At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and empower individuals affected by mental health issues to live their best lives.
- Company: MindWise, a leading charity dedicated to mental health support.
- Benefits: 35 days holiday, flexible working, enhanced sick pay, and a commitment to your development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for your voice to be heard and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience in mental health care.
- Qualifications: Level 2 Essential Skills in Maths and English or equivalent; experience in mental health support preferred.
The predicted salary is between 18900 - 23100 £ per year.
Location: 72 Fortwilliam Park, Belfast, BT15 4AS
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
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 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.
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 minimum employer pension contribution of 6%
- Enhanced holiday leave entitlement of 35 days (FTE)
- Enhanced company sick pay
- Medical cash plan
- 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
- 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.
Mental Health Support Worker at our Fortwilliam Service employer: MindWise New Vision
MindWise is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals affected by mental health issues. Located in Belfast, our supportive work culture prioritises employee well-being and development, offering generous benefits such as enhanced holiday leave, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth through various staff working groups. Join us in our mission to empower others while enjoying a fulfilling career in a compassionate environment.
