Adults Project Worker
Location: Wandsworth, London
Pay Rate: £16.24 PAYE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (rota basis, including early and late shifts on weekdays & long shifts on weekends)
About the Role
We are recruiting a Mental Health Support Worker to join a dedicated team providing accommodation and support to individuals with mental health needs in Wandsworth. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives by delivering person-centred support that fosters independence and well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of 4-5 key clients, conducting regular key working sessions and developing effective Support Plans
- Carry out comprehensive risk and needs assessments to ensure tailored care
- Work collaboratively with residents to empower them in setting and achieving personal goals
- Offer emotional, practical, and housing-related support to promote independent living
- Build trust and rapport with clients, including those resistant to engagement
- Liaise with healthcare professionals, social workers, and mental health specialists to coordinate care
- Advocate for residents' needs and support referrals to external agencies
- Assist with daily living tasks such as cleaning, cooking, shopping, and budgeting
- Encourage participation in education, employment, and social activities
- Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and housing regulations
- This role involves lone working
Requirements
- Experience working with vulnerable adults, ideally in mental health, supported housing, or homelessness services
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed and person-centred approaches
- Ability to build relationships with clients, even those hesitant to engage
- Excellent communication and coordination skills to work with multidisciplinary teams
- Proficiency in case management, assessments, and report writing
- Knowledge of health and safety protocols and housing regulations
