Assistant Home Manager

Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health

16 Nov 2007

Sandra Fisher HR 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.

To assist the Home Manager in the effective and efficient management of the Supported Housing Scheme and to promote the objectives and principals of NIAMH. The major tasks will include monitoring quality standards set by NIAMH.

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 community care or supported housing setting which includes the supervision of staff/volunteers and financial management.

Or

• A minimum of 4 year’s experience in the provision of mental health services to include financial management and a minimum three years supervision of staff/volunteers.
• Can demonstrate experience of working in a community or hospital mental health setting.
• A full current driving licence and access to a car is essential. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence.

Applicants will be expected to work flexibly on a shift basis, which will include evening, weekend and night cover.

To apply online or to download an application pack please visit – www.niamh.co.uk

Alternatively application packs can be obtained by sending a stamped addressed envelope 15” 10” with 70p postage quoting the appropriate reference to: NIAMH, HR Department, Central Office, 80 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HE.

Closing Date for receipt of application forms is on or before 12 noon on Friday 16 November 2007

The Association is an Equal Opportunities Employer