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Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you. Community Outreach Worker (CSS Housing) Reference: 363 Salary: £26,000 - £26,500 per annum Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week (5 days per week) Reports to: Senior Lead Complex Needs and Community Working base: West Hertfordshire + possible Herts countywide travel. About the Service Community Outreach Workers support people with complex needs who have Housing issues as a primary need. This includes people who may have drug and alcohol difficulties. Particularly when they are coming into repeat contact with Police, Tenancy Sustainment Services, Housing and Homelessness Services and Environmental Health Services. The five-day post will be delivered in West Hertfordshire. With the flexibility to travel Hertfordshire County. The purpose of the Hertfordshire Mind Network Community Outreach Worker role is to: • Provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients with coexisting drug and alcohol difficulties and mental ill-health. These will be clients who are presenting to the Police, Anti-Social Behaviour, Tenancy Enforcement, Housing and Environmental Health Services within Hertfordshire., • Ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly., • Remain a source of independent support for all clients., • Embed a person centred and solution focused approach in all aspects of the role., • Raise greater awareness of complex needs and the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) amongst local service providers. Supporting them to gain confidence in working positively and consistently with people who have multiple needs. We offer: • Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays), • An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period., • Ongoing training relevant to your role., • An Employee Assistance Programme., • Eligibility for blue light card., • Health cover (after 6 months employment) - compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments. Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role. Closing date for receipt of applications is 3rd July 2026 at 5pm Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Early submissions are encouraged. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis at our Watford Wellbeing Centre N.B. Please quote reference number 363 when completing your application for this role. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team. No agencies please.

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, wed love to hear from you. Community Outreach Worker (CSS Housing) Reference: 363... ZIPC1_UKTJ

We are recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join our service in Basildon, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference! About the Service – St Agnells A residential care service supporting adults aged 18+ in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The service promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing through tailored, person-centred support. St Agnells is an 8 bed home supporting people with learning disability, dementia, epilepsy and other complex care needs. The home supports residents with different mobility needs: 5 residents are wheelchair users, require hoisting, support with feeding and day to day activities. 2 residents are able to walk independently. 1 resident uses walking aids.St Agnells house has a warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Free Parking is available in site for staff. Service User Interests The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Senior Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including: Outings Activities in the community Visiting local day centres In‑house activities Arts and crafts Days out (e.g. theme parks, meals out, social activities, Christmas markets) Holidays and short breaks Walks in the local park and community Cooking and baking to develop life skillsThe Role You will: • Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers, providing guidance, role‑modelling, and day‑to‑day direction. • Deliver and oversee high‑quality, person‑centred support, ensuring support plans are followed, reviewed, and updated. • Coordinate and participate in meaningful activities, appointments, and community engagement for the people we support. • Maintain high standards of record‑keeping, completing documentation, incident reports, and reviews professionally. • Participate in the Senior On‑Call rota, responding to staff queries, incidents, and operational needs as required. Who We’re Looking For • Confident in leading a team within a care environment • Passionate about person-centred support • Professional, proactive, and resilient • Able to work independently while also supporting and motivating others • Skilled in communication (written and verbal) • Caring, patient, respectful, and calm under pressure • Able to manage challenging situations with confidence • Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work rota-based shifts including Senior On-Call • Committed to maintaining high-quality standards and excellent practice Requirements Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis Drivers desirable but not essential Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech) What We Offer Recommend A Friend Bonus Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays Free DBS Check Blue Light Card Stakeholder Pension Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee Recognition Schemes Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant Our Values Friendly Positive Innovative Empowering Person-CentredApply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day. About CareTech CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence. CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you. Job title: Community Support Worker (Primary Care Network) Reference Number: 362 Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum Reports to: Team Leader (Complex Needs & Community) Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Work Pattern: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm Contract: Permanent Working base: Herts Mind Wellbeing Centre closest to Successful applicant(s). We are looking for a Community Support Worker to join our team. The Primary Care Network Service works in partnership with GP surgeries in Hertfordshire to provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to individuals who are experiencing mental ill health or need support with their mental wellbeing. Supporting people in the community in their own homes and our wellbeing centres. Community Support (PCN) Service Objectives • To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental ill health., • To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental ill health, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided by Herts Mind Network and other third sector and statutory providers., • To remain a source of independent support for all clients., • To ensure correct access via Primary Care into the HMN service therefore reducing the pressure on GP services, • To contribute to an improvement in the proportion of people with mental ill health who are accessing specialist support via their GP surgery, • To provide an assertive outreach approach for clients that may have complex or multiple needs. The Successful Candidate will • Provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients who are experiencing mental ill health or need support with their mental wellbeing., • Maintain and enhance service delivery standards and effectiveness., • Promoting the service, increasing visibility and being responsive to changing needs., • Provide practical and emotional support to encourage service users to develop their independence within their local community., • Ensure that the safety and wellbeing of service users using the service is monitored and reviewed regularly., • To remain a source of independent support for all clients., • Embed a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities. Key Accountabilities • To receive referrals a wide range of referral pathways., • To undertake initial contact with clients and complete a holistic needs assessment, making use of assertive outreach work to achieve the initial client contact, if required., • To provide holistic support both outreach and in our centres and advocacy services to clients experiencing mental ill health., • Ensure all person-centered risk assessments and support plans are completed as appropriate., • To accompany clients to initial visits and appointments as necessary in order to ensure the sustained use of existing support services., • To liaise with other agencies to ensure that clients receive appropriate support and continue to remain engaged with the service., • To assist clients to access appropriate mental health services, drug and alcohol services, housing/tenancy services and other services according to assessed needs., • To establish effective pathways across a variety of agencies to maximise and provide effective partnership working. We offer: • Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays), • An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period., • Ongoing training relevant to your role., • An Employee Assistance Programme., • Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments. Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role. Closing date for receipt of applications is on 6th July 2026 at 5pm Interviews to be held on a rolling basis at our Watford Wellbeing centre. Please note: this role may close sooner due to demand in applications. N.B. Please quote reference number 362 when completing your application for this role. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team. No agencies please

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you. Community Outreach Worker (CSS Housing) Reference: 363 Salary: £26,000 - £26,500 per annum Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week (5 days per week) Reports to: Senior Lead Complex Needs and Community Working base: West Hertfordshire + possible Herts countywide travel. About the Service Community Outreach Workers support people with complex needs who have Housing issues as a primary need. This includes people who may have drug and alcohol difficulties. Particularly when they are coming into repeat contact with Police, Tenancy Sustainment Services, Housing and Homelessness Services and Environmental Health Services. The five-day post will be delivered in West Hertfordshire. With the flexibility to travel Hertfordshire County. The purpose of the Hertfordshire Mind Network Community Outreach Worker role is to: • Provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients with coexisting drug and alcohol difficulties and mental ill-health. These will be clients who are presenting to the Police, Anti-Social Behaviour, Tenancy Enforcement, Housing and Environmental Health Services within Hertfordshire., • Ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly., • Remain a source of independent support for all clients., • Embed a person centred and solution focused approach in all aspects of the role., • Raise greater awareness of complex needs and the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) amongst local service providers. Supporting them to gain confidence in working positively and consistently with people who have multiple needs. We offer: • Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays), • An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period., • Ongoing training relevant to your role., • An Employee Assistance Programme., • Eligibility for blue light card., • Health cover (after 6 months employment) - compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments. Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role. Closing date for receipt of applications is 3rd July 2026 at 5pm Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Early submissions are encouraged. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis at our Watford Wellbeing Centre N.B. Please quote reference number 363 when completing your application for this role. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team. No agencies please

We are recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join our service in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference! About the Service – Westbrook House A residential care service supporting adults aged 18+ in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The service promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing through tailored, person-centred support. Westbrook House is an 8‑bedded home, currently supporting 7 service users: 5 service users are wheelchair users, require hoisting, and support with PEG feeding 2 service users are more physically able and require support with learning disabilities Westbrook House has a warm, friendly atmosphere. There is free parking onsite. Service User Interests The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Senior Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including: Outings Activities in the community Visiting local day centres In‑house activities Arts and crafts Days out (e.g. theme parks, meals out, social activities, Christmas markets) Holidays and short breaks Walks in the local park and community Cooking and baking to develop life skills The Role • Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers, providing guidance, role‑modelling, and day‑to‑day direction. • Deliver and oversee high‑quality, person‑centred support, ensuring support plans are followed, reviewed, and updated. • Coordinate and participate in meaningful activities, appointments, and community engagement for the people we support. • Maintain high standards of record‑keeping, completing documentation, incident reports, and reviews professionally. • Participate in the Senior On‑Call rota, responding to staff queries, incidents, and operational needs as required. Who We’re Looking For • Confident in leading a team within a care environment • Passionate about person-centred support • Professional, proactive, and resilient • Able to work independently while also supporting and motivating others • Skilled in communication (written and verbal) • Caring, patient, respectful, and calm under pressure • Able to manage challenging situations with confidence • Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work rota-based shifts including Senior On-Call • Committed to maintaining high-quality standards and excellent practice Requirements Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis Drivers desirable but not essential Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech) What We Offer Recommend A Friend Bonus Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays Free DBS Check Blue Light Card Stakeholder Pension Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee Recognition Schemes Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant Our Values Friendly Positive Innovative Empowering Person-Centred Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day. About CareTech Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support. CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days. Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Strictly no agencies

We are recruiting Support Worker, must be a driver to join our service in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference! About the Service – Westbrook House A residential care service supporting adults aged 18+ in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The service promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing through tailored, person-centred support. Westbrook House is an 8‑bedded home, currently supporting 7 service users: 5 service users are wheelchair users, require hoisting, and support with PEG feeding 2 service users are more physically able and require support with learning disabilities Westbrook House has a warm, friendly atmosphere. There is free parking onsite. Service User Interests The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including: Outings Activities in the community Visiting local day centres In‑house activities Arts and crafts Days out (e.g. theme parks, meals out, social activities, Christmas markets) Holidays and short breaks Walks in the local park and community Cooking and baking to develop life skillsThe Role You will: Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing Support activities, appointments, and community access Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team Work a rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidaysWho We’re Looking For We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable. No previous experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide full training and a structured induction programme. Requirements Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)What We Offer Recommend A Friend Bonus Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays Free DBS Check Blue Light Card Stakeholder Pension Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee Recognition Schemes Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grantOur Values Friendly Positive Innovative Empowering Person-CentredApply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day. About CareTech Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support. CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days. Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Strictly no agencies