Mental Health Support Worker (Housing)

Mindwise; North East; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 6%+

35 days' holiday

Enhanced sick pay

Medical plan

Death in service

Flexible working options

HMRC mileage reimbursement

Learning & development

CSR volunteering day

Staff groups & voices

Job summary

MindWise is seeking a part-time Mental Health Support Worker for Housing (Floating Support) in the Antrim and Ballymena area. The role offers 20 hours per week with a starting salary of £13,988.27 and requires NISCC registration or eligibility, plus a commitment to MindWise values and shift work including weekends.

You will support people affected by mental health issues to access early help, maintain tenancy and improve quality of life, while promoting health activities and social inclusion

Qualifications

• Level 2 Essential Skills in Maths and English or GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English
• Minimum 3–6 months recent experience supporting people with a mental illness in paid or voluntary capacity OR minimum 6 months experience in another care setting
• Willing to work various shifts including days, nights, evenings and weekends
• NISCC Registration or eligible from commencement of role
• Ability to demonstrate alignment with MindWise’s core values: Passion, Respect, Empathy, Togetherness, Openness & Transparency

Skills

Maths & English proficiency

Experience in mental health support

Willingness to work shifts

NISCC registration eligibility

Values alignment with MindWise

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C or above)

NISCC Registration eligibility

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker – Housing (Floating Support)

Location: Antrim and Ballymena Area

Hours: 20 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Starting Salary: £13,988.27

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 28th September 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 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

In discharging their roles, all MindWise staff are expected to display our values of, passion, respect, empathy and openness and transparency to innovate and deliver together.

The MindWise Competency outlines the behaviours that are essential to effective performance. The Competencies relevant to these roles are set out for everyone in Level 1 of the Framework.

NB: Whilst this role is based within the Community and Floating support service, which operates Mon-Sunday 8am-8pm, staff in our estates based housing services are required to work on a shift rota basis, to meet the needs of the clients and the service, and this can include weekends, bank/public holidays, waking nights where the service provides 24-hour cover, lone working and if required sleeping nights.

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