Mental Health Support Worker

£11,604 per annum
We are seeking to recruit a Mental Health Support Worker. This role is based within the multi-agency

partnership support for the development of early intervention, direct support and the improved outcomes

for patients and service users alike. The post holder will enable the early help approach from a mental

health perspective across the multi-agency partnership, which will include Health, Social Care, Education

and community-based services. This could involve working in facilities such as the Hospital, Community

Care Complex (CCC), Sheltered Accommodation, Schools, Prison or wherever you are required in order

to perform the role.

Contact us for more information and a discussion.

Enquiries: Ian Rummery on Tel No. 22500 or Email:
Enquiries: Ian Rummery
Telephone: 22500
Closing Date: 09/09/2026
Shortlisting Date: 14/09/2026
Interview Date: 23/09/2026

Benefits

Leave – 30 days leave per annum, plus public holidays

Pension – 15% pension contribution by SHG into approved defined contribution pension scheme

Training and Development

Paid sickness absence

Leave: 30 days leave per annum plus public holidays
Pension: 15% pension contribution by SHG into approved defined pension scheme
Perks: Training and Development

How to apply

To access job profiles and application forms online, visit

www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/vacancies Alternatively, these are available in paper format from Central Human Resources and Organisational Development at The Castle, Jamestown.

For further information, please contact the recruitment team on telephone number 22470 or via the email address below.

Applications should be submitted through the Director/Line Manager (where applicable) to the Human Resources Officer by email recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh or paper copies delivered to the Human Resources Officer by the closing date.

To be considered for our vacancies, you must complete our application form. Please do not submit your CV.

Disclaimer

The St Helena Public Service welcomes all applications from across our whole community, including our St Helenian diaspora wishing to return to St Helena. If you are a St Helenian currently living and working overseas, please contact us at recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh to discuss how we can support you. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community, regardless of age, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief and will consider all applications on the basis of merit assessed against the role profile and person specification. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, which include a medical check, vetting / DBS clearance and references. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on or with the application independently verified. Benefits are subject to change and may vary according to role.