Mental Health Support Worker

JobStart Scheme; Newry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community youth support organization in Newry is seeking a dedicated individual to assist and support young people aged 12 to 18 in a café-style environment. Responsibilities include providing one-on-one support, participating in group work, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, along with previous experience working with young people in a mental health context. This job offers flexible working hours and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting the mental health needs of young people.
• Ability to work in a café-style environment.
• Training related to youth work or mental health is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet young people and parents to support mental health needs.
• Undertake assigned supportive work in the social café.
• Participate in training and fundraising activities.
• Assist in cleaning and preparation of the café.
• Act in the best interests of all young people accessing the services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills with children and young people

Team working and people skills

Working on your own initiative

Good organisation skills and time keeping skills

Previous experience of working with young people

Previous experience of working within the field of mental health

Interest in the arts

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: CRISIS CAFE

To support young people aged 12 to 18 years in a café‑style setting, registering and settling new participants into the social café. Acting as a key worker for young people by providing one‑to‑one support when required, participating in group work activities and assisting the lead mental health facilitator. Attending training and team meetings, and contributing to fundraising activities.

Responsibilities

• To meet and greet children, young people and parent/carers to support the mental health needs of all young people accessing Crisis Café.
• To undertake supportive work as assigned by Crisis Café Management in the social café or therapeutic group work activities.
• To participate in activities of the organisation such as meetings, training and fundraising.
• To adhere to Crisis Café’s Child Protection, Safeguarding and Confidentiality policy and procedures.
• To assist staff members in cleaning and preparation of the café for youth groups.
• To act in the best interests of all children and young people who use the services of the organisation.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with children and young people.
• Team working and people skills.
• Working on your own initiative.
• Good organisation skills and time keeping skills.
• Previous experience of working with young people.
• Previous experience of working within the field of mental health.
• Interest in the arts.

Further Information

The Employer is: CRISIS CAFE. JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information. Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.