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Link Worker
About this role
As a Link Worker, you will support and empower adults across Surrey to improve their mental health and wellbeing. You will provide person-centred one-to-one support, assessments, structured interventions and onward referrals, helping people identify their goals, make positive changes and connect with community activities and services. Location: Woking, supporting individuals across Guildford and Waverley, Surrey Heath and Farnham, and North West Surrey Salary: £26,040 Hours: 35 hours per week, full time Contract type: Not specified Key responsibilities: · Support clients to identify their needs and goals and make positive changes to their mental wellbeing.
· Complete assessments, risk assessments, support plans, reviews and onward referrals where appropriate. · Use the Recovery Star with clients, review progress regularly and record outcomes. · Deliver motivational and structured psychosocial interventions that promote health and wellbeing. · Maintain prompt, accurate and professional electronic and paper records in line with Catalyst policies.
· Connect clients with partner agencies, community organisations, groups and mainstream activities that meet their needs and reduce social isolation. · Report incidents promptly and follow Catalyst policies and procedures. · Work collaboratively with Group Workers and facilitate or support group activities where required. · Act as an ambassador for clients and Catalyst. About the organisation Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health, and wellbeing—together, every step of the way.
About you Essential: · At least one year’s community-based experience supporting adults with mental health, wellbeing or behaviour change. · Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, safeguarding, confidentiality, consent, information sharing and GDPR. · Strong communication and written skills, with a commitment to accurate and confidential record keeping. · Ability to engage effectively with clients, colleagues and other professionals while maintaining clear professional boundaries.