Macmillan Family Support Worker

Location Base: Blended home and office-based working; based at MindWise's Head Office with travel throughout NI.

2 Positions Available

Hours: 35 Hours per week.

Salary Range: £25,002 - £27,274 (pro-rata) (MindWise Band 2)

Starting Salary: £23,335.20

Duration: Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2027

Closing date: Extended to 12noon, 25th March 2025

All our roles make a positive impact on the lives of others:

As a Macmillan funded Professional, employed by MindWise, The Family Support Worker will assist and support the Psychosocial Service (NI), and work closely with the team members in the development of the service. They will embed family focused practice and develop skills in the use of 'The Family Model' (Falkov 2012). They will provide support and address the impact of mental health issues upon children, family members and carers living in a family where there is a cancer diagnosis. The post holder will have opportunities to assist in the development of highlighting the experiences of people living with cancer and mental health issues, their families, and carers, to ensure they are at the centre of all that we do.

What We Ask For From You

• NVQ Level 3 in Social Care (or equivalent) and two years' experience working in a caring role in a social care setting, either in mental health or children's services
• OR Three years’ experience working in a caring role in a social care setting, either in mental health or children's services
• Be fully registered with, or eligible to register with, NISCC as a Social Worker.
• Has a minimum of 1 years’ experience of working with children, young people and or families.
• Knowledge and awareness of the issues affecting those with cancer and mental health issues.
• Demonstrate ability to prioritise own workload, problem solve and use initiative.
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrate experience of identifying needs and risks and planning care to address these needs.
• Ability to demonstrate alignment with the core values of Macmillan and MindWise: With Heart, With Strength, With Ambition, Passion, Respect, Empathy, Togetherness, Openness and transparency.
• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criterion will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Organisation which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.

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.
• Investors in People (IIP) Double Gold Award holders, reflecting excellent working practices and health and wellbeing practices.
• 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.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced check via the Access (NI) Service. The post holder may be required to travel throughout Northern Ireland and on occasions, within the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and elsewhere.

MindWise are an equal opportunities employer.

Please Note: CV's are not accepted. Online Application only.

MindWise has a long-established history of supporting individuals with mental health issues and their families. Our vision is a world where mental health is everyone's business, and our mission is to support and empower people affected by mental health issues to live their best lives. We do this through our dedicated staff who make a real difference in the lives of clients every day.