Project Worker - 37 Hours per Week

The Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health

Beacon House Central Office 80 University Street Belfast BT7 1HE

13 Jun 2008

HR Department

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 posts in Antrim:

Project Worker– Full Time
Ref: AMH/PW/08/04
Salary Range: £14,388 - £19,067
Based at Moylena Court

The Project Worker will be required to be highly motivated, flexible, and committed to working in the supported housing area of mental health.

Essential Criteria

• Educated NVQ level 2 or equivalent
• A minimum of 1 year’s experience in a caring capacity
• Proven experience of motivating and supporting services users
• 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.

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

Applicants who can demonstrate one year or more mental health experience will start on the second point of the scale i.e. £14,907 (pro rata)

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, 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 13 June 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