Mental Health Crisis Worker - Southmead
JOB_53626244754973Job type
PermanentLocation
BristolWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Social HousingIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£26,056 - £28,172 (£2,116 night allowance)
🕒 Hours: 37 per week (full-time) – 3 positions available
Your new company
Ready to make a real difference? Apply now to join a caring, community-focused team supporting mental health and recovery.
Locations:
- Southmead – 2 permanent full-time positions
- Speedwell – 1 permanent full-time position
Hours: 37 per week (full-time)
- £26,056 per annum, plus an additional £2,116 night allowance for night shifts
- Total potential earnings: approx. £28,172 per annum
Shift Pattern
As part of a 24/7 service, you'll work on a flexible rota including:
- 08:00–16:00
- 09:00–17:00
- 14:00–22:00
- 21:45–08:15 (three consecutive nights roughly every six weeks)
Your new role
You’ll engage with people experiencing mental health crises, using a recovery-focused, psychologically informed, trauma-aware approach. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll support individuals to navigate crisis, link into community services, build resilience, and maintain wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- Build trusting, recovery-focused relationships with service users
- Collaborate with carers, professionals, and partner agencies
- Co-design, implement, and review crisis and relapse prevention plans
- Conduct risk assessments, monitor wellbeing, and escalate safeguarding issues
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with policy
What you'll need to succeed
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Experience supporting individuals with mental health or complex needs
What you'll get in return
- Permanent, full-time roles in a supportive, values-driven team
- Professional supervision, clinical support, and reflective practice opportunities
- Comprehensive training and ongoing development
- Travel expenses are covered and an optional cycle-to-work scheme.
- 26 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus all bank holidays
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Mental Health Crisis Worker - SouthmeadJOB_536262447549732025-12-122026-03-12
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