Mental Health Specialist

1 week ago


Canary Wharf, Greater London, United Kingdom Look Ahead Full time

About the role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Mental Health Specialist to join our team at Look Ahead in Tower Hamlets. As a Specialist Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to individuals with enduring mental health issues. This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.

Key responsibilities:

  • Undertake key working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/Manager
  • Undertake initial & continuous assessment of needs and potential risks & agree levels of support and actions
  • Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
  • Provide structured support and guidance to other front line staff in their area of expertise, and to contribute to the relevant internal specialist forum
  • Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
  • Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
  • Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
  • Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team

What you'll bring:

We are looking for someone with at least an NVQ Level in Health & Social Care, or equivalent. An understanding of care-planning processes and Models of Care within mental health, knowledge of group and individual therapy, and experience in engaging vulnerable people in social inclusion activities and/or resettlement are also desirable.

About us:

Look Ahead is a dynamic, leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. We deliver over services, providing support to around customers each year. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people, and learning disabilities, offering plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment.



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