Right now, Holder House - Richmond Fellowship’s mental health registered care home in Abingdon - is looking for the right person to join our team as a Recovery Worker, committed to putting the people who use our services at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking to provide someone with your enthusiasm and compassion, the perfect environment to utilise your skills to ensure our residents are involved in the decisions that affect their lives.

Join our team as a Recovery Worker.

You’ll support and inspire your key clients to lead their own recovery. You’ll co-produce a support plan that will address their specific needs, see them achieve their goals and aspirations and develop domestic and finance management life skills. You’ll motivate people to access a range of work, leisure or educational opportunities to achieve greater independence. You’ll give people access to a full range of services by liaising with mental health teams, GP surgeries, the local council and charities etc. You’ll also develop your leadership skills by taking on lead areas. Other aspects of the job include entering accurate case notes on our IT system, leading group activities, dispensing medication and cooking house meals with residents.

Experience & qualifications are desirable, but the right personal qualities are essential. You’re happy working both independently and as a valued member of our team, work well under pressure and know how to connect with people at all levels. You are also caring, consistent, flexible, creative and, like us, you are keen to break down the stigma of mental health.

There will also be positions available at our lower support Newbury Service and Recovery workers may be offered shifts at both services where this fits their availability.

This is a rolling recruitment process, if vacancies remain, shortlisted candidates will continue to be interviewed as and when they apply. The first round of shortlisting is scheduled for 15th August 2021.

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.

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification,  will be considered for an interview.

In return, expect some excellent benefits:

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities

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 recovery is possible for everyone and that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide.

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week (5 days/week)
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to: Access & Engagement Manager
Salary: SCP 23 £27,509

The Dual Diagnosis Recovery Worker will provide specialist dual diagnosis interventions – using specialist assessment, group delivery of psycho-social interventions, and robust case management - to a caseload of service users with co-existing mental health and substance misuse issues.

Working in partnership, with external partners, including key mental health partners, inpatient wards, and internal clinical colleagues in the City & Hackney Recovery Service, the post holder will work holistically to provide support and regular, recovery-focused interventions.

They will model and promote the recovery service’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and will engage the local communities through effective communication, transparency, and collaboration to promote recovery in all aspects of the service.

The deadline for applications is 8th August 2021. Please apply via the Breathe HR link, please complete the application form and attach it together with your CV, please ensure you attach both when you press "Apply Now".

We are open to conversations about flexible working, however the postholder will need to be visible and present in the office, particularly during the first three months, subject to an individual Covid Risk assessment. We have a flexible approach to working from home.

Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please email us the attached equal opportunities form to the HR Team.

We at Mind CHWF want to assure you that your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. It always has been, and it will continue to be, as we refine our policies and internal processes. Please take a moment to read through our applicant's privacy notice.

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. 

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.

Right now, Tower House, our 24 Supported Housing services in Cheshire is looking for someone like you to work with us, supporting individuals through their recovery journey, providing innovative recovery and crisis service interventions. Day-to-day, you will work with individuals to support the development and delivery of ‘client led’ recovery and safety planning, helping others to regain sustainable control over their challenges and maximize independence.  And, when it comes to liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies to give people access to a full range of services, again, we’ll rely on your expertise.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that 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. 

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.

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification, will be considered for an interview.

The closing date for this post is 6th August 2021 at 11.59pm. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date if sufficient applications are received prior.

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

Job title: Floating Support Worker
Salary: £24,992 per annum
Contract length: 6 months with possible extension
 

The principal responsibility of the Floating Support Worker is to support and assist our Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children and vulnerable adults to develop life skills and access external support where necessary. You will also work alongside our Refugee Wellbeing Coordinator by supporting people experiencing mental health pressures, to access services and develop coping skills.

Interviews will be carried out by Zoom, this may be followed up face to face interview.

Causeway Irish Housing Association operates a 4 day working week (32 hours) and we are a London Living Wage Employer.

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Mobile Night Worker to join our supported housing projects in West Sussex. You will be primarily based at our Horsham Y centre. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £22,640 per annum.

About us:

The Horsham Y Centre provides housing to 50 young people. The focus of the work is to help develop the young people’s skills and confidence so that they can move on from supported accommodation and live independently.

The Y Centre does more than house young people, it also aims to support their development and transition into adulthood. Each young person is assigned a housing support worker who helps the resident with basic living skills such as cooking and cleaning as well as helping them identify targets and work towards achieving goals that lead to independence.

The Mobile Night Worker role:

You will be primarily based at Horsham Y Centre where you will provide a reception service as well as routinely checking the whole project alongside your static colleagues. You will also travel to unstaffed projects in the local Horsham and mid-Sussex area.

The shifts are waking nights worked on a rota of 4-on 4-off. You will either provide mobile support to our dispersed and staffed properties as well as providing occasional static cover or work at one of our projects in Horsham and Mid-Sussex.

Responsibilities as our Mobile Night Worker:

- Working within our properties that provide accommodation and associated support services to young people and adults
- Maintaining accurate records and keeping our properties safe and secure throughout the night
- Being understanding of the support needs of the people we work with

What we are looking for in our Mobile Night Worker:

- Experience of working with similar clients – and the challenges that can arise – is essential
- A driving licence is essential and a vehicle can be provided if required

The Mobile Night Worker position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays), a company sick pay scheme, a life assurance policy of 2x your annual salary, a health and wellbeing cash plan, and a cycle to work scheme.

Closing date for applications: Friday 27th August 2021

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

If you feel like you have what it takes to become our Mobile Night Worker click apply today, we would love to hear from you!

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.

Crisis Recovery Workers
Cambridge AND Peterborough
Full and Part time positions available
6pm-1am evenings and weekends – we try to rota two weekends off a month
£23,782.00 per annum FTE - £13.03 per hour
Full time (35 hours per week)

We are seeking a candidate who has proven experience of supporting individuals through a mental health crisis. Using a strengths-based approach, support is provided on a one to one basis, either face to face or via the telephone, ensuring a person-centred approach is maintained at all times.

You will be required to work 6pm to 1am, during the week or at weekends on a shift basis, with occasional travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

The successful post holder will have a non-judgement approach, be flexible to service needs as well as the individuals accessing it and be able to manage clear boundaries.  You will also have a proven background in crisis recovery work.

These roles form part of the award-winning work implemented by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Crisis Care Concordat and the Urgent & Emergency Care Vanguard Project.

Closing date: 9th August 2021
Interviews: week commencing 16th August 2021

PLEASE PRESS THE 'APPLY NOW' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY

Please read the person specification and job description for details and relate to the person specification in your application.

We will only accept complete applications, which should include: Application Form, Covering Letter and your completed Equality & Diversity Monitoring form. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. 

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.

Our crisis services in Lancashire offer a therapeutic space for people experiencing difficulties with their mental health. We have two crisis houses based in Central and East Lancashire, three 24 hour crisis support services as well as a Lancaster-based outreach service. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Central Lancashire 24 Crisis Support Team.

With a wide range of skills and backgrounds, our teams take a creative approach to their work and are an integral part to the recovery journey of those who use our services. That’s where you come in. As a Crisis Recovery Worker you will work closely with people using our services. You will plan and deliver a number of therapeutic intervention sessions to support people in developing a ‘toolkit’ of coping mechanisms to manage their crisis. From anxiety management and grounding techniques to sleep hygiene and mindfulness, you will draw upon a wide a range of therapeutic techniques and tailor each session to meet the needs of the individual. You will liaise with a variety of other professionals and teams, taking referrals, robustly risk-assessing and making decisions with the rest of your team, ensuring that the people using our services get the holistic wraparound support they need.

We are looking for caring, consistent, flexible and creative individuals who work well under pressure and are keen to work in mental health. Good communication is essential, as well as a good knowledge of mental health. You will receive a full induction, regular supervisions as well as opportunities for personal and professional development by working across our range of services. You will also have access to extensive learning and development opportunities. Richmond Fellowship offer benefits such as 25 days’ annual leave, a confidential Employment Assistance Programme (EAP), and a pension scheme.  

This is a permanent role requiring the post-holder to work 37.5 hours per week.

The salary for this role is £18,299.00 per annum.

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.

This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

The role will consist of a variety of shifts which will include out of hours work.

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

Recruiting for three Recovery Workers to join our Islington Crisis House!

£22,568 per annum, 40 hours per week plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Job Overview:

- Understand the concept of Recovery and apply those principles to develop an environment and service that enhances recovery.
- Put the service-user at the centre of their support and promote optimism and hope for their increased independence
- Provide intensive support (both practical and emotional) to people undergoing a period of mental health related crisis.
- Act as a positive influence on service-users encouraging responsible behaviour and self reliance to people residing in the Service.
- Support people in a way that maximises their self-sufficiency and enables them to live independently upon discharge from the service

Key Responsibilities:

- To ensure recovery focused support plans are created, reviewed, evaluated and amended in accordance with changing needs, presenting risks and individual preferences in order to promote recovery.
- Undertake keyworking responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/Service Manager.
- To be flexible and responsive to the needs of service-users as directed by their personal support plan
- To provide recovery focused support to achieve personal goals/aspirations in partnership with service-users, family members and statutory agencies. To work with service-users on a one to one basis to achieve positive outcomes within the given service timeframe
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- To treat all information - both verbal and written - in accordance with Look Ahead's policy on confidentiality.
- Develop and maintain links with key agencies and service providers in the local community
- Demonstrate a commitment to the empowerment of service-users and a strong interest in co-production and promoting people's rights.
- Use person centred tools to support recovery and development of service-users.
- Communicate effectively with people who are in mental distress, including any who may be acutely unwell.
- Support service-users to undertake domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure service-users enjoy a high quality of accommodation.
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive service-user records to professional standards.
- To engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills.
- To advocate assertively to statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure that service-users needs are met and link with organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for service-users in the community.
- To maintain good relationships with all involved professionals and agencies.
- To maintain good liaison with the service-users' immediate community and family.
- Work collaboratively with the service-user, their carers and care coordinators to plan for move-on and discharge from the point of the support commencing.
- To attend and participate in weekly staff meetings, meetings with other professionals and in supervision and training as required.
- To work with the staff team to achieve the aims and the objectives of the service.
- To stay up to date with regard to development and research in the mental health field, housing support and in welfare benefits.
- To exercise responsibilities under the current Health & Safety legislation and Equal Opportunities Policy as laid down or amended by Look Ahead Housing Association.
- To act at all times in accordance with the aims, philosophy and practice of the project.
- To undertake any other duties consistent with the basic objectives and duties of this post.

Person Specification:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is essentially customer-focused
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

- At least an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care, or equivalent
- Minimum of one years experience of support work with people with mental health related support needs

Desirable:

- An understanding of care-planning processes and Models of Care within mental health
- Knowledge of group and individual therapy and an understanding of risk management
- Experience of working with vulnerable people whom are undergoing a period of crisis

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Mind BLMK are currently looking for a Crisis Recovery Worker to join our brand new Crisis Cafe Service in the Central Bedfordshire area.

Post no: 417
Start date: As soon as possible
Job title: Crisis Recovery Worker
Working base: Flitwick and Biggleswade
Reports to: Central Beds Crisis Café Team Leader
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £13,427.03 actual salary (£20,700.00 F.T.E)
Contracted hours: 4 nights a week, 24 hrs across 2 locations
Working days: Saturday and Sunday night in Flitwick – 2 weekdays (tbc) in Biggleswade
Working hours: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Checks needed: Enhanced DBS and 2 satisfactory references

Background to the role

Our Mind BLMK Crisis Cafes are out-of-hours mental health crisis services which are located in Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes that provide a safe and welcoming space for people who are feeling distressed and experiencing a crisis.

Job purpose:

To support individuals to deescalate crisis and improve mental health and wellbeing, through focussed 1:1s and structured crisis interventions.

About you

• Experience of working in a small service within a wider organisation, including delivering a service against performance targets.
• Experience of working with individuals experiencing mental health and wellbeing issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain constructive working relationships with a wide range of people.
• Ability to promote a service.
• IT skills (MS Outlook, Word and Excel and internet).
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Good communication, motivational and negotiation skills.
• Understanding the wellbeing needs of and working with people with mental health needs, including those from culturally diverse communities.
• Ability to carry out assessments and 1:1s.

Closing date: 6th August 2021 at 5pm.

How to apply:

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you will find further information about the role and details how to apply. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

No agencies please.

Recruiting for a Support Worker at our Young People's Service in Kent!

GBP 20,543 per annum, working 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more. This Support Worker role is 12 Months Maternity Cover.

Job Overview:

The Young People's Support Worker will work within Look Ahead's flexible supported accommodation and floating support for Children in Care, Care Leavers and Homeless 16/17-year olds. The role manages the initial period from when a child or young person is first referred to ensuring a smooth arrival and transition to planning their exit from the service including identifying suitable long-term accommodation and managing their expectations.
This hybrid role will also work across the West Kent area flexibly providing floating support for those young people living in their own accommodation and ensure that they are enabled to develop their resilience and independence.

Key Responsibilities:
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

*Building open and supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
*Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
*Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
*Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
*Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
*Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
*Empower customers (where relevant) to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
*Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes

Person Specification:
*Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
*Approachable and open behaviour
*Prefers working as part of a group or team
*Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:

*To work as part of a dynamic team.
*Are solution focused.
*To work flexibly on a seven day rolling rota, which includes earlies and lates.
*Work across both Maidstone & Tonbridge.

Desirable:

*Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector
*Experience working in vulnerable young people
*Full Driving Licence and access to use of vehicle

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We are looking for a committed Christian with a heart for addiction recovery work to join the staff team at Yeldall Manor, a Christian drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre for men, between Reading and Maidenhead. 

The role will involve one-to-one key-working sessions with men throughout their 24 weeks on Phases 1 and 2 of our programmes. You will support them in all practical aspects of their recovery including objectives and goals, leave and visit planning, discipline issues and health matters. You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to implement firm but caring boundaries, and good administrative abilities. 

This post is for 40 hours a week, and includes regular evening and weekend work.

This position is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. If you are in recovery, a minimum of two years’ demonstrable clean time is required. 

Yeldall Manor is a Christian organisation and this role has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate be a committed and practising Christian (in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010). 

Please note this is a re-advertisement

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Salford CVS to support our grants and investments programme.

We’re looking to recruit a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Grants Development Worker, initially on 12-month fixed-term contracts. It is our intention to extend these contract by an additional 2-years, subject to additional funding being secured.

The post-holder will assist the Grants Manager in the development and delivery of a large grants and investments programme (aimed at voluntary, community, social enterprise organisations and schools) in excess of £1m per year, largely focused on addressing health inequalities in the city of Salford. The role will be based in both the office and community settings.

Are you good with people, good at record keeping and able to write concise reports?

Our chosen candidate will be able to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds, from small community groups to large charities, schools and public sector commissioners. This will include tailoring information, advice and guidance to the needs of the VCSE sector.

The production of visually-appealing case studies and summary impact reports will be a key part of the roles, together with supporting funded groups in articulating their impact and achievements.

The post-holder will be a strong team player and work closely with their counterpart, two Grants Administrators and the Grants Manager. They will also work well on an individual basis.

Full training will be provided to familiarise the post-holder with Salford CVS’ systems.

SENIOR YOUTH WORKER

Earls Court Youth Club is a small charity supporting local young people and their families for over 40 years. We are expanding our team in response to massive demand and increased funding through the Covid Crisis.

We're looking for an energetic and enthusiastic youth worker with at least three years relevant experience who is ready to progress to a leadership role. The post is an exciting opportunity to design and deliver outstanding youth programmes, and to support the Centre Manager in the development of the services and projects within the club.

If you are a responsible individual who is keen to develop and deliver a challenging and progressive youth work programme with children and young people from the diverse communities in the southern half of RBKC - then please apply!