Support Worker - Full time

NIAMH

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

07 Dec 2007

Sandra Fisher

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 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 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

Applying

To apply on line or to download an application pack please visit our website - 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:

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 December 2007.

Previous applicants need not apply.

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