conditions and their impact on daily life
• Ability to provide practical and emotional support to service users
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including active listening
• Ability to promote independence, dignity, and choice
• Basic IT skills for record-keeping and communication

Desirable

• Knowledge of the local community and resources

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 16 December 2025

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online for this job