Support Worker

Northern ireland Assocaition for Mental Health

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

21 Oct 2005

Human Resource Department

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:

Support Worker
Ref: AMH/SW/05/54
Rate of Pay: £5.93 per Hour
Based in South and East Belfast Supported Housing Schemes

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:
- Basic literacy and numeric skills
- Proven experience in domestic and life skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mental health

Closing date for receipt of application forms is on or before 12 noon on Friday 21st October, 2005.

The Association is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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"x 10" with postage of 43p by quoting the appropriate reference to:

Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health, Human Resource Department, Beacon House, Central Office, 80 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HE.