Mindful Carers Coordinator - Antrim, United Kingdom - Action Mental Health

Description

Hours: 21 hrs per week

(Working pattern to be agreed on appointment;Monday to Thursday 08:30-16:30 & Friday 08:30-15:15)

Closing date: 15 May 2024

The Role:

The overall purpose of the post is to effectively co-ordinate the development, delivery and assessment of a mental health support programme aimed at adult and young carers across Northern Ireland with a view to:

• Meeting the mental health support needs and enhancing the development and quality of life for adult and young Carers
• Promoting positive mental health and social inclusion
• Securing positive outcomes for participants

You will have (essential):

• A Level/RQF Level 3 qualification or equivalent
• Previous paid experience of working in a mental health or other disability/special needs setting within the voluntary or statutory sectors
• Experience in developing and extending relevant networking opportunities
• Experience of having undertaken client focused needs based assessment, programme planning, development and delivery
• Experience of having developed and/or delivered innovative health promotion initiatives
• Experience of delivering training in a group setting
• A full current driving licence and access to a car. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence.