Mental Health Support Worker (Housing)

Location: 2 & 3 Abbeyside, Antrim, BT41 2DQ

5 Positions Available: 37.5 hours per week

Starting Salary : £24,472

Duration: Permanent

Closing date: We are recruiting on a rolling basis and will review applications as they are submitted. Early application is encouraged, as the vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is appointed.

All our roles make a positive impact on the lives of others, the purpose of this role is to:

Support and empower people affected by mental health issues live their best lives, underpinned by the recovery model.

Support people affected by mental ill health to get the right support early and encourage everyone to take up physical health activities, healthy eating programs and physical health screening, where appropriate.

The key purpose of this role is to provide a safe, supportive and stable environment for people experiencing mental health issues, improve their quality of life, reduce their social isolation and become active citizens in their local community.

What we ask for from you:

• Level 2 Essential Skills in Maths and English or GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English.


• Able to demonstrate a minimum of 3 to 6 months recent experience, providing support to people with a mental illness either in a paid or voluntary position OR demonstrate a minimum of 6 months experience of providing support in a paid or voluntary capacity in another care setting.


• To be willing to work various shifts which may include days, nights, evenings, and weekends


• NISCC Registration or eligible to be registered from commencement of role.


• Ability to demonstrate alignment with MindWises core values of Passion, Respect, Empathy, Togetherness, Openness & Transparency.

What you get in return:

• A competitive salary


• A minimum employer pension contribution of 6%


• Enhanced holiday leave entitlement of 35 days (FTE)


• Enhanced company sick pay


• Medical cash plan


• Death in service benefit


• Access to family friendly policies and flexible working options


• Business mileage paid at HMRC max


• Commitment to learning and development


• Able to volunteer 1 day per year with MindWise Corporate Social Responsibility policy.


• Able to join Staff Working Groups and have your voice heard! e.g. People working group; Health & Wellbeing; Leadership and Management; Human Rights; Trauma Informed group etc


• Investors in People (IIP) Gold Award holders, reflecting excellent working practices

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced with Adults Barred Access NI check.

MindWise are an equal opportunities employer

PLEASE NOTE:

CV's are not accepted. Online Application.

MindWise has a long-established history of supporting individuals with mental health issues and their families. Our vision is a world where mental health is everyones business, and our mission is to support and empower people affected by mental health issues to live their best lives. We do this through our dedicated staff who make a real difference in the lives of clients every day.

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