Band 4 16 to 25 Community Mental Health Link Worker

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for skilled and enthusiastic 16 to 25 Community Mental Health Link Worker within the Hammersmith and Fulham Mental Health Integrated Network Teams (MINT).

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery focused interventions that utilise community assets and the multi-disciplinary team to support young people experiencing mental health challenges.
• Specialise as a Link Worker in signposting to and supporting referrals to identified appropriate community resources, fostering autonomy and promoting independence.
• Assist individuals in building on their strengths, gaining skills and confidence in collaboratively identified areas of support, and escalate concerns when they arise.
• Work effectively both independently and with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, demonstrating resilience, motivation, and adaptability in an ever-changing environment.
• Spend part of the role working closely with CAMHS to support young people in accessing vital community services and ensure a smooth transition into adult services.

Context and Service Model

The community mental health framework for adults and older adults (2019) set out a vision for local services that reflect the needs of the local population. West London NHS Trust is piloting Mental Health Integrated Network Teams (MINT), offering needs-based, episodic interventions integrated with primary care.

About the Trust

West London NHS Trust is a diverse provider delivering mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust had over 5,000 staff with a turnover exceeding £500m in 2024-25 and is rated as Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Forensic services rated Outstanding.

Additional Context

The Trust is an established partner in the development of the North West London Integrated Care System and Integrated Care Board, and leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative. The Trust provides services across eight London boroughs and in Ealing, Hounslow, and Hammersmith & Fulham, including high, medium, and low secure services as applicable.

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