MACMILLAN and MINDWISE: SOCIAL WORK PRACTITIONER CANCER & MENTAL HEALTH

Location Base: Blended home and office-based working; based at MindWise’s Head Office with travel throughout NI and occasionally ROI and UK.

Hours: 35 Hours per week. (Reduced working hours may be considered and discussed with the successful candidate)

Grade: Macmillan Social Worker Band 6

This post is also open to AYE Candidates at B5 who meet the essential criteria i.e. those who have successfully completed their qualification but have not yet graduated are eligible to apply.

Salary Range:

Band 6 – £37,338 – £44,962 (pro-rata) (AfC 25/26 Salary Scale)

Band 5 – AYE Candidates £29,970 – £36,483 (pro rata) AfC 25/26 Salary Scale)

Duration: Fixed Term contract until 31st August 2027

Closing date: 12noon, Monday 28th July 2025

All our roles make a positive impact on the lives of others, the purpose of this role is to:

As a Macmillan funded Professional, employed by MindWise, the post holder will be part of the newly formed team to develop and implement the Cancer and Mental Health Psychosocial Service in N Ireland. This service is part of Macmillan’s Psychological care programme of work across the UK. The post holder will work closely with GP practice and Health and Social Care Trusts, developing partnerships across HSC cancer and mental health services, voluntary sector charities, fora for people with lived experience of cancer and mental health issues, and carer organisations. The post holder will also assist and support the development of a scoping exercise across specific GP practice areas of the volume of people living with cancer and mental health issues. They will be part of the Psychosocial Team who will provide consultation, advice, and guidance, alongside delivering clinical interventions to families, and carers, who are living with cancer and mental health issues, who require specialist intensive support. The postholder will also be responsible for assisting and supporting regional training for staff, and support programmes for families. This new service will also be evaluated, and the post holder will assist and support the independent evaluation company with data collection and analysis.

What we ask for from you:

• A University degree in Social Work Or A professional qualification in social work or those who have successfully completed their qualification but have not yet graduated are eligible to apply – (AYE).

• Be fully registered with, or eligible to register with, NISCC as a Social Worker.

• A total of 2 years relevant experience working in mental health services, or cancer services, or children’s services. This can be obtained at either pre or post qualifying level. (Candidates at AYE level may apply, if you meet this essential criteria)
• Demonstrate an understanding of The Family Model (Author, Dr Adrian Falkov 2012) in practice.
• Demonstrate ability to prioritise own workload, problem solve and use initiative.
• Demonstrate ability to assess needs, plan & review care and manage risk to promote person centred outcomes.
• Demonstrate experience of managing stakeholder relationships, both internal and external to the organisation, to achieve successful outcomes for clients.
• Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the issues affecting those with cancer and mental health issues.
• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation as it affects individuals and family members.
• Ability to demonstrate alignment with the core values of Macmillan and MindWise:

With Heart, With Strength, With Ambition: Passion, Respect, Empathy, Togetherness, Openness and transparency.

• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criterion will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Organisation which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.

What you get in return:

• A competitive salary
• A minimum employer pension contribution of 6%
• Enhanced holiday leave entitlement of 35 days (FTE)
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Medical cash plan
• Death in service benefit
• Access to family friendly policies and flexible working options
• Business mileage paid at HMRC max
• Commitment to learning and development
• Able to volunteer 1 day per year with MindWise Corporate Social Responsibility policy.
• Investors in People (IIP) Gold Award holders, reflecting excellent working practices
• Able to join Staff Working Groups and have your voice heard! e.g. People working group; Health & Wellbeing; Leadership and Management; Human Rights; Trauma Informed group etc

Supplementary information

If successful at shortlisting stage, Interviews will take place on Tuesday 5th August 2025

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced check via the Access (NI) Service and a Right to Work in the UK check.

The post holder may be required to travel throughout Northern Ireland and on occasions, within the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and elsewhere.

MindWise are an equal opportunities employer

PLEASE NOTE:

CV’s are not accepted. Online Application only.

About MindWise

MindWise has a long-established history of supporting individuals with mental health issues and their families. Our vision is a world where mental health is everyone’s business, and our mission is to support and empower people affected by mental health issues to live their best lives. We do this through our dedicated staff who make a real difference in the lives of clients every day.

Staff Benefits

Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme

Commitment to Learning and Development

Flexible Working Policies

Staff Health & Wellbeing Group

Death in Service Benefit

Coaching and Mentoring

Our Values

Passion

Respect

Empathy

Togetherness

Openness & Transparency

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