About Threshold Threshold is a leading mental health charity in Northern Ireland.
We offer evidence based therapeutic approaches to helping people with severe and enduring mental illness rehabilitate back into the community.
We are recognized as a leading provider of services for adults and older people, with a strongly embedded psychological approach.
We are currently recruiting for a Floating Support Project Worker.
Please note that this a fixed term contact for two years.
Job Purpose To encourage and enable clients to achieve independence and reach their full potential.
Assessing clients' needs and risks and setting goals to support their development.
Assisting individuals in maintaining their tenancies to prevent homelessness.
Coordinating with community services, housing teams, Northern Ireland Housing Executive, NIHE and mental health professionals.
Supporting other team members when necessary, including assisting with group activities.
Essential criteria GCSE English and Mathematics Grades A C ordemonstrable equivalent e.g., Essential Skills Level 2 or a psychology degree or any allied health / social work qualification.
Six months full-time experience or equivalent working in a Health & Social Care Environment, i.e., mental health, rehabilitation or learning disability.
To be fully flexible adhering to assigned areas of responsibility as requested by the Floating Support Project Manager or delegated nominee.
1 years demonstrable working experience of working with Microsoft (MS) Office systems to include Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Possess a current and valid driving licence, with business insurance orhave access to a form of transport that will permit the candidate to meet the requirements of the post in full.
Desirable criteria Proven Experience working in mental health.
Benefits Include: £23, 066 per annum.
26 days of annual leave, to include 12 statutory bank holidays.
Health Cash Plan.
Learning and Development opportunities.
Access to retail and store discount card.
Pension Scheme.
If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a CV with a covering letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria.
You will also be required to complete a Threshold Application Form and an equal monitoring questionnaire.
Threshold is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependents, religion or political opinion.
Threshold welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, requirements for reasonable adjustments.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk.
A satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check is required for this post.
Closing Date: The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pmonFriday 10 January 2024 .
Please note that applications will not be accepted after the closing date or time.
It is the responsibility of each individual candidate to ensure that their application has reached by Threshold by the specified closing date and time.