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hybrid and flexible working
Pension scheme

Mental Health Link Worker

Salary £23,780 rising to £26,538 after 5 years’ service
Location Folkestone/Hythe/Dover
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The vacancy

You will be responsible for providing one to one support and advice to people with mental health needs.

As a community link worker you will promote recovery and community participation of individuals aged 17+ by assessing their needs and setting goals. You will work closely with statutory and voluntary agencies to help individual’s access appropriate support in the community.

The role requires: 

  • Excellent communication and people skills.
  • Ability to initiate and maintain constructive relations with service users.
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues and external agencies.
  • Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility required. 

2 roles available. 

The charity

Porchlight is a charity supporting people who are homeless, vulnerable, and isolated. At Porchlight, we are passionate about helping vulnerable people to reach their full potential. We strive for a fairer society where vulnerable people find stability, the most excluded are included, and where homelessness and poverty are things of the past.

Porchlight is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

The benefits

Generous annual leave entitlements

Generous pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Occupational maternity and support pay

Employee assistance programme

Staff loans

Access to mental health first aiders

Sponsorship for professional qualifications

Staff loans

Hybrid and flexible working

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