Keenan Recruitment has been retained to recruit for a full-time Mental Health and Wellbeing Worker.
Our Client is the leading specialist youth homeless charity in Northern Ireland. They provide 24/7 supported housing to young people leaving care and who are homeless, floating support to young people in the community, shared tenancies, prison resettlement, and wellbeing support.
Salary:
£25,545 per annum and pension 4% of salary Hours of work:
35 hours per week. Working hours may include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays and may change to reflect the needs of the young people. Holiday allowance:
36 days per annum Duration:
Fixed term until 31st March 2026 CRITERIA
1 year’s experience of working with Children and Young people aged 16-25 who have experienced mental ill health OR Degree in Social Work, Youth and Community Work or similar AND 6 months experience of working with Children and Young people aged 16-25 who have experienced mental ill health. Experience of delivering group work. Hold a full driving licence and have access to a car insured for business use. PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
The ability to plan and prioritise workload Excellent communication skills High level of attention to detail and accuracy Good interpersonal and team working skills with a flexible and adaptable attitude to work Able to be a self-starter with the ability to use initiative Demonstrate effective leadership skills The ability to understand and work in accordance with the client's ethos and values base The ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of people, particularly young people and stakeholders The ability to accept direction and supervision The ability to maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date written record of work undertaken Commitment to undertake relevant training Work as a team member and assist in developing and shaping the service to meet Young People’s needs and strategic objectives Good time keeping skills Represent the client in a professional manner Work on own initiative and make decisions (autonomous) in a responsible and accountable manner Be resilient and compassionate in a challenging environment It will be a requirement of this post to be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC). Contact Aideen Duggan for a confidential chat T: 02890021616 or socialwork@keenanrecruitment.co.uk Keenan Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer, acting as an Employment Business on behalf of our Clients for temporary work and an Employment Agency for providing permanent employment with our Clients. Keenan Recruitment is proudly a Corporate Member of REC - 10638 (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) adhering to all current employment legislation. Location:
Belfast |
Salary:
£25,545 per year |
Job type:
Contract |
Posted:
21/01/2025
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£25,545 per annum and pension 4% of salary Hours of work:
35 hours per week. Working hours may include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays and may change to reflect the needs of the young people. Holiday allowance:
36 days per annum Duration:
Fixed term until 31st March 2026 CRITERIA
1 year’s experience of working with Children and Young people aged 16-25 who have experienced mental ill health OR Degree in Social Work, Youth and Community Work or similar AND 6 months experience of working with Children and Young people aged 16-25 who have experienced mental ill health. Experience of delivering group work. Hold a full driving licence and have access to a car insured for business use. PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
The ability to plan and prioritise workload Excellent communication skills High level of attention to detail and accuracy Good interpersonal and team working skills with a flexible and adaptable attitude to work Able to be a self-starter with the ability to use initiative Demonstrate effective leadership skills The ability to understand and work in accordance with the client's ethos and values base The ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of people, particularly young people and stakeholders The ability to accept direction and supervision The ability to maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date written record of work undertaken Commitment to undertake relevant training Work as a team member and assist in developing and shaping the service to meet Young People’s needs and strategic objectives Good time keeping skills Represent the client in a professional manner Work on own initiative and make decisions (autonomous) in a responsible and accountable manner Be resilient and compassionate in a challenging environment It will be a requirement of this post to be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC). Contact Aideen Duggan for a confidential chat T: 02890021616 or socialwork@keenanrecruitment.co.uk Keenan Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer, acting as an Employment Business on behalf of our Clients for temporary work and an Employment Agency for providing permanent employment with our Clients. Keenan Recruitment is proudly a Corporate Member of REC - 10638 (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) adhering to all current employment legislation. Location:
Belfast |
Salary:
£25,545 per year |
Job type:
Contract |
Posted:
21/01/2025
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