Band 6

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

£33,509.70 - £40,665.78 FTE plus supplements

Cognus Therapies is a multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, teachers, practitioners and therapy assistants who support pupils in LB Sutton schools and bases at primary, secondary and POST-16 level. 
 
Due to continuing expansion of the team we are seeking enthusiastic therapists to join our friendly and supportive team. You will have the opportunity to either specialise or to work across selected key stages with pupils with SaLT needs in mainstream education and/or special needs provisions. Clinical Supervision, and time for Continuing Professional Development are provided.

We have both permanent and fixed term (initially one year) posts available, either term time plus 2-4 weeks, or all-year. We also welcome applications from those wishing to work part time and from those requiring Tier 2 sponsorship. 
 
Location: Based at 24 Denmark Road, Carshalton, SM5 2JG, but required to work at various settings around the borough. 
 
Therapists must have a current registration with HCPC to apply for this vacancy. Own transport an advantage but not essential. 

To arrange an informal visit or for more information, please contact Patsy Winkley, Cognus Therapies Team Manager.

An offer of employment is subject to successful completion of recruitment formalities including DBS check at an enhanced level.  These checks must be completed prior to commencement of employment. 

Closing date 14/4/20  Interviews w/b 20/4/20or by arrangement

Recruiting 2 Specialist Mental Health Recovery Workers to join our Mental Health service in Haringey!

£22,000 per annum, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

This role is 40 hours per week on a shift-work basis which includes weekends and sleep-ins.

Look Ahead Provide 3 Recovery Houses, 24 hour/7 days a week, for those with mental health issues living in Barnet, Enfield and Haringey (BEH). The service offers various interventions and treatments within the acute care pathway, working with clinical teams in BEH to maintain and improve quality of life. The service is based on customers' needs and will only provide short-term accommodation of up to 14 days to those who do not require inpatient admissions. The successful applicant will be based at Fortis Green (Haringey Recovery House)

Job Overview:

As a Specialist Mental Health Recovery Worker you will require either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the particular post.

You will:

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

Key Responsibilities:

- To carry out holistic assessments and devise appropriate recovery focused support plans, and comprehensive risk assessments in full consultation with service-users, their families/carers and other agencies
- To liaise with the CRHTT and work collaboratively to ensure that full information is given to enable a robust assessment of service-users
- To ensure recovery focused support plans are reviewed, evaluated and amended in accordance with changing needs, presenting risks and individual preferences in order to promote recovery with an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Undertake key working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader / Manager
- To provide recovery focused support to achieve personal goals/aspirations in partnership with service-users, family members and statutory agencies. To work with service-users on a one to one basis to achieve positive outcomes within a given service timeframe
- Create support/ action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
- Provide structured support and guidance to other front line staff in their area of expertise, building capacity and skills within the team, and contribute to the relevant internal specialist forum
- Fully liaise with Mental Health professionals, including the CRHTT maintaining excellent relationships with them
- Develop and maintain links with key agencies and service providers in the local community
- Demonstrate a commitment to the empowerment of service-users and a strong interest in co production and promoting people's rights
- Knowledge and practical experience of using person centred tools to support recovery and development of service-users
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that service-users enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- To lead groups and activities - offering a range of appropriate therapeutic and recovery focused interactions and activities
- Empower service-users to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to.
- Undertake administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive service-user records to professional standards
- To adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures
- To engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- To advocate assertively to statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure that service-users needs are met
- To maintain good relationships with all involved professionals and agencies
- To maintain good liaison with the service-users' immediate community and family
- To build up and maintain contact with a full range of community workers
- Work collaboratively with the Resettlement Worker to plan for move on and discharge from the point of the support commencing
- To attend and participate in weekly staff meetings, meetings with other professionals and in supervision and training as required
- To stay up to date with regard to development and research in the mental health field, in housing support and in welfare benefits
- To treat all information - both verbal and written - in accordance with Look Ahead's policy on confidentiality
- To exercise responsibilities under the current Health & Safety legislation and Equal Opportunities Policy as laid down or amended by Look Ahead Housing Association
- To act at all times in accordance with the aims, philosophy and practice of the project
- To undertake any other duties consistent with the basic objectives and duties of this post

For more information or to apply please visit our website.

Recruiting a Specialist Support Worker to join our Mental Health Service in Tower Hamlets!

GBP 23,000 per annum plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more. This role is working 40 hours per week.

Teresa House and Hamlets Way provide supported accommodation for customers with mental health needs who require a high level of support. Teresa House is a high support, fast stream mental health service, from which customers are expected to move on within two years. Hamlets Way is a high support, slow stream mental health service with customer move on expected within four years. Each service is made up of 16 units and operates 24 hours a day. The role requires shift working including weekends and evenings, but there are no sleep ins required at the service.

Job Overview:
Specialist Support Workers within Look Ahead are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the particular post. Specialist Support Workers provide information, social inclusion and vocational opportunities to support people to recover and stay well; exercise choice and control in their care and lives; and participate on an equal footing in the community. Support is also provided to develop a model of re-enablement towards self-advocacy, self-management and empowerment, incorporating the principles and practice of recovery, co-production and peer support.

Key Responsibilities:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customer to progress in their recovery
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking
- Provide support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their recovery and empower customers to self-manage their medication regimes through individual re-enablement programmes and informed decision making
- Undertake support work in partnership with external stakeholders to compliment their interventions
- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
- Demonstrate strong commitment to the functioning of the staff team and to support colleagues in providing a high level of service and safety to customers
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc.
- Being responsible for the handover of key information between shifts
- Provide structured support and guidance to other front line staff in their area of expertise
- To lead groups and activities - offering a range of appropriate therapeutic and recovery focused interactions and activities
- Carrying out reflective practice within the team
- Leading on monthly resident meetings
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures. Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager

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

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some or equivalent sector work experience

​Working Well is a mental health and employment charity in London.  All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment.  

We are recruiting for our established Individual Placement and Support (IPS) team in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and for a new service in Enfield. We are a Centre of Excellence and adhere closely to the principles of the IPS model in supporting people in to employment. 

We are recruiting for:

• Enfield: one FTE and one 0.5FTE Employment Specialist
• Tower Hamlets: two FTE and one 0.5FTE Employment Specialist

Please specify if you are applying for full or part time and your preferred location. 

You will work with clients (managing a caseload) who have mental health support needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences. You will deliver the IPS approach (for which training will be given); providing person centred advice and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.

You will work as part of a community mental health team, maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment.

Working Well Employment Specialists work with clients to identify their employment needs and then actively support them to achieve their employment goals, often engaging employers directly to secure jobs.  We focus on people’s strengths and potential, working with clients who want to find work regardless of their experience level and background.  We do not use the phrase "job ready" as the only criteria is whether someone wants to get a job. 

Experience of employment support is not essential, more important than that experience is that you share our commitment to supporting people to find the right job for them.  The successful candidate must be comfortable in approaching employers, persuading them to use our service, working with them to recruit our clients to fill vacancies and sustain employment. 

You will work closely with clinical teams, providing a coordinated approach that always remains client led.  You will also be in working to targets whilst maintaining a high-quality service.

Please click apply to send your CV and CV cover letter (please add the cover form to the end of your CV when uploading). Candidates need to clearly outline how they meet the person specification points in their cover letter.

The deadline for applications is 22nd April at 9am.  An initial short-list will be compiled and selected candidates will be contacted for a screening interview. Formal interviews will be held the following week.

We may bring the closing date forward if we receive enough quality applications before that date so please apply early.

Staff benefits include an employer contribution to a personal or workplace pension equivalent to 6% of gross salary.  30 days annual leave plus paid public holidays. 

Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities and confident about disabilities employer (two ticks). 

GDPR, CALDICOTT PRINCIPLES, PRINCE 2, INFORMATION SECURITY, INFORMATION GOVERNANCE, MHRA, CLINICAL RESEARCH

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The Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) is a Cancer Research UK Centre of Excellence whose work aims to transform the lives of those with and at risk of cancer through innovative research in the laboratory.

Your new role

• Provide specialist advice and guidance to all levels of staff on IG issues.
• To undertake information risk assessments and provide advice and guidance to managers investigating any IG risks and incidents such as breaches of confidentiality. The post holder will be required to lead and report on any incidents relating to IG risks, including where appropriate, reporting to the ICO.
• Lead on the development and implementation of IG related policies and procedures required for the BCI & CCP based on national legislation and guidelines. Support managers to embed these policies into everyday practice.
• To ensure that all new developments undertaken within the organisation are compliant with all the relevant IG legislation and national guidance.
• To develop and implement appropriate audits on key elements of IG such as information security and confidentiality, data flow mapping, and corporate records audits.
• Design and deliver effective training for all levels of staff and patient/staff information material

What you'll need to succeed

• Specialist knowledge of Information Governance, legislation and related national guidance including the Data Protection Act, GDPR, Caldicott principles (including Caldicott 2 recommendations), common law duty of confidentiality, the Human Rights Act, records management, information security and information sharing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of MHRA regulations
• Demonstrate good knowledge of clinical research
• In depth understanding of the application of Information Governance in a healthcare/research environment.
• Ability to manage complex corporate, clinical and operational situations that involve staff from all levels within an organisation and across a range of professional boundaries
• Able to work effectively in a team, supporting others and challenging colleagues' views and attitudes when necessary.

Desirable:

• Specialist qualification in GDPR
• ISEB Certificate in Data Protection
• ISEB Information Security
• PRINCE2

What you'll get in return

• Excellent Salary £44,650 & Benefits

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Brook Young People are looking to recruit a Health Promotion Specialist who will be working with BAME communities in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham. We would be particularly interested in hearing from candidates who identify as BAME, or have experience of working with BAME people in Lambeth, Southwark or Lewisham.

If you are interested in applying for this post, please review the Job Description via the Brook website and complete an application form as per the instructions there.

Please note - this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Candidates must be able to provide paperwork demostrating their right to work in the UK. 

For more information on what it means to work for Brook, please read the ‘Working for Brook’ document on our Current Vacancies page.

Brook are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please note: internal applicants with live sanctions or performance improvement plans in place will not be considered for this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application.

If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks, then you have not been shortlisted for this role. Thank you for your interest in working for Brook.

Providing guidance, options and choice for people in various locations across the country.

Pension Wise is a free and impartial government service that offers people guidance on their defined contribution pension options. Citizens Advice offers the face-to-face Pension Wise appointments in over 300 locations. As of summer 2018, the service has helped over 250,000 people understand their pension options and has a 98% satisfaction rating.

You’ll be expected to supply accurate and relevant information and guidance on pension options and choices. You’ll need to have a good foundation knowledge of pension law and practice, gained in a pensions technical role, as well as a thorough understanding of a broad range of pension arrangements, both occupational and personal. You also should have an understanding and appreciation of wider retirement issues.

Successful candidates must be able to attend a 3-week induction programme, 6 days of which will be held in central London, Birmingham or Bristol, exact dates TBC.

How to apply

To apply please send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Newcastle upon Tyne - £24,969

Cumbria - £24,313 to £26,317

Providing guidance, options and choice for people in various locations across the country.

Pension Wise is a free and impartial government service that offers people guidance on their defined contribution pension options. Citizens Advice offers the face-to-face Pension Wise appointments in over 300 locations. As of summer 2018, the service has helped over 250,000 people understand their pension options and has a 98% satisfaction rating.

You’ll be expected to supply accurate and relevant information and guidance on pension options and choices. You’ll need to have a good foundation knowledge of pension law and practice, gained in a pensions technical role, as well as a thorough understanding of a broad range of pension arrangements, both occupational and personal. You also should have an understanding and appreciation of wider retirement issues.

Successful candidates must be able to attend a 3-week induction programme, 6 days of which will be held in central London, Birmingham or Bristol, exact dates TBC.

How to apply

To apply please send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Do you want to work in a supportive environment delivering exceptional support and education? 

Ambitious College is proud to be an Ofsted Good college, supporting learners aged 16-25, in particular those who may have received all manner of set-backs in and outside of education.  We are looking for SEN Learning and Behavioural Support staff, with a passion for working with young people to join us. 

Your role as a Learning and Behaviour Support:

• Provide day to day support, delivering 1:1, paired and small group teaching, and learner sessions using a behavioural approach (PBS).
• Supervise and support community-based learning and educational visits
• Help to plan lessons by preparing materials and resources
• Working with key pupils to help develop their personal plans and aspirations
• Supporting pupils to develop crucial life skills to help them thrive

You will need to be well organised, have good planning skills, an appreciation of health & safety in the workplace along with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Above all, you will also need the physical and emotional resilience to work with young people who sometimes present with behaviours that challenge.

Working at Ambitious College we offer a wide range of financial and wellbeing benefits, such as:

• Competitive annual salary, Paid over 52 weeks
• We are committed to CPD, where you can access a wide range of training and development opportunities.
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Cycle to work scheme up to £5000
• Season ticket loans
• Wellness programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to physiotherapy for all employees

Start date: We are recruiting now as our learner numbers grow 

If you would like to find out more about working at Ambitious College, please contact our recruitment team. Alternatively apply today and help us in making the ordinary possible for young people with Autism.

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.

Looking for a face-to-face specialist to join a multi-million pound individual giving team.

This is an interesting opportunity for a direct marketing professional who has had previous experience or exposure to face-to-face and lottery, with a view to make this their specialism.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the team as they will be managing their Friday Lottery, which has recently increased its players from 5,000 to 45,000 a week.

Job specification

• Provide training and workshops to private site fundraisers on best practice, vision and current campaigns
• Liaise with external agencies and stakeholders, providing feedback and ensuring that the campaign is running smoothly
• Identify innovative ways to improve the Friday Lottery
• Monitor and track performance whilst ensuring that compliance is being maintained to a high standard

Person specification

• A direct marketer who has managed f2f and private site fundraising campaigns.
• Someone who has experience in gaming – in particular Lottery
• Someone who has a background in street fundraising, if they can demonstrate exceptional knowledge around the subject

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Ellie Taff at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

About Scope

We’re the disability equality charity. We won't stop until we achieve a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. At home. At school. At work. In our communities.

We provide practical advice and emotional support whenever people need it most. We use our collective power to change attitudes and end injustice. And we campaign relentlessly to create a fairer society.

About the role

As a Lead Researcher, you will be at the centre of Scope’s major research project Our Lives Our Journey (OLOJ), a ground-breaking qualitative longitudinal study which involves qualitative in-depth interviews with 80 people over five years. The findings from this project will support the development of our policy, campaigns and services helping to ensure Scope is an evidence-led organisation, improving our offering to disabled people and their families, whilst delivering social change. The project is currently in its second wave, and interviews are ongoing.

This role will also include supporting research more widely across a broad range of projects conducted by the research team at Scope – from Scope’s Big Hack project addressing inclusive design to our ground-breaking Price Tag analysis unpicking the financial impact of the extra cost of disability. This role is an ideal point for anyone wishing to progress their research career within a sector-leading charity and will provide exposure and development opportunities across a range of areas.

About you

The ideal candidate will have experience of conducting qualitative interviews, coding and analysis (utilising coding software, such as NVivo or Dedoose) report writing, and publishing/dissemination. You will be responsible for at least one (of four) cohorts within the OLOJ project, taking ownership of everything from data collection to presenting findings to internal and external stakeholders. The role, whilst supported by a small team of four, requires you to work with a high degree of pro-activity and independence.

What we offer

In return we offer an attractive benefits package including 27 days' holiday, pension scheme and discounts at restaurants, gyms, shops and more. 

Please apply in writing with your CV and covering letter fully detailing your suitability for the role.

Closig date for applications:  7 April 2020.

Northampton - £26,000 to £27,500

Taunton - £24,000

Providing guidance, options and choice for people in various locations across the country.

Pension Wise is a free and impartial government service that offers people guidance on their defined contribution pension options. Citizens Advice offers the face-to-face Pension Wise appointments in over 300 locations. As of summer 2018, the service has helped over 250,000 people understand their pension options and has a 98% satisfaction rating.

You’ll be expected to supply accurate and relevant information and guidance on pension options and choices. You’ll need to have a good foundation knowledge of pension law and practice, gained in a pensions technical role, as well as a thorough understanding of a broad range of pension arrangements, both occupational and personal. You also should have an understanding and appreciation of wider retirement issues.

Successful candidates must be able to attend a 3-week induction programme, 6 days of which will be held in central London, Birmingham or Bristol, exact dates TBC.

How to apply

To apply please send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Permanent - Full Time

We are Chester Zoo; a global conservation and education charity with a mission of preventing extinction, and an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction.

We’re also a team of passionate, talented, enthusiastic and expert people, doing everything we can to keep the zoo going, from feeding the animals to discovering new conservation ideas, and giving our 2 million visitors an inspirational day out.

We work hard because we love animals, are devoted to our mission and because we want to be the best zoo in the world!  If you think you can help us to achieve that, then we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a talented and ambitious Individual Giving Specialist to join our Fundraising team at Chester Zoo.  The successful candidate will be responsible for looking after the zoo’s incredible donor base; maximising and managing all aspects of individual fundraising including on site, digital, in-memory, legacies and community.

The Role:

• Devise, develop and deliver an innovative plan for Chester Zoo’s individual giving opportunities
• Review existing individual giving streams in order to maximise and enhance their effectiveness, plus identify gaps for development
• Embrace fundraising trends and keep the zoo ahead of the curve when it comes to innovative and creative giving
• Work closely with the fundraising team to dovetail with other income streams
• Proactively raise funds against set annual financial and stewardship targets
• Be a professional, welcoming and friendly face of Chester Zoo and the Fundraising Department
• Work within the guidelines set by the Fundraising Regulator, Institute of Fundraising and Charity Commission; working within current legislation and best practice
• Keep excellent records and embrace strong database management, in line with current GDPR regulations
• Administrative activities including reconciliation of financial data, detailed reporting for management and trustees, updates for donors and general communications

The successful candidate will:

• Have specialist experience of individual giving; including working on annual campaigns, in-memory gifts, digital giving, cash appeals, Gift Aid and some Major Donor work
• Have experience in the cultural and/or charity sector; preferably in a major visitor attraction with multifaceted fundraising streams
• Be mature and confident, with strong initiative but balance this with natural empathy and sensitivity to donor needs
• Have exemplary donor care skills and experience of account managing a portfolio of varied donors
• Possess the ability to influence decision makers and donors
• Be able to inspire and enthuse wider colleagues and recognise the needs of differing stakeholders
• Be adept at cultivating prospects and moving them effectively through the fundraising journey
• Experienced in using a fundraising CRM database to manage and track donor relationships
• Have the flexibility to work outside of normal working hours and on some weekends when needed
• Be highly organised and will never miss those little details that make a donor’s relationship with Chester Zoo second to none

Salary and benefits:

The salary for the role is £26,516.71 for a 40 hour week.  In addition we offer a range of amazing benefits; for permanent staff this includes:

• A defined contribution pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Excellent sick pay arrangements after 12 months service
• 33 days paid holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), which increases with length of service
• Free admittance tickets
• Staff pass
• Staff family pass (upon successful completion of probationary period)
• Medicash healthcare
• Free X1 bus travel to and from work, from Chester and Ellesmere Port train stations
• Perkz online discount scheme
• Discounted gym membership with Brio Leisure
• Celebration of service award
• Cyclescheme

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 25th March 2020.

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the South West offering housing, support and hope to thousands of people with mental health and other problems.  Our goal is to inspire hope and deliver change for everybody and every community we work with.

Specialist Community Forensic Service Manager

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent post

Salary: £33,297- £37,458

Location: Bristol

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager to lead the newly created Specialised Community Forensic Team for Second Step in partnership with Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP). The team has been developed to support people out of secure in-patient units back into the community. The service will cover Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

You’ll have knowledge of the support needs of people with mental health difficulties and experience of innovating and implementing new services. You’ll be a good communicator, able to develop and manage relationships with key partners and be keen to contribute to the development of the team and the delivery of this valuable service.

Second Step is a leading provider of mental health services.  We offer excellent training and support, and we acknowledge the commitment and dedication of our employees, which is the foundation of our success. We would like to hear from people who share the same belief and values.

Closing date: 25th March 2020

Interview date: 3rd April 2020

 Second Step is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and from people who have personal experience of using mental health services.