At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in mental health crises and deliver group interventions.
- Company: Join EXTERN, a leading organisation in mental health support.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days annual leave, generous pension, and wellbeing programmes.
- Other info: Permanent role with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in mental health support and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 26679 - 31325 £ per year.
Exciting opportunity to join our team.
Salary: Grade 5 salary scale: £26,679 - £31,325 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Status: Permanent
Location: Belfast
About the service:
To promote delivery of Protect Life 2 Strategy. This post involves direct contact with those experiencing mental health crisis who are vulnerable to suicidal thoughts and/or self-harm with the aim of de-escalating crisis and providing a safe plan in addition to delivery of ongoing 1:1 support sessions with a focus on the underlying causes of suicidal ideation and developing bespoke coping strategies and building on existing strengths to support recovery.
In addition to 1:1 sessions, the team delivers group work interventions and group activities including well-being and awareness-raising events and facilitates training including ASIST, MHFA and SafeTALK.
Full details of the role and the essential criteria are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification available at the following link.
The closing date for all completed applications is: 12:00pm on 26th August 2026.
For informal enquiries please contact.
EXTERN offers a competitive benefits package including:
- 26 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ service and 32 days after 5 years’ service
- 11 statutory holidays
- Generous pension, employer contribution of 6.5%
- Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay, Maternity Pay and Paternity Pay
- Life Assurance and Wellbeing Programmes
- Comprehensive induction and training
- Regular Supervision
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Bike To Work Scheme
EXTERN is an equal opportunities employer.
Mental Health & Wellbeing Worker (Protect Life 2) in Belfast employer: Extern
EXTERN is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its Key Workers at Maghaberry Prison. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, comprehensive training, and generous benefits such as enhanced leave and pension contributions, EXTERN empowers its staff to make a meaningful impact in the rehabilitation of offenders while promoting personal and professional growth. Join us in creating safer communities through transformative support and guidance.
