Vacancy Detail

Community Bridge Builder

Keenan Recruitment has been retained on behalf of a leading, independent mental health charity in Northern Ireland, to recruit for a Community Bridge Builder in Newtownabbey.

Location: Newtownabbey 

Pay: £12.55 per hour 

Contract: Full-time or part-time hours will be considered

 

The Community Bridge Builder will:

  • Work in partnership with the individual service user to develop recovery support plans based on individual needs and strengths.
  • Support the individual service user to implement their support plan based on the clients outcomes framework. Support service users to realise their potential through accessing social spaces, for example, leisure activities, local community and facilities, education, volunteering, employment, social networks, and local clubs. Support the individual to develop ways in which they can contribute to the local community and become active within their community.
  • Promote the service to professionals, carers, and users of the service.
  • Develop a Directory of local services for their specific area base.
  • Identify and process referrals by working in partnership with relevant agencies

 

Essential Criteria:

  • Level 2 Essential Skills in Maths and English or GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English
  • Must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 6 months experience of providing support to people with a mental illness either in a paid or voluntary position OR
  • Demonstrate a minimum of 1 years’ experience of providing support in another care setting
  • NISCC Registration or eligible to be registered from commencement of role
  • Knowledge of the main mental health diagnoses and support available 
  • Knowledge of safeguarding principles

 

Contact Aideen Duggan for a full job description T: 02890021616 or socialwork@keenanrecruitment.co.uk 

 

Keenan Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer, acting as an Employment Business on behalf of our Clients for temporary work and an Employment Agency for providing permanent employment with our Clients.

Keenan Recruitment is proudly a Corporate Member of REC - 10638 (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) adhering to all current employment legislation.


Location: Newtownabbey | Salary: £12.55 per hour | Job type: Contract | Posted: 12/12/2025