Mental Health Support Worker (Housing)

MindWise

  • Antrim
  • £15,662 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Mental Health Support Worker – Inverary - (Homelessness)Location: 14 Inverary Avenue, Belfast, BT4 1RNHours: 24 hours per weekDuration: PermanentStarting Salary: £15,662.08Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 4th September 2025All our roles make a positive impact on the lives of others, the purpose of this role is to:Provide support to a range of individuals experiencing homelessness and mental health issues. Liaising with referral agents within the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and other key stakeholders, and ensuring delivery of person-centred, high-quality support.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 individuals experiencing homelessness in a paid position
  • OR
  • Demonstrate a minimum of 6 months experience of providing support to people with a mental illness in a paid or voluntary capacity.
  • To be willing to work various shifts which may include days, nights, evenings, and weekends
  • To be willing to partake in an on-call rota
  • 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 employerPLEASE NOTE:CV's are not accepted. Online Application.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.

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