Manchester Mind and Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust work in partnership to provide an assertive outreach pathway within Community Mental Health Teams in the city. We work with people who have long term mental health problems and complex issues including homelessness, substance use and offending.

Manchester Mind wishes to appoint to the following post:

Position: Support Time and Recovery Worker (12 month fixed term contract)

Location: North West and North East Teams (McCartney House, Harpurhey)

Hours: 37 per week (full time)

Salary: £21,748 per annum pro rata + 5% pension contribution

Holiday: 28 days per year + bank holidays

Supporting people in their journey to recovery is an integral part of this job. To ensure that this happens we are looking for a creative, innovative person with excellent engagement skills and a positive and collaborative approach to working with people with complex needs.

You will need to be a team player but also not afraid to take the lead when needed and we expect you to have experience working with people with mental health needs. Experience of using mental health services will be an advantage. Successful applicants will be able to show that they can maintain a positive approach to providing recovery-focused support to service users, and have the ability to inspire hope in service users at all times.

All application documents can be downloaded from alongside this listing, or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

The deadline for submission of applications is 12 noon, Monday 17th May 2021.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services.

Do you have an understanding of mental health issues or experience of working in Mental Health? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with? Then join us as a Full Time Recovery Worker on a 37.5 hour per week contract.

We are looking for a Full Time Recovery Worker to join our team in Cheshire East, providing Community based support to Service users in their own homes. We are based in Sandbach, but cover the areas of Crewe, Sandbach, Middlewich and Macclesfield. A great listener, with a flexible approach and a flair for planning and prioritising a busy workload, you love motivating and engaging people in a range of developmental and rehabilitative activities. What’s more, you have a good understanding of mental health issues and how they affect people. You will also need good record keeping skills, be adept at data entry and willing to participate in a 9 – 5  rota that includes lone working and weekends.

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 is 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 learning and development opportunities.

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

The salary for this role is £17,725.00 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.

Closing Date for applications is 27th May 2021. (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received).

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

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

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

Right now, our 24 hour Supported Housing service in Bishop Auckland is looking for someone like you to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.

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. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

Our Bishop-Auckland service is a bright and friendly service, with a work attitude to match. You will be joining a long serving team who welcome new faces and value new ideas.

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

As a 24 hour service, the role encompasses approximately four sleep-in shifts and three-to-four on-call shifts a month for those working 37.5 hours per week.

The salary for this post is £17,375.00 per annum. Sleep-ins are paid at an additional rate of £78.30 per shift (1-2 per week) and on-call shifts are also paid at an additional rate.

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.

Closing Date for applications is 27th May 2021. (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received).

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

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

Recovery Worker

We are looking for a Residential Outreach Recovery Worker to establish and maintain post treatment support for attendees of a residential treatment programme for people with severe gambling problems.

Position: Residential Outreach Recovery Worker

Location: Beckenham - including flexible hours and travelling

Salary: £24,313

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 28 days’ annual leave, 6% pension contribution, flexible and remote working opportunities, occupational sick pay, eye care vouchers.

Closing Date: 26th May

About the Role

The charity provides residential treatment services for people with severe gambling problems. On treatment completion, it offers ongoing recovery support, through relapse prevention, other therapeutic interventions, and practical support. This also includes facilitating access to wider services and skills building, promoting the Recovery House Programme and developing opportunities to use the voices of lived experiences in shaping and influences all areas of its work.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining strong relationship with external organisations
• Provide proactive aftercare recovery support
• Lead on the development of service user involvement, including recovery-focused events for ex-residents, and development of peer support initiatives
• Work closely with the residential treatment service, Recovery House and other Wrap-around services
• Work to ensure that the development of services meets the aims and objectives of the organisation and serves to further enhance the well-established reputation for high-quality treatment and recovery support

About You

As a Residential Outreach Recovery Worker, you will have experience in providing emotional support in a relevant addiction, health or social care setting as well as a passion and firm understanding of how to bring service users voices to the forefront of service development and decision making.

You will have experience of:

• Problem gambling/gambling addiction or other addictions either as a practitioner or as lived experience
• Supporting emotionally vulnerable individuals
• Delivering and understanding recovery-oriented systems of care
• Building good relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Working on your own initiative and managing your workload and caseload effectively and flexibly
• Promptly identifying, reporting and acting on risk/safeguarding or other concerns
• Working comfortably with different needs and diversities

You will also have a Health and Social Care, IAG qualification or equivalent and may also have relevant personal lived experience or relevant work experience of working with the lived experience of others.

About the Organisation

This registered charity has nearly 50 years’ experience in providing residential support and treatment for people who are severely addicted to gambling. They provide advice, education and high quality innovative therapeutic support to problem gamblers and those affected by gambling, through residential, online and outreach services.

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

You may have experience in areas such as Support Worker, Recovery Worker, Youth Recovery, Health and Wellbeing Worker, Substance Misuse Recovery Worker, Addiction Recovery Worker, Recovery Practitioner, Substance Use Practitioner, Youth Therapist, Substance Use Services, Addiction Outreach and Engagement, Outreach Recovery Worker, Wellbeing Recovery Worker, Young Persons Drug & Alcohol Service, Residential Recovery Worker, Residential Outreach Recovery Worker.

Recovery Worker

We are looking for a Residential Outreach Recovery Worker to establish and maintain post treatment support for attendees of a residential treatment programme for people with severe gambling problems.

Position: Residential Outreach Recovery Worker

Location: Dudley - including flexible hours and travelling

Salary: £22,462

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 28 days’ annual leave, 6% pension contribution, flexible and remote working opportunities, occupational sick pay, eye care vouchers.

Closing Date: 26th May

About the Role

The charity provides residential treatment services for people with severe gambling problems. On treatment completion, it offers ongoing recovery support, through relapse prevention, other therapeutic interventions, and practical support. This also includes facilitating access to wider services and skills building, promoting the Recovery House Programme and developing opportunities to use the voices of lived experiences in shaping and influences all areas of its work.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining strong relationship with external organisations
• Provide proactive aftercare recovery support
• Lead on the development of service user involvement, including recovery-focused events for ex-residents, and development of peer support initiatives
• Work closely with the residential treatment service, Recovery House and other Wrap-around services
• Work to ensure that the development of services meets the aims and objectives of the organisation and serves to further enhance the well-established reputation for high-quality treatment and recovery support

About You

As a Residential Outreach Recovery Worker, you will have experience in providing emotional support in a relevant addiction, health or social care setting as well as a passion and firm understanding of how to bring service users voices to the forefront of service development and decision making.

You will have experience of:

• Problem gambling/gambling addiction or other addictions either as a practitioner or as lived experience
• Supporting emotionally vulnerable individuals
• Delivering and understanding recovery-oriented systems of care
• Building good relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Working on your own initiative and managing your workload and caseload effectively and flexibly
• Promptly identifying, reporting and acting on risk/safeguarding or other concerns
• Working comfortably with different needs and diversities

You will also have a Health and Social Care, IAG qualification or equivalent and may also have relevant personal lived experience or relevant work experience of working with the lived experience of others.

About the Organisation

This registered charity has nearly 50 years’ experience in providing residential support and treatment for people who are severely addicted to gambling. They provide advice, education and high quality innovative therapeutic support to problem gamblers and those affected by gambling, through residential, online and outreach services.

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

You may have experience in areas such as Support Worker, Recovery Worker, Youth Recovery, Health and Wellbeing Worker, Substance Misuse Recovery Worker, Addiction Recovery Worker, Recovery Practitioner, Substance Use Practitioner, Youth Therapist, Substance Use Services, Addiction Outreach and Engagement, Outreach Recovery Worker, Wellbeing Recovery Worker, Young Persons Drug & Alcohol Service, Residential Recovery Worker, Residential Outreach Recovery Worker.

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.

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

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. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

This is a permanent full‐time post at 15 hours a week.

The salary for this post is £18,725 (Pro-rata for 15 hours) 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.

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 26th May 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

Do you have an understanding of mental health issues or experience of working in mental health? Would you like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with? Then join us as a Casual Recovery Worker on an ‘as and when’ needed basis.

Right now, we are looking for a Casual Recovery Worker to join the team at our 24 hour supported housing service in Bishop Auckland. Day-to-day, you’ll support individuals to develop emotional management and personal life skills to achieve greater independence and self-esteem. 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. A great listener, with a flexible approach and a flair for planning and prioritising a busy workload, you love motivating and engaging people in a range of developmental and rehabilitative activities. What’s more, you have a good understanding of mental health issues and how they affect people. You will also need good record keeping skills and be adept at data entry and willing to participate in a 24/7 rota that includes lone working, weekends, and sleep-ins.

The hourly rate for Casual Workers is £8.91.

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 26th May 2021 at 11:59pm, however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date if sufficient applications are received prior.

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.

Touchstone (registered charity No. 1012053) is a leading voluntary sector agency providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of local people.

Liaison and Diversion Support Time Recovery Worker
NJC Scale Points, 12 – 17, starting at £22,183 pa
1x 37 hours per week (Leeds)
1x 37 hours per week (Across West Yorkshire)

These posts are peripatetic. The post holders will undertake duties and cover at police stations required by the needs of the Liaison and Diversion service.

Any job offer will be dependent on the outcome of police vetting at level 3, and reference checks. 

The Liaison and Diversion (L&D) Service works with people of all ages (including children and young people) with a wide range of vulnerabilities including poor mental health and learning disabilities, who have offended or are at risk of offending.  We support service users who have contact with police stations, the courts, prisons and probation. The Liaison and Diversion service is delivered by Wakefield Council across the West Yorkshire Police force area.  The team is a multi-agency, multi skilled team.  Touchstone is one of the partners in the service.

The aim is to work together to reduce the risk factors for reoffending by providing short-term support and signposting service users into longer-term support services. 

L&D service across West Yorkshire will operate 7 days per week from 08.00 to 18.00.  Project Workers will be required to work shifts to ensure appropriate cover, this will include regular weekend and evening work.

Closing date: 23 May 2021
Interviews will be held on 02 June 2021.

How to apply:

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can download the application pack. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation, a Trans Positive employer and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly, BME and LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone.

No agencies please.

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 Worker
Cambridge
28 hours per week – 6pm-1am evenings and weekends
Salary: £19,025 per annum for 28 hours (£25,481 p.a. FTE)  
NJC Salary Scale Point 19 (April 2020)

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: Monday 24th May 2021 at 09:00 hours
Interviews:  26th – 28th May 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. 

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

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. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

This is a permanent role available at 37.5 hours per week.

The salary for this post is £17,375.00 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.

Closing Date for applications is 20th May 2021. (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received).

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

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

Right now, our Crisis service in Whitehaven 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 maximise 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. 

This is a permanent role requiring the post-holder to work 30 hours per week. The post-holder will be expected to work waking-night shifts.

The salary for this role is £18,125.00 per annum (pro-rata).

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.

Closing Date for applications is 21st May 2021. (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received).

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

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

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.

Peripatetic Crisis Recovery Worker
Cambridge or Peterborough office
21 hours per week – 6pm-1am evenings and weekends
Salary: £14,269 per annum for 21 hours (£25,481 p.a. FTE)
NJC Salary Scale Point 19 (April 2020)

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: Monday 24th May 2021 at 09:00 hours
Interviews: 26th – 28th May 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. 

Substance Misuse Worker Job

Your new company
You will be joining an established organisation which places the service user at the heart of everything they do. This organisation is focused on supporting vulnerable people in the community. This organisation primarily supports service users are whose lives have been held back by a range of social deprivation, poverty and addictions

Your new role

• Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey;
• Managing large caseloads in excess of 70
• Must have experience working within a prescribing service with clients addicted to Opiate Substances.
• Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral;
• Must have worked and have experience with prescribing practices and clients addicted to opiate substances;
• Managing large caseload of clients who are addicted to opiate substances;
• Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community;
• Promoting carer, service user and community involvement;
• Providing advocacy for access to partnership services;
• Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self determination
• It is essential that you have prescribing experience

What you'll need to succeed

• Must have experience working within substance misuse services
• Must have Hays Enhanced DBS or registered on the Update Portal
• Available within a weeks notice
• It is essential that you have prescribing experience

What you'll get in return

Full time hours
Weekly pay

What you need to do now
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Would you like to work for a leading mental health charity?

Do you want a rewarding career where you can really make a difference?

If yes, join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Sahayak services, in Medway Kent, where you will join our friendly and inspiring team as a BAME Mental Health Support Worker. Rethink Sahayak specialises in BAME (Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic) mental health.

Your role will be a permanent position working 21 hours per week with a mixture working from our office in Gravesend, travelling within the community and working from home. 

Please note, on this occasion we are specifically seeking a BAME Mental Health Support Worker due to a genuine occupational requirement for the people we support in this service. This position is therefore exempt from the discrimination rule.

Who are we?

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”

In everything we do, we seek to demonstrate our values: Passion, Commitment, Openness, Hope, Expertise and Understanding. If these values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you.

What will you be doing?

You will be supporting someone self-manage personal and domestic daily activities and helping them lead a fulfilling life.

You will also be working:

• To provide key worker support to a specified number of service users, including one to one individual support and liaison with other mental health agencies on behalf of people who use our services
• Develop a rapport with service users based on respect and honesty, the post holder will at all times work within clear professional boundaries and the Rethink Mental Illness Code of Conduct
• Enabling and encouraging service users to find out about local services and facilities within their community and facilitate access to alternative services where specific needs are identified
• To be familiar with individual Care/Recovery Plans
• To carry out all individual safety and support planning within organisational and legislative requirements.
• To work as a team member, sharing information and supporting colleagues.
• To support and guide volunteers ensuring they have the knowledge, information, and resources to be successful in their roles and make a positive and valued contribution to the service.
• Work with BME communities in a way that reflects their cultural heritage, linguistic and religious needs, and contemporary values and experiences.
• Achieve defined service targets by working on own imitative and as part of a team.
• To provide accurate, up to date and relevant information about MH issues and services available to service users, relevant agencies, external stakeholders and volunteers in order to provide a comprehensive service.
• To assist with organising social events for volunteers and service users.

Do you have what we are looking for?

• Experience of providing support to people with a mental illness; or experience of providing care and/or support services within another social care setting in either a paid or voluntary capacity.
• The ability to make a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s situation and needs; to develop, implement and review risk management plans and devise support plans and activities to meet these needs.
• Must be able to speak English and one other language fluently and an awareness of issues affecting BME communities

Ideally, we would like you to have some experience or understanding of Mental Health however Support Work isn’t all about qualifications. If you have a passion for making a difference to the lives of people living with a serve mental illness, you may be who we are looking for. 

What will you receive?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the chance to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including funded training, career development and a range e-learning courses. You will also receive:

• Salary of £17,433.82 to £19,860.93 per annum (£16,372 pro rata)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme
• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days plus bank holidays
• Your "Rethink Day" - 1 day’s additional leave (pro rata) on your Birthday
• Eyecare vouchers
• Flexible working

Don’t just change jobs, change lives!

Just a couple of final things,

We welcome applications from everyone, applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning+ (LGBTQ+), people with a disability, or those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are actively encouraged to apply. We are proud to have also been awarded Disability Confident employer status. We have an ambition of becoming an anti-racist organisation and we recognise there is more to do in ensuring our recruitment is fair and inclusive, which is why we are recruiting new roles in helping us to achieve this. Please be mindful that we may need to close adverts early if we receive a high volume of applications, we therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If a shortened closing date has a significant impact on your ability to apply, please let us know.