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You have experience of working with young people with mental health problems include facilitating/leading groups. You’d also 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?
Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as an Activities and Wellbeing Support 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 we are looking for an Activities and Wellbeing Support Worker to join the team at Castle Service in Cambridge, a dispersed supported housing provider supporting young people aged 16 ‐25 years old who are experiencing mental health difficulties. Your challenge? To help ensure we provide a participative environment and broad range of community‐based opportunities for those who use our services, enabling them to gain increasing independence and develop their full potential working with principles of recovery. That means planning and delivering a programme of social, recreational and educational activities and regularly monitoring and reviewing it. It also means offering practical advice, guidance and emotional support, contributing to individual support plans and signposting clients to a range of community resources. Developing a network of contacts that enable community access will be important too. And, when it comes to supporting the smooth running of our service or helping individuals to develop peer support networks, again, we'll be counting on you.
Proven relevant experience is key, as is the ability to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health distress, engage and support people who are experiencing them and apply your transferable life skills to motivate and inspire others. Comfortable working within a team and used to dealing with personal stress, you're great at prioritising and planning a workload too.
What’s more, you're committed to Service User Involvement, aware of Health & Safety regulations and Data Protection and confidentiality protocols.
In return, you can expect some great benefits, including 25 days' (pro rata) annual leave plus statutory bank holidays and a contributory pension scheme after a qualifying period.
The post-holder will have previous experience of working with young people aged 16 to 25 years old.
This is a part time post at 15 hours per week.
The salary for this post is £19,225.00 (pro-rata for 15 hours per week).
The closing date for this post is 12th May 2021 at 11:59pm. We do however reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should a sufficient number of applications be received.
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 a supporting statement will be considered for an interview.
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.
RFEA are looking for a highly motivated self-starter with knowledge of the Armed Forces and Ex-Services charity network and the ability to understand the challenges more vulnerable veterans must overcome, particularly those who have entered the Criminal Justice System. This person will be home based (ideally Cambridge) travelling extensively around the Cambridgeshire region to provide face to face support to veterans within their home locations and partner organisations premises.
Project Nova is a support programme for Veterans primarily identified in Police Custody but also with referrals from core police and partner organisations from within the community, it is focussed on early intervention, support and diversion at point of contact with the Police or partner organisation in order to prevent re-offending and a potential prison sentence. Project Nova is jointly delivered by RFEA and WWTW and working in partnership with the NHS Liaison and Diversion Teams, Police custody suites, Police response officers, HMPPS and partners within the community.
The successful applicant for this role will have a track record of delivering high quality results, with a strong beneficiary focus and be capable of working independently to targets and deadlines. Strong communication, IT and organisational skills are essential along with mentoring and coaching. Experience & knowledge of the criminal justice system, local government agencies and the ability to develop a network of contacts are also required, along with a clean driving licence.
Specific Responsibilities
Engagement
- Support the National Nova Manager to create and maintain strong working relationships with referring organisations in the Cambridgeshire Area, including the Police and NHS Liaison and Diversion.
- Receive details of referrals from the Nova Client Advisors, or directly. If referrals are received directly share information with the Nova Client Advisors.
- Engage with veterans face-to-face for the initial visit and as necessary throughout their engagement with Project Nova, following the Case Management Guidance, RFEA Policies and the Project Nova Procedures.
- Register each Nova Veteran’s details on the CRM and obtain consent to share their data with organisations in the support network and any further information required by the Project Nova registration.
- Undertake a comprehensive needs assessment with each Nova Veteran.
Case Management
- Provide emotional support to veterans through regular contact whilst they are engaged with Project Nova.
- Establish a care coordination plan with each Nova Veteran.
- Work with families, statutory services and support networks to ensure effective participation in the Criminal Justice System.
- Keep clear records for each case on the CRM.
- Record the veterans journey on Outcome Star
- Ensure confidentiality.
- Develop Veteran employability and suitable opportunities for employment.
This role is 'Home Based' around the Cambridgeshire area and is offered initially on a one year fixed term contract, 35 hours per week with a starting salary of £26,000 rising to £27,500 after six months plus additional employee benefits.
To apply please submit a covering letter and applicable CV. The closing date is 19th April 2021. Interviews will take place in April for a start date in May 2021.
Applicants will be required to undertake an Enhance DBS Disclosure and Police Vetting.
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Good Life Facilitators
1 Full Time Post
£22,183.00 per annum (NJC 2020 Salary Scale Point 12)
Working across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
CPSL Mind is a vibrant, values-led charity that supports local people in their recovery from mental health issues, promotes wellbeing and campaigns against stigma and discrimination.
Our work ranges from prevention and early intervention to award-winning crisis support. We also seek to influence positive change through our training services and ground-breaking campaigns activity.
- Our Good Life Service provides 1:1 support for individuals within their home or their community environment.
- This 1:1 support is intensive and based on Recovery Principles.
- Our Good Life Service enables people to maintain and develop their mental and physical wellbeing both in their home and in community settings.
If you are passionate about wellbeing and mental health, have experience of working in the mental health field, or an understanding of mental health issues gained through other experiences, and possess the right qualities as detailed in our Person Specification, then we would love to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing date: 09:00 Monday 26th April 2021
Interviews: week commencing 4th May 2021
No agencies please.