Associate Mental Health Worker
North London NHS Foundation Trust
London, N2 9JD
Salary
£33,262 to £36,027
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
10 days left
Job description
The post holder will lead shifts from a trauma informed perspective, guiding the team within the managing risk framework at the service. The post hold...
The post holder will utilize their skills and knowledge of Mental Health Services, drawing on recovery based strategies and role modeling hope. They will work within the MDT at the house and play a fundamental role in developing and supporting current practice in the Crisis Prevention House. These posts will have a clinical caseload by working directly with people referred to the Crisis Prevention Houses. In addition, working closely with the clinical team, and Peer worker colleagues.
- *Please refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert***
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.Our Five-Year Strategy:
1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in a health or social care setting
- Experience of liaising with other agencies
Desirable
- oknowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 amended 2007 in particular Part 3 of the Act and other legislation's such as Safe Guiding Children, Adults, DOLS, Mental Capacity Act 2005
Educational
Essential
- PG Dip Mental Health or NVQ Level IV in care or equivalent OR Two years (minimum) working experience in a mental health setting
Desirable
- Related Health or Social Care qualification
- Willingness to undertake further training relevant to and in line with the development of recovery worker role.
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative
- Ability to maintain boundaries and form positive therapeutic relationship with service users and carers
- Is able to provide practical support with daily living activities
Desirable
- Group facilitation skills
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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