Mental Health Support Worker - Abbeyside
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.Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.
Responsibilities
* Working together with the individual client and empower them to develop and implement recovery support plans based on their individual needs and strengths.
* Provide person centred support and be empathic in responding to individuals’ emotional and psychological wellbeing.
* Support individuals towards their recovery, self-management and where appropriate independent living skills, such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting.
* Work together with a diverse range of internal and external partners including multidisciplinary teams and the wider MindWise team, to achieve the best outcome for our clients.
* Supporting and contributing to the protection of individuals from the risk of abuse and harm to self or others or from others who access the MindWise service.
* Assist in planning and supporting activities for both individuals and the wider group, within the persons’ home and or community.
* Providing support and guidance to carers and relatives of people with mental health needs.
* Where a domiciliary contract is in place, provide personal care according to the individual’s needs outlined in their recovery support plan.
Skills and Qualifications
* 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.
* Or demonstrate a minimum of 6 months experience of providing support in a paid or voluntary capacity in another care setting.
* To be willing to work various shifts which may include days, nights, evenings, and weekends
* 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).
Further Information
Please Note: We are recruiting on a rolling basis and will review applications as they are submitted. Early application is encouraged, as the vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is appointed.
Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 30 Apr 2026
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