Mental Health Support Worker

Corela Recruitment have partnered with one of Northern Irelands leading charities to recruit for Mental health support workers based in Carrickfergus.
Purpose of the role:
The Mental Health Housing Support Worker will work as part of the team providing effective support and, where required, care to the tenants ensuring that their identified mental and physical health needs are met.
Staff will ensure that all those who use our services do so within a recovery framework. This offers a holistic approach to managing the adverse impacts of mental ill health and support in achieving a better quality of life. Support is based on a user led/individualised, person-centred approach, using the companies Client Pathways Framework.
To be successful for this role, you will need:
- GSCE/O Level Grade C or above in English and Maths
- 3-6 months paid or voluntary experience providing support to people with a mental health illness
- A good understanding of the main mental health diagnoses
- A good understanding of working within multi-disciplinary teams