COMMUNITY MENTAL ILL HEALTH AND WELL BEING SUPPORT WORKER
WHO WE ARE?
With a clear vision and a strong social purpose, we support individuals experiencing domestic abuse.
We have been in operation since 1984. Threshold DAS is an organisation committed to the elimination of violence and abuse of women, men, children and young people and those who are perpetrators through effecting political, cultural, and social change.
About you:
Empowering people from all walks of life is what we are all about, so we are keen to hear from people in disadvantaged or underrepresented groups.
You should have experience of working with individuals who are experiencing domestic abuse and some experience of working with service users with mental ill health issues and concerns.
Whatever your background, it is essential that the person is non judgemental, open and honest, hardworking and puts the service users in the centre of any support.
The role is mainly Monday-Friday - 9am-4.30 but there could be evening and weekend work based on the needs of the service users themselves.
The Role
Are you an excellent support worker who has experience in working with women with mental ill health problems and who are experiencing domestic abuse?
You will have an innovative approach to service delivery and be able to deliver a high-quality support experience.
Staff Benefits:
- 35-hour week
- Generous paid holiday entitlement of 30 days, plus 8 bank holidays.
- Contributory salary pension scheme
- Continuing Professional Development for all staff
- Progressive family-friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that support a healthy work/life balance.
- Flexible working
- Home-working
- Threshold subscribes to the cycle to work scheme and the tech scheme
Post Title: COMMUNITY MENTAL ILL HEALTH AND WELL BEING SUPPORT WORKER
Responsible to: CEO
Salary: £23,118 continuation of the post is subject to funding.
Contracted hours: 35 hours per week might include evenings and weekend work. We are happy to consider job share and part-time hours.
CONTRACT UNTIL 31st March 2026... continuation of the post is subject to funding.
MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM BEFORE INTERVIEW AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO A SATISFACTORY DBS CHECK
MUST HOLD A FULL DRIVING LICENCE
Application deadline: ASAP
Please send a CV to Vacancy@Threshold DAS .org.uk or download the application form from our website at WWW.Threshold-das.org.uk. A full job description can be found on our web page.
Threshold DAS provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.70 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sick pay
Experience:
- working with Children and or Young People : 1 year (required)
- Mental Ill Health work : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person