Hours: 30 hours (worked over 4 or 5 days)

Pro rata salary: £20,200 (£25,250 FTE) 

Base: Clacton (occasional travel to Colchester required)

Looking for a job you love? Do you have a genuine passion to help people? Would you like to be part of an organisation that supports, cares and empowers people? If so, we want to hear from you! Join us, so we can make an even greater impact.

 We are seeking an experienced and empathetic person to join our established Support Time and Recovery (STaR) team in North Essex. We are looking for applicants who have;

• Enthusiasm for working in a community setting

• Who are adaptable; enjoy variety and can work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team

• A creative approach to solving different kinds of complex practical issues

• The ability to explore and identify different solutions through networking and researching

Working alongside the clinicians of Therapy For You, and as part of the national programme of NHS Talking Therapies, the Support Time and Recovery (STaR) worker will guide and empower clients, experiencing an emotional or mental health condition, by providing support with any practical concerns or difficulties that might be affecting their mental wellbeing. This includes housing, social isolation, benefits, debt management and employment problems.

You will be traveling and working with clients throughout the North East of Essex, focusing mainly on the Tendring area, therefore a car driver with access to a car or the ability to travel efficiently is essential.

We are a real living wage employer and offer our staff a range of health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits to ensure that we fully support our employees.  This includes: 36 days holiday including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time); competitive pension; recruitment referrals, training and development, flexible/agile working; annual wellbeing day; expert supervision and peer support, an extended lunch break each week; onsite parking at most locations; company sick pay based on length of service and a charity worker discount scheme.   

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, collaborating with our communities and partners to drive innovation and better decision-making. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to try to ensure we better represent our communities.

Join us in creating an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and valued. Let’s build a community that thrives on inclusivity and mutual respect.