Mental Health Link Worker
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
Please be aware that the successful candidate will commence employment in August 2025.
About the role: Porchlight is Kent’s largest charity supporting vulnerable people. We are here for people who often have nowhere to go and no-one to turn to. The Mental Health Link Service is Porchlight’s gateway to Live Well Kent & Medway, which provides support to people whose mental health is affected by social issues such as low income, housing risk and social isolation.
We work with people aged 17+ living with mental health issues, and others who are socially excluded and struggling to cope, needing our support to keep them on track. Experienced and knowledgeable staff develop plans with individuals, supporting them to achieve their goals and accessing the support they need, when they need it, working with and using local services.
The role requires:
- To hold a level 3 qualification in either mental health, housing, welfare advice, social work, health care or be willing to work towards this.
- To hold a full driver’s license and have access to your own vehicle, subject to to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. A willingness to travel across the Ashford and Canterbury area to meet service user needs.
- 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.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities relevant to the role, please check the Job Description and Person Specification at the bottom of the page.
Working pattern: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility required.
Base: Epps Building, Ashford.
Hours per week: 37.5.
Contract type: Permanent, beginning August 2025.
For further information about the role, or to have an informal chat with the recruiting manager, please contact Robert Edwards on 07920 226591 or email robertedwards@porchlight.org.uk.
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
Life assurance
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