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We're looking for a Community Support Worker

Community Support Worker 22/REC/636

 

Location:  Antrim/Ballymena Areas

Starting Salary: £11,323.25

Hours: 22 hours

Duration: Fixed Term until March 2023

Closing date: 12 noon, Tuesday 5th July 2022

Job Purpose:

  • To improve the lives of people experiencing severe mental health difficulties.
  • To encourage and support active participation of service users underpinned by the Recovery model.

What we ask for from you:

  • 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 a paid or        voluntary capacity in another care setting.

  • Able to demonstrate good written communication skills.
  • Willing and able to work public holidays and lone work when required.
  • Be registered with or eligible for registration with NISCC

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
  • Support to complete QCF/RQF qualifications in HSC
  • 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

Full Criteria and details for all posts, are contained within the application pack which may be downloaded from the MindWise Recruitment website.

Website https://www.cloudonlinerecruitment.co.uk/MindWise

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Access NI check with Adults Barred List Check.

Please note interviews for this post will be completed via a Teams Video Call.

MindWise are an equal opportunities employer

PLEASE NOTE:

CV's not accepted. To apply for this vacancy please visit our website and download the application pack (you will have to create an account to do this) Website https://www.cloudonlinerecruitment.co.uk/MindWise (COPY AND PASTE LINK INTO YOUR BROWSER

 


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