Community Development Worker – IRIE Mind

Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Community Development Worker to enhance mental health support within the Black community. This role involves working closely with individuals facing mental health challenges, utilizing your strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of local demographics. You will champion mental health initiatives, ensuring that the unique needs of the African and Caribbean communities are met. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful impact and have experience in community services, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital cause while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting mental health in statutory or voluntary services.
• Ability to work autonomously with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with mental health issues in the community.
• Promote positive mental health within the Black community.

Skills

Mental Health Support

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Local Area

Autonomous Working

Experience with African/Caribbean Communities

Education

Relevant Degree or Qualification

Tools

DBS Clearance

Job description

Community Development Worker – IRIE Mind

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Job title: Community Development Worker– IRIE MIND

Responsible to: Director of IRIE Mind and Clinical Operations Manager

Salary: Starting salary is £31,438.42 per year (Full-time equivalent), (SC6-SP26), which equates to £18,863 at 22.5 hours per week.

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Location: The Hub, Homerton Row, Hackney, E9 6ED and in the Community

Benefits: See supporting documents for information on benefits.

{Please note that this role is only available to candidates of African/ African Caribbean Heritage under the Genuine Occupational Requirement under s9 Equalities Act 2010}

IRIE Mind is an African and Caribbean Service designed to Champion and Promote positive Mental Health within the Black Community.

We are looking for a passionate Community Development Worker with experience supporting people with their mental health, significant experience in statutory and/or voluntary sector services, knowledge of the City of London, Hackney and Waltham Forest (or a specific local area or demographic), and strong interpersonal skills.

You should demonstrate an ability to work autonomously and have experience of working with the Black, African and Caribbean Communities with a range of mental health disorders and symptoms at varying degrees of severity.

DBS clearance at Enhanced (with Barring) is required for this role.

How to apply:

Please see the document section below for the application pack.

To be considered for this post, we need to receive the:

1. Completed application form; and
2. A copy of your latest CV.

Please note that if we do not receive the two documents listed above, then we can’t consider you for the role.

Once you have completed the application form, please click here and upload it along with your latest CV.

The closing date is by 15th December 2024, however, please do not delay applying as this advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable applicant for the role.

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