Support Worker

Exciting opportunities have arisen in the Mental Health Neighbourhood South Team sits, within the Mental Health Adults Social Care Access Team in the London Borough of Newham (LBN) and 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, to focus on 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, which is a preventative and recovery based service helping to develop and implement goals, whilst promoting independence at the back door. 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 prioritise. 

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 assessments skills are a must, always using a person-centred and strengths based approach with the ability to think creatively outside the box.

An understanding of the social determinants of mental health issues are key along with the complexities that may go with it including drug and alcohol issues, forensics issues, anti-social behaviour, 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. 

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.

Please view JD here

closing date: 31st July 2026

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.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.