Support Workers - Antrim

Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health

80 University Street Belfast BT7 1HE

07 Mar 2008

HR

028 9032 8474

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.

Applications are invited for the following post in Antrim:

Support Workers
1 x Full time
1 X Maternity Cover – 30 hours per week
Ref: AMH/SW/07/68
Salary: £12,076 (pro rata)
Based at Moylena/Cedar Court

The Support Worker will be required to be enthusiastic, flexible and committed to providing a quality service for people with mental health needs within a supported housing environment. The person appointed will be supported by staff to assist residents to maintain their tenancies through social, domestic, individual and group support. This post provides the opportunity to develop new skills and gain experience in mental health.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 1 GCSE in English or equivalent Grade C or above.
• Proven experience in domestic and life skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues.
• A full current driving licence and access to a car. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence.

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 70p 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.

Closing Date for receipt of application forms is on or before 12 noon on Friday 7 March 2008.

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.

The Association is an Equal Opportunities Employer