Senior Project Worker

NIAMH

Beacon House Central Office 80 University Street Belfast BT7 1HE.

30 Nov 2007

Human Resource Department

028 9032 8474

www.niamh.co.uk

The Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health is a registered charity concerned with the promotion of mental health and the provision of mental health services throughout Northern Ireland.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Home Manager in providing effective and efficient management of the Supported Housing Scheme.

The successful applicant will be a good organiser, flexible and have a positive approach to team work, be pro-active and have the ability to manage and supervise a team of staff.

Essential Criteria

• Professional qualification for example:

1. Professional social work qualification recognised by NISCC
2. Registered nurse with current pin number with NMC.
3. Relevant post graduate qualification in psychology or
4. equivalent.

• Plus a minimum of 2 year’s experience of working in a social care setting.

Or

• NVQ level 3 in social care plus a minimum of 4 year’s experience in a social care setting including a minimum of 2 years in a community mental health setting

Or

• A minimum of 5 year’s experience in a social care setting including a minimum of 3 year’s experience in a community mental health setting.
• A full current driving licence and access to a car. Consideration will be given to alternative traveling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence.

Applicants will be expected to work flexibly on the rota applicable to the scheme.

A waiting list will be created for all positions to fill similar permanent, temporary, full and part time vacancies, which may arise within nine months of the interview date.

Closing Date for receipt of application forms is on or before 12 noon on Friday 30 November 2007

Please visit our website to download an application pack www.niamh.co.uk or alternatively application packs can be obtained by sending a stamped addressed envelope 15" 10" with 48p postage quoting the appropriate reference to: Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health, Human Resource Department, Beacon House, Central Office, 80 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HE. 028 9032 8474

The Association is an Equal Opportunities Employer