Application Deadline
28 April 2026
Interview Date
06 May 2026
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
2 week rolling rota: Week 1: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday 18:00 23:00, Wednesday 10:00-18:00 (22.5 hours) Week 2 Monday, Tuesday, Saturday 18:00-23:00, Wednesday, Sunday 10:00-18:00 (30 hours)
Salary
Pro rata salary: £17,813.25 per year (£25,447.50 FTE)
Where
Clacton
Mid and North East Essex Mind – mental health support worker
Mid and North Essex Mind are looking for a mental health support worker to support people in crisis and prevent admission.
What you'll do
In this role, you'll:
- Provide one to one and group based emotional support to people experiencing mental health distress
- Use active listening, de-escalation and distraction techniques to help prevent hospital admission
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and local partner organisations to support service users goals
About you
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience supporting people during mental health crisis or periods of acute distress
- Is empathetic and resilient, with a calm and supportive approach
- Can work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with other services
How to apply
For more information about the role, and the benefits of working for us, click apply now at the top of this page. This will take you through to the Mid and North East Essex Mind website.