Mental Health Support Worker at our Fortwilliam Service
- Current: Mental Health Support Worker (Housing)
Location: 72 Fortwilliam Park, Belfast, BT15 4AS
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
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 the of the role is to provide a safe, supportive, and stable environment for people experiencing mental health issues, so that they can maintain their tenancy, 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 MindWise's core values of Passion, Respect, Empathy, Togetherness, Openness & Transparency.
- A minimum employer pension contribution of 6%
- Enhanced holiday leave entitlement of 35 days (FTE)
- Enhanced company sick pay
- Medical cash plan
- 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 Adult's Barred Access NI check.
MindWise are an equal opportunities employer
MindWise - Supporting and empowering people affected by mental health issues to live their best lives
Registered in Northern Ireland Number NI071976. Registered Office Pinewood House, 46 Newforge Lane, Belfast BT9 5NW. MindWise is the operating name of Mind Wise New Vision a company limited by guarantee and recognised by HM Revenue and Customs as a charity for tax purposes.