3 x MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORK ASSISTANTS – South Wales

Gofal Cymru

http://www.gofalcymru.org.uk/

3 x MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORK ASSISTANTS – South Wales
  • Location: South Wales - Cardiff x 1, Bridgend x 1 and Vale x 1
  • Salary: £15,297 - £15,904 per annum pro rata (SCP 13-15) Up to 37 hours per week
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Closing Date: 9 Sep 2010
  • Hours: Full-time
  • Employer Profile

    Since 1990 the charity has provided support services to thousands of individuals across Wales with differing levels and types of need and this number continues to increase year on year as new projects are set up and existing projects grow. The services provide support to people with varying degrees and types of mental ill health including depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, psychosis, substance misuse, bi-polar, self harm issues, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, and eating disorders.

    The services Gofal Cymru provides assist service users with various aspects of daily life including applying for benefits, tenancy issues, health appointments, advocacy, daily living skills, accessing work and training, debt management and budgeting, crisis prevention, advice in accessing suitable housing, and liaison with other health professionals such as CPN's, CMHT, G.P.'s and psychiatrists.

    Gofal Cymru's services range from supported housing for people unable to live independently to tenancy support for people who already have a home but require assistance and support to maintain and retain their tenancy.

    Job Role

    All posts require individuals with experience in the health and social care field.

    How To Apply

    For further information please visit www.gofalcymru.org.uk, alternatively telephone 01656 647722.

    Application packs available for download from recruit3 website.

    Closing date for all applications 11am September 9th 2010

    Interviews will take place on 21st& 22nd September 2010

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