Established in 1983, BRISTOL MISSING LINK (incorporating Next Link and Safe Link) is a leading provider of women’s support services in Bristol.We have a rewarding opportunity available for
2 x F
emale* Mental Health Crisis Workers
to join our
North
Crisis Team
and our
South Crisis Team
in
Bristol. You will join us on a
full-time, Permanent Contract
working
37.5 hours per week
on a rota system including some nights and weekends. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of between
£29,297 and £31,531
per annum
plus
benefits .In return for joining us, we will offer you:Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)3 extra holidays including International Women’s DayExcellent development and training opportunitiesEmployer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary)Mindful Employer Plus SchemeCycle to Work SchemeLong Service AwardsHealth and wellbeing programmeAbout the role:As our
Female* Mental Health Crisis Worker , you will be part of the Crisis Service working with and supporting men and women. This involves working with and alongside organisations within the Bristol Mental Health Partnership. This is a hub and bespoke service with a 24-hour hub, providing a full crisis service across the city. You will therefore be required to work on a rota system including regular evenings, weekend working and some nights and must be able to drive and have access to an appropriate vehicle. The
North Crisis Team
is based at
Southmead Hospital , and the
South Crisis Team
is based at
Petherton Resource Centre .The role is focused on providing a range of interventions to assist with daily health, social care and wellbeing needs to reduce crisis, build resilience and improve wellbeing. You will be employed by Missing Link and seconded into our Bristol Mental Health Partnership and will therefore be operationally managed by Avon and Wiltshire Partnership (AWP).Key duties and responsibilities of our Female* Mental Health Crisis Worker:Build trusting and collaborative relationship with the service userWork closely with carers, families and children and other services directly involved with service users, carers if appropriateCarry out role adhering to Mental Health Bristol Partnership’s policies, procedures, values, code of conduct and current legislation using a Recovery orientated, psychologically informed, equalities-based approachCo-produce, update, implement and review a crisis plan, relapse prevention and other self-management toolsImplement the recovery plan and inform any review, working jointly with the Assessment and Recovery Team Recovery Navigator/Care Co-ordinator, in partnership with service users in line with best practice.Coordinate support, refer and liaise effectively with all professionals, agencies and other parties involved in service user’s support in order to deliver the crisis support packageEnable delivery of the crisis and recovery plans and to enable service users to make informed decisions about their mental wellbeing, maximising their independence and providing advocacy role where appropriateProvide specialist support to women using the service and advice and guidance to other team members regarding women’s mental health issuesPromote and facilitate service user involvement and inclusion within Mental Health Bristol and the community in line with Mental Health Bristol Partnership objectivesManage caseload documentation effectively, ensuring up to date, clear and accurate record keeping in line with policies, making best use of supervision, training and staff developmentCollaborate with other team members to maximise service performance, meet targets and Service Level Agreements and promote effective communication and teamworkMaintain hope and optimism for the individual with high expectations for recovery. Use lived experience (if appropriate) to positively support the individual’s recoveryThis is not an exhaustive list of your duties and outlines the general ways in which it is expected you will meet the overall requirements of this post .What we are looking for in our ideal Female* Mental Health Crisis Worker:Experience working with people with mental health needs or people with complex and multiple needs. For example, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency, long term conditions, domestic abuse and sexual violenceExperience of support planning and managing risk assessmentsThe ability to maintain hope and optimism for the individual with high expectations for recoveryManage caseload, documentation and time effectively, ensuring up to date and clear record keeping in line with policies and proceduresA current, full driving licence and access to an appropriate vehicle is essentialHow to apply:Pleasedownload the application pack from our website and complete the application form. Please submit your application by
9am Monday 9th November 2026
.
Please do not send CVs. Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.
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