About the job

Enfield Carers Centre are looking for a part time Mental Health Support Worker.  

You will work as a member of Enfield Carers Centre to support the delivery of mental health support services to unpaid family carers in Enfield.

The role involves engaging with Carers who are looking after somebody with Mental health illness or who may have their own Mental health challenges to identify appropriate support options and take steps to help them access these services.

The successful post holder will be committed to working with Carers to empower them to reduce the impact their caring role has on their own wellbeing, and/or support them to withdraw from elements of, or even all, care provision should this be causing them concern.

Who Should Apply?

The ideal candidate will have experience of working either in the voluntary sector or in health and social care in an advisory capacity, or have a strong admin, customer service background.

In line with Enfield Carers Centre’s safer recruitment policy, the post holder is expected to demonstrate a commitment to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children.

Benefits of Working With Us

  • The successful candidate will be joining an established, hardworking and supportive team of people who aim to make a real and sustainable difference to the lives of Carers.
  • Sick pay
  • Company pension
  • Health Cash Plan (eligible after 3 months in service)
  • CarerSmart Discount Scheme
  • Paid training face-to-face and online
  • Free DBS Check
  • Recommend a friend bonus programme
  • Staff wellbeing events
  • Free office parking
  • Company events

Hours & Pay

Hours:    21 hours total per week including 2 evenings a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays (5pm to 9pm)

Holiday: 25 days and Bank Holidays, per annum pro rata

Salary:   £27,300 per annum (pro rata based on 21 hours per week)

About Enfield Carers Centre

Enfield Carers Centre background information

The organisation is committed to valuing Diversity. See our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion statement

Enfield Carers Centre Safeguarding Statement

ECC Privacy Notice for applicants

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us.  This will depend upon the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of those offenses.

How to apply

Please complete the Application Form document

If you would like to find out more before applying, please contact the Carers team at Enfield Carers Centre on 020 8366 3677 and ask to speak to Mark Warwick, the Healthcare Manager.

No CVs please

We accept applications in alternative formats. If you wish to receive an application form in large print, please contact us.

This is your opportunity to tell us about yourself and your experience as well as say why you are the most suited candidate to the role.

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Application closing date:  We are interviewing as applicants apply

Applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The organisation is a Safer Recruitment Employer.

Please return your completed forms to us via:

email to: healthcaremanager@enfieldcarers.org

or by post or hand and marked as PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL to:

Mark Warwick, Healthcare Manager
Enfield Carers Centre
Britannia House
137 – 143 Baker Street
Enfield, Middlesex
EN1 3JL