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Community Bridge Builder

Community Bridge Builder 

Location:  Newtownabbey with occasional travel throughout NHSCT

Hours: Minimum of 22.5 hours per week up to a maximum of full time 37.5 hours per week (hours and flexible working options can be discussed with the successful candidate(s) 

Starting Salary: £24,472 (pro rata for part time)

Duration: Fixed Term until 30.09.2027

Closing date: 12noon, Thursday 24th July 2025

Job Purpose:

The Community Bridge Builders will focus on supporting people to reduce their isolation, become more involved with their local community and as a result become more independent and self-directing.  The different components of the service are – providing information and signposting; mental health promotion; self-help; volunteering; and helping form a network of opportunities to engage with and create pathways which will help people move on. 

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge required:

  • GCSE/O Level grade C or above in English & Maths or equivalent
  • Must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 6 months experience of providing support to people with a mental illness either in a paid or voluntary position OR demonstrate a minimum of 1 years’ experience of providing support in another care setting.
  • Knowledge of the main mental health diagnoses and support available
  • Knowledge of safeguarding principles
  • Ability to assess and manage risks
  • NISCC Registration or eligible to be registered from commencement of role
  • Ability to lone work without direct supervision
  • Be able to demonstrate flexibility in working hours, for example, working evenings and weekends.

 

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/3890707?cid=3264


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