We believe in the power of effective information and advice and how it plays a part in positive mental health. Our Advice Team supports people with mental health issues to obtain their rights and entitlements with regard to benefits debt and housing. We have a vacancy for a part-time Housing and Welfare Rights Worker to deliver advice within Community Mental Health Teams in Manchester. This is an important role within the teams and makes a big difference to people.
We are seeking people with advice experience and people who care about social justice and collaboration to work with us.
Position: Housing & Welfare Rights Worker (Assertive Outreach Pathway)
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Base: Kath Locke Centre, Hulme, Manchester.
Salary: £27,852 – £30,464 p.a. pro rata (£13,926 – £15,232 actual) dependent on experience.
People with mental health issues are more likely to be dependent on benefits, be at risk of homelessness and in debt. Therefore, providing advice is vital and supports better mental health. Could this be you? If so, you will also be part of a wider team of advice workers within Manchester Mind with whom you can share skills and knowledge.
The skills and experiences that are important to us are:
- Advice experience in areas of benefits, debt and housing.
- Working collaboratively, with people.
- Ability to build kind relationships that enable good outcomes.
If you are interested in this role, please download the application documents here:
The closing date is 12 noon on the 24th July 2024.
Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services or had experience of volunteering.
