Keyworker
Mental Health | 1 N1 |£17.66 per hour (incl. of Holiday Pay) | 1-2 months | Job Ref: BD9427 | Posted: 15/05/2026
Central Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Keyworker (Mental Health), to work in the Islington area. The CQC registered service provides specialist support to those with mental health and forensic mental health needs.
The successful candidate will be required to work 35 hours per week, working 3 long shifts across Monday - Sunday from 8AM - 8:30PM. You will work 1 weekend in every 3 weeks. Temporary cover is required for approximately 1-2 months. The pay rate is £15.42 per hour, with £2.24 holiday pay, totalling £17.66 per hour.
In this position, you will be expected to;
- Hold a caseload of residents with mental health and forensic mental health needs; carrying out weekly key work sessions and developing and evaluating SMART support/care plans
- Carry out assessment to identify and prioritise needs at referral stages and throughout support offered and complete risk assessments
- Ensure that recovery and Trauma informed approach is effectively deployed.
- Ensure that all residents are supported to develop independence and work towards move on where appropriate.
- Regularly liaise with stakeholders to increase referrals
- Engage with residents daily to build their trust and encourage them to take part in various activities within the service and wider community
- Support residents with their medication according to best practise. This includes prompting, checking and supporting residents with their medication needs.
- Escort residents to appointments, activities and attend meetings in community.
- Support some residents with personal hygiene and toileting, along with dressing and maintaining their personal appearance
- Support residents with budgeting, applying for benefits and following up on applications or appealing when necessary
- Ensure care notes and health and safety records are recorded accurately and on time
- Ensure there is a safe and welcoming environment for staff, residents and visitors
- Work in partnership with other agencies and our local communities
To apply for this role, you must have;
- Experience of supporting residents with complex mental health needs
- Experience managing a caseload, conducting risk and needs assessments and Support Planning
- Experience and knowledge of statutory regulation and legislation linked to mental health
- Experience of safeguarding and social care
- Ability to multi-task, manage time effectively and use own initiative
- Ability to communicate and negotiate with colleagues, residents and other professionals
- Good standard of IT knowledge, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Candidates should confirm their interest as soon as possible, with interviews scheduled shortly after and the appointed candidate expected to start as soon as possible.
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