London Borough of Newham
Support Worker
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Job Description
Support Worker
£40,182 - £42,060 per annum
Exciting opportunities have arisen in the Mental Health Neighbourhood South Team, which sits within the Mental Health Adults Social Care Access Team in the London Borough of Newham (LBN). We are looking to hire a Mental Health Support Worker.
The candidate must have a minimum of two years’ experience in working with vulnerable people, preferably people with enduring mental health problems. We are looking for people who embrace change and are committed to help us shape our vision for Adult Mental Health Services, focusing on a Recovery-based, Strength-Based approach, personalized and outcome-focused approaches, in which our residents get an improved choice, greater control, and maximize their independence.
Mental Health Neighbourhood South Team is a preventative and recovery-based service helping to develop and implement goals while promoting independence. It provides time-specific interventions, offering support to individuals to meet their goals and objectives. Supporting people using a Strength-based approach to enhance a person’s independence and promote well-being.
There is a strong commitment to supporting professional development to improve services and outcomes for vulnerable people. As a Support Worker, we know that you want to make a difference, and working at Newham you will be given every support and opportunity to do so.
About You
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated team member, who is happy to work autonomously in a busy and fast-paced team and has the ability to effectively prioritize.
- You will have undertaken statutory work as per the Care Act 2014 and have awareness of other pertinent legislation (Mental Health Act 1983 / 2007, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998, Equalities Act 2010).
- Strong assessment skills are a must, always using a person-centered and strengths-based approach with the ability to think creatively outside the box.
- An understanding of the social determinants of mental health issues is key, along with the complexities that may go with it including drug and alcohol issues, forensic issues, anti-social behavior, and housing issues.
- We are seeking a support worker with the ability to engage the most vulnerable and hard-to-serve residents within one of the most diverse and disadvantaged boroughs in London.
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The successful post holder must be willing to work from the office, at home, and see residents in hospital and the community, have a current DBS.
Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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About Us
The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with bus, tube, and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens, it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport, which serves major European cities, is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park, including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London, which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping center in Stratford, which has all the major retailers there.
Closing date: 31st July 2026
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