Mental Health Support Specialist

16 hours ago


Ealing, Greater London, United Kingdom Look Ahead Care And Support Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Specialist Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Ealing. As a Specialist Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting young people aged 18-25 who have experienced mental health-related hospital admissions to gain and develop skills for future independent living.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build trusting relationships with young people and create a positive atmosphere
  • Conduct holistic assessments and develop support plans to meet individual needs
  • Provide information, social inclusion, and vocational opportunities to support recovery and well-being
  • Work collaboratively with external stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery
  • Develop productive relationships with partner organizations to improve service outcomes
  • Adhere to Look Ahead's policies and procedures, including health and safety protocols
Requirements
  • Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent experience supporting young people or individuals with mental health challenges
  • Specialist knowledge relevant to supporting young people with mental health diagnoses
  • Ability to advocate for young people in different professional and community settings
  • Cultural awareness and respect for diverse experiences and distress
  • Flexible and open to feedback and self-development
About Look Ahead

Look Ahead is a leading not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. We deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6,000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive.

We have a strong social purpose and live and work by our values: Excellence and innovation, Caring and Compassionate, Inclusive and Trusted, and One-Team. 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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