Mental Health Therapeutic Support Worker – Bank Shifts
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 Harrow, HA2
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
Harrow, London – HA2
💼 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
