We will be recruiting one full time and one part time position from this vacancy. Please note, salaries are pro-rata for part time roles.
About the role: Porchlight is Kent’s largest charity supporting vulnerable people. We are here for people who often have nowhere to go and no-one to turn to. The Mental Health Link Service is Porchlight’s gateway to Live Well Kent & Medway, which provides support to people whose mental health is affected by social issues such as low income, housing risk and social isolation.
We work with people aged 17+ living with mental health issues, and others who are socially excluded and struggling to cope, needing our support to keep them on track. Experienced and knowledgeable staff develop plans with individuals, supporting them to achieve their goals and accessing the support they need, when they need it, working with and using local services.
The role requires:
* Excellent communication and people skills.
* Ability to initiate and maintain constructive relations with service users.
* Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues and external agencies.
* Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
Working pattern:
37.5 hours per week- 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility required.
22.5 hours per week- hours dependant on the needs of the service.
Working base: South Kent Coast, with travel required across East Kent
Contract type: Permanent