Job

MENTAL HEALTH RESETTLEMENT OFFICER (Ref: MHRO-R4-01)

Closing Date

Based in Derry/Londonderry, working from home, with travel expected within the Western Health and Social Care Trust area

£25,930 per annum; 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About Us
You will work for a leading voluntary sector, non-profit making organisation that provides professional advice on housing in Northern Ireland and solutions for people who find themselves in housing difficulties.

Your New Role within the Resettlement Service
You will implement a resettlement service to homeless individuals who are or have been experiencing housing difficulties and related issues, particularly those with mental health issues within the Western Health & Social Care Trust area.

Minimum Criteria (a Full Job Description and Personnel Specification is available in the Candidate Information Pack)

• Minimum of three GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including English Language.
• NVQ Level III (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care OR relevant equivalent qualification in Social Work, Community Work, Housing Care or Community Mental Health
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience providing support to vulnerable individuals within a community, voluntary or statutory sector who have or are experiencing mental health problems.
• A valid driving licence and access to a car. (if disability prohibits driving, the applicant must be able to organise suitable alternative arrangements)
• IT skills

It should be noted that the criteria for this post may be enhanced to facilitate short listing.

How to Apply

Please forward your completed CV and Equal Opportunities monitoring form (found below) to: karlaokane@first-housing.com by Friday, 17th July 2026 at 12 noon. (Tel: 02871266115)

To be eligible for this position you must complete an Access NI Enhanced Disclosure.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

A copy of the Access NI Code of Practice will be made available to all applicants upon request.
Copies of First Housing Aid & Support Service policies on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders & Access NI Disclosure Handling Policy are also available on demand.

This post is subject to compulsory registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council. (NISCC)

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

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