• £26,767 per year

• Full time 

• Permanent contract 

• Based in Royal Borough of Greenwich

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded local charity, helping people to be mentally healthy and working together with those experiencing mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of £5M, over 150 staff and 200 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network

Bridge Support began in 1986 and has grown into the main service provider for mental health in the Royal Borough of Greenwich with a current workforce of 130 staff. We work with several strategically selected partners to support people with long-term mental health problems by providing the framework they need to work towards independent living. Our aim is for every person to be able to enjoy the freedoms, opportunities, and pleasures that most people take for granted.

We are working in partnership with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust to deliver the Greenwich Community Wellbeing Hub.  This will form part of the new transformation of mental health services in the Royal Borough of Greenwich under the NHS Long Term Plan. The service will bring together the expertise of local primary, secondary and voluntary sector mental health care providers with the aim of providing flexible, holistic and integrated services for adults with mental health problems.

The integrated team will provide support to people with long-term mental health problems within a primary care and community mental health setting, helping people develop their independence, self-management skills and achieve their recovery goals.

We are looking for people with experience of working within mental health services including to support prevention, recovery and self-management. Applicants should have experience of completing assessments, managing a diverse caseload, working in a busy work environment, and possess effective skills in communication. An ability to work independently but collaboratively, to be proactive and show initiative is essential for this role.

The role will involve:

• Management of a diverse caseload

• Providing recovery-orientated individual and group-based support to adults with mental health problems

• Collaborative working with all partners involved in the Community Wellbeing Hub 

• Undertaking holistic needs and risk assessments 

• Commitment to regular training and supervision 

• Effective contribution to the development and continuous improvement of the service 

BLG Mind and Bridge Support recognise the importance of having a diverse and inclusive work force, and would therefore particularly welcome applications from the following, currently under-represented, groups:

• People from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds

• People aged 18-25

• Disabled people

• People with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities

Both organisations are committed to meeting the reasonable adjustments of disabled people, and welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health problems. 

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.

BLG Mind and Bridge Support offer flexibility for hybrid working (some days at home and some in the office) where this supports staff wellbeing and fits with the needs of clients and the charities. As people-focused organisations, we expect all staff to spend regular time at their work base as part of these arrangements.

Closing date: Sunday 14 November (11:59pm)

Likely interview date: Week beginning 22 November

Please apply via our website

About us:

PTMWA is a women-led organisation whose vision is to ensure that people, suffering, or at risk of domestic abuse receive appropriate support. We assist recovery by providing safe accommodation, specialist support services and by working in partnership with other agencies. We also run the only museum dedicated to telling the story of women’s fight for the right to vote at our Pankhurst Centre headquarters.

We are a diverse organisation with c31% of our staff identify as BAME, 12% as LGBT+. We span the generations with c11% of staff being aged 18-24 and c25% aged 55-64 and c11% identify as having a disability.

Our staff, volunteers and service users have taken time to reflect on who we are and what we do when we are at our best. This reflection showed that we can proudly claim to be: 

Courageous by challenging inequality, stepping forward and making change

Affirming by supporting and inspiring, paying attention to discover what matters

Generous by sharing our skills, creating energetic positive links, and thriving together

Rooted by being secure in our communities, participating and nurturing a sense of belonging

About You:

You will be a pro-active, reliable individual who reflects the values of PTMWA in all that you do. Your experiences, whether in paid or voluntary work, will enable you to fulfil the role requirements but it is your attitude and character that will make you a successful team member.

You will enjoy a challenge and actively participate in delivering and developing services of the highest standard.

Emerge Worker – 1 roles available

The purpose of this role is the delivery of service user experience in refuge, ensuring that individuals’ therapeutic, practical and emotional needs are met within a psychologically informed environment.

You will work towards positive outcomes for individuals and families including reduction in crisis situations related to domestic abuse or relationship issues, improved mental and physical wellbeing, reducing demand on statutory services, increasing economic independence through debt reduction, improved budgeting and accessing employment.

Amongst other duties, you will work on the organisation’s referral line on a rota basis, assessing applicants for availability of bed space and checking eligibility criteria. You will work with families towards positive outcomes including reduction of crisis situations related to domestic abuse.

This role has been assessed and confirmed as open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1

Hours of work: 35 per week on a rota covering the hours of 09.00 – 20.00

Salary: £21 077.00 per annum

Duration: permanent (subject to funding)

Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, pro rata for part-time workers

To Apply: Application packs can be downloaded from our website or a copy can be obtained by emailing our info email which can be found on our website. 

Application forms should be returned by 5 pm 15th November 2021. Interviews will be on 23rd November 2021. If you have not heard from us by 18th November your application has been unsucessful.

For information in alternative formats (for example, in braille, large print or an electronic format), please email or you can also contact us by telephone.

The Welcome Home Crisis Supporter

Closing Date Monday Sunday 21st Nov 2021

Bury Involvement Group (BIG) is a mental health charity led by people with personal experience of mental health distress. We are excited to have secured funding allowing for a new role for a Welcome Home Crisis Supporter, who will join the Bury Peer Led Crisis Service, our person centred, non-clinical, community mental health crisis support service for adults in mental and emotional crisis. 

The Welcome Home Crisis Supporter will provide support to adults in Bury who are on the inpatient unit. They will work alongside these people to understand and respond to their needs, build a relationship, and support them as they move back into the community. They will play a key role in supporting people through the transition from hospital and community - by providing them with a safe and consistent therapeutic relationship along their journey.

The Welcome Home Crisis Supporter will interact, communicate, and build relationships based on mutuality with adults in mental health crisis, drawing on their own personal experiences. They will provide face to face, and occasional telephone, emotional support to individuals whilst they are on the inpatient unit and when they are in the community. They will work collaboratively with individuals supporting people to access the right support from wider agencies and partners to support their recovery. The Welcome Home Crisis Supporter will work alongside the Bury Peer Led Crisis Service to facilitate a drop-in service within the community. They will keep a record of contacts and outcomes to report and provide monitoring and evaluation data supported by the Service Lead.

We know that the individuals who are discharged from the inpatient unit often struggle once they are back in the community. This role is a major step within the area to improve the experience of people who are facing significant mental and emotional distress. With this we are looking to get the right person for the role who can make this project a success. 

We are looking to recruit someone with experience of working with people with mental health problems, who themselves has personal experience of mental distress. Ideally you will have experience working with people who have experienced inpatient services, suicidality, and self-injury. You will be a reflective, empathic, and genuine, and have demonstratable ability to build positive therapeutic relationships with adults experiencing mental and emotional distress. You will need to be able to communicate with visitors clearly and effectively using non-clinical language. You will need to be able to work effectively as part of a team, while being highly organised and planning and prioritising your work.

Our team is friendly, supportive, and committed to our mission of supporting adults with mental health conditions towards their recovery. You will be integral to the continued development of a well-respected local mental health charity that makes a real difference to people’s lives.

• 35 hours a week
• £26,390.04 actual
• 12 month fixed term contract - with the option of this being extended beyond this date dependent on the long term commissioning of the project.
• Annual Leave entitlement of 28 days (plus 3 Bank Holidays)
• Fully paid training
• Clinical Supervision paid for

Interviews will take place the week commencing 22nd November.

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact the charity and request Jordan Fahy (Chief Officer).

Closing date for applications Wednesday 10th Nov 2021 at midnight.
Shortlisting Thursday 11th Nov 2021.
Interviews to be held Monday 15th Nov 2021.

The Mental Health Peer Support Worker will use lived experience and knowledge, acquired through their own experiences of mental health issues and care services, to give people facing similar challenges in the Rochdale Borough the right level of support and respect. This is a full-time position however we will also consider job share.

The role requires someone who will draw directly on their own lived experiences of mental health issues (or caring for someone else who is experiencing such issues) to give a unique form of support and encouragement to those experiencing mental health issues.

Main duties:

• Representing the voice of lived experience within community organisations, including the Rochdale and District Mind team, and advising colleagues in team case discussions.
• Supporting people who have anxieties around engaging with services, helping people to navigate care and think about their preferences and options.
• Facilitating peer-led support groups and promoting peer opportunities within community settings, including Rochdale and District Mind.
• Assisting with shaping culture, practice and new ideas for services within the community, based on lived experiences.
• Supporting individuals who use mental health and emotional wellbeing services, including Rochdale and District Mind’s services, promoting their rights and acting as a facilitator, connector and/or navigator for the person they support. 

This is an extremely rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance helping people understand dementia, cope with day-to-day living, prepare for the future with access to relevant services.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

We provide expert guidance and support to people diagnosed with dementia and their carers. Our services offers support to individuals and those around them via face to face, virtually or by phone, letter and email. We adopt a person-centred approach, unique to each person, based upon personal circumstances and support needs.

We offer the opportunity to be involved in Dementia Action Week, promoting the Alzheimer’s Society’s campaigns, raising awareness and fundraising. We make strong working relationships with other organisations to ensure that our service users are represented, and their voices and needs are heard. We identify safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action to protect individuals and ensure that service user’s personal data is confidential.

Support Worker Requirements:

We are looking for two, highly motivated individuals who have an understanding of dementia and the needs of people living with dementia and their carers.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Enjoy working independently and as part of a dedicated, supportive team.
• Be empathetic and non-judgemental in your approach with a commitment to inclusion and equality.
• Have excellent organisational skills and be able to manage your own diary and case load.
• Have good communication skills to build relationships with our service users and represent their needs to statutory and other voluntary agencies. It is desirable that you have had some experience of working with these types of agencies and feel confident in networking.
• Have good IT skills with an ability to use a range of applications including experience of working with databases and recording accurate client records.
• Have a commitment to your continued personal development and learning.
• It is desirable that you have knowledge and experience of Adult and Children Safeguarding, Information Governance policies and procedures and statutory laws such as the Mental Capacity Act.
• The ability to travel independently across the area is essential as you will be working within the community.

If this sound like you and you wish to apply for this role, then we would love to hear from you!

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Community Based – Hertfordshire
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time, 28 hours per week
Salary: £16,290.40 - £17,282.40 - actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing date: 07 November 2021
Interview date: TBC

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Dementia Advisor, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity, etc.

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We have two full-time vacancies to join our Infant Mental Health Team (2.5 days pw) working with 0-5 year olds and their parent/carers and to study on the Anna Freud/CYP-IAPT training (2.5 days pw) at the same time.

Overview of Role:

The PG Dip CYP Improving Access to Psychological Therapies for 0-5s is a ‘Recruit to Train’ course and as such, prospective students must apply for both a place on the course and for one of the corresponding jobs with CDI at the same time. The job and the course go hand-in-hand, and the process of applying for a job and a place on the course happen concurrently. In order to secure the role, prospective trainees will need to successfully obtain a course place offer from UCL. To clarify, in order to be successful in recruitment, the University module staff would need to approve you as suitable for the course and CDI would also have to select you for the job via our (separate) interview process.

The course runs from January to December and not during the standard academic year cycle, so successful applicants will begin the course on January 17th 2022. The UCL applications portal is now open, so you are be able to make a start on this part of your application.

The week is split 2.5 days pw for attending University, teaching and tutorials (either face to face or remote), and you would work in the IMH Team on the other 2.5 days per week. The course itself is a full-time over 1 calendar year and is fully funded by Health Education England so students are not liable for their fees.

An exciting part time opportunity at CPSL Mind!

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.

Peer Discharge Buddy
Part-time 30 hours per week (possibility of job share)
NJC Salary Scale Point 12 (April 2020) £17,746 p.a. for 30.0 hours (£22,183 pa FTE)

The Discharge Buddy Service

This service involves working alongside CPFT to provide ‘buddies’ to support individuals being discharged from mental health hospitals (Fulbourn & Edith Cavell) and crisis teams.  We know that being discharged from hospital can be a tough time, when people may need more emotional and practical support. Being a ‘buddy’ can help to support someone through the transition period and promote their independence when settling back in at home.

We are looking for buddies!

If you are interested in this exciting development opportunity and you are able to offer the below criteria, please apply!

What will buddies do?

• Share own lived experience of mental health challenges
• Provide weekly support, either over the phone, online or in person
• Deliver interventions/support sessions to the individual (full training will be provided)
• Provide emotional support
• Provide practical support
• Help the individual to make connections with their local communities (e.g. our Good Life Service)

Buddy criteria

• You must be willing/able to do covid-safe home visits for individuals
• You should be passionate about promoting positive mental health and have excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
• This work will be predominately in the Peterborough area, but you should be willing to travel across Cambridgeshire occasionally.

Closing date: Monday 8th November 2021, 09:00 hours
Interviews: 16th and 19th November

PLEASE PRESS THE 'APPLICATION DETAILS' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY

CPSL Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We will only accept complete applications, which should include Application Form, Covering Letter and completed Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form.

No agencies please. 

Survivors Manchester is currently looking for someone special, someone that has the passion to ensure that everything this amazing organisation does is of quality, that it remains authentic to its roots, and it continues to deliver on what male survivors want. Are you that person?

As our Volunteer & Community Development Worker, you will develop and deliver a quality assured, volunteer programme of therapeutic based, community support activities to male victims/survivors of sexual violence, alongside the direct delivery of Survivors Manchester services.

The main duties and responsibilities of the role, include:

• Lead the development of a volunteer programme.
• Manage and support the volunteer workforce and the ‘lived experience’ panel.
• Support the development of community based interventions.
• Deliver quality assured, therapeutic based, group and community support services.
• Accurately record group and community support interventions.

In return for your time, experience, and commitment to the organisation, you will receive a competitive salary; annual leave package with incremental rises plus bank holidays; company sick pay; Birthday annual leave; monthly clinical supervision; pension contribution; and a range of discount and benefit programmes.

• £23,500
• Full time
• Permanent contract
• Based in London Borough of Lewisham

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded local charity, helping people to be mentally healthy and working together with those experiencing mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of £5M, over 150 staff and 200 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network.

BLG Mind is working in partnership with South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) to deliver the Primary Care Mental Health Service for Lewisham. We have an exciting opportunity to work as part of an integrated team providing support to people with long-term mental health problems within a primary care setting, supporting people to develop their independence, self-management skills and achieve their recovery goals.

We are looking for a full time Peer Support Worker to work alongside Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind and SLaM colleagues to deliver this service.

The successful candidate will provide recovery-orientated peer support to people with long-term mental health problems, facilitating access to community activities and emotional support. You will also need to recruit and facilitate volunteers to undertake this work as well. Supporting volunteers may include mentoring and coaching.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check

Staff benefits include a matched contribution pension scheme, 25 days’ holiday (pro-rata, rising with service), quality supervision and training opportunities. See our website for more reasons to work for Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind.

BLG Mind offer flexibility for hybrid working (some days at home and some in the office) where this supports staff wellbeing and fits with the needs of clients and the charity. As a people-focused organisation, we expect all staff to spend regular time at their work base as part of these arrangements.

We recognise the importance of having a diverse and inclusive work force, and would therefore particularly welcome applications from the following, currently under-represented, groups:

• People from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds
• Young people
• Disabled people
• People with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities

BLG Mind is committed to meeting the reasonable adjustments of disabled people.

BLG Mind always welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental health problems.

Closing date: Wednesday 27th October (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Wednesday 10th November

Please apply via our website

Opportunity to work for highly regarded local charity in their Advocacy team providing an IMHA Advocacy support and representationto Southleigh Community Hospital patients under the 1983 Mental Health Act (2007) and to exercise, as requested by clients the powers given to IMHA advocates under that legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

• To offer qualifying patients who are detained or otherwise covered by Section 130C of the Mental Health Act assistance in understanding and exercising their legal rights as outlined in Chapter 6 of the Mental Health Act Code of Practice.
• To discuss with patients their views, preferences and wishes and determine with them a course of action which promotes their rights.
• To assist users in obtaining help in the community from other agencies (e.g. social work, voluntary organizations, benefits advice, housing advice etc) and in a hospital setting (e.g. occupational therapy, psychology etc).
• To accompany clients to key meetings such as ward rounds, manager hearings, tribunals, case conferences, care planning meetings and meetings with individual professionals to provide support and representation as appropriate
• To write letters of complaint on behalf of clients or help them to write letters and, to accompany them to meetings to discuss complaints.
• To support users in the pursuit of their rights with respect to:
  • Care Act 2014
  • Local policies e.g. Care Programme Approach
  • Other relevant legislation e.g. Access to Health Care Records
  • NHS complaints procedures and other (e.g. local authority) complaints procedures, where appropriate.
  • To discuss possible further action; e.g. use of the legal system or the Ombudsman and to assist clients in pursuing these courses if they wish.
• To take up other issues of importance to users relating to their mental health needs and treatment and to promote self-advocacy
• To provide non-instructed advocacy where necessary to individuals who lack the mental capacity to directly instruct an advocate.
• To ensure that service users have access to the full range of information they need in order to be able to make informed choices about their care and treatment, to exercise their rights and to maximize their entitlements
• To develop links with community and service user groups in order to provide information on advocacy and general mental health issues
• To monitor client feedback and views and pass these to providers with the aim of promoting good practice and clients’ needs
• To ensure that information available within the advocacy service is appropriate and accessible to all mental health service users
• To maintain accurate records on the advocacy database, including records of all contacts with users of the Advocacy Service

We look forward to receiving applications from qualifed and experienced mental health Advocates. This is a 2 day per week role for 6 months , with potential to increase in hours and contract length.

FTE Salary £27,021 ( so £11,260 for 2 days per week), 28 days holiday and good benefits.

Mind in Croydon is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Child Bereavement UK are looking to recruit a talented and highly motivated individual to lead / manage / supervise the Scotland Family Bereavement Service Team, and to provide direct bereavement support to bereaved families.

Bereavement Services Team Lead – Scotland
Hours: 37.5 hours (full time)
Rate: £30,500
Reporting: Director of Services – Scotland
Base:  CBUK’s Office in Finneston, Glasgow G3 7RW/flexible working from home

We help children and young people (up to age 25), parents, and families, to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We also provide training to professionals, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.

Would you like to bring your expertise, skills and experience to the third sector and contribute to a growing national charity? Are you passionate about supporting bereaved children, parents and the professionals who work with them, as well as adults who have been bereaved of a child?

The post holder will lead on the ongoing development, co-ordination, provision and evaluation of a blended bereavement service that ensures families and professionals can access high-quality bereavement support where a baby or child has died, or where children or young people are bereaved.

Providing bereavement support for bereaved children, young people and families by phone, digitally, face-to-face and within groups.

Closing Date: 27 October 2021
Interviews: 3 November 2021 (interviews will take place on Zoom). 

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can download the job description and complete your application. 

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews offered, on an on-going basis. We reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Child Bereavement UK recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly where we are under-represented, currently, this includes disabled people, LGBTQ+ and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups (BAME).

No agencies please.

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 an temporary part time Employment Support Worker for our supported employment team in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The post holder will carry a caseload of clients who may have one or more support needs including: 

· Learning Disabilities 

· Autism

· Mental Health 

The focus of the role is to support clients to achieve their employment goals, engaging with employers and training providers to secure vocational outcomes in line with client preferences. 

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

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

We are operating a hybrid working model in our Kingston team, with a combination of working from home and in the community. 

Please click apply to send your CV and 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 the personal statement embedded in the cover form.

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).

NRC are recruiting to an important new role. In recent years we have seen continuous growth in men and boys accessing our service. In response to this, we are looking for a highly motivated individual to provide practical and emotional support to male survivors of sexual violence. You will develop and maintain strong and effective relationships with key partners, enabling clients to access relevant services to support them in their recovery process. The post holder will work throughout the county to advocate, risk assess, safety plan and empower clients to make positive informed choices.

You will report to our Service Development Lead.

Why work for us?

• We are a well-respected, professional organisation that seeks continuous improvement. 
• You will work alongside a supportive team. 
• We have developed positive working relationships with both statutory and voluntary organisations across the County.
• In addition to paying a competitive salary, we also look to develop our volunteers and colleagues continuously. 
• This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we move towards our next stage of development.

Please ensure to attach a cover letter in support of your application.

Please feel free to call the office for an informal chat regarding this role.

Closing date for all applications is Saturday 6th November 2021 at 5:30 pm.

Please note that we will be scheduling interviews as and when suitable candidates apply throughout the vacancy period.

£23,080 - £24,491 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent

Leeds

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New and Exciting Opportunity!

Are you passionate about the provision of exceptional support to people who are at risk of re-offending following release and those serving community sentences?

We are looking for energetic and creative Support Workers to join our new and exciting regional Activity Hub HMPPS service.

You will support our clients to engage with a variety of services and ultimately achieve their goals.

In return for your exceptional work you’ll receive a competitive salary and you'll be part of a growing, friendly and talented team.

If you think you can do a remarkable job for us and our partners, please download the Role Profile for more information.

You will be joining Community Links, an award winning, leading mental health provider working across the region of Yorkshire and the Humber whose core values are: People, Integrity, Collaboration and Passion.

Closing Date 23:59 Sunday 14th November 2021

Interviews to be held 2nd December 2021

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.