Mental Health Link Worker

2 weeks ago


Southall UB AU, United Kingdom West London NHS Trust Full time £53,000 - £79,000 per year

Are you passionate about supporting people on their journey to mental health recovery? Do you thrive on building connections, linking people to life-changing community resources, and making a real difference in their lives? If so, we want to hear from you

We are looking for a dedicated Community Mental Health Support Worker/Assistant Practitioner to join our Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT) . This is a key role focused on improving health, wellbeing, and care outcomes for individuals referred by their GPs, inpatient mental health units, crisis teams and single point of access

About the Role

In this rewarding role, you'll support individuals to:

Access local community-based services to aid their recovery

Engage meaningfully with their community

Develop personalised support plans based on their strengths, needs, and goals

You'll also:

Carry out assessments and co-create support plans

Maintain a live register of community resources

Work closely with GPs, social care teams, and voluntary sector partners

Respond appropriately to safeguarding or crisis concerns

Help shape a system-wide community asset map

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload and offer one-to-one support

Connect clients to relevant community services and activities

Work collaboratively within the wider MINT team and external partners

Monitor outcomes and maintain accurate records

Participate in service improvement and professional development activities

What We're Looking For

A strong communicator with a passion for mental health and community engagement

Experience (or a strong interest) in health, social care, or community support work

A proactive, solution-focused approach and a commitment to person-centred care

An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and working in multi-agency environments

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.



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