About the Role

We are looking for a Community Resettlement Key Worker to join our team to support vulnerable clients who have experienced homelessness and are now living independently within social or PRS properties. This role will involve developing relationships with external agencies to assist in providing resettlement support to individuals in the community. The applicant needs to promote and engage with a range of DENS services such as the Food Bank, Day Centre, Social Enterprises and Open Space. The applicant will be responsible for delivering intensive support, to empower clients and enable them to take the next positive steps to rebuild their lives.

About you

• You have a good understanding of working in supported housing or floating support services and have demonstrable knowledge of benefits and tenancy-related support.
• You can deliver high quality, structured and time-limited interventions which have a lasting impact on clients’ lives.
• You have a good understanding of the issues faced by homeless people from complex backgrounds and an ability to engage positively with this vulnerable client group
• You can complete a comprehensive client assessment to create goals that are appropriate and attainable
• You can effectively liaise with a range of service providers or agencies, in order to establish, or improve, services for clients.
• You have an understanding of the principles underlying a quality and customer-focused service.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.
• You are self-motivated and can manage your time effectively; prioritising different areas of work according to needs and deadlines.
• You are a people’s person and a natural team player, willing to work to a common goal
• You are passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives.
• You are IT literate and familiar with Microsoft Packages such as Word, Excel & Outlook

This role involves visiting clients in their homes.  A full, current driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Recovery Worker Addiction

We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Worker Addiction to join the team as a Residential Treatment Gambling Therapist, to provide effective support to the established Residential Rehabilitation Programme in a way that enables clients to overcome their addiction to gambling and move forward to recovery and independent living.

The Programme provides structured support, to males aged over 18 years with severe gambling history, through a 14-week residential stay.

Position: Residential Treatment Gambling Therapist

Location: Dudley, West Midlands (full-time on site)

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum

Hours: 35 Hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 28 days’ annual leave, 6% pension contribution, occupational sick pay, eye care vouchers.

Closing Date: 10th June 2022

About the Role

As a Residential Treatment Gambling Therapist, you will provide appropriate recovery-focused therapeutic advice and support to assist residents in addressing their gambling problems and achieving their goals in line with the Residential Programme.

Key responsibilities include:

• Service Delivery
• Innovation
• Expertise
• Effective Governance

About You

As a Residential Treatment Gambling Therapist, you will uphold the organisations values and be non-judgemental, passionate, honest and open to change and empower service users.

You will have:

• Extensive experience of working in Addiction Recovery or a Diploma level qualification in Counselling BACP or equivalent.
• CBT and/or Motivational Interviewing training and/or relevant qualification
• Case management experience with an understanding and application of risk, incident and safeguarding processes
• Excellent communication skills written, verbal and reporting
• Experience of planning and facilitating structured group work with vulnerable and challenging groups
• Experience of working in a therapeutic environment/service, ideally with addiction
• The ability to manage crisis situations and work flexibly to meet presenting needs within a remote location
• The ability to work professionally with women and, with an understanding of different issues women are presented with
• The ability to work independently, as part of a team, and as part of a wider organization
• Evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to develop
• The ability to evidence a commitment to our values

About the Organisation

A registered charity with over 50 years’ experience in providing residential support and treatment for people who are severely addicted to gambling, which provides advice, education and high quality innovative therapeutic support to problem gamblers and those affected by gambling, through residential, online and outreach services.

The charity is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes enquiries from everyone and values diversity in its workforce.

You may have experience in areas such as Health Engagement, Residential Treatment, Gambling Treatment, Gambling Therapist, Gambling Addiction, Gambling, Rehabilitation Therapist, Rehabilitation, Residential Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Centre, Outreach, Addiction Therapist, Addiction Counsellor, Recovery Worker, Recovery Therapist, Recovery, Outreach Worker, Counselling, Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Addiction Counsellor, Gambling Counsellor, Community Counsellor, Counselling Psychotherapist, Adult Services, Mental Health.

You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker.

Right now, our Women’s Supported Housing service in Manchester is looking for someone like you to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. 
Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.

You’re caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties. Working pattern is over 7 seven days a week 9-5pm, you will also be required to work some weekends and evening shifts.

We are looking for female applicants only for this role as it is an all women’s service. The Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 applies to this post.

The salary for this role is £19,125 per annum. 

There are two permanent full time positions available, requiring the post-holder to work 37.5 hours per week.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background. 

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply Now via our website. 

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

We Are With You in Redcar and Cleveland is a free and confidential service for people affected by drugs and alcohol. We provide support to people experiencing issues with drugs and alcohol. We are a unique service as we are part of the first ever integrated domestic abuse, drug and alcohol support service. We are extremely proud to have won this contract which began on 1/4/2022. 

Would you like to be part of it and help us shape the future of our service in Redcar?

We work with both adults and young people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making a small change or stopping an unwanted habit.” Our approach is sensitive and respectful, listening to people's stories and learning from them. We are innovative and bold working with partners across Redcar and Cleveland providing a service that meets everyone's needs; if a person is homeless, in work, has a family, is alone, not in work, has children, we tailor support so it fits them and their individual Recovery Goals. The service embraces stakeholders and our partnerships; including health, mental health, criminal justice, social care, education and training and our recovery and peer support partners.

We have an excellent opportunity to join our team on a permanent basis in Redcar and Cleveland as a Recovery Worker. This role requires applicants  to be flexible and adaptable to change in a fast paced environment, you will be able to manage a complex caseload and build rapport with both service users and internal and external stakeholders, representing We Are With You to promote specialist treatment and support. The skill to motivate and engage people is vital as well as the ability to competently assess and manage risk.

As a Recovery Worker you will be positive and motivated, you will be an outstanding communicator, and possess excellent skills as a team player. You will also be results driven, highly organised with excellent time management skills. You will also embody the guiding principles of We Are With You - Collaborative, Ethical, Inspiring, Resilient, Self-Challenging whilst adhering to the organisational policies and procedures.

Further information 

This job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level with Barred List(s).

This is a permanent full time role for 37.5 hours per week.

The interview date is to be confirmed.

Recovery Worker Gambling Addiction

We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Worker or Addictions Counsellor to join the team as a Residential Treatment Gambling Therapist, to provide effective support to the established Residential Rehabilitation Programme in a way that enables clients to overcome their addiction to gambling and move forward to recovery and independent living.

The Programme provides structured support, to males aged over 18 years with severe gambling history, through a 14-week residential stay.

Position: Residential Treatment Gambling Therapist

Location: Prestwich, Manchester (full-time on site)

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum

Hours: 35 Hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 28 days’ annual leave, 6% pension contribution, occupational sick pay, eye care vouchers.

Closing Date: 10th June 2022

About the Role

As a Residential Treatment Gambling Therapist, you will provide appropriate recovery-focused therapeutic advice and support to assist residents in addressing their gambling problems and achieving their goals in line with the Residential Programme.

Key responsibilities include:

• Service Delivery
• Innovation
• Expertise
• Effective Governance

About You

As a Residential Treatment Gambling Therapist, you will uphold the organisations values and be non-judgemental, passionate, honest and open to change and empower service users.

You will have:

• Extensive experience of working in Addiction Recovery or a Diploma level qualification in Counselling BACP or equivalent.
• CBT and/or Motivational Interviewing training and/or relevant qualification
• Case management experience with an understanding and application of risk, incident and safeguarding processes
• Excellent communication skills written, verbal and reporting
• Experience of planning and facilitating structured group work with vulnerable and challenging groups
• Experience of working in a therapeutic environment/service, ideally with addiction
• The ability to manage crisis situations and work flexibly to meet presenting needs within a remote location
• The ability to work professionally with women and, with an understanding of different issues women are presented with
• The ability to work independently, as part of a team, and as part of a wider organization
• Evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to develop
• The ability to evidence a commitment to our values

About the Organisation

A registered charity with over 50 years’ experience in providing residential support and treatment for people who are severely addicted to gambling, which provides advice, education and high quality innovative therapeutic support to problem gamblers and those affected by gambling, through residential, online and outreach services.

The charity is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes enquiries from everyone and values diversity in its workforce.

You may have experience in areas such as Health Engagement, Residential Treatment, Gambling Treatment, Gambling Therapist, Gambling Addiction, Gambling, Rehabilitation Therapist, Rehabilitation, Residential Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Centre, Outreach, Addiction Therapist, Addiction Counsellor, Recovery Worker, Recovery Therapist, Recovery, Outreach Worker, Counselling, Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Addiction Counsellor, Gambling Counsellor, Community Counsellor, Counselling Psychotherapist, Adult Services, Mental Health.

This role offers the opportunity to join our Central Bedfordshire Mind Matters Team which covers Ampthill, Biggleswade, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard.

Job title: Recovery Worker
Job no: 463
Contract type: 6 months (Maternity Cover)
Working days:30.0 hours per week over 5 Days (Mon – Fri)
Salary: £19,240 F.T.E (actual salary: £15,600 per annum)
Working base: Flitwick (Covering: Central Beds: Biggleswade, Ampthill, Leighton Buzzard & Dunstable)
Checks needed: Enhanced DBS and 2 satisfactory references
Start date: ASAP

You will deliver wellbeing sessions which provide a safe environment for service users to talk openly and develop practical tools, techniques and coping strategies in order to manage their own wellbeing. You will also support service user led groups where we offer activities enabling service users to manage their mental health and move through their recovery journeys.

In addition to this, the role will involve assessing suitability for the service and signposting where necessary as well as performing 1-1 meetings with clients periodically in order to assess and create action plans. The role will also include the opportunity to support events in the community to raise awareness of our services and build links with local organisations.

Entitlements/benefits:

• Annual Leave: 25 days (pro rata)
• Bank Holidays: All (pro rata) as per April to March for each year – usually 8
• NEST pension scheme: Auto-enrolment (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Health Plan: Optional
• Learning and Development: In-house and external as appropriate for the role
• Flexible Working: On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

Closedown: 5pm on Sunday 29 May 2022
The right is reserved to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website, where you can complete your application.

Mind BLMK has been annually assessed and approved as a Mindful Employer and Disability Confident Employer (previously ‘Two Ticks’) since 2008.

No agencies please.

Rochdale and District Mind have two successful Wellbeing Café projects providing training and supported work for users of mental health services in HMR (Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale) who wish to move towards mainstream employment and education. Situated at the Nye Bevan Centre in Rochdale and on Wood Street in Middleton, the Café’s are equipped with modern facilities and offer a range of healthy eating options alongside internet and computer access for those who need it.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Café Worker to provide support to both Café Supervisors and assist in the day to day running of the projects. You will need catering and food preparation experience and an understanding of mental health issues. This will be a challenging but rewarding role working on a project which has, and will continue to, make a real difference to the lives of Mental Health Service Users in the Borough.

Main duties:

• Assisting the Café Supervisor/Manager in the supporting, motivating, and training of Service Users and Volunteers.
• Preparation of food and beverages.
• General kitchen duties, as necessary.
• Maximizing good customer relations.
• Working as part of a team.

Sessional worker- for sickness and holiday cover.
Salary: £10.12 per hour
Closing date for C.Vs Sunday 29th May 2022 at midnight.
Shortlisting Monday 30th May 2022.
Interviews to be held Tuesday 31st May 2022.

We have a rewarding opportunity available for a Female Recovery Navigator to join our Assessment and Recovery team based in South Bristol. You will join us on a part-time permanent basis, working 26.25 hours each week on a rota system and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £21,301 – £23,284 per annum (pro-rata for part-time hours) and benefits.

Missing Link provides practical advice and support to individuals to allow them to maintain a rich and meaningful life. The aim is to deliver recovery and wellbeing opportunities for people with mental health and other support needs to achieve their hopes and ambitions.

In return for joining us, we will offer you:

• Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)
• 3 extra holidays including International Women’s Day
• Excellent development and training opportunities
• Employer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary)
• Mindful Employer Plus Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Wellness Awards
• Staff Recognition Awards

About the role:

As our Recovery Navigator, you will work collaboratively together with the service user (you will support female and male clients) and mental health professionals to navigate and coordinate services (both social and clinical interventions), connecting into community resources, building resilience and improving wellbeing.  Work within a recovery and psychologically informed approach, taking a holistic view to support people’s recovery to live fulfilling lives. Ensure that services are tailored to individual’s cultural and social needs.

Key duties and responsibilities of our Female Recovery Navigator:

• Build trusting and collaborative relationship with the service user (male and female)
• Co produce, implement and review recovery plan, crisis plan and other self-management tools e.g. Wellness Recovery Action Plan, in partnership with service users in line with best practice
• Case manage and co-ordinate support, referring and liaising effectively with all professionals, agencies and other parties involved in service user’s support in order to deliver the support package
• Work closely with colleagues with the service and build strong partnership working with other agencies such as Health and Social Care, Voluntary and Community Service. Support/ facilitate service users to access services
• Provide specialist support to women using the service and advice and guidance to other team members regarding women’s mental health issues
• Provide specialist support and screening regarding domestic abuse/sexual violence and provide advice and guidance to the team on pathways into DVA and sexual violence services
• Promote and facilitate service user involvement and inclusion within Mental Health Bristol and the community in line with Mental Health Bristol Partnership objectives
• Manage caseload (male and female), documentation and time effectively, ensuring up to date and clear record keeping in line with BMH policies, making best use of supervision, training and staff development. Ensuring up to date and clear record keeping in line with policies
• Maintain hope and optimism for the individual with high expectations for recovery. Use lived experience (if appropriate) to positively support the individual’s recovery

What we are looking for in our ideal Female Recovery Navigator:

• Numeracy and literacy to GCSE level/NVQ 2 or equivalent
• IT skills including ability to produce various documents in Word, and use of email and internet
• Proven knowledge of support needs of people with mental health needs
• Proven knowledge of equal opportunities issues
• Proven knowledge of health and safety issues, especially those relevant to mental health
• Proven knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures relating to adults and children and young people
• Knowledge and understanding of the particular needs of working with vulnerable women and men
• Experience working with people with mental health needs, or people with complex needs
• Proven experience of carrying out needs and/or risk assessments and the support planning process
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to appropriate motorised vehicle (desirable)

Do you work well in a team and believe in the social model of disability?  Can you build and sustain relationships with customers based on mutuality and peer support?  Do you enjoy managing a varied caseload of people and working in a person centred and empowering way?  Are you enthusiastic about tackling the barriers that disabled people face on a day-to-day basis ? Then this could be the role you’re looking for.

We are looking to find a passionate, motivated individual with excellent communication and people skills to join our Touchpoint Team. Launched in October 2018, Touchpoint supports people experiencing any form of disability in Barnet to access the services and resources they need so they can live the life they want to live.

As a Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation, we aim to work with people as equal partners to support positive change.  You will have your own lived experience of disability (which could include a long term condition or mental health issues), and be able to use the knowledge this brings you to empower other people overcome the barriers they’re facing.

You may have experience in a related role, perhaps in the advice or advocacy sector, but you may come from a different sector, bringing a host of transferable skills.  In return, you will become part of a friendly and supportive team, working within a focused but flexible culture, where diversity is valued and you can bring your whole self to work.

The role is for 28 hours a week. Currently it involves a mixture of home working and office working from our modern, open plan office in Barnet and Southgate College, Colindale.  The successful candidate will enjoy working in a Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation with an enthusiastic and friendly team of colleagues.

To apply, send your CV plus a detailed covering letter explaining how you would use your own lived experience of disability (which could include a long term condition or mental health issue) to provide meaningful peer support.

Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.  Fixed term contract for six months, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding.  The successful candidates will need to undergo a DBS check. Interviews will be held on 9th June.

Inclusion Barnet is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) number 1158632.

As Family Support Worker you will provide support to families visiting loved ones in the Visitor Centre, visitor centre services include; play and children’s services; and a catering service.
As a Family Support Worker at HMP Leyhill, you will work as one of the PACT Family team, you will be based primarily in the prison's visitor centre and visits hall providing support, advice and guidance to families visiting prisoners, facilitating prison visits and family days and supporting the play service.
A Family Support Worker provides support to families visiting loved ones in the Visitor Centre. Visitor centre services include play and children’s services; and a catering service.

About You:
To be successful in this role you will have experience and understanding of working with families in a challenging environment, ideally involving offenders and/or their families. You will also have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a demanding work load. You will have the ability to contribute to planning and development of Pact’s family work and also have knowledge of safeguarding/child protection practice. Furthermore you will have excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in build partnerships with a range of agencies.

What Pact Offer:
Pact offer a wide range of employee benefits including free confidential advice and counselling service, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, eye care vouchers, generous annual leave plus more. You will have the opportunity to attend internal training events to further develop yourself as an effective support work and you will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.

How to apply:
If you feel you meet the requirements of this post please complete an application form by clicking the `apply now` button.

Other information:
Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment).
This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison.

About us
Pact (the Prison Advice & Care Trust) is a pioneering national charity that provides caring and life changing services to men and women in prison, to people with convictions on release and in the community, and to their children and families.
Pact’s vision is of a society in which justice is understood as a process of restoration and healing, in which prisons are used sparingly and as places of learning and rehabilitation, and in which the innate dignity and worth of every human being is valued. We work for the common good of Society, taking a public health-based approach. We work at the intersection of criminal justice, child and family welfare, mental health, wellbeing provision and health & social care.
Our volunteers and staff can be found in courts, prisons, probation services, and in communities across England & Wales. We are a diverse, inclusive, modern, and collaborative charity. We build effective partnerships and sustainable solutions based on our well-established understanding of the systems in which we work, and on our historic values and ethos developed through our 120+ years of service delivery.

Location: HMP Leyhill, GL12 8BT
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 7 hours per week (Tuesday/ Saturday and Sunday)
Salary: £19,305 FTE per annum (£3,603.6 per annum actual)
Benefits : Cycle to Work Scheme, Life Assurance, Season Ticket Loan, EAP Scheme

Closing date: 3rd June 2022

You may also have experience in the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Rehabilitation, Family Services, Advocacy, Mentor, Mentoring, Not for Profit, NFP, etc

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Are you an experienced activities and event worker passionate about developing activities aimed at improving people’s wellbeing? As Project Worker – Communities you will be responsible for working with a diverse range of clients in a team responsible for our front door and open access services, including outreach, engagement, events and activities, and volunteering.

 You will be working in our pleasant offices just off Holloway Road, in a thriving community hub. Benefits include 25 days’ annual leave on appointment (this will increase to 27 after 5 years’ service and 29 after 10 years’ service), flexible working, employee assistance programme, and family-friendly policies.

 Manor Gardens Welfare Trust (MGWT) has supported people to improve their mental and physical health and wellbeing since 1913. Our mission is to work with people and communities to take action and enable good health, resilience and opportunity.

 Manor Gardens Welfare Trust is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities with which we work. We value, respect and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation or religious belief. We encourage applications from individuals with experience of volunteering alongside or instead of professional experience, and no academic background is required to apply.

How to apply

For a recruitment pack please click 'Apply now' to be redirected to our website for an application pack and additional information. 

Manor Gardens Welfare Trust follows safer recruitment procedures, and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Any disclosures within a DBS check do not necessarily prevent an individual from taking up a position with us, and we encourage those with questions about this to contact us to discuss further.

Job Title: Recovery Centre Coordinator
Full Time – 37.5 hours
Salary: £27,164
Based: Exeter
Fixed Term – 12-month pilot

Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 35 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support.

Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users. 

We are piloting an exciting new day-time service to expand on our highly valued, existing out of hours crisis café. The day-time service will operate Monday-Friday 10am-6pm.

This is an exciting chance to be involved in the pilot to develop our service.

Our Vision

“To provide a community based service that will improve experiences and options for crisis and recovery interventions. To be delivered as a ‘Recovery Centre’ that has open access, extended hours and offers planned and unplanned care. It will be a collaboration and interface of the MHM Crisis Café, wider VSCE and other Mental Health services including Peer Support Workers”

About the role
As a Recovery Centre Coordinator, you will ensure the effective day to day running of the Recovery Centre. You will co-ordinate activities and use of the Centre, acting as a main point of contact for internal staff, external partners and agencies, service users and families.

You will deal with enquiries from service users and ensure that all visitors are made to feel welcome. This role will involve networking and raising awareness of the support and services available within the Centre.

Day-to-day activities may include:

• Develop and co-ordinate the activity timetable available within the Centre.
• Promote the Recovery Centre in the local area via leaflets, posters, word of mouth, social media, attendance at events and meetings etc.
• Ensure all participants and visitors are welcomed and directed to the appropriate member of staff in a professional and efficient manner.
• Ensure the Centre has sufficient refreshments, materials and supplies to deliver a variety of activities each week, keeping within the associated budget.
• To be the local point of contact for all queries related to the Recovery Centre, including families, carers and professionals.

About you

You will hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant field within Health and Social Care or Leadership/Management.

You will have experience of working in the Health & Social Care sector and/or working with vulnerable groups.

As a confident communicator, you will be able to proactively promote the service to a range of stakeholders, as well as network to build professional relationships.

Effective time management and ability to manage busy workload is essential.

What we offer

In return, MHM offers excellent training and development opportunities, flexible working (where appropriate), 25 days annual leave per annum/pro rata, plus statutory holidays and a 5% contributory pension scheme.

Closing date: 15th May 2022*

The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application.

All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview.

MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 

Fixed Term until 31 March 2023

Our vision is for a world where everyone experiencing a mental health issue receives support and respect. Join our passionate, dedicated team and make a difference today.

About the role

Peer Support is recognised as a key component of modern mental health and wellbeing provision, and this is an exciting opportunity for a Peer Recovery Practitioner to join our dedicated team and inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible.

In this role, you will play an integral role in the recovery pathways of service users, working with NHS colleagues to support those who are accessing support to take control of their own recovery. You will support service users to achieve their goals on their road to recovery, providing practical and emotional support and, crucially, you will have your own lived experience of mental health issues and a recovery journey of your own to share.

This is a full-time role where you’ll work 37 hours per week to include occasional evenings and weekends.

About us

We're Solent Mind! We’re part of a network of over 100 Local Minds who tailor trusted mental health services to our communities. We set our own strategies and partnerships and rely on the support of our brilliant local fundraisers.

We collaborate with Mind to make sure their pioneering campaigns, information and research makes a difference in Hampshire. Together, we make better mental health possible both locally and nationally.

Benefits

Our Gold Investors in People Award reflects our commitment to our lively, friendly teams. We empower our people to have a voice, discover new opportunities and develop their careers. In addition to knowing you’re making a difference, you’ll also enjoy excellent benefits, including: 

• Flexible working to promote a healthy work/life balance 
• 25 days’ annual leave rising incrementally to 30 days per year 
• Pension plan 
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket and cycle-to-work scheme 

If you’re ready to join the fight for mental health, visit our website to find out more and apply.  

Closing date: Sunday 29 May 2022

Posts may be subject to a relevant DBS check.

Solent Mind welcomes applications from all the communities in which we work. Appointments are made on merit.

Registered Charity No: 1081116. Registered with Limited Liability in England and Wales No: 4004500.

Are you passionate about providing children with a safe and secure place to live?

Do you share our vision to offer the highest standard of care, every day?

Barnardo's is seeking to recruit caring and committed Children's Residential Care Workers to join our day and night time teams at Summerfield Residential Children's Home. Residential Care Workers provide direct care, support, guidance, and nurture to the children in our care.

Summerfield is a nurturing, caring, and safe home for six children aged between 5 and 18 years. The service is staffed 24 hours a day by a dedicated team working on a shift basis.

The children and young people living at Summerfield have different learning, physical and emotional needs, including health and social needs, and behaviours that can challenge. We support them to grow, learn, and to develop their skills, confidence, and independence. Our vision is to build happy and healthy childhoods and support every child to thrive. We know that providing a calm, caring and secure environment is essential to each child's well-being and development.

The role: Our Children's Residential Care Workers perform a critical role within Summerfield and are a vital part of the team. As a Children's Residential Care Worker, you will work closely with shift leaders and managers to implement care plans and strategies around each child. You will work with the rest of the team to ensure the children are cared for and safe, and that Summerfield offers each child a nurturing and secure place to live.

To be successful in this role you will have a range of skills and abilities, and most importantly you will enjoy the challenges and rewards of working with children and young people with additional needs. You will share our commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment, maintaining the highest standards of care.

Working arrangements: Various shifts and working hours are available on an As and When basis. Working hours will be discussed at interview. You will start and finish each shift with a handover with other day or night time staff and shift leaders.

Qualification: You will ideally hold a level 3 qualification in Children's Residential Care, childcare, or similar. If you are looking to develop your skills, willingness to complete a level 3 qualification whilst working at Summerfield will be required.

Please contact Helen Boxall on 07584271541 or [email protected] if you would like an informal conversation.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements