Mental Health Support Worker (Community)

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER (COMMUNITY)

Location:  Covers SHSCT Area

Hours: 35 hours per week 

Starting Salary: £24,479.47

Duration: Permanent

Closing date: 12 noon, 30/04/2026

All our roles make a positive impact on the lives of others, the purpose of this role is to:

Support and empower people affected by mental health issues live their best lives, underpinned by the recovery model.

Support people affected by mental ill health to get the right support early and encourage everyone to take up physical health activities, healthy eating programs and physical health screening, where appropriate.

The key purpose of this role is to provide a safe, supportive and stable environment for people experiencing mental health issues, improve their quality of life, reduce their social isolation and become active citizens in their local community.

What we ask for from you:

• Level 2 Essential Skills in Maths and English or GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English.
• Able to demonstrate a minimum of 3 to 6 months recent experience, providing support to people with a mental illness either in a paid or voluntary position.
• NISCC Registration or eligible to be registered from commencement of role.
• Ability to demonstrate alignment with MindWise’s core values of Passion, Respect, Empathy, Togetherness, Openness & Transparency.
• QCF Diploma Level 2 Health and Social Care (or equivalent) Desirable

What you get in return:

• A competitive salary
• A minimum employer pension contribution of 6%
• Enhanced holiday leave entitlement of 35 days (FTE)
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Medical cash plan
• Death in service benefit
• Access to family friendly policies and flexible working options
• Business mileage paid at HMRC max
• Commitment to learning and development
• Investors in People (IIP) Gold Award holders, reflecting excellent working practices

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced with Adult’s Barred Access NI check.

MindWise are an equal opportunities employer

CVs not required. Application only.

Link to Apply:

https://mindwise.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4142029?cid=3264