Mental Health Link Worker

Margate - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the role:

Porchlight is Kents 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 Porchlights 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.
Driver with own transport.

Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children youngpeopleand adults at risk.

Working pattern: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility required.

Contract type: Permanent

Interview date: 16th April 2026

Please note salaries are pro-rata for part-time positions.

For further information about the role or to have an informal chat with the recruiting manager please contact Naomi Wilsonon or email

For any further informationregardingthe application process please contact.

The charity

Porchlight is a charity supporting people who are homeless vulnerable and isolated. At Porchlight we are passionate about helping vulnerable people to reach their full potential. We strive for a fairer society where vulnerable people find stability the most excluded are included and where homelessness and poverty are things of the past.

Porchlight is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults at risk.

The benefits

Generous annual leave entitlements

Generous pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Occupational maternity and support pay

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Access to mental health first aiders

Sponsorship for professional qualifications

Staff loans

Hybrid and flexible working

Life assurance

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About the role:Porchlight is Kents 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 Porchlights gateway to Live Well Kent & Medway which provides support to people whose mental health is affecte...