The role will be for 15hours a week initially, at an hourly rate of £12.21. We anticipate a growth in service demand which would transition into additional hours in this role - the successful candidate will ideally be open to more hours.
This role does not support visa applications or extensions.
The role requires experience of working with adults with mental health issues and candidates will be required to demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding of adults, children and young people.
You will be expected to deliver a range of individual and group support services across our area to empower adults to improve and maintain their mental health and well-being, These will range from positive activities, presentations and talks to groups, to working with clients 1 to 1 on their support needs, referring to other Mind services and other local providers as required.
The role will work closely within our experienced staff team and contribute towards the recruitment and support of volunteers
You will need excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, be well organised and work effectively with other service local providers and stakeholders to reach people across the diverse and rural communities in the area.
You will need to be able to work without close supervision and ideally have experience of delivering services in a community environment including confidence working 1 to 1 to support people with moderately poor mental health.
Two satisfactory references are required. Also, an enhanced DBS check is required before starting in the service.
The successful candidate will have a full driving license and access/use of a car for work, as travel across Hambleton and Richmondshire will be required regularly.
To apply you need to complete an application form. To obtain an application form or find out more about the role please call 01325 283169 or email contactus@darlingtonmind.com or download one below.
Applications should be emailed to contactus@darlingtonmind.com. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview at the Northallerton office.
If you do not hear back from us within one calendar month of applying then please assume you were not successful. We reserve the right to withdraw the job vacancy at anytime.
We are an equal opportunities and Disability Positive employer and actively encourage applications from people with lived experience of mental health and people from the LGBTQ+ and minority communities.
Job Type: Part-time, PermanentPart-time hours: Min 15 per weekSalary: £12.21 per hourSchedule: Monday to Friday (work pattern to be agreed)Education: A Level or equivalent (preferred)Experience: • Mental Health: 2 years (preferred) • Working with vulnerable adults: 2 years (required)Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)Willingness to travel: Yes
Benefits:• Company pension• Health & wellbeing programme
Application deadline: 28/03/2025
Subject to references and DBS we are aiming for the successful candidate to start in May 2025.