Response Organisation is the largest mental health charity in Oxfordshire and we are expanding into Aylesbury!
Deputy Manager - £25,957 - £28,841 per annum
- 25 days holiday + bank hols
- Free parking on site
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Social Events throughout the year
- Discounted shopping
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Subsidised Gym Membership
- Training and Development
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- £500 Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
Do you have the desire to help change lives and an interest in mental health?
Response provides a range of support to people that experience severe and enduring mental health needs, and we are looking for a brand-new team to work within our new 24/7 supported home in Aylesbury that is due to open in September 2020. We are now looking to recruit a full team who can assist with the day-to-day recovery of the residents and encourage them to live independently – to start in position mid-August. We are seeking to employ a Deputy Manager.
Our main priority for these roles is to find people that can live our values every day. Experience within a care or mental health setting is desirable, qualifications are advantageous, however, we have a Learning & Development team who are happy to support you and your personal development and work to progress your career with us!
Above all, we are looking for people that share our values below and want to make a real difference to people’s lives:
Caring – Our residents are the heart and soul of all that we do, we provide person-centred care that enables residents to live a life worth living. We believe that differences should be celebrated, and each resident’s uniqueness enhances not only our community, but also the support we provide.
Safe – Honest and open relationships help to make all of our residents feel safe, and we provide a safe place for recovery for as long as a resident may require.
Creative – Continuous learning from one another is key. When working with a resident at their own pace there is/ are many ways to get creative with how they are supported.
Aspirational – Recovery is focused on what a resident can do, not what they can’t.
The duties within any role vary from day to day. Our residents are individuals and they all deserve to be treated as such. Some of the core duties within the house will include: assisting and supporting with the daily management of the house; complete regular staff supervisions and ensure the staff team attend regular training to help progress their continuous professional development and careers; provide support and advice to the staff team in line with organisational policies and procedures, rota management, leading by example, support, encourage and prompt residents with their medication; and ensure that house rules are kept and adhered to as well as providing a safe and respectful environment. You will be required to work 37 hours per week across equally distributed shifts that will include weekends and sleep-ins. Salaries vary depending on the role and experience, the starting salary is £25,000, please contact us for further information
If this Deputy Manager sounds like the role for you then please click ‘Apply’ today! We’d love to hear from you!
Title: Wellbeing Service Manager (Localities)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £32,974 - £36,922 (SCP 29-33)
Contract: Open ended
Base: Osney Mead, Oxford OX2 0DP
About Oxfordshire Mind
We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We’re here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support; in total over 20,000 people in Oxfordshire access our services each year. With one in four people experiencing a mental health problem at some point in their lives, people need Mind more than ever. Our work includes:
- The Transitional Supported Housing Recovery Service (part of the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership).
- The TalkingSpace Plus psychological therapy service in partnership with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
- The Oxfordshire Mind Wellbeing Service, which is part of both the TalkingSpace Plus and Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnerships and includes:
- Five Wellbeing Centres throughout the county
- Public Wellbeing & Information Services
- Physical Activity and Wellbeing
- Benefits for Better Mental Health, a welfare benefits advice service
- Volunteering & Peer Support Opportunities
- Raising awareness and campaigning activity.
We employ over 100 staff and operate in 28 locations around the county.
Purpose of the job
Reporting to the Head of Wellbeing Services and working closely with the Wellbeing Service Managers and the extended management team (EMT), the Wellbeing Service Manager (Localities) will:
- Implement and develop current and upcoming funded projects to the highest possible standard.
- Support, supervise and develop the staff and teams reporting to the role.
- Ensure our contractual obligations to partner organisations and funders are met.
- Build and sustain positive relationships and links with external stakeholders.
- Promote good practice in involving and empowering service users.
- Take an active role in the wider organisation.
- Represent Oxfordshire Mind in external meetings and the wider community.
- Ensure a high level of safeguarding practice (for children, young people and adults) is delivered.
- Ensure health and safety requirements are met by all services.
Closing date: Sunday 23rd August at 5pm.
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please click ‘Apply’ – you will be redirected to our website where you can read the full job description and submit your application through our website. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.
No agencies please.
Response Organisation is the largest mental health charity in Oxfordshire and we are expanding into Aylesbury!
Patch Area Manager - £30,568 - £33,965 per annum
- 25 days holiday + bank hols
- Free parking on site
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Social Events throughout the year
- Discounted shopping
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Subsidised Gym Membership
- Training and Development
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- £500 Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
Do you have the desire to help change lives and an interest in mental health?
Response provides a range of support to people that experience severe and enduring mental health needs, and we are looking for a brand-new team to work within our new 24/7 supported home in Aylesbury that is due to open in September 2020. We are now looking to recruit a full team who can assist with the day-to-day recovery of the residents and encourage them to live independently – to start in position mid August. We are currently seeking to employ a Patch Area Manager that can successfully lead and manage both the team and residents.
Our main priority for these roles is to find people that can live our values every day. Experience within a care or mental health setting is desirable, qualifications are advantageous, however, we have a Learning & Development team who are happy to support you and your personal development and work to progress your career with us!
Above all, we are looking for people that share our values below and want to make a real difference to people’s lives:
Caring – Our residents are the heart and soul of all that we do, we provide person-centred care that enables residents to live a life worth living. We believe that differences should be celebrated, and each resident’s uniqueness enhances not only our community, but also the support we provide.
Safe – Honest and open relationships help to make all of our residents feel safe, and we provide a safe place for recovery for as long as a resident may require.
Creative – Continuous learning from one another is key. When working with a resident at their own pace there is/ are many ways to get creative with how they are supported.
Aspirational – Recovery is focused on what a resident can do, not what they can’t.
The duties within any role vary from day to day. Our residents are individuals and they all deserve to be treated as such. Some of the core duties within the house will include: driving the standards of the Patch Area, ensuring KPI’s are met; supporting, encouraging and prompting residents; providing advice and guidance to staff with their duties, career aspirations and learning; creating and managing rotas and annual leave; managing and leading the full referral process for the Patch Area; manage and allocate team duties ensuring residents receive support specific to them; house rules are kept and adhered to as well as providing a safe and respectful environment. You will be required to work 37 hours per week. If this Patch Area Manager sounds like the role for you then please click ‘Apply’ today! We’d love to hear from you!
Response Organisation is the largest mental health charity in Oxfordshireand we are expanding into Aylesbury!
Support Worker - £18,360 - £19,383 per annum
- 25 days holiday + bank hols
- Free parking on site
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Social Events throughout the year
- Discounted shopping
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Subsidised Gym Membership
- Training and Development
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- £500 Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
Do you have the desire to help change lives and an interest in mental health?
Response provides a range of support to people that experience severe and enduring mental health needs, and we are looking for a brand-new team to work within our new 24/7 supported home in Aylesbury that is due to open in September 2020. We are now looking to recruit a full team who can assist with the day-to-day recovery of the residents and encourage them to live independently – to start in position mid-August. We are seeking to employ four Support Workers
Our main priority for these roles is to find people that can live our values every day. Experience within a care or mental health setting is desirable, qualifications are advantageous, however, we have a Learning & Development team who are happy to support you and your personal development and work to progress your career with us!
Above all, we are looking for people that share our values below and want to make a real difference to people’s lives:
Caring – Our residents are the heart and soul of all that we do, we provide person-centred care that enables residents to live a life worth living. We believe that differences should be celebrated, and each resident’s uniqueness enhances not only our community, but also the support we provide.
Safe – Honest and open relationships help to make all of our residents feel safe, and we provide a safe place for recovery for as long as a resident may require.
Creative – Continuous learning from one another is key. When working with a resident at their own pace there is/ are many ways to get creative with how they are supported.
Aspirational – Recovery is focused on what a resident can do, not what they can’t.
The duties within any role vary from day to day. Our residents are individuals and they all deserve to be treated as such. Some of the core duties within the house will include: supporting, encouraging and prompting residents with their medication; taking part in a range of activities during key working sessions with residents whilst helping them to achieve their aspirations; ensuring house rules are kept and adhered to as well as providing a safe and respectful environment. You will be required to work 37 hours per week across equally distributed shifts that will include weekends and sleep-ins. Salaries vary depending on the role and experiences.
If this Support Worker sounds like the role for you then please click ‘Apply’ today! We’d love to hear from you!
Post Title: Mental Health Support and Liaison Worker
(Rough Sleeper Initiative)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £24,000
Location: Aylesbury
Hours of Work: Full-Time 37 hours per week
(Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm, Friday 9am -4.30pm)
ABOUT BUCKINGHAMSHIRE MIND
Buckinghamshire Mind shares National Mind’s vision: “We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.” It remains our mission to deliver high quality community-based services across Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire to reach out and ensure everyone with a mental health problem gets access to the help they need.
Background information: Rough Sleeper Initiative
Buckinghamshire Mind is working together with Buckinghamshire County Council and partner organisations - Aylesbury Homeless Action Group, Connections, Oasis and Oxford Health on a Rough Sleeper Initiative: delivering an enhanced support service for rough sleepers. The partnership was put together following a rough sleeper survey/estimate that was carried out in November 2017, at that time 20 rough sleepers were identified and verified as genuinely sleeping outside in the Aylesbury Vale area. This is the third year of the initiative and the partners are now looking to increase the amount of mental health support available to those who are currently rough sleeping or are in temporary accommodation.
Purpose of role
- To treat service users, who are vulnerable in terms of mental health, with respect and care
- To provide personalised asset-based support
- To improve mental well-being and prevent mental health crises becoming a barrier to long term housing solutions.
- To introduce and encourage the use of resources, techniques and services -appropriate to personal need and circumstances
- To increase the independence and mental health crisis/recovery self-management skills of those people accessing the service.
Key Responsibilities
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with service users who may sometimes be in distress.
- Coproduce and develop quality, relevant person-centred support/safety plans and risk assessments ensuring high levels of input and ownership from service users where possible.
- Provide person-centred emotional support and practical assistance as required.
- Ensure that all work is carried out in a non-judgemental manner, is needs/service user led, and that professional boundaries and confidentiality are maintained at all times.
- Ensure that support plans and risk assessments are updated at planned review dates and as necessary.
- Deliver therapeutic provision (e.g. counselling) as appropriate.
- Plan detailed endings in consultation with all service users who no longer require support.
- Demonstrate effective teamwork with other Rough Sleeper Initiative team colleagues.
- Recognise, challenge and be responsive to stigma and discrimination of all kinds.
- Represent Buckinghamshire Mind in a professional and appropriate manner always.
- Work creatively, looking at new possibilities, bringing new ideas to the Rough Sleeper Initiative team and respond appropriately to the needs and views of both current and potential service users
- Empower service users to be independent and motivated and assist them in reaching their full potential.
Working with others:
- Develop effective working relationships with relevant community groups and statutory agencies and other organizations
- Provide information requested by internal and external stakeholders accurately and on time.
- Attend project case conferences about the service users you are working with as appropriate.
- Fully utilise peer support opportunities with Oxford Health Clinician and use learning to improve role skills.
- Liaise with other service providers, both statutory and non-statutory, to ensure service users can access and use all appropriate services to meet their needs.
- Actively and positively promote the work of Buckinghamshire Mind and the Rough Sleeper Initiative to relevant local agencies.
Administration:
- Maintain administration processes and tools for planning, monitoring and supporting service user support plans.
- Maintain accurate notes and records of meetings and agreed tasks/actions arising from the support plan of service users.
- Manage record systems in accordance with established procedures.
Health & Safety:
- Ensure that vulnerable adults are safeguarded from abuse and that all relevant procedures are followed as appropriate.
- Work in accordance with Buckinghamshire Mind’s health and safety policy and procedure, taking action to ensure own safety and that of service users.
Other:
- To work within Buckinghamshire Mind’s policies and procedures including; Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Service User Involvement, Health and Safety and Professional Boundaries.
- To keep informed about other projects, events and related issues regarding Buckinghamshire Mind.
- To prepare for supervision and use it effectively.
- To keep line manager up to date and informed.
- To work in a flexible way to take on other responsibilities as appropriate
- Participate in individual performance reviews and 121s and respond to agreed objectives.
- Attend and be an active participant in team meetings, team training and other internal meetings etc.
- Attend external meetings, forums, conferences, training etc. as required by Buckinghamshire Mind and the Rough Sleeper Initiative team.
- Be aware of professional standards expected in the service, in terms of holistic person-centred delivery, required ongoing personal and professional development.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies, procedures, recommendations and guidelines in relation to Mental Health, and Welfare Rights and keep informed of advances/developments in Tenancy issues for mental health problems.
Person Specification
Candidates are required to meet all the essential conditions and requirements listed (E) and the majority of the desired requirements (D). Please refer to these requirements in your supporting statement as they will be used to help select candidates for interview.
Experience and Qualifications
- Counselling qualification Level 4 or above (If holding a professional qualification to maintain Up-to-date professional registration i.e. BACP) (E)
- Experience of providing a support service to adults with mental health difficulties. (E)
- Experience of supporting people in emotional distress (E)
- Experience of working with individuals with suicidal ideation (serious thoughts about taking one's own life), suicide plans and suicide attempts. (E)
- Practical experience of assessment, support/safety planning and advocacy with people requiring mental health support. (E)
- Experience of counselling individuals (E)
- Mental Health First Aid and/or Suicide Prevention training (D)
- Experience of working with adults to enhance and promote independent living skills. (D)
- Experience of providing housing advice and support to people living in temporary accommodation. (D)
- Experience of working in multi – disciplinary teams to support adults (D)
Knowledge and Skills
- Good understanding of homelessness and mental health (E)
- Empathy and sensitivity to the needs of people with mental health difficulties (E)
- Ability to recognise and support the personal resourcefulness of people with mental illness to enable service users to create effective solutions (E)
- Ability to deal effectively and calmly with challenging situations. (E)
- Ability to respond appropriately to people in distress and maintain appropriate boundaries. (E)
- Discretion and judgment when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential information. (E)
- Knowledge and understanding of the relevant statutory authorities including NHS and social care. (E)
- Ability to prioritise your own workload, manage time effectively and work autonomously. (E)
- Ensure the wellbeing and safety of service users, reporting any concerns to your line manager. (E)
- Knowledge of welfare benefits including Housing benefits (D)
Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Good level of IT skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook (E)
- Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills (E)
- Effective team worker with ability to take initiative and work on an individual basis (E)
- Experience and understanding of the importance of team working. (E)
- Well-developed negotiating, influencing and conflict resolution skills (D)
- Ability to use the support and supervision provided effectively (E)
Other
- Commitment to service user involvement and able to work with service user groups to develop this. (E)
- Is committed to working in an anti-oppressive way and striving to create equal opportunities for all people (E)
- Perform all other duties as may reasonably be expected by your line manager. (E)
- To keep informed about other projects, events and related issues regarding Buckinghamshire Mind. (E)
- To prepare for supervision and use it effectively. (E)
- To keep line manager up to date and informed. (E)
- Commitment to working within the policies of Buckinghamshire Mind including equal opportunities, Safeguarding, GDPR and confidentiality. (E)
Employee Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 wellbeing days pro rata
- Training and development opportunities
- Sodexo employee benefits - access to a portal with discounts on supermarket shops, holidays, high-street shops, days out, cinema and gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme – free professional confidential counselling
- Childcare vouchers
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Flu vaccinations
- Free eye tests
- Pension: Auto Enrolment (currently 3% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution
Applications: Please send –
Supporting Statement and CV, detailing your skills and experience that meet the job requirements. The short-listing panel make their decisions based on this information and no assumptions about your skills or experience will be made.
Closing date for applications is Friday 21st August 2020
Interviews expected to take place w/c 24th August
Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
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Response Organisation is the largest mental health charity in Oxfordshire and we are expanding into Aylesbury!
Senior Support Worker - £20,400 - £22,667 per annum
- 25 days holiday + bank hols
- Free parking on site
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Social Events throughout the year
- Discounted shopping
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Subsidised Gym Membership
- Training and Development
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- £500 Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
Do you have the desire to help change lives and an interest in mental health?
Response provides a range of support to people that experience severe and enduring mental health needs, and we are looking for a brand-new team to work within our new 24/7 supported home in Aylesbury that is due to open in September 2020. We are now looking to recruit a full team who can assist with the day-to-day recovery of the residents and encourage them to live independently – to start in position mid August. We are seeking to employ three Senior Support Workers
Our main priority for these roles is to find people that can live our values every day. Experience within a care or mental health setting is desirable, qualifications are advantageous, however, we have a Learning & Development team who are happy to support you and your personal development and work to progress your career with us!
Above all, we are looking for people that share our values below and want to make a real difference to people’s lives:
Caring – Our residents are the heart and soul of all that we do, we provide person-centred care that enables residents to live a life worth living. We believe that differences should be celebrated, and each resident’s uniqueness enhances not only our community, but also the support we provide.
Safe – Honest and open relationships help to make all of our residents feel safe, and we provide a safe place for recovery for as long as a resident may require.
Creative – Continuous learning from one another is key. When working with a resident at their own pace there is/ are many ways to get creative with how they are supported.
Aspirational – Recovery is focused on what a resident can do, not what they can’t.
The duties within any role vary from day to day. Our residents are individuals and they all deserve to be treated as such. Some of the core duties within the house will include: supporting, encouraging and prompting residents with their medication; taking part in a range of activities during key working sessions with residents whilst helping them to achieve their aspirations; ensuring house rules are kept and adhered to as well as providing a safe and respectful environment. You will be required to work 37 hours per week across equally distributed shifts that will include weekends and sleep-ins. Salaries vary depending on the role and experiences.
If this Support Worker sounds like the role for you then please click ‘Apply’ today! We’d love to hear from you!
Response Organisation is the largest mental health charity in Oxfordshire and we are expanding into Aylesbury!
Bank Support Worker - £9.54 - £9.93 per hour
- 25 days holiday + bank hols
- Free parking on site
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Social Events throughout the year
- Discounted shopping
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Subsidised Gym Membership
- Training and Development
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- £500 Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
Do you have the desire to help change lives and an interest in mental health?
Response provides a range of support to people that experience severe and enduring mental health needs, and we are looking for a brand-new team to work within our new 24/7 supported home in Aylesbury that is due to open in September 2020. We are now looking to recruit a full team who can assist with the day-to-day recovery of the residents and encourage them to live independently – to start in position mid August. We are seeking to employ four Support Workers
Our main priority for these roles is to find people that can live our values every day. Experience within a care or mental health setting is desirable, qualifications are advantageous, however, we have a Learning & Development team who are happy to support you and your personal development and work to progress your career with us!
Above all, we are looking for people that share our values below and want to make a real difference to people’s lives:
Caring – Our residents are the heart and soul of all that we do, we provide person-centred care that enables residents to live a life worth living. We believe that differences should be celebrated, and each resident’s uniqueness enhances not only our community, but also the support we provide.
Safe – Honest and open relationships help to make all of our residents feel safe, and we provide a safe place for recovery for as long as a resident may require.
Creative – Continuous learning from one another is key. When working with a resident at their own pace there is/ are many ways to get creative with how they are supported.
Aspirational – Recovery is focused on what a resident can do, not what they can’t.
The duties within any role vary from day to day. Our residents are individuals and they all deserve to be treated as such. Some of the core duties within the house will include:
- Supporting, encouraging and prompting residents with their medication
- Promoting and encouraging both physical and mental well-being
- Completing a range of activities during key working sessions with residents, whilst helping them to achieve their aspirations
- Update and maintain records via an in-house computer system
- Ensure that house rules are kept and adhered to, as well as providing a safe and respectful environment
- Conduct regular welfare checks and prompting residents to develop their skills and increase their independence
- Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams and carer
If this Bank Support Worker sounds like the role for you then please click ‘Apply’ today! We’d love to hear from you!