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About the role

Location: Topping Mill, Bury

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for an experienced and caring Mental Health Recovery Worker to join our dedicated team at Topping Mill – a CQC Registered home supporting people with severe and enduring mental health challenges.

About Topping Mill

Topping Mill is a warm and supportive transition service offering person centred accommodation for adults aged 18 and over. We provide a safe, stable home for up to five years, helping each person build confidence, develop independence, and move on to long term housing within the community when they’re ready.

Our modern building includes 14 self contained one bedroom apartments, each with its own living area, kitchen, and bathroom. The environment is calm and homely, with shared lounges on both the ground and first floor where residents can relax, socialise, or take part in activities.

Key features of Topping Mill include

• 14 self-contained one bed apartments, designed to support independence
• Ground-floor accessible flats (4 fully accessible)
• Shared lounges/TV rooms on both floors
• Great public transport links and nearby parking options
• On site staff office and sleep in space, with toilet and kitchenette
• A two storey building (please note: no lift), with 6 ground floor and 8 first floor flats

Our team provides flexible, recovery focused support tailored to each person’s journey, making Topping Mill a place where individuals can truly thrive.

What will you do?

In this role, I will support individuals on their recovery journey, helping them build skills, confidence and independence. My work will include:

• Providing one to one key worker support and building positive, professional relationships
• Carrying out assessments and developing personalised support and safety plans
• Encouraging people to manage their mental and physical wellbeing
• Supporting individuals with daily living skills and accessing community services
• Liaising with mental health agencies, professionals and community groups
• Contributing to safeguarding and promoting a safe, supportive environment
• Keeping accurate records, monitoring progress and sharing information with the team
• Helping improve the service by offering feedback and supporting colleagues

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting people with mental illness or in a social care setting (paid or voluntary)
• Great listening skills, empathy, patience, and kindness
• Ability to work with digital systems (Microsoft applications, email, internet)
• A commitment to our values and willingness to learn

If you have transferable skills and a passion for helping others, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

IND1

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Location: HMP Hull, East Yorkshire.

Rethink Mental Illness work alongside Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) and Humber, Teaching NHS Foundation Trust to deliver an integrated stepped care mental health service within HMP Hull and Humber.

The team compromises a range of highly skilled professionals who work collaboratively to provide the highest quality of care, for those with mental health needs within the prison and for Rethink Mental Illness employees, this is carried out between 0800 – 1600 Monday to Friday.

As we work across both sites, there may be some travel involved, but this will be done in work time and expenses paid to support service delivery.

*The applicant must have a full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.

What I will do and achieve

Your work will make a real difference by helping people in prison take positive steps toward recovery and a better future. You’ll play a vital role in supporting mental health, reducing risk, and empowering individuals to manage their wellbeing.

In this role, you will

• Assess and manage referrals – Accept referrals via agreed protocols, determine suitability, and ensure clients receive the right level of care, including stepping up treatment when necessary.
• Support recovery and self-management – Work with individuals to identify their goals, assess risk, and empower them to manage their mental health effectively.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions – Provide low-intensity treatments such as Guided Self-Help and psycho-educational support, drawing on CBT principles.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team – Attend meetings, share insights, and ensure smooth step-up and step-down arrangements for clients.
• Maintain high standards of clinical practice – Record outcome measures, keep accurate data, and uphold confidentiality at all times.
• Contribute to service performance – Meet agreed activity targets, minimise waiting times, and support monthly performance reporting.
• Build strong partnerships – Work with statutory and non-statutory agencies to ensure continuity of care post-release.
• Communicate effectively and professionally – Engage with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders in a clear and supportive manner.
• Commit to personal development – Use supervision constructively, maintain professional registration, and stay up to date with best practice.
• Represent Rethink Mental Illness values – Act with integrity, professionalism, and flexibility, including providing contingency cover for other prison sites when required.

Key Responsibilities & Commitments

• Work within Prison Service policies and procedures, supporting programmes and contributing to risk management and public protection.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including: Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Home Office Prison Clearance, Data Protection Act 1998 and Information Governance policies. Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Promote Rethink Mental Illness membership, donations, and activism.
• Adhere to Professional Boundaries, Health & Safety, and Safeguarding policies; promptly report concerns to your line manager.
• Attend regular clinical and managerial supervision as agreed.
• Take responsibility for personal performance reviews, objectives, and relevant training.
• Respond to supervisory feedback and engage in personal development to improve clinical practice.
• Maintain professional registration and comply with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Keep up to date with Department of Health guidelines and charity policies.
• Undertake other reasonable duties and projects as required by your line manager.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Successfully completed academic training aligned with the IAPT Low Intensity National Programme and qualified as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP), e.g., Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies.
• Accredited PWP with BACP or BPS.
• Post-qualification experience delivering the full range of evidence-based IAPT low-intensity interventions at Step 2.
• Proven experience working within a stepped care service, supporting individuals with mental health problems and achieving recovery outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of assessment procedures, screening, referral processes, record-keeping, and evidence-based brief psychological interventions.
• Understanding and application of evidence-based psychological therapies relevant to this role.
• Ability to build effective therapeutic relationships and practice inclusively, respecting cultural diversity and individual beliefs.
• Commitment to an inclusive values base that promotes recovery and respects diversity.
• Experience using clinical outcome measures to inform and improve practice.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in standard IT packages (Microsoft Word, Excel) and database/information systems.
• Ability to engage positively with clinical supervision and personal development, demonstrating self-reflection and continuous improvement.

If you’re passionate about empowering individuals, reducing stigma, and improving mental health outcomes, we’d love to hear from you!

IND1

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Location: HMP Full Sutton, York.

Rethink Mental Illness work alongside Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) and Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust to deliver an integrated stepped care mental health service within HMP Full Sutton.

The team compromises a range of highly skilled professionals who work collaboratively to provide the highest quality of care, for those with mental health needs within the prison and for Rethink Mental Illness employees, this is carried out between 0800 – 1600 Monday to Friday.

As we work across both sites, there may be some travel involved, but this will be done in work time and expenses paid to support service delivery.

*The applicant must have a full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.

What I will do and achieve

In this role, you will make a real difference by supporting individuals with mental health needs within a prison setting. Your work will focus on empowering recovery, delivering evidence-based interventions, and ensuring high standards of care.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage referrals – Assess suitability of new referrals, following agreed protocols, and ensure clients receive the right level of care, including stepping up treatment when needed.
• Support recovery – Help people with mental health challenges to self-manage their recovery through person-centred assessments and risk evaluations.
• Deliver interventions – Provide low-intensity, evidence-based interventions such as Guided Self-Help and psycho-educational support, drawing on CBT principles.
• Collaborate and coordinate – Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to maintain a stepped care approach and attend relevant meetings.
• Maintain high standards – Protect client confidentiality, record outcome measures, and ensure accurate clinical data entry in line with best practice.
• Build partnerships – Liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies to support continuity of care upon release from prison.
• Meet service goals – Adhere to agreed activity targets to minimise waiting times and ensure accessible treatment delivery.
• Communicate effectively – Engage with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders in a clear and professional manner.
• Champion our values – Uphold the values of Rethink Mental Illness and represent the organisation positively at all times.
• Be flexible – Provide contingency cover for other prison sites when required.

Key Responsibilities and Commitments

• Work in line with Prison Service policies and procedures, supporting relevant programmes and contributing to risk management and public protection.
• Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements, including the Data Protection Act 1998 and Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Ensure accurate and secure management of all records in accordance with Data Management and Information Governance policies.
• Act in accordance with the charity’s Professional Boundaries, Safeguarding, and Health & Safety policies, reporting any concerns promptly to your line manager.
• Attend regular clinical and managerial supervision as agreed with your manager.
• Take responsibility for your own performance review, responding to agreed objectives and undertaking relevant training.
• Engage in personal development and supervision to enhance competencies and clinical practice.
• Maintain professional registration requirements and stay up to date with Department of Health guidelines and internal standards.
• Work within the charity’s national policies, local operating procedures, and those of external regulators or professional bodies.
• Promote Rethink Mental Illness by encouraging membership, donations, and activism.
• Undertake other reasonable duties and projects as required by your line manager, in line with the role and grade.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) through IAPT Low Intensity National Programme (e.g., Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies).
• Accredited with a recognised body (BACP or BPS).
• Experience delivering evidence-based low-intensity interventions at Step 2 within a stepped care model.
• Strong knowledge of assessment, screening, referral processes, record-keeping, and brief psychological interventions.
• Skilled in applying evidence-based psychological therapies and using clinical outcome measures.
• Ability to build inclusive, therapeutic relationships and respect diversity.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and confident with IT systems (Word, Excel, databases).
• Committed to professional development and constructive use of supervision.

If you’re passionate about empowering individuals, reducing stigma, and improving mental health outcomes, we’d love to hear from you!

IND1

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Location: HMP Humber, East Yorkshire.

Rethink Mental Illness work alongside Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) and Humber, Teaching NHS Foundation Trust to deliver an integrated stepped care mental health service within HMP Hull and Humber.

The team compromises a range of highly skilled professionals who work collaboratively to provide the highest quality of care, for those with mental health needs within the prison and for Rethink Mental Illness employees, this is carried out between 0800 – 1600 Monday to Friday.

As we work across both sites, there may be some travel involved, but this will be done in work time and expenses paid to support service delivery.

*The applicant must have a full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.

What I will do and achieve

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate professional to join our team, delivering high-quality mental health support within the criminal justice system. This role combines clinical expertise, partnership working, and leadership to make a real difference in people’s lives.

• Manage referrals and assess suitability in line with service protocols.
• Provide person-centred assessments and low-intensity interventions to support recovery.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions using a self-management approach.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies for continuity of care.
• Offer clinical and management supervision to junior staff, modelling best practice.
• Maintain accurate records and outcome data in line with operational policies.
• Monitor performance and contribute to audits and service improvement initiatives.
• Adopt a flexible, solution-focused approach to overcome challenges and strive for excellence

Key Responsibilities & Commitments

• Data Protection Compliance

Act in full accordance with Data Protection legislation and ensure all personal, staff, and client records are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies, relevant legislation, and contractual obligations.

• Policy & Security Adherence

Follow all HMPPS policies, procedures, and security restrictions, as well as the charity’s Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies. Promptly report any concerns to your line manager.

• Legal & Regulatory Compliance

Comply with all legal requirements, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and adhere to national policies, local operating procedures, and standards set by external regulators or professional bodies.

• Professional Development

Participate in regular supervision and appraisal sessions, and undertake relevant training to maintain high standards of practice.

• Flexibility & Additional Duties

Be prepared to take on other reasonable tasks and projects as directed by your line manager, in line with the role’s profile and grade

Essential skills and experience

• Qualified PWP: Successfully completed academic training in line with the IAPT Low Intensity National Programme (e.g., Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies).
• Accreditation: PWP accreditation with BABCP or BPS.
• Supervision Skills: Completed or working towards IAPT supervision training, with experience in a supervisory role.
• Clinical Expertise: Significant post-qualification experience delivering the full range of evidence-based IAPT low-intensity interventions at Step 2.
• Assessment procedures, screening, referral, record-keeping.
• IAPT-compliant Step 2 ways of working.
• Outcome measures for clinical and audit purposes.
• Ability to build strong therapeutic relationships and work in a non-discriminatory manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in routine outcome monitoring and audits to improve practice.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office and clinical record systems (e.g., System One, IAPTUS).
• Calm, positive, and professional under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise and adapt to changing demands.
• Team player with high levels of professionalism and positivity.
• Willingness to use supervision constructively and seek continuous improvement.

If you’re passionate about empowering individuals, reducing stigma, and improving mental health outcomes, we’d love to hear from you!

IND1

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Service: Brent Mental Health Stepdown Service

Salary: £26,457 plus £3000 London Allowance

Hours: Full Time

DBS: Enhanced with Adults Barred List

Please note this a fixed term contract with an end date of 30/11/2026

About the role

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone severely affected by mental illness deserves the chance of a better life. We’re looking for a Stepdown Recovery Officer to join our community mental health services and play a vital role in supporting people as they move from inpatient care towards greater independence.

This is a hands on, people focused role where you’ll work alongside clinical teams, housing partners and local authorities to help individuals leave stepdown accommodation safely, confidently and at the right time. You’ll support people to build skills, access services and take steps towards recovery — always in a way that feels personal, respectful and empowering.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll work directly with people using our stepdown service, supporting them through the transition back into the community. This will include:

• Coordinating discharge planning alongside multidisciplinary teams and community services
• Supporting individuals with everyday living skills, appointment escorts and recovery activities
• Working with housing teams and local authorities to support assessments and accommodation pathways
• Running regular one to one support sessions focused on goals, independence and recovery
• Identifying barriers to discharge early and helping find practical solutions
• Building trusted, professional relationships that promote safety, dignity and hope
• Keeping accurate records and contributing to service monitoring and improvement
• Championing recovery values across the service and with partner organisations

Every day will be different, but your focus will always be on helping people move forward in their recovery.

About you

You don’t need to have “been a Recovery Officer” before — what matters most is your attitude, values and experience of working with people.

We’re looking for someone who

• Has experience (paid or voluntary) in mental health, social care or a similar setting
• Understands mental health crisis and the challenges people face during discharge transitions
• Can work independently, manage priorities and problem solve creatively
• Communicates clearly, respectfully and confidently with a wide range of professionals
• Is person centred, strengths based and motivated by helping people build independence
• Has good written skills and can maintain accurate, confidential records

Knowledge of local services across Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon and Westminster would be an advantage, but it’s not essential.

Why work for Rethink?

• Meaningful work that makes a real impact
• Supportive management and regular supervision
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A strong commitment to wellbeing, diversity and inclusion
• The chance to shape recovery focused practice within mental health services

How to apply

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via our careers website and tell us how your experience and values align with supporting people through recovery.

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that everyone severely affected by mental illness deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life — and having meaningful employment can be a crucial part of that journey.

We’re looking for an IPS Employment Specialist to join our East Kent IPS Service covering Thanet, Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh, Canterbury, Dover, Deal and Ashford. You’ll work one to one with people who want to find or return to paid employment, helping them identify their goals, build confidence, and secure roles that align with their skills and aspirations.

This is a Part Time (24.5 Hours) role with a salary of £16,095.61 pro rata.

This is a rewarding, dynamic role where no two days are the same. You’ll work in the community, meet people where they are, and build strong relationships with employers and local partners to open real opportunities within the hidden labour market.

What you’ll do

As an Employment Specialist, you will

• Work alongside individuals to understand their employment goals and create personalised vocational plans.
• Support people to find and keep paid work that reflects their strengths, interests and ambitions.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, identifying opportunities and advocating for reasonable adjustments where needed.
• Provide in work support to help individuals thrive in their roles.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the IPS team and local services to ensure consistent, recovery focused support.
• Promote the value of employment in mental health recovery across your allocated East Kent area.
• Maintain effective records, manage referrals, and contribute to the smooth running of the service.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who

• Has experience supporting people into employment or helping others overcome barriers to work.
• Understands mental health challenges and has experience in social care, support services or community-based roles.
• Can build positive relationships with a wide range of people, including employers, colleagues and service users.
• Is empathetic, proactive and comfortable working independently across a dispersed geography.
• Is organised, flexible and able to respond calmly to unexpected challenges.
• Has strong awareness of risk management, safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Holds — or is working towards — a Level 3 qualification relevant to care, community mental health or social support (or equivalent experience).

Experience delivering community projects, facilitating training, or developing workshops is desirable but not essential.

Why join us?

Joining Rethink Mental Illness means becoming part of a charity that believes in people’s potential. You’ll receive:

• Regular supervision and access to learning and development
• Supportive, values-driven colleagues
• Opportunities to shape services and empower individuals
• The chance to make a direct, life changing impact

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re passionate about supporting people with mental health challenges to achieve their employment goals, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help create a better future for people living with mental illness in East Kent.

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Location: East Kent (Thanet, Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh, Canterbury, Dover, Deal, Ashford)

Hours: 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE)

Contract: Permanent

Work type: Field based

Reporting to: Head of Area

DBS: Enhanced Disclosure with Adults Barred List

Who we are

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone severely affected by mental illness should have a good quality of life. We listen, we work together, and we challenge inequality — always putting people at the heart of what we do.

Our Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Employment Service helps people with mental health challenges find and sustain paid employment that matters to them. We’re now looking for a passionate and experienced IPS Employment Service Manager to lead and develop our East Kent service.

About the role

As Employment Service Manager, you’ll lead a small, dedicated team of Employment Specialists delivering high quality, recovery focused employment support across East Kent. You’ll ensure the service meets contractual requirements, achieves positive outcomes for people we support, and reflects Rethink’s values in everything it does.

Working closely with the Head of Area, you’ll provide day to day leadership, oversight of performance and quality, and strong external partnership working — all while championing innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

You’ll manage four part time Employment Specialists and play a key role in shaping how the IPS service responds to local need.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading, supporting and developing a dispersed staff team to deliver safe, effective and person centred services
• Ensuring strong performance against contract targets, quality standards and reporting requirements
• Embedding safeguarding, data protection, equality and health & safety into everyday practice
• Providing regular supervision, coaching, appraisals and performance support
• Building effective relationships with commissioners, referrers, mental health services and community partners
• Managing recruitment, staff resourcing, budgets and operational processes
• Promoting service user involvement and ensuring voices of lived experience shape the service
• Identifying opportunities for service improvement, innovation and local engagement

Who we’re looking for

You’ll be a confident, values driven leader with experience of managing services in health, social care or a related setting. You’ll bring a collaborative approach, a commitment to recovery focused practice, and a genuine passion for supporting people affected by mental illness into employment.

You’ll need

• Experience of managing and supporting staff teams, including supervision and performance management
• Knowledge of mental health, recovery approaches and best practice
• Experience of safeguarding, incident reporting and regulatory compliance
• Strong organisational, communication and partnership working skills
• Ability to plan, monitor and evidence outcomes and service impact
• NVQ Level 3 / QCF Diploma (or equivalent) in a health or social care related subject
• Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office

We’d love it if you also have

• Lived experience of mental ill health or using mental health services

Why join us?

• Be part of a values led organisation making a real difference
• Work flexibly and autonomously with strong leadership support
• Access learning, development and career progression opportunities
• Join a caring, inclusive workplace where equity, respect and openness matter

Interested?

If you’re ready to lead a service that changes lives through meaningful employment, we’d love to hear from you.

Rethink Mental Illness is committed to creating a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental illness.

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Location: Grove Court, Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Part-time role available – 22 hours per week – Includes night and weekend work – Rota basis

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for an experienced and caring Mental Health Recovery Worker to join our dedicated team at Grove Court – a CQC Registered Nursing home supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental health challenges.

About Grove Court

We are a welcoming 12 bed registered Residential Care Home, supporting a mixed gender group of adults living with severe mental illness. Our home is designed to provide a safe, calm, and supportive environment where every person is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.

Our team works together to provide care 24 hours a day, ensuring residents receive consistent support whenever they need it. If you’re passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, you’ll feel right at home with us.

What will you do?

In this role, I will support individuals on their recovery journey, helping them build skills, confidence and independence. My work will include:

• Providing one to one key worker support and building positive, professional relationships
• Carrying out assessments and developing personalised support and safety plans
• Encouraging people to manage their mental and physical wellbeing
• Supporting individuals with daily living skills and accessing community services
• Liaising with mental health agencies, professionals and community groups
• Contributing to safeguarding and promoting a safe, supportive environment
• Keeping accurate records, monitoring progress and sharing information with the team
• Helping improve the service by offering feedback and supporting colleagues
• Nursing services are 24/7 services and may involve personal care responsibilities - you may undertake basic personal care tasks as outlined in the care plan. These include support with eating or drinking/toileting, washing/bathing/dressing/oral care and the care of skin and hair.

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting people with mental illness or in a social care setting (paid or voluntary)
• Great listening skills, empathy, patience, and kindness
• Ability to work with digital systems (Microsoft applications, email, internet)
• A commitment to our values and willingness to learn

If you have transferable skills and a passion for helping others, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

IND1

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

We are seeking a proactive, media-savvy Senior Media & Campaigns Officer to deliver impactful campaigns that drive change and influence national conversations.

Position: Senior Media & Campaigns Officer

Salary: £30,000 - £35,907 per annum, Plus £3000 London Allowance

Location: London (hybrid, minimum 2 days in the office)

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 30th April 2026

About the Role

This is a key role within a communications and campaigns team focused on raising profile, influencing decision-makers and delivering meaningful change. You will play a central part in shaping and delivering creative campaigns, with a strong focus on media relations and public engagement.

Key responsibilities include

• Planning and delivering integrated campaigns across digital and offline channels
• Drafting press releases, briefings and compelling campaign content
• Managing media enquiries and building relationships with journalists
• Supporting campaign strategy development and identifying opportunities to influence policy and public debate
• Creating engaging supporter actions using campaign platforms
• Monitoring and evaluating campaign and media performance
• Coordinating internal and external stakeholders to deliver campaigns effectively
• Managing campaign data and ensuring compliance with GDPR

About You

You will be an enthusiastic and driven communicator with a strong understanding of media and campaigning.

You will bring

• Experience in media relations, campaigns or communications roles
• Strong writing skills with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly
• Confidence working with data, systems and campaign platforms
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across teams
• A proactive approach with the confidence to generate ideas and respond to fast-moving issues
• Knowledge of how to influence decision-makers and shape public conversations
• I understand how social media and digital channels can be effectively used to amplify campaigns

Experience within the charity or public sector, or working on social impact issues, would be beneficial but not essential.

About the Organisation

You will be joining a values-led organisation committed to improving lives and driving meaningful social change. The team works collaboratively to influence public attitudes, shape policy and ensure that important issues remain high on the national agenda.

Other roles you may have experience of could include; Media Officer, Campaigns Officer, Communications Officer, Public Affairs Officer, PR Officer, External Affairs Officer

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Salary: £37,000 - £45,000

Work Type: Home-based

Location: Remote – with regular travel to London and operational locations

Hours: 35 per week

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone deserves a better life. Every day, we work to improve the quality of life for people severely affected by mental illness — and we know our people are at the heart of making that happen.

We’re looking for a values driven, forward thinking HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our People & OD team. This is your opportunity to influence organisational culture, champion equity and inclusion, and support leaders to create high performing, compassionate teams.

About the role

As our HR Business Partner, you’ll act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders across the organisation. You’ll work in partnership with Directors, Associate Directors and Heads of Department to deliver people led solutions that are fair, equitable and aligned to our values.

You’ll combine expert employee relations practice with strategic insight — drawing on data, organisational understanding and your coaching skills to help leaders make confident, informed decisions. You’ll play a pivotal role in organisational change activity, workforce planning and embedding inclusive, values led people management practices.

A key part of this role is championing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion — ensuring fairness, belonging and equitable outcomes are woven through everything we do.

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnering

• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, acting as a coach and critical friend.
• Provide relevant, pragmatic people advice grounded in a deep understanding of your service areas.
• Use workforce data and insights to inform decisions, spot risks and support continuous improvement.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Champion inclusive, equitable people practices across all HR activity.
• Support leaders to meet their responsibilities under equality legislation.
• Identify disparities in people data and support targeted interventions.
• Challenge bias and inequity constructively and professionally.

Employee Relations

• Lead and advise on complex ER cases, ensuring fair, legally compliant processes.
• Coach managers to handle people issues early and confidently.
• Support the preparation of cases for hearings and tribunals where required.

Organisational Change

• Lead or support restructures, TUPE, and transformation activity.
• Help leaders communicate change effectively and manage its impact on colleagues.
• Work with L&D colleagues to strengthen capability, engagement and wellbeing.

Policy, Governance & Best Practice

• Contribute to developing and reviewing inclusive HR policies.
• Ensure consistent and fair application of HR policies across the organisation.
• Maintain up to date employment law knowledge and share learning across the HR team.

Leadership & Professional Practice

• Support or mentor junior HR colleagues (where applicable).
• Model inclusive leadership and Rethink values.
• Commit to continuous professional development and maintain professional accreditation.

Person Specification

Essential criteria

• Ability to regularly travel to London and operational locations as required by the business.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (minimum) or equivalent professional experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Significant HRBP or senior HR experience within a complex organisation.
• Strong, up to date employment law knowledge applied pragmatically.
• Proven experience managing complex ER cases with confidence and sensitivity.
• Experience supporting organisational change, including restructures and TUPE.
• Ability to interpret workforce data and use insights to inform decisions.
• Demonstrable experience building credible, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong influencing, coaching and problem solving skills.
• A clear commitment to ED&I, with experience embedding equitable and inclusive people practices.
• Confidence to challenge bias, inequity or exclusion constructively.

Desirable criteria

• CIPD Level 7 / MCIPD or working towards.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior HR colleagues.
• Experience in the charity or public sector environment.
• Experience supporting tribunal preparation or presenting at hearings.
• Familiarity with using HR systems, dashboards or people analytics tools.

** We are expecting a high volume of applications and may need to close this advert early. Please complete applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Location: Field View, Grimsby

Bank role available

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for an experienced and caring Mental Health Support Worker to join our dedicated team at Field View – a CQC Registered Service supporting people with severe and enduring mental health challenges.

About Field View Crisis Accommodation

Field View offers a supportive and welcoming space for people experiencing mental health difficulties. We provide four Crisis beds, available for up to seven nights, giving individuals a safe place to stay while they work through a difficult time. Our team is on hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring that everyone who comes to us receives compassionate, person centred support whenever they need it.

Alongside our accommodation service, we also run an emotional support helpline for anyone aged 16 and over, offering a listening ear and guidance during moments of distress.

This is a place where people are met with kindness, dignity, and understanding—and where staff can make a real difference every day.

What will you do?

In this role, I will support individuals on their recovery journey, helping them build skills, confidence and independence. My work will include:

• Providing one to one key worker support and building positive, professional relationships
• Carrying out assessments and developing personalised support and safety plans
• Encouraging people to manage their mental and physical wellbeing
• Supporting individuals with daily living skills and accessing community services
• Liaising with mental health agencies, professionals and community groups
• Contributing to safeguarding and promoting a safe, supportive environment
• Keeping accurate records, monitoring progress and sharing information with the team
• Helping improve the service by offering feedback and supporting colleagues

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting people with mental illness or in a social care setting (paid or voluntary)
• Great listening skills, empathy, patience, and kindness
• Ability to work with digital systems (Microsoft applications, email, internet)
• A commitment to our values and willingness to learn

If you have transferable skills and a passion for helping others, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

IND1

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Location: Field View, Grimsby

Full-time role available – 35 hours per week

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for an experienced and caring Mental Health Support Worker to join our dedicated team at Field View – a CQC Registered Service supporting people with severe and enduring mental health challenges.

About Field View Crisis Accommodation

Field View offers a supportive and welcoming space for people experiencing mental health difficulties. We provide four Crisis beds, available for up to seven nights, giving individuals a safe place to stay while they work through a difficult time. Our team is on hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring that everyone who comes to us receives compassionate, person centred support whenever they need it.

Alongside our accommodation service, we also run an emotional support helpline for anyone aged 16 and over, offering a listening ear and guidance during moments of distress.

This is a place where people are met with kindness, dignity, and understanding—and where staff can make a real difference every day.

What will you do?

In this role, I will support individuals on their recovery journey, helping them build skills, confidence and independence. My work will include:

• Providing one to one key worker support and building positive, professional relationships
• Carrying out assessments and developing personalised support and safety plans
• Encouraging people to manage their mental and physical wellbeing
• Supporting individuals with daily living skills and accessing community services
• Liaising with mental health agencies, professionals and community groups
• Contributing to safeguarding and promoting a safe, supportive environment
• Keeping accurate records, monitoring progress and sharing information with the team
• Helping improve the service by offering feedback and supporting colleagues

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting people with mental illness or in a social care setting (paid or voluntary)
• Great listening skills, empathy, patience, and kindness
• Ability to work with digital systems (Microsoft applications, email, internet)
• A commitment to our values and willingness to learn

If you have transferable skills and a passion for helping others, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

IND1

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Salary: £37,000 - £44,000 per annum

Work Type: Home based

Location: Remote with regular travel

Hours: 35 per week

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe in creating opportunities for people to grow, develop and thrive. Apprenticeships play a vital role in shaping our future workforce and ensuring our colleagues have clear, accessible pathways to build fulfilling careers in the social care sector.

We’re looking for a passionate, knowledgeable and values driven Apprenticeship Manager to lead and develop our apprenticeship offering across the charity.

About the role

As our Apprenticeship Manager, you will be the organisation’s subject matter expert on apprenticeships — shaping strategy, driving quality and ensuring we deliver meaningful learning experiences. You’ll lead the end to end apprenticeship journey, from workforce planning and provider selection through to completion, compliance and evaluation.

This is an exciting opportunity to build strong relationships across the charity, strengthen our learning culture, and ensure that apprenticeships play a central role in developing talent, capability and career opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and operational delivery of apprenticeships across the charity.
• Act as the lead advisor on apprenticeship policy, funding rules and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the full apprenticeship lifecycle, ensuring high quality learner experience and programme outcomes.
• Manage the Apprenticeship Levy, including forecasting, budgeting and maximising utilisation.
• Grow levy income by sourcing and securing levy transfers from external partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with training providers, ensuring high quality delivery and contractual compliance.
• Monitor progress, achievement rates, EPA outcomes and programme quality through robust data and reporting.
• Lead internal quality assurance, audits and preparation for ESFA/Ofsted-related reviews.
• Support managers and apprentices throughout the journey, providing expert guidance and fostering a positive learning culture.
• Analyse workforce and learner data to drive improvement and inform future skills planning.
• Work with stakeholders across the charity to promote apprenticeships as a core development pathway.

Person Specification

Essential criteria

• Experience managing apprenticeship programmes in a complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of ESFA funding rules, apprenticeship standards and Ofsted requirements.
• Proven experience interpreting and managing the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to sites as needed, including at least one monthly meeting in the London office.
• Excellent relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, reporting and data analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and influence senior leaders.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and high quality learning.

Desirable criteria

• Experience working within the charity or social care sector.
• Experience commissioning or managing training providers.
• A relevant L&D or vocational education qualification (e.g., CIPD).

** We anticipate that we will receive a high volume of applications for this role and may therefore need to close the vacancy before the specified date. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that everyone severely affected by mental illness deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life — and having meaningful employment can be a crucial part of that journey.

We’re looking for an IPS Employment Specialist to join our East Kent IPS Service covering Thanet, Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh, Canterbury, Dover, Deal and Ashford. You’ll work one to one with people who want to find or return to paid employment, helping them identify their goals, build confidence, and secure roles that align with their skills and aspirations.

This is a Part Time (21 Hours) role with a salary of £13,796.24 pro rata.

This is a rewarding, dynamic role where no two days are the same. You’ll work in the community, meet people where they are, and build strong relationships with employers and local partners to open real opportunities within the hidden labour market.

What you’ll do

As an Employment Specialist, you will

• Work alongside individuals to understand their employment goals and create personalised vocational plans.
• Support people to find and keep paid work that reflects their strengths, interests and ambitions.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, identifying opportunities and advocating for reasonable adjustments where needed.
• Provide in work support to help individuals thrive in their roles.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the IPS team and local services to ensure consistent, recovery focused support.
• Promote the value of employment in mental health recovery across your allocated East Kent area.
• Maintain effective records, manage referrals, and contribute to the smooth running of the service.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who

• Has experience supporting people into employment or helping others overcome barriers to work.
• Understands mental health challenges and has experience in social care, support services or community-based roles.
• Can build positive relationships with a wide range of people, including employers, colleagues and service users.
• Is empathetic, proactive and comfortable working independently across a dispersed geography.
• Is organised, flexible and able to respond calmly to unexpected challenges.
• Has strong awareness of risk management, safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Holds — or is working towards — a Level 3 qualification relevant to care, community mental health or social support (or equivalent experience).

Experience delivering community projects, facilitating training, or developing workshops is desirable but not essential.

Why join us?

Joining Rethink Mental Illness means becoming part of a charity that believes in people’s potential. You’ll receive:

• Regular supervision and access to learning and development
• Supportive, values-driven colleagues
• Opportunities to shape services and empower individuals
• The chance to make a direct, life changing impact

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re passionate about supporting people with mental health challenges to achieve their employment goals, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help create a better future for people living with mental illness in East Kent.

At Rethink Mental Illness, everything we do starts with people. Our Advocacy teams stand alongside individuals who need support to understand their rights, express their wishes and navigate complex decisions about their care.

We’re now looking for a Trainee Single Discipline Advocate RPR Triage — someone with passion, empathy, and the motivation to learn. If you’re ready to grow into a specialist advocacy role and make a genuine difference every day, we’ll support you every step of the way.

This is a part time (17.5 Hours) role based in Camden & Islington

About the role

As a Trainee Advocate, you’ll begin your journey by enrolling on the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification. We’ll give you protected study time, close supervision, and practical learning opportunities so you can build knowledge and confidence.

You’ll start by shadowing experienced advocates and gradually progress toward managing your own caseload. Your primary focus will be providing Relevant Person’s Paid Representative (RPR) support to people who have been deprived of their liberty under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).

In this role, every day is about upholding rights, reducing restrictions, and ensuring each person’s voice — spoken or unspoken — is respected in decisions about their life.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting people to understand their rights and options under DoLS.
• Visiting clients across the community, including care homes, supported living and hospital settings.
• Empowering people to express their wishes — or representing their rights when they cannot express their views.
• Learning to assess capacity, challenge decisions, and request reviews where necessary.
• Building strong working relationships with professionals, carers and partner agencies.
• Keeping accurate, person centred records on our case management system.
• Identifying safeguarding concerns and raising alerts appropriately.
• Managing your own time and visits effectively as a field based worker.
• Developing the skills needed to progress into a qualified Single Discipline Advocate (RPR).

What we’re looking for

You don’t need advocacy experience — just the right attitude and values.

• You’re ready to commit to the Level 4 Advocacy qualification.
• You bring transferable skills and a desire to grow into a specialist advocate role.
• You’re empathetic, non judgemental, and passionate about people’s rights.
• You can communicate with individuals who may have a range of communication needs.
• You’re organised, curious, and proactive about developing your knowledge.
• You’re confident using IT and managing your own workload.
• You can travel across Camden & Islington to visit clients and attend training.

Your development matters

From day one you’ll be supported with

• A structured training pathway
• Shadowing, mentoring, and reflective practice
• Regular supervision
• Opportunities to learn across different advocacy remits

When you successfully complete the qualification, you'll progress into a Single Discipline Advocate (RPR) role.

Ready to start a career that truly changes lives?

If you’re driven by purpose and want a role where every conversation matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create a future where everyone feels heard, respected and empowered.

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Join Our Team as a Registered Nurse

Location: Shipley Lodge - Heanor, Derbyshire.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for an experienced and caring Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team at Shipley Lodge – a CQC Registered home supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental health challenges.

Our Shipley Lodge Service is a sixteen bed, single-level facility for both male and female clients, offering a clean and comfortable environment that supports recovery and independence. At Shipley Lodge, we provide more than just accommodation – we offer support with daily living skills, personal care, finances, and rehabilitation, while encouraging engagement with the local community.

How you will make a difference as a Registered Nurse

As a Registered Nurse you will work according to the Nursing & Midwifery Council code and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse and key worker.

Under the direction of the Registered Manager/Management Team, you will work as part of an integrated team delivering high quality recovery focused care and interventions to individuals who use our services.

You will provide the role and function of named nurse, offering nursing interventions in a wide variety of clinical, therapeutic and social forms. Responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care, assist in providing psychosocial interventions and activities of daily living.

Some of the essential skills and experience required for this role include

• A qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), with 6-12 months post registration experience with active NMC validation completed.
• I adhere to NMC code of conduct and professional practices and maintain registration with NMC.
• I have relevant experience of working with mental health needs with sound clinical reasoning skills.
• I have working knowledge and understanding of mental health issues and the ability to recognise the indicators of deteriorating mental health.
• I have working knowledge and understanding of current legislation, such as the Mental Health Act, DoLS and the Mental Capacity Act.
• I am able to deliver a range of treatments /interventions in a person-centered and non-judgmental manner.
• I am able to demonstrate flexibility, creativity and positive risk taking when developing support packages/care plans.

Apply today and be part of a team that truly makes a difference!

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About the role

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone deserves a better life. Our Mental Health and Money Advice Service is the first UK wide service to support people where mental health and financial difficulty meet — helping to break the cycle of illness and money worries.

We’re looking for a Mental Health Benefits Adviser who is passionate about high quality advice work and the difference it makes. If you combine expert welfare benefit knowledge with empathy, professionalism, and a strong commitment to social justice, we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll do

As a Mental Health Benefit Adviser, you will

• Provide telephone-based advice and casework to people experiencing mental health, welfare benefit, and energy related issues.
• Carry out benefit checks, support with initial claims, and manage mandatory reconsiderations and appeals.
• Give energy advice, helping people understand fuel bills, improve energy efficiency and access safety measures.
• Offer clear information and signposting around mental health treatment and care options.
• Manage your own caseload, maintain accurate records, and contribute to a high quality, compassionate advice service.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partners to ensure consistent, excellent client care.
• Continue developing your knowledge across welfare benefits, mental health, and energy advice.

What we’re looking for

You’ll have

• Experience providing benefit advice (telephone or face to face).
• Recent welfare benefits training (e.g. CPAG).
• Strong IT skills and experience using electronic case recording systems.
• Experience supporting vulnerable people, especially those affected by mental illness.
• A solid understanding of welfare benefits legislation and processes (claims, MR, appeals).
• Confidence managing your own workload in a remote environment.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience delivering advice casework in welfare benefits, debt or mental health.
• Any background in providing energy advice.
• Experience working directly with people affected by mental illness.

Why join us?

Working at Rethink Mental Illness means being part of something bigger. You’ll join a supportive team delivering a vital national service, and you’ll help people experiencing some of the most challenging moments in their lives.

We’ll also support you with regular supervision, training, and opportunities to develop your professional expertise.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re committed to supporting people affected by mental illness and you have the skills to deliver excellent advice, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us lead the way to a better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.

About the role

Contract type: Part Time 21 Hours

Salary: £13,369.21 plus £1800 London Allowance (based on 21 hours)

Working pattern: On site across six specialist units

Make a real impact from day one

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone deserves to have their voice heard — especially when navigating decisions about their care and treatment. As a Trainee Single Discipline Advocate – Triage IMHA, you’ll play a vital role in empowering people on their mental health journey, supporting them to understand their rights, express their wishes, and take ownership of their choices.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone passionate about mental health, advocacy, and human rights who is ready to learn, grow, and make a meaningful difference.

We’ll support you every step of the way — including funding and protected study time for your Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, with a clear pathway to becoming a fully qualified IMHA Advocate.

What you’ll be doing

As a trainee advocate, you’ll build your skills through shadowing, training, and hands on experience across six national specialist units. You will:

• Raise awareness of advocacy among patients and hospital staff
• Support people to self-refer and understand the IMHA process
• Triage new referrals and provide welcome information to patients
• Run engaging workshops, drop ins, and awareness sessions for wards
• Build positive working relationships with clinicians, ward teams and partner services
• Hold a small caseload (around three cases at a time) as your confidence develops
• Learn how to deliver both instructed and non-instructed advocacy
• Maintain accurate, timely records and understand safeguarding responsibilities
• Become part of a supportive team focused on empowerment, inclusion, and person-led practice

You’ll also develop a strong understanding of key legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act, with support from experienced IMHA Advocates and the Advocacy Contract Manager.

Who we’re looking for

You don’t need previous advocacy experience — just the values, commitment, and willingness to learn. You will thrive in this role if you are:

• Passionate about mental health, rights, and equality
• A great communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Confident working independently on wards and engaging with professionals
• Able to build trusting relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
• Open to learning new legislation, frameworks, and advocacy approaches
• Organised, proactive and able to manage your time well
• Committed to completing the Level 4 qualification and relevant IMHA modules

You’ll live the Rethink values of Passion, Openness, Expertise, Understanding, Hope and Equity, and embody our CARES behaviours — Connect, Accountable, Respect, Evolve, Success.

Why join Rethink?

• Full training and funded Level 4 qualification
• Protected study time built into your role
• Supportive supervision and reflective practice
• Opportunities to shape and run workshops and awareness sessions
• A clear development pathway into a Qualified IMHA role
• Being part of an organisation that truly puts people first

Ready to make a real difference?

If you’re looking for a role with purpose — one where your work has the power to change lives — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey as an advocate for people severely affected by mental illness.

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone should be heard — especially when facing important decisions about care, treatment, and living arrangements. Our Advocacy Team stands alongside people at their most vulnerable moments, ensuring their voice, rights and choices stay at the centre of every decision.

We’re now looking for a Trainee Multidisciplinary Advocate to join our Wandsworth & Richmond Advocacy Service — someone passionate about empowering others and ready to grow into a qualified, confident, and skilled advocate.

This is a part time (17.5 hours) role.

Salary is £11,141.01 plus £1500 London Allowance

About the role

As a Trainee Multidisciplinary Advocate, you will begin your journey into independent advocacy by completing the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, supported with protected study time. You’ll shadow experienced advocates, learn the foundations of instructed and non instructed advocacy, and gradually build up to managing your own caseload.

You will work with people across a variety of settings — including hospitals, care homes, supported living, secure units, and out in the community. Every day will be different, but your purpose will stay the same: to stand alongside people, help them understand their rights, and ensure their voice is heard.

The role covers multiple advocacy remits, which may include

IMHA, IMCA, ICAA, IHCA, CYP, Community and Paid RPR.

You’ll manage your own calendar, plan client visits, maintain accurate case records, and work closely with colleagues across Wandsworth and Richmond. You’ll also support promotional activity, awareness sessions, and contribute to case discussions and reflective practice.

What you’ll be doing

• Learning how to deliver both instructed and non instructed advocacy, building confidence in choosing and explaining the right approach
• Supporting people to understand their rights, their choices and any decisions affecting them
• Helping people communicate their wishes and be more involved in their care planning
• Visiting clients across a range of community and care settings
• Maintaining high quality, factual case records and reporting safeguarding concerns appropriately
• Managing a developing caseload using a person led, issue based approach
• Working within clear professional boundaries, supported by regular supervision
• Building knowledge of key legislation such as the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and Care Act
• Promoting the advocacy service through talks, information sessions and outreach

About you

We’re looking for someone with the passion, values and commitment to become an outstanding advocate — experience isn’t essential, because full training will be provided, however, it would be of benefit if you has experience in the social care sector, volunteering or paid.

You’ll thrive in this role if you

• Are ready to complete the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification
• Are motivated by empowering others and defending people’s rights
• Communicate clearly, respectfully and adaptively with people who may have diverse needs
• Can travel across Wandsworth and Richmond and manage your own schedule
• Have strong written, verbal and non verbal communication skills
• Are organised, reflective, and able to maintain accurate records
• Work well independently but also value being part of a supportive team
• Believe in equity, inclusion, and person centred decision making

Whether you bring previous experience, transferable skills, or lived experience — if you share our values, we will support you to grow and succeed.

If you’re passionate about ensuring people are heard, respected and empowered — and you’re ready to train with a leading national advocacy service — we’d love to hear from you.

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Contract type: Field based

Hours: Part Time (28 Hours)

Salary: £21,165.60 plus £2400 London Allowance (based on 28 hours)

Make sure every voice is heard. Help people know their rights.

At Rethink Mental Illness, we’re here to make sure people severely affected by mental illness have the power, clarity and confidence to shape their own lives. As a Single Discipline Advocate – RPR, you’ll stand alongside people who have been deprived of their liberty, ensuring their wishes, rights and wellbeing remain at the centre of every decision made about them.

This is meaningful, person led work where no two days are the same — and where your skills can transform someone’s experience of care, dignity and independence.

What you’ll be doing

As an experienced or qualified advocate, you will

Champion people’s rights

• Represent individuals who are deprived of their liberty and ensure they understand what this means for them.
• Communicate their wishes, feelings and past preferences — especially when they cannot express these themselves.
• Challenge capacity assessments or decisions when they are not in the person’s best interest.

Deliver high quality RPR advocacy

• Provide instructed or non instructed advocacy using a person led, rights based approach.
• Use your knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, DoLS and related frameworks to guide your work.
• Trigger authorisation reviews or refer to the Court of Protection where necessary.

Manage your own caseload

• Plan and deliver visits across the Wandsworth & Richmond area, including homes, hospitals, secure units and care settings.
• Maintain accurate, timely case notes and report writing to a high standard.
• Record safeguarding concerns, incidents or complaints in line with policy.

Build strong relationships

• Work collaboratively with health and social care professionals, carers and other partners.
• Support volunteers, trainee advocates or students through shadowing opportunities.
• Provide educational sessions and awareness raising talks to staff and community groups.

Who we’re looking for

You’ll be a great fit if you

• Have completed Level 2, Level 3 or Level 4 Advocacy qualifications (or are committed to achieving Level 4 within agreed timescales).
• Have experience delivering advocacy in a paid or voluntary capacity, with confidence managing a varied caseload.
• Understand (or can quickly learn) legislation such as DoLS, the Mental Capacity Act and related statutory frameworks.
• Are skilled at communicating with people who have diverse communication needs.
• Can work independently, plan your time well and travel across the local area.
• Are committed to equality, empowerment and person led practice.
• Share the Rethink values of Passion, Openness, Expertise, Understanding, Hope and Equity, and embody our CARES behaviours — Connect, Accountable, Respect, Evolve and Success.

Why work with us?

When you join Rethink, you’ll be supported by a knowledgeable, welcoming team who are committed to learning and development. You will benefit from:

• Regular 1:1 supervision and reflective practice
• Ongoing training, CPD and support gaining specialist modules
• Opportunities to mentor or support trainee advocates
• Being part of a highly respected advocacy service with strong local partnerships
• The chance to make a genuine difference every single day

Ready to stand up for people’s rights?

If you’re passionate about empowering people and championing their voice, we’d love you to join our advocacy team.

Apply today — and help us ensure every person has someone by their side, and on their side.

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Salary: £26,457–£30,410 plus £3,000 London Weighting

Location: Agile working – office/home-based

Department: External Affairs, Fundraising

DBS: Basic Disclosure

Help shape the future of mental health support

At Mental Health UK, we believe everyone should have somewhere to turn for support, whatever their mental health needs. As demand for our services continues to grow, our fundraising and philanthropy programmes have never been more vital.

We’re looking for a passionate, creative Individual Giving Officer (Retention & Development) to help us build strong, meaningful relationships with our supporters—and inspire long term philanthropic giving that changes lives.

You’ll be joining an ambitious, supportive fundraising team that celebrates bold ideas, values diverse perspectives and creates space for talent to thrive. If you love crafting engaging campaigns and delivering exceptional supporter experiences, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

About the role

Working closely with the Senior Individual Giving Manager, you’ll deliver Mental Health UK’s Individual Giving strategy. You’ll help grow income, deepen supporter loyalty and strengthen a culture of philanthropy across the organisation.

Creativity and empathy will sit at the heart of your work—whether you’re developing multi channel campaigns, crafting compelling stories, or designing personalised journeys that bring supporters closer to our mission.

You will collaborate widely across Mental Health UK and Rethink Mental Illness, ensuring fundraising and philanthropy are embedded into everything we do.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will

• Deliver compelling appeals and engagement campaigns across digital and direct mail.
• Create segmented, personalised supporter journeys that steward, retain and re engage supporters—including regular givers and payroll donors.
• Help nurture a culture of philanthropy, building deeper, values led connections with supporters.
• Manage relationships with suppliers—printers, designers and creative agencies—to deliver high quality campaigns.
• Monitor, analyse and report on campaign performance, supporting a strong test and learn approach.
• Provide exceptional supporter care, responding to enquiries with warmth, empathy and accuracy.
• Work with the Acquisition team to ensure new donors receive an excellent welcome experience.
• Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising, communications, data, finance, programmes and more to deliver insight informed activity.
• Handle supporter data responsibly, ensuring full compliance with GDPR and fundraising regulation.
• Stay curious about emerging trends, innovation and best practice in individual giving and grassroots philanthropy.

Person Specification

We’re looking for someone who is organised, curious, creative and deeply supporter focused. You’ll be confident taking ownership of your work and motivated by delivering great experiences for our donors.

Essential criteria

You will bring

• Experience in individual giving or direct marketing (charity experience helpful but not essential).
• Confidence managing campaigns across multiple channels (digital and direct mail).
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• A solid understanding of segmentation, data and campaign evaluation.
• Experience working with external suppliers or creative agencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A commitment to inclusive, equitable and accessible supporter engagement.
• Confidence working with supporter data and an understanding of fundraising regulations and GDPR.
• An appreciation of philanthropy and the impact of meaningful supporter journeys on long term giving.
• Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with databases or CRM systems and an understanding of data hygiene.

Desirable criteria

You may also have

• A fundraising or marketing qualification.
• Knowledge of individual giving best practice.
• A commitment to learning, development and continuous improvement.

#IND1

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Location: Barnstaple

Working hours: Part-time role available – 15 hours per week

Gloster Road and Ashleigh Road are supported living services commissioned by Devon Partnership Trust NHS and Devon County Council. We provide recovery focused mental health support, helping adults build independence with the aim of moving on within two years.

Our mixed gender team of Mental Health Recovery Workers offers 1:1 support, group activities, and community outings. We also provide ongoing help through our Community Outreach team, supporting clients in their own homes with gradually reducing support as needs change. Both services work closely together to ensure a consistent, person centred approach.

Our North Devon Community Outreach team provides mental health support to individuals living in their own homes across the community. Commissioned by Devon Partnership Trust NHS and Devon County Council, we offer weekly, recovery focused support tailored to each person’s needs. Our Mental Health Recovery Workers work collaboratively with clients to build confidence, independence, and wellbeing.

What I will do and achieve as a Mental Health Recovery Worker

Are you passionate about empowering people to live independently and achieve their goals? Working within an experienced team you will support individuals experiencing mental ill health to promote independence. You’ll assess needs and risks, working in a person-centred, recovery-focused way to help people build confidence and thrive in the community.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Provide key worker support, including one-to-one assistance and liaising with mental health agencies.
• Use communication, motivation, and coaching to help individuals achieve personal goals.
• Build trust and rapport based on respect and honesty, maintaining professional boundaries and following the Rethink Mental Illness Code of Conduct.
• Encourage engagement in social and workplace activities, helping individuals regain confidence and independence.

Essential skills and experience

• Experience supporting people with mental illness or in a social care setting (paid or voluntary)
• Good listening skills, empathy, understanding, kindness, patience, and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Charity's values.
• Excellent administration, organisation and planning skills.
• Competent in the use of IT systems including Microsoft applications, email and internet.

If you’re passionate about empowering individuals, reducing stigma, and improving mental health outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

IND1

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Location: HMP Durham, Old Elvet, Durham

Rethink Mental Illness work alongside Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) a to deliver an integrated stepped care mental health service within North east Prisons

The team compromises a range of highly skilled professionals who work collaboratively to provide the highest quality of care for those with mental health needs within the prison and for Rethink Mental Illness employees, this is carried out between 0800 – 1600 Monday to Friday.

What I will do and achieve

Your work will make a real difference by helping people in prison take positive steps toward recovery and a better future. You’ll play a vital role in supporting mental health, reducing risk, and empowering individuals to manage their wellbeing.

In this role, you will

• Assess and manage referrals – Accept referrals via agreed protocols, determine suitability, and ensure clients receive the right level of care, including stepping up treatment when necessary.
• Support recovery and self-management – Work with individuals to identify their goals, assess risk, and empower them to manage their mental health effectively.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions – Provide low-intensity treatments such as Guided Self-Help and psycho-educational support, drawing on CBT principles.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team – Attend meetings, share insights, and ensure smooth step-up and step-down arrangements for clients.
• Maintain high standards of clinical practice – Record outcome measures, keep accurate data, and uphold confidentiality at all times.
• Contribute to service performance – Meet agreed activity targets, minimise waiting times, and support monthly performance reporting.
• Build strong partnerships – Work with statutory and non-statutory agencies to ensure continuity of care post-release.
• Communicate effectively and professionally – Engage with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders in a clear and supportive manner.
• Commit to personal development – Use supervision constructively, maintain professional registration, and stay up to date with best practice.
• Represent Rethink Mental Illness values – Act with integrity, professionalism, and flexibility, including providing contingency cover for other prison sites when required.

Key Responsibilities & Commitments

• Work within Prison Service policies and procedures, supporting programmes and contributing to risk management and public protection.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including: Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Home Office Prison Clearance, Data Protection Act 1998 and Information Governance policies. Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Promote Rethink Mental Illness membership, donations, and activism.
• Adhere to Professional Boundaries, Health & Safety, and Safeguarding policies; promptly report concerns to your line manager.
• Attend regular clinical and managerial supervision as agreed.
• Take responsibility for personal performance reviews, objectives, and relevant training.
• Respond to supervisory feedback and engage in personal development to improve clinical practice.
• Maintain professional registration and comply with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Keep up to date with Department of Health guidelines and charity policies.
• Undertake other reasonable duties and projects as required by your line manager.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Successfully completed academic training aligned with the IAPT Low Intensity National Programme and qualified as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP), e.g., Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies.
• Accredited PWP with BACP or BPS.
• Post-qualification experience delivering the full range of evidence-based IAPT low-intensity interventions at Step 2.
• Proven experience working within a stepped care service, supporting individuals with mental health problems and achieving recovery outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of assessment procedures, screening, referral processes, record-keeping, and evidence-based brief psychological interventions.
• Understanding and application of evidence-based psychological therapies relevant to this role.
• Ability to build effective therapeutic relationships and practice inclusively, respecting cultural diversity and individual beliefs.
• Commitment to an inclusive values base that promotes recovery and respects diversity.
• Experience using clinical outcome measures to inform and improve practice.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in standard IT packages (Microsoft Word, Excel) and database/information systems.
• Ability to engage positively with clinical supervision and personal development, demonstrating self-reflection and continuous improvement.

If you’re passionate about empowering individuals, reducing stigma, and improving mental health outcomes, we’d love to hear from you!

IND1

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

At Mental Health UK and Rethink Mental Illness, we’re on an ambitious journey to transform the future of mental health. Every day, our charities support people living with severe mental illness and empowers people to understand and manage their mental health — and we’re scaling up our fundraising so we can reach even more people when it matters most.

We’re looking for a creative and driven Individual Giving Officer (Acquisition) to join our growing Individual Giving & Legacies team. You’ll help us reach new supporters, share powerful stories, and inspire more people than ever to donate to our work.

This is a full time Hybrid role (part time hours considered) working between home and our Head Office in London - Albert Embankment. Salary for the role is £26457 - £30410 (plus £3000 London Allowance)

This is your chance to make a genuine difference — while working in a team that values bold ideas, celebrates individuality, and puts supporters at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

In this role, you’ll split your time equally across Mental Health UK and Rethink Mental Illness, delivering engaging acquisition campaigns that grow our community of supporters. You will:

• Plan, create and deliver inspiring fundraising appeals across digital and direct mail channels.
• Produce compelling content that cuts through the noise and motivates new donors to take action.
• Work closely with the Stewardship team to ensure every new supporter receives an exceptional welcome and journey.
• Manage suppliers and creative agencies, write campaign briefs, and ensure projects run smoothly, on time and on budget.
• Track income and expenditure, evaluate campaign performance, and help shape a test and learn culture.
• Build strong relationships across Fundraising, Communications, Impact, CRM/Data, and wider teams to maximise opportunities.
• Champion best practice, data integrity and GDPR compliance in all supporter activity.

Every campaign you deliver will directly help people receive life changing mental health support.

What you’ll bring

You’ll thrive in this role if you

• Have experience in Individual Giving or direct marketing, ideally in the charity sector.
• Can confidently deliver multichannel fundraising campaigns from concept to evaluation.
• Understand data, segmentation, and how insight drives performance.
• Enjoy managing multiple projects and collaborating with agencies and internal teams.
• Bring creativity, problem solving skills, and a passion for supporter first fundraising.
• Are comfortable working with supporter databases and cold data.
• Value equity, diversity and inclusion and want to be part of an anti racist organisation.

It would also be great (but not essential) if you have a fundraising or marketing qualification, knowledge of fundraising regulations, or experience managing innovation projects.

What it’s like to work here

Our Fundraising team is growing — fast. We’re driven by a bold five year strategy designed to scale our impact and put supporters first at every step.

We promise to

• Put supporters first – offering intuitive, engaging journeys that inspire a lifetime of support.
• Strap a rocket to our ambition – taking creative risks and delivering “wow” moments.
• Let talent thrive – celebrating ideas from all corners of the team.
• Reflect all perspectives – championing inclusion, lived experience and anti racism.
• Cherish our data – using insight to make smart decisions.
• Be unmissable – working collaboratively across the organisation to amplify fundraising.

If you want to be part of a team that’s creative, supportive, and unafraid to innovate — this is the place for you.

Ready to help us change lives?

If you’re excited by the idea of inspiring new supporters and driving meaningful change for people severely affected by mental illness, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build a future where no one faces mental illness alone.

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Location: Haverigg, Cumbria

Role: Part-time – 18.75 hours per week

ADVERT CLOSING DATE - 1ST MAY

Rethink Mental Illness works in partnership with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust to deliver Step 1 and 2 talking therapies within integrated prison mental health teams. At HMP Haverigg—a Category D open male prison supporting many individuals convicted of sexual offences—the service provides high quality, face to face interventions that help people prepare for release. The role is mainly Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00, with some flexibility and occasional reimbursed travel.

What I will do and achieve

I deliver brief 1:1 and group counselling for depression related to recent life events, following Step 2 IAPT guidance. Working within the integrated mental health team, I support wellbeing initiatives and collaborate with Rethink colleagues across clinical and care navigation services, with supervision provided in line with BACP standards.

Clinical Assessment & Intervention

• Manage referrals in line with service protocols, assessing suitability and stepping clients up or down as appropriate.
• Conduct person centred assessments, including risk assessment, goal setting, and identifying areas for change.
• Deliver Step 2 counselling interventions, developing, implementing, and evaluating therapy plans.
• Use recognised outcome measures (PHQ 9, GAD 7) to monitor progress throughout treatment.

Collaboration & Continuity of Care

• Work closely within the multidisciplinary team to support a stepped care approach.
• Attend MDT meetings and maintain strong links with statutory and non statutory agencies to support continuity of care on release.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and external professionals in both written and verbal form.

Record Keeping & Data Quality

• Maintain accurate, high quality clinical records and enter data onto agreed systems.
• Contribute to monthly performance reporting to support service monitoring and improvement.

Professional Standards & Development

• Protect client confidentiality and uphold Rethink Mental Illness values at all times.
• Engage openly in supervision and adopt a flexible, pragmatic approach to ensure excellent service delivery.
• Work to agreed activity levels to maintain accessibility and minimise waiting times.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Diploma in therapeutic counselling (or equivalent) enabling BACP or similar professional accreditation.
• Post qualification counselling experience within an IAPT or stepped care service, delivering evidence based brief interventions.
• Strong knowledge of assessment, screening, referral pathways, risk assessment, record keeping and outcome based practice (e.g., PHQ 9, GAD 7).
• Ability to build effective therapeutic relationships and work in an inclusive, culturally sensitive, non discriminatory manner.
• Clear understanding of IAPT counselling models and their application in clinical practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence using IT systems, Microsoft Office, and clinical databases.
• Ability to prioritise workload, manage challenging situations calmly, and adapt positively to changing demands.
• Commitment to personal and professional development, using supervision constructively and maintaining reflective practice.

If you’re passionate about empowering individuals, reducing stigma, and improving mental health outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

IND1

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Location: Durham – Agile role

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm or 9am–5pm

Care Navigation services aim to provide a seamless package of support to individuals leaving secure settings and returning to the community, reconnecting individuals with health services to reduce health inequalities and in turn reduce reoffending. The Care Navigators are embedded in integrated mental health teams and community settings, providing 1:1 and group assessment and support in a variety of settings and hold highly autonomous roles.

*The applicant must have a full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

What I will do and achieve

Join our team as a Care Navigator, working with colleagues to support people with health vulnerabilities as they move from prison back into the community. Using a coaching approach, you’ll help maintain wellbeing before and after release, strengthen links with community health services, and reduce the risk of ill health and reoffending. Your work will ensure a smooth transition and help reduce health inequalities for those leaving the criminal justice system.

Provide High Quality Care Navigation

• Support individuals pre and post release from North East prisons, and where needed, those released directly from court.
• Complete screening and care mapping assessments to plan effective release and health support.
• Deliver tailored, person centred support using a range of approaches and intensities.
• Use a coaching framework to empower individuals to manage their health and release plans independently.

Improve Health Outcomes & Reduce Reoffending

• Strengthen links with statutory and non statutory services to ensure continuity of care in the community.
• Promote positive health behaviours and contribute to health promotion events.
• Help reduce health inequalities by preventing a decline in wellbeing after release.

Work Collaboratively & Professionally

• Build effective relationships with partners and agencies, attending multi disciplinary meetings as needed.
• Uphold strong professional boundaries and model proactive, solution focused practice aligned with organisational values.
• Communicate clearly in both written and verbal form, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Deliver Accurate and Accountable Practice

• Keep detailed, timely and professional records on relevant clinical systems.
• Follow all pathways, processes and activity expectations, contributing to a high volume, fast paced service.
• Use self reflection, supervision, and training to maintain high standards and continually develop your practice.

Manage Your Workload Effectively

• Work autonomously, planning your time and caseload efficiently.
• Meet deadlines, adapt to changing demands, and multitask confidently in a dynamic environment.
• Take a flexible and pragmatic approach to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients and the service.

Champion Organisational Values

• Demonstrate enthusiasm, integrity, transparency, and commitment to high quality care.
• Represent Rethink Mental Illness positively in all aspects of your work.

Essential Skills and Experience

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) with training relevant to Care Navigation, e.g., Health and Social Care.
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals through 1:1 and/or group interventions, helping them identify, set and achieve goals.
• Working knowledge of health, social care, debt, housing, court systems, mental health, criminal justice and substance misuse services.
• Skilled in delivering structured, time limited support and confident working within defined frameworks.
• Passionate about supporting individuals leaving the criminal justice system, providing professional, high quality, person centred care that recognises diversity and individual life experiences.
• Patient, calm and respectful, with the ability to maintain professional boundaries in challenging situations.
• Capable of assessing needs, developing risk management plans and creating, implementing and reviewing individual support plans.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and respond positively to unforeseen challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build professional, non discriminatory relationships.
• Experience using clinical outcome measures to inform practice.
• Confident IT user, including Microsoft Word, Excel and database/information systems.
• Willing to engage in ongoing training, coaching and personal development, using supervision positively and being self reflective.
• Able to remain calm under pressure, seeking guidance from managers when required.

If you’re passionate about empowering individuals, reducing stigma, and improving mental health outcomes, we’d love to hear from you!

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Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Location: Macclesfield and Crewe

Salary: £24,937 per annum

DBS: Enhanced with Adults Barred List

Are you passionate about making a difference for people severely affected by mental illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe in the power of lived experience to inspire hope and recovery. We’re looking for someone who has personal experience of mental illness and recovery to join our Involvement, Recovery & Wellness Centre team, working in partnership with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

What you’ll do

• Use your lived experience to provide one-to-one and group peer support.
• Coach and mentor individuals to self-manage their mental health and achieve their goals.
• Build strong, respectful relationships and work within clear professional boundaries.
• Help people access local services and community resources.
• Promote recovery, wellbeing, and empowerment through practical and emotional support.

What we’re looking for

• Personal experience of recovery from mental illness.
• Empathy, understanding, and great listening skills.
• Commitment to Rethink values: Passion, Openness, Hope, Expertise, Understanding, and Equity.
• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to service improvement.

Experience in mental health support or social care is desirable but not essential – what matters most is your lived experience and willingness to learn.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a charity that CARES – we Connect, we’re Accountable, we show Respect, we Evolve, and we deliver Success. We offer training, supervision, and the chance to make a real impact in people’s lives.

Ready to use your experience to help others?

Apply today and help us lead the way to a better quality of life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.