Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Assertive Outreach Team (AOT) as a Band 4 Support Worker.
This is a new and innovative service, designed to support individuals with severe mental illness who are at risk of disengaging from services and require intensive, proactive, community-based support.
This is a community-facing role, where you will work directly with service users in their homes and local environment, helping to maintain engagement and prevent crisis.
Main duties of the job
Working with the Team
Hillingdon Mental Health Service is committed to delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality care across all services.
Our Assertive Outreach Team offers:
The opportunity to work in a new and developing service
A strong focus on engagement, recovery and patient safety
A supportive team environment with clear clinical leadership
Opportunities for development within a growing community mental health model
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education up to GCSE A level standard / NVQ level 3 (or equivalent experience in health/social care)
- Care Certificate (or willingness to complete)
- Relevant mental health/support worker training
Experience
Essential
- A significant experience supporting people with mental health or complex needs
- Experience working in community or outreach settings
- Experience engaging with hard-to-reach or vulnerable individuals
- Experience working as part of a team or MDT
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 06 July 2026
