Overview
Make a real difference supporting people affected by mental illness in the Jewish community.
About Jami
Jami supports over 1,400 people each year through advice, advocacy, treatment, support, education and community programmes. Our Hubs in Redbridge and Hackney offer social connection, activities and practical support to people living with mental health challenges.
The Role
We’re looking for a Mental Health Support Worker to help create a welcoming, supportive environment across both Hubs. You will:
- Plan and facilitate social and recreational activities
- Build positive relationships and offer 1:1 practical support
- Complete assessments and link people to relevant Jami services
- Signpost to community and statutory services
- Support cultural and faith-based events and activities
- Maintain accurate records and work within safeguarding and confidentiality guidelines
- We work within a peer support model, so lived experience of mental health is welcomed and valued.
This post is part time working 9am to 5pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for 22.5 hours per week excluding breaks.
You will be based at our Elliott Simmons Centre for Wellbeing, Leila’s House, 55 Christchurch Avenue, Finchley, N12 0DG and will require travel to Redbridge and Hackney.
About You
You will bring:
- Experience in health/social care or the mental health/charity sector
- Strong group facilitation and communication skills
- Ability to support people empathetically and respectfully
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Personal lived experience of mental health challenges (essential)
- Knowledge of the Jewish community is helpful but not essential.
Why Join Jami?
- Supportive, values-driven organisation
- Meaningful, community-focused work
- Training, supervision and development opportunities
How to Apply
- Please submit your CV and a short statement outlining your relevant experience.
- For an informal discussion on the role please contact Andrew Barbarash, 07887 643 330
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
