We are looking for a Mental Health Support Worker to join our NHSCT Day Opportunities Team

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER (Community)

Location:  Covers the Northern Health and Social Care Trust Area

Hours: 14 hours per week (Paid 12.9 hours over 52 weeks)

Contract: 48 weeks per year (4 weeks service closure)

Starting Salary: £7960.85

Duration: Permanent

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 24^th March 2025

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:

• QCF Diploma Level 2 Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• 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.
• NISCC Registration or eligible to be registered from commencement of role.
• Ability to demonstrate alignment with MindWise’s 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) and Investors in Wellbeing Gold Award holders, reflecting excellent working practices.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced with Adult’s Barred Access NI check.

MindWise are an equal opportunities employer

PLEASE NOTE:

CV's are not accepted. Online Application.

Link to apply:

https://mindwise.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3767094?cid=3264