Mental Health Support Worker (Housing)

Mindwise; Antrim; Vor Ort; GBP 24.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution 6%

35 days holiday (FTE)

Enhanced sick pay

Medical cash plan

Death in service benefit

Family friendly policies and flexible

Volunteer day per year with MindWise

Staff Working Groups

IIP Gold Award

Zusammenfassung

MindWise is hiring a Mental Health Support Worker (Housing) to work at Abbeyside, Antrim. You will support people affected by mental health issues to live their best lives within a recovery-focused framework.

The role requires Level 2 Essential Skills in Maths and English, relevant experience, and willingness to work days, nights, evenings, and weekends. NISCC registration is expected on commencement, with MindWise valuing inclusion and development.

Qualifikationen

• 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 minimum of 6 months in another care setting.
• Willing to work various shifts including days, nights, evenings and weekends.
• NISCC Registration or eligible to be registered from commencement of role.
• Alignment with MindWise's core values of Passion, Respect, Empathy, Togetherness, Openness & Transparency.

Aufgaben

• Provide a safe, supportive and stable environment for people experiencing mental health issues.
• Improve quality of life and reduce social isolation.
• Encourage involvement in physical health activities and screening where appropriate.

Kenntnisse

Maths & English level

Care experience

Flexible shifts

NISCC registration

MindWise values alignment

Jobbeschreibung

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER (Housing)

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

3 Positions Available:

2x 37.5 hours per week

1x 18.25 hours per week

Starting Salary: £26,228 (Pro rata for part time)

Duration: Permanent

Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 5th November 2026

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 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) 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