Psychology Jobs

Join the mental health mission and choose a career that changes lives. 

Get paid to train as a social worker and specialise in supporting adults with mental health needs.

With Think Ahead, you could: 

• Train and work in your local area and make a difference in your community. 

• Earn as you learn with dedicated support from experienced social workers and academic tutors.

• Gain a fully-funded postgraduate diploma and master’s degree in just two years. 

The Think Ahead programme 

Think Ahead offers a paid two-year social work training programme, partnering with NHS trusts and local authorities across England. Each year we train up to 160 social workers, bringing passionate people into the sector and strengthening mental health services. 

Joining a unit of fellow trainees, you’ll learn on the job, working alongside mental health professionals and learning from senior social workers.

By training with Think Ahead, you’ll be joining the mental health mission and beginning a worthwhile career in the social work sector. 

Who are we looking for? 

We want people who can make a real difference and help people living with mental illness. You don’t need any prior experience of social work, but you will need to:

• Hold or be predicted to hold a 2:2 in a subject other than social work. 
• Hold at least a grade C at GCSE level in Maths, and in English or English Language (not English Literature), or an equivalent level 2 qualification.  
• Have the right to remain and work in the UK (including access to public funds) for the entire duration of the programme. 

We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups within the mental health and social work sector, including people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities, and those who identify as being part of the LGBT+ community. We also encourage men to apply, as they are also currently underrepresented. 

For full details you can take our eligibility checker. 

About the role 

Mental health social work is a highly varied role that offers a wide range of opportunities to support the lives of people with mental health needs. 

Using a social approach, you will help them address a diverse range of factors including relationships, housing, and employment, that are often overlooked in treatment of mental illness. 

This might include standing up for someone’s legal rights in the workplace; reconnecting them with friends, family and their local community; or working with local authorities to make sure they are living in accommodation that is suitable for their needs. 

How to apply 

Registrations for 2025 are open now! Early applications are encouraged as some locations will close sooner than others. 

Ambitious About Autism is a national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights​ and create opportunities. We run specialist education services, and an award-winning employment programme, and children and young people are at the heart of our charity's decision-making, policy work, and campaigning.

Working within our recently awarded Ofsted outstanding TreeHouse School, the

role presents an exciting opportunity for an Educational Psychologist (EP) who wants to use their knowledge and skills in psychology to make a meaningful difference to the lives of autistic pupils. As per the Charity's mission to ‘stand with autistic children and young people', the role involves prioritising outcomes that are meaningful and important to the children and young people in Treehouse School. It involves supporting reflective practice within the teams around the pupils, to enable provision of emotionally containing and supportive learning environments.

The roles is part of the Integrated Services team, that comprises of dynamic teams of Occupational Therapists, PBS Specialists and Speech and Language Therapists. Enhancing quality of life of children and young people with autism and learning disabilities is central to all we do.

We are looking for a person that has:

• Doctorate in Educational Psychology
• Experience of working with children and young people with autism and learning disabilities
• Successful experience of designing and delivering effective consultation and training programmes for other professionals and families
• Applying the latest research evidence and evaluative thinking in practice & ensures all practice is person centered
• Advanced skills in building strong partnerships, maintaining relationships and co-producing solutions to challenges with children and young people, professionals and parents/carers

In return, we offer excellent benefits including flexible working, very generous holiday allowances, access to professional development, membership fees paid, welcome bonus and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who wants to make a difference to our autistic children, their families and the community. If you would like more information, please refer to our job description or contact Stephen Vickers 

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

You will be a Youth and Wellbeing Practitioner/Assistant Psychologist who is passionate about supporting MAC-UK’s objective of working collaboratively with young people, innovating services and systems and their approach to mental health, to address health and social inequalities. We aim to support services to be more accessible, flexible and responsive to excluded groups, and to change the systems that lead to and maintain inequality.  This role is ideal for someone who is looking to develop their skills in youth and community work and/or working towards a qualification (degree equivalent) in Youth Work, Social Work, Therapeutic Practice, Clinical/Educational/Forensic/Counselling Psychology.

We are very excited to be part of a pilot service, new in England working as part of a consortium of four organisations, alongside Lambeth Council. This will be a residential support service for young people aged 16-24 years at risk of serious youth violence, who are already caught up in the criminal justice system and at high risk of remaining part of the system.

You will be working in one of three London properties alongside a large multi-agency staff team made up of experts by experience/profession in psychology and therapy; youth work; offending; education, training, and employment (ETE) and housing. The service will work creatively and holistically to enable young people to exit environments involving youth violence, identify and reach their goals and aspirations, move on successfully to appropriate independent living, and importantly to sustain this life.  Wherever possible staff and young people will co-produce what this service looks like and what activities the young people engage in.  This is a great opportunity if you are interested in therapeutic practice, and developing or using your therapeutic skills alongside the area of social action. 

*Please note, if you are applying as an Assistant Psychologist, you must have an undergraduate degree in psychology as per the British Psychology Society guidelines.

The deadline for expressions of interest is Wednesday 20th November 2024 at 5pm.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 3rd December 2024.

At MumsAid, we are passionate about supporting families during the crucial perinatal period. We are looking for a Clinical Lead to join our dedicated team and play a key role in extending our reach and impact. Our mission is to improve the mental health and well-being of pregnant women and mothers through compassionate care and innovative 

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the assessment and management of complex referrals
• Manage a small caseload and provide clinical supervision/guidance to trainees and colleagues
• Ensure the MumsAid therapeutic model is consistently applied throughout the clinical team
• Support the development and extension of our private counselling services
• Deliver PMH awareness training workshops to stakeholders and organisations

Clinical Lead Person Specification - Essential Qualifications and Experience:    

The successful candidate must:   

• Hold a professional qualification in psychotherapy/clinical or counselling psychology or equivalent, together with a minimum of 5-years post qualification experience.    
• Have a good working knowledge and awareness of perinatal mental health issues and experience of working with perinatal mental health and trauma informed practice.  
• Have experience of providing clinical supervision  
• Be accredited with an appropriate professional body e.g., BACP, UKCP or HCPC.  

Eligible to hold an enhanced DBS without barring.   

Why MumsAid?

• Our Values: We believe in the power of support and inclusivity for mothers and families.
• Employee Benefits:
  • 25 days Annual Leave with enhanced leave for continuous employment + birthday day off
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Private health and wellbeing package (with upgrade options)
  • CPD and Supervision

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced clinician to lead our clinical team in an organisation that values diversity and inclusivity.

For more details, please see the full job description.

Interested?

To apply, send your CV and cover letter addressing the person specification

Note: We reserve the right to close the recruitment process prior to the closing date should a suitable applicant be found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Full Job Description and Person Specification

Please find the attached document for the complete job description and person specification.

North East Wales Mind, a progressive mental health organisation that supports people experiencing mental health difficulties to flourish, is seeking an experienced and ambitious Service Manager to play a key role in driving the success and strategic development of our community mental health services and form part of organisation’s senior leadership team 

Ther service manager will lead service improvement through proactive and innovative approaches, fostering solutions that meet evolving needs and challenges. This will include embedding a Trauma Informed approach throughout our work, enabling the organisation to become a Trauma Enhanced organisation as outline in the Trauma Informed Wales Framework.

They will be responsible for developing and managing the delivery of high-quality services, overseeing staff and volunteers, producing insightful reports, building and maintaining strong external relationships, and ensuring the voice and influence of people who use our services are at the heart of decision-making. This will include the development of co-production initiatives. By working collaboratively across the system, you will contribute to the long-term sustainability and reach of our services across North East Wales. Alongside you will be responsible for delivering a range of low level psychological therapy, trauma informed interventions and evidence-based techniques. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Psychologist with forensic psychology experience to join our clinical team, supporting a specialist service based in Croydon. The service operates within a 27-bed residential facility that cares for individuals with forensic mental health needs, complex conditions, and dual diagnoses. As a key member of the clinical team, you will provide evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions, focusing on the rehabilitation and reintegration of residents with complex mental health and forensic backgrounds.

This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with mental health professionals, including those with forensic expertise, allowing you to make a significant impact on service development. You will also play a vital role in driving clinical improvements and contributing to the strategic direction of our forensic mental health services.

Your responsibilities will include conducting in-depth clinical assessments, designing tailored intervention plans, and offering specialist psychological supervision and guidance to staff to ensure high-quality, therapeutic support. You will be instrumental in shaping the clinical care of individuals with complex presentations, including those with forensic histories, mental health challenges, and behavioural disorders. 

Penrose Croydon: Our Croydon facility offers a psychologically informed environment across four distinct sites, providing medium and low-support forensic mental health services to men and women. These services are designed to support residents' rehabilitation and aid their successful reintegration into the community. The job holder will work across different sites in the South London area, offering flexibility and the opportunity to engage with a variety of services and residents in need of support.

Shift Pattern: 22.5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling based on service needs. There may be opportunities for remote work, depending on service requirements. 

Salary: NHS Equivalent Band 8A 

Additional Support Benefits for this specific role include:

• Clinical Supervision 
• A CPD budget of £500 per annum
• Support from our Clinical Lead 
• NHS Blue Card eligible  

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a motivated, clinically driven professional who can take leadership in creating and sustaining a positive, psychologically informed environment. You will be confident in delivering complex psychological assessments, developing therapeutic frameworks, and providing clinical supervision to the wider team. Your experience as a Forensic Psychologist will include working with individuals presenting challenging behaviours and mental health issues within forensic or high-risk settings. In this role, you will not only work alongside fellow Forensic Psychologists but also play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of the service. You will have the opportunity to influence organisational change, contributing to the wider development of clinical practices within the organisation.

What we are looking for:

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in Applied Psychology (or equivalent) as accredited by the BPD (or equivalent awarding body)
• HCPC registration as an applied Psychologist 
• Previous experience working as a qualified forensic psychologist, including working with people with complex backgrounds/needs and a good understanding of the sector
• Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
• Ability to teach, train, consult, and deliver clinical supervision
• Understanding of criminology, psychology, and behavioural patterns, and how they link to different behaviours and engagement
• Ability to understand and apply safeguarding protocols as they arise
• Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents

What do we offer?

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• Regular all staff webinar - access to leadership team to ask any related questions 

WHAT'S SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES YOU WILL HOLD?

• Provide highly specialised psychological assessments for residents with complex mental health conditions
• Develop and implement tailored therapy and intervention plans, informed by evidence-based practice
• Offer clinical supervision and consultation to the wider team, enhancing service delivery
• Provide expert advice on criminology, psychology, and behavioural interventions to support residents' rehabilitation
• Lead group and individual workshops focusing on mental health, behavioural change, and reintegration strategies
• Ensure compliance with all HCPC, Health and Safety, and CPD requirements
• Contribute to service-wide clinical discussions and help shape the ongoing development of our forensic mental health services
• Collaborate with colleagues to influence broader organisational strategies and initiatives 

Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position. 

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

WORKING FOR US

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change

Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

Our Values

Ambition – Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people

Empowerment – Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential

Transparency – Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff

Inclusivity – Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website. We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.

Organisationally, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

You will be a Mental Health Deputy Manager who is passionate about supporting MAC-UK’s objective of working collaboratively with young people, innovating services and systems and their approach to mental health, to address health and social inequalities. We aim to support services to be more accessible, flexible and responsive to excluded groups, and to change the systems that lead to and maintain inequality.  This role is ideal for someone who is  looking to apply their proven management and therapeutic skills alongside the area of social action. 

We are very excited to be part of a pilot service, new in England working as part of a consortium of four organisations, alongside Lambeth Council. This will be a residential support service for young people aged 16-24 years at risk of serious youth violence, who are already caught up in the criminal justice system and at high risk of remaining part of the system.  You will be working across three London properties alongside a large multi-agency staff team made up of experts by experience/profession in psychology and therapy; youth work; offending; education, training, and employment (ETE) and housing. The service will work creatively and holistically to enable young people to exit environments involving youth violence, identify and reach their goals and aspirations, move on successfully to appropriate independent living, and importantly to sustain this life.  Wherever possible staff and young people will co-produce what this service looks like and what activities the young people engage in.

The deadline for expressions of interest is Wednesday 20th November 2024 at 5pm. 

Stage 1 interviews will take place on Tuesday 10th December 2024 and Stage 2 interviews will take place on Tuesday 17th December 2024.

Occupational Therapist (Specialist, Band 6) 

Turnchapel, St Luke’s Hospice 

£21,156-£25,557 p/a (£35,260-£42,595 FTE 0.6 per annum) depending on experience 

Permanent 

Part time (22 hours per week) 

An exciting and rare opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their specialist team within to help deliver their Strategy “Every Death Matters” with a key focus on early intervention and identification of palliative and end of life care. 

Within their therapy team their key focus is on rehabilitation palliative care enabling people to live fully until they die. 

The successful applicant will be working predominantly within the specialist community team providing high standard of Occupational Therapy assessment with patients in their own home alongside the Clinical Nurse Specialist team. The AHP team offer an in-reach service to patients admitted to the inpatient Unit, assisting in discharge planning and therapeutic interventions.

They are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of specialist palliative care to patients and their families.

The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously and be responsible for complex holistic assessments and planning care to meet patient’s practical, psychological, spiritual, and social needs. They will work closely with primary and secondary care professionals and Hospice colleagues, and good communication and team working skills are essential. 

Whilst the role can be busy and challenging, there is great reward in helping make a real difference to the quality of life and levels of independence to those with life limiting conditions.

They are a friendly, dynamic, and progressive organisation, where innovation and a ‘can-do’ ethos is championed; we would value those with the desire to work in this specialist area. 

If you are interested in this role and would like further information, please contact Jen Nicholls (Nurse Consultant / Head of Community Services) 

They are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. They therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in their workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQ+ people. 

Closing Date: 10th November 2024 

1st Interview Date: 15th November 2024 

They reserve the right to close this vacancy early if they receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

Do you have the ambition to make a difference to autistic children and young adults?  

At Ambitious about Autism, we stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities. This is a great time to join Team Ambitious, as we continue to progress our innovative and exciting plans laid out in our Time for Ambition strategy.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, (S&LT Assistant) who shares our vision. S&LT Assistant, you will provide high quality support to the speech and language therapist  in Ambitious College, providing services to learner, their families, and staff who access support from the integrated services teams.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of working with CYP with autism and learning disabilities
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with autism, learning difficulties and mental health needs
• Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently under the full clinical oversight and supervision of a speech and language therapist
• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
• An ability to interact with people with a history of Behaviour that challenges

Please see the full recruitment pack on the link below. 

In return, we offer excellent benefits including flexible working, very generous holiday allowances, access to professional developmen and more.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to young people we work with

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:

Family Action is a registered charity, building stronger families since 1869.  Today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.  We transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Project Indigo, an LGBTQIA+ youth project run out of Off Centre at Family Action that fosters a safe space and sense of community amongst LGBTQIA+ young people in Hackney.  We support young people aged 16 to 25 through offering them a weekly facilitated social space and 1-to-1 support and advice sessions.  Having run for almost a decade, Project Indigo is well known in Hackney, and works alongside local LGBTQIA+ projects, as well as mental health and youth services.  Project Indigo maintains a youth-led and person-centred approach, with this role being developed in consultation with our members to address the barriers they face in accessing sensitive therapeutic support.

We are seeking a motivated and empathetic counsellor/psychotherapist to offer therapeutic support to members of Project Indigo, our LGBTQIA+ youth group.  The counsellor will make a positive impact and expand Project Indigo’s offer to include 1-to-1 counselling, including sessions up to 24 weeks and therapeutic drop-ins.

Off Centre is a service that provides a range of targeted mental health focused support services to young people aged 16 to 25 who registered with a City and Hackney GP.  These include: individual, counselling and psychotherapy, individual and group art psychotherapy, key-work support, out of hours drop-in service on Thursday evenings, targeted provision for children and young people of African, Caribbean and mixed heritage (ACH), and an Information and Advice provision.

Main Responsibilities:

· You will provide affirmative therapeutic support to our LGBTQIA+ young people who identify under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella or are exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity; including 1-to-1 therapeutic support, sessions up to 24 weeks and therapeutic drop-ins.

· You will enrich Project Indigo’s holistic offer by providing a safe, confidential and affirmative therapeutic space for our members; supporting young people with a range of difficult life and/or mental health issues, which may include bereavement, domestic violence, relationship difficulties, sexual abuse and trauma.

· You will maintain an in-depth knowledge of issues facing young LGBTQIA+ people, in particular trans and gender diverse people, and will have clinical experience working with this group.

· You will maintain an understanding of LGBTQIA+ identities, as well as intersectionality and the multiple oppressions faced by our diverse group members, in particular racialised, neurodivergent and/or trans and non-binary people.

· You will address the diverse needs of our young people by maintaining an intersectional and person-centred approach.

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):

· You are BACP /UKCP (or equivalent) registered with proven experience of working affirmatively with LGBTQIA+ young people in a clinical setting and/or evidence of in-depth knowledge of how to support LGBTQIA+ young people, in particular trans and gender diverse young people.

· You are empathetic with a good understanding of the social and political issues impacting LGBTQIA+ young people.

· You identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community in line with Project Indigo’s peer-led service model.*

· You have an understanding of risk management, with the ability to act in accordance with local and organisational safeguarding policies.

· You have the ability to organise workload, meet competing priorities and flexibility to adapt to changing work schedules.

· You have the ability to build positive relationships, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and teams.

· You are committed to equal opportunities, diversity and equality.

· You have the ability to align with and support Family Action’s mission and values.

· Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

*In accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the successful candidate to identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. 

Benefits:

- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays

- up to 6% matched-pension contributions

- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment

- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions

- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers, and cycle to work scheme

- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

· Closing Date : Thursday 24th October 2024 at 23:59

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Family Action has a Trans, Intersex and Non-Binary Inclusion Policy. Also, we welcome applications from disabled individuals, and those from ethnically diverse communities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum scoring criteria and we will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an in person interview.

Many people are experiencing mental health issues and urgently need support. That’s where our new service and you come in. Join Waythrough as a Recovery and Connect Worker and you’ll play a vital role in helping individuals access the support services and opportunities they need to improve their quality of life and ensure that their mental health is improving.

Chester and Wirral pathway is a community based project that will assist people in hospital ready for discharge home from mental health inpatient settings .

Your role will be in supporting patients in various hospital settings to overcome the barriers to them leaving hospital . This will include being part of MDT meetings , housing and benefits support ,utility reconnection, identifying housing  and a package of 12 week support upon discharge from hospital . Ideally candidates will have good housing experience . This is an agile role that will require travel between hospitals and the community .

Your challenge will be to support individuals with complex mental health needs to feel in control of their care, access mental health support and other local opportunities and build their emotional resilience. You’ll manage a caseload of individuals with mental health concerns, formulating support plans and establishing positive relationships with a range of multidisciplinary organisations.

You’ll need a significant understanding of mental health issues and substantial experience of working within a mental health setting where you dealt with ‘high risk’ clients and managing resources effectively. A good understanding of recovery and coproduction is important too, as is a proven ability to lead, supervise and motivate staff and delegate work appropriately.  Adept at managing conflicting demands and priorities on time, you have a flexible attitude to working hours and, above all, keen to be part of something new and worthwhile that will change lives.

This is a fixed term role that ends on 31 May 2025.

This is a full time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience.

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

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are right for the role.

On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, 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 merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind was renamed Waythrough to reflect the new organisation.

Full-time, permanent position (part-time applications will also be considered)

Base: Hub in central Norwich

Starting salary is £41,908 per annum, based on 37.5 hours per week.

Do you have excellent clinical and managerial skills and experience? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop and support a front-line clinical team? Do you have flexibility and excellent communication skills? We are looking for enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals to lead our clinical team and provide supervision and organisational support to this core function of our children and young people’s (CYP) mental health service. 

The role of Clinical Team Manager is to manage and support a range of clinicians and therapeutic practitioners in their delivery of high quality psychological interventions. The teams that this role will manage could include Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners, Counsellors, CBT therapists and Play Therapists, among others.

Ormiston Families has held the contract to deliver mental health services to young people and families for over a decade. We offer high quality 1:1 therapy and early intervention programmes to children and young people between the ages of 4-18 who experience social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. We also offer parent led interventions and family-based support. We work collaboratively across an innovative alliance of partner providers in the processing of referrals for those aged 0-25, sharing expertise, learning and resources. 

Your clinical and management skills will help us develop and lead our diverse clinical teams which include trainees, early career professionals, developing practitioners and highly experienced clinicians. These skills will ensure we can provide a responsive, high-quality service. You will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues as well as external stakeholders. As a valued member of our management team, you will help us to ensure the service runs smoothly and provide effective leadership and management of clinical staff and resources. We’re looking for someone who is organised, forward-thinking, has plenty of enthusiasm and motivation, and works well in a team. Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Your base location will be our hub in central Norwich, and likely to include travel across the county. 

Staff wellbeing is a top priority for us. We have a very active, wellbeing team within the organisation and work hard to ensure that a supportive, collaborative and productive culture is in place.

For further information and to apply please visit our vacancies page via our Ormiston Families website.

Closing date for applications:             9am, Monday 28th October 2024

Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role:

Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

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

Recovery and Connect Worker

We’re looking for a highly motivated Recovery and Connect Worker with experience and knowledge of working with people to achieve goals.

If you are passionate and committed to supporting people in their recovery journey, with previous experience, and the ability to work independently and part of a larger team, then apply today!

Position:Recovery & Connect Worker

Location: Surrey Downs

Hours: 37 hours a week

Salary: £30,300 (per annum)

Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Benefits: Pension, Employee Assistance Programme

Closing Date: Sunday 10th November

Interviews: Wednesday 13th November

The Role

Recovery and Connect is a project delivered in partnership with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The Recovery and Connect Worker will work intensively with a caseload of individuals identified by the HomeFirst alliance, who have a pre-existing mental health concern and to support them to access ongoing community services. The role will involve working as part of a team aligned to the shared care forum to support vulnerable service users.

About You

With a diploma or degree in appropriate subject i.e. counselling, psychology, social work, probation, mental health, Health and Social Care (level 3) and community experience of mental health, wellbeing, or behaviour change work with adults, you will have:

• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (statutory and voluntary).
• An understanding of confidentiality, consent, information sharing, including GDPR.
• An understanding of Safeguarding policy and practice.
• Good communication and written skills and a commitment to accurate and confidential record keeping.
• The ability to interact effectively with the clients, colleagues and other professionals whilst retaining clear boundaries.
• The ability to work to all the policies, procedures, and standards of the service and joint working arrangements with statutory and voluntary sector partners.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of mental health issues.
• Knowledge and skills of engagement, motivational, and behaviour change approaches.
• Knowledge and understanding of community working, lone working, and ability to maintain safety whilst working in the community.
• The ability to use supervision effectively.
• A good understanding of personal limitations, ability to identify when to seek advice and support, and deal with issues in a professional manner.
• The ability to manage any challenging behaviour from clients.
• The ability to self-manage a caseload.

About the Organisation

The charity is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley.

Offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the successful completion of a probationary period.

You may also have experience in areas such as Counselling, Counsellor, Mental Health Counsellor, Psychology, Social Worker, Social Work, Probation, Criminal Justice, Mental Health, Health and Social Care, Mental Health Recovery Worker, Mental Health Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Connect Worker, Community Connect, Social Welfare, Recovery Support Worker. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Birmingham Rathbone is a local charity which works to enable people with learning disabilities to achieve their full potential.

We have a number of vacancies for full and part-time Support Workers. We invite you to join our team of professionals providing an excellent service to clients all over the City.

Support Workers
Hours: Full-time posts are for 36.5 hours per week, Part-time posts are typically for between 20 and 30 hours per week
Salary range: £22,776 - £23,459 p.a. full-time (pro rata for part-time) plus generous pension contribution and travel costs.
Location: Various locations in Birmingham and surrounding area

You will support people with learning disabilities to be able to live as independently as possible. You will have experience of support and/or care work, learning disabilities, autism, safeguarding, knowledge of welfare benefits, risk and needs assessments, key working, and good domestic and budgeting skills. Extensive training provided.

Closing date: 12.00 noon on Monday 4th November 2024
Interview dates: Monday 11th November and Tuesday 12th November 2024

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Enhanced Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check will be required.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and invite applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please.