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We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. Every year, we support thousands of people through our network of groups, services and helplines. Our vision is for equality, fair treatment and maximum quality of life for everyone affected by mental illness. Help us reach that goal by applying today.
If you require any further help or additional information, please feel free to get in contact by emailing volunteer@rethink.org
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Registered Managers: Band 5
Apply now Registered ManagerJoin Our Team as a Registered Manager. Location: Bath Road, Swindon Full-time, 35 hours per week Join the Team! Our Bath Road Service is a CQC…
Join Our Team as a Registered Manager.
About the role
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Join the Team!
Our Bath Road Service is a CQC registered residential home providing long term accommodation for up to 10 people with severe and enduring mental health needs. We support individuals with daily living skills, personal care, financial management and rehabilitation, while encouraging active engagement within the local community.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead the service and ensure the delivery of high quality, person centred care.
How you will make a difference as a Registered Manager
As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of the service, ensuring compliance with CQC regulations and organisational policies while leading, motivating and developing your staff team.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, personalised services through assessment, person centred planning and regular outcome focused reviews
- Develop and maintain high quality, aspirational support plans
- Implement safe systems of work, including personal safety and lone working procedures
- Ensure accurate and high quality recording on the Rethink Information System, supporting staff in its effective use
- Manage incidents, accidents and complaints in line with policies and regulatory requirements
- Act as the service Safeguarding Lead, maintaining strong professional relationships with safeguarding partners
- Provide effective line management, including supervision, performance, conduct and attendance management
- Recruit and retain a skilled workforce in line with safer recruitment practices and Equality legislation
Essential Skills and Experience
- Achieved or working towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
- Experience in an operational management role within health or social care
- Strong knowledge of CQC standards, legal responsibilities and person centred care
- Proven experience supervising, leading and managing staff
- Direct experience supporting people with severe and enduring mental illness
- Experience working with statutory agencies and external professionals
If you’re passionate about empowering individuals, reducing stigma, and improving mental health outcomes, 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.
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Support (Children and Young People)
Apply now Engagement and Delivery OfficerEngagement and Delivery Officer (London) Location: Field based across London (with some agile working) Service: Mental Health UK – Young People’s…
About the role
Location: Field based across London (with some agile working)
Service: Mental Health UK – Young People’s Programmes
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £26,457 per annum
DBS: Enhanced Disclosure required
About us
At Rethink Mental Illness (working in partnership with Mental Health UK), we believe that everyone severely affected by mental illness deserves the opportunity for a better quality of life.
Our Young People’s Programmes focus on mental health prevention, resilience, and readiness for employment. We work with young people across the UK, particularly supporting confidence, financial wellbeing and employability – recognising that mental health, money and work are closely connected.
About the role
As an Engagement and Delivery Officer, you’ll play a vital role in helping young people across London build resilience and confidence for the future.
You’ll be responsible for
- Identifying and building relationships with schools, colleges and community organisations
- Promoting and delivering Mental Health UK’s employment and money programmes for young people
- Delivering engaging group workshops and, where needed, targeted 1 to 1 support
- Developing local engagement strategies to reach communities where our programmes can have the greatest impact
- Overseeing programme delivery by freelance trainers, ensuring quality and compliance
- Gathering feedback and insight to help us continuously improve our impact
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This is a field based role, working across London, with occasional travel to support engagement in other regions.
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about young people and mental health, and who enjoys building relationships in the community.
You’ll have
- Experience engaging with schools, colleges or community organisations
- A proven track record of delivering workshops, training or programmes for young people
- Excellent communication skills and confidence using different engagement approaches
- The ability to work independently, manage priorities and respond positively to challenges
- Strong organisational skills, with experience of maintaining accurate records and reporting against KPIs
- A collaborative, flexible attitude and a willingness to get involved wherever needed
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Why work with us?
- Be part of a mission driven organisation making a real difference to young people’s mental health
- Work flexibly and independently while being supported by a collaborative national team
- Opportunities to learn, develop and contribute to innovative, preventative mental health programmes
Safeguarding and inclusion
Rethink Mental Illness is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience of mental illness.
Ready to apply?
If you’re motivated to support young people to build resilience, confidence and hope for the future, 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.
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Support (Community)
Apply now Health & Wellbeing Coach - HMP MillsikeJoin Our Team as a Health & Wellbeing Coach Location: HMP Millsike Rethink Mental Illness work alongside Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation…
About the role
Location: HMP Millsike
Rethink Mental Illness work alongside Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) to deliver an integrated stepped care mental health service within HMP Millsike.
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. Core working hours may vary depending on the service need and provision in different sites (for example, 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm).
What I do and achieve
Join our dedicated mental health team to support the wellbeing of residents in custody. You’ll work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver holistic care, including release planning, group workshops, and peer support initiatives. Your role will involve:
- Providing mental health resources and self-help materials.
- Facilitating group sessions and service user forums.
- Coaching individuals to set goals and build confidence.
- Developing peer mentor programs and tackling stigma.
- Maintaining high standards of record keeping and risk management.
- Promoting partnership working and co-produced strategies.
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
- Experience working with people with mental health needs (1:1 and group settings), using coaching and goal-setting approaches.
- Strong group facilitation, active listening, and rapport-building skills.
- Ability to develop and coordinate projects and activities that promote recovery.
- Knowledge of mental health indicators and recovery-focused practices.
- Inclusive values base, respecting diversity and empowering individuals, including those from marginalised communities.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), ability to work independently and collaboratively, and resilience under pressure.
- Competence in IT systems (Word, Excel, databases) and commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
- Relevant training or qualifications (e.g., Train the Trainer, Recovery Training, Peer Support, Coaching) are desirable.
If you’re passionate about empowering individuals, reducing stigma, and improving mental health outcomes, 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.
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Managers (Specialists)
Apply now Senior Individual Giving Manager (Mat cover)Senior Individual Giving Manager Maternity Cover (12 months) Rethink Mental Illness & Mental Health UK Location: London (minimum 2 days per week in…
About the role
Maternity Cover (12 months)
Rethink Mental Illness & Mental Health UK
Location: London (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Salary: £37,406 - £45,384
Reports to: Head of Individual Giving, Legacies & Membership
Line management: Yes (3 direct reports)
Help us change lives through powerful, people first fundraising
We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Individual Giving Manager to join our ambitious Fundraising team on a maternity cover basis.
At Rethink Mental Illness and Mental Health UK, we’re responding to a growing mental health emergency — and individual giving is central to how we fund our life changing work. In this role, you’ll lead and evolve established individual giving programmes across both charities, growing income while delivering exceptional supporter experiences.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an insight led fundraiser who thrives on collaboration, creativity and purpose — and who’s ready to make an immediate impact in an interim leadership role.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll lead the strategic and operational delivery of individual giving across acquisition, retention and supporter care, using emotionally resonant campaigns and data driven decision making to grow our supporter base and maximise lifetime value.
Key responsibilities include
- Leading the individual giving programmes for both charities in line with our five year growth strategy
- Managing and motivating a team of three Individual Giving Officers, creating a supportive, high performing culture
- Developing engaging, personalised supporter journeys across online and offline channels
- Overseeing budgets, forecasting and performance reporting
- Managing agencies and suppliers to ensure excellent value and results
- Using insight, testing and learning to continually optimise campaigns
- Working closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Comms & Campaigns, CRM, Data, Finance, Policy and Services
- Supporting transformational projects, including CRM development and data migration
- Ensuring best practice in GDPR and fundraising compliance
You’ll also play a key role in developing mid value opportunities and supporting pipelines for high value giving, legacies and in memory fundraising.
About you
You’ll be an experienced individual giving fundraiser who can hit the ground running and bring confidence, warmth and clarity to an interim leadership role.
You’ll have
- Strong experience delivering individual giving programmes (acquisition and retention)
- A solid track record in direct and digital fundraising, including paid social (e.g. Meta)
- A love of data and the ability to turn insight into action using CRM systems
- Experience managing budgets and external suppliers
- Previous line management experience, with a focus on wellbeing and development
- Excellent planning, project management and stakeholder engagement skills
- A test and learn mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement
Experience with MS Dynamics CRM, CRM migration, matched funding campaigns or fundraising qualifications is welcomed but not essential.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of an ambitious, supportive Fundraising team that
- Puts supporters first
- Encourages bold thinking and innovation
- Champions inclusion, lived experience and diverse perspectives
- Invests in learning, collaboration and wellbeing
Most importantly, your work will help ensure that people severely affected by mental illness get the support they need, when they need it.
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.
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Bank Workers
Apply now Bank Suicide Bereavement WorkerBank Suicide Bereavement Counsellor Location: Field based across the Black Country (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton) Salary: £14.50 per…
About the role
Location: Field based across the Black Country (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton)
Salary: £14.50 per hour
Disclosure: Enhanced DBS with Adult & Children’s Barred Lists
Professional Registration: BACP registered (or eligible)
Who we are
At Rethink Mental Illness, people severely affected by mental illness are at the heart of everything we do. We’re passionate about leading the way to a better quality of life, working with openness, expertise, hope, and understanding – and always striving for equity.
Our Black Country Support After Suicide Service provides compassionate, timely and person centred support to adults, children and young people bereaved by suicide. We support people through the immediate shock and pain of loss, helping them find ways to cope and begin to move forward.
About the role
We are looking for a BACP registered Suicide Bereavement Counsellor to join our specialist service delivering high quality, safe and trauma informed counselling to people bereaved by suicide.
This is a field based role, working from home and delivering support across the Black Country in community settings and people’s homes. You’ll be part of a small, dedicated multi disciplinary team providing counselling, psychosocial support, practical guidance and peer support interventions.
You’ll work flexibly to meet people’s needs, including evening and occasional weekend appointments.
What you’ll be doing
- Delivering specialist suicide bereavement counselling, tailored to individual needs
- Undertaking holistic, person centred assessments and managing risk safely
- Supporting adults, children and families experiencing complex grief and trauma
- Using clinical outcome measures to evaluate impact and inform practice
- Working collaboratively with Suicide Bereavement Workers and partner agencies
- Maintaining high standards of clinical record keeping, confidentiality and safeguarding
- Contributing to service monitoring, reporting outcomes and supporting continuous improvement
- Upholding Rethink Mental Illness values and CARES behaviours in everything you do
About you
You’ll have
- A recognised Diploma in Counselling (or equivalent) enabling BACP registration
- Post qualification experience delivering bereavement counselling
- Strong knowledge of grief theories and suicide bereavement
- Experience of assessment, risk management and evidence based interventions
- The ability to build trusting, compassionate therapeutic relationships
- Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills
- Resilience and confidence working in emotionally demanding situations
- A flexible approach to working across locations and hours
It’s great if you also have
- Lived experience of suicide bereavement
- Experience working with children and young people
- Trauma informed training or experience
- Knowledge of the Black Country area
- Suicide prevention or bereavement training (e.g. ASIST, SafeTalk, PABBS)
Why work for Rethink Mental Illness?
- Be part of a values driven organisation making a real difference
- Receive regular supervision, peer support and opportunities for development
- Work in a role where compassion, quality and people come first
- Join a supportive, knowledgeable team who truly care about what they do
Ready to apply?
If you’re passionate about supporting people through suicide bereavement and want to be part of a service that puts people and values first, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us ensure no one has to face bereavement by suicide 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.
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Support (Community)
Apply now Mental Health Recovery WorkerJoin Our Team as a Mental Health Recovery Worker Location: Bath Road, Swindon Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?…
About the role
Location: Bath Road, Swindon
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 Bath Road – a CQC Registered home supporting up to ten individuals with severe and enduring mental health challenges.
At Bath Road, 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.
What will you do?
- Help individuals rebuild confidence and independence
- Support service users in achieving personal goals
- Provide one-to-one guidance and work alongside mental health agencies
- Build respectful, honest relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
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!
Working hours: Rota based, shift pattern, 5-week rolling rota consisting of 5 shifts per week, including one sleep-in. Minimum of 3 working weekends. Shifts: 8am-4pm, 2pm-10pm followed by a sleep-in, 7am-1pm, and 1-9pm.
Apply today and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.
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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.
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Support (Community)
Apply now Living Well Mental Health & Wellbeing CoachLiving Well Mental Health & Wellbeing Coach • Work type: Field-based • Location: Across Derbyshire (excluding Derby city) • DBS: Enhanced…
About the role
- Work type: Field-based
- Location: Across Derbyshire (excluding Derby city)
- DBS: Enhanced Disclosure with Adults Barred List
- Salary: £24,545 per annum
Rethink Mental Illness is proud to be delivering Living Well, a new, neighbourhood-based mental health service developed in partnership with the NHS. We are now looking for Mental Health & Wellbeing Coaches to play a vital role at the heart of this innovative service across Derbyshire.
This is an exciting opportunity to support people living with complex mental health challenges to build confidence, resilience and meaningful connections within their communities.
About the role
As a Mental Health & Wellbeing Coach, you’ll work alongside people experiencing complex and multifaceted mental health needs, offering practical and emotional support that is shaped by what matters most to them.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll
- Hold and manage a caseload of individuals with diverse and complex needs
- Provide one-to-one and group-based wellbeing coaching and support
- Help people develop their “My Story” and co-produce personalised recovery goals
- Support access to community resources, social prescribing, and wider services such as housing, employment and education
- Facilitate workshops, activities and peer support sessions across local communities
- Build strong relationships with partners, community organisations, carers and families
You’ll be part of a VCSE-led workforce embedded within Living Well teams, helping to shape the future of mental health support in Derbyshire.
About you
You don’t need to “have all the answers” — but you do need the passion, values and confidence to walk alongside people in their recovery.
We’re looking for someone who
- Has experience supporting people with complex mental health needs, including serious mental illness
- Understands recovery-focused and person-centred approaches
- Can manage a diverse caseload and prioritise effectively
- Is a strong communicator and team player
- Understands safeguarding, risk management and information governance
- Is committed to learning, reflection and continuous development
You may also bring
- Knowledge of local mental health, health or social care systems
- Experience of community navigation or social prescribing
- A health or social care qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
Lived experience of mental ill health is welcomed and valued.
Why work for Rethink Mental Illness?
At Rethink, people who are severely affected by mental illness are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be joining an organisation that is driven by hope, understanding, expertise and equity — and a team that genuinely cares about making change happen.
We offer
- A supportive, values-led culture
- Regular supervision, training and development
- Opportunities to influence service design and co-production
- A meaningful role where your work makes a real difference, every day
Ready to apply?
If you believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live well — and you want to be part of something that truly makes a difference — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us rethink mental health, together.
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.
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Support (Therapeutic / Counselling)
Apply now Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - HMP DurhamJoin Our Team as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Location: HMP Durham, Old Elvet, Durham Rethink Mental Illness work alongside Tees, Esk and…
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.
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Team Leaders
Apply now Team LeaderChanging lives through employment. One person, one job, at a time. At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that everyone living with severe mental…
Changing lives through employment. One person, one job, at a time.
At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that everyone living with severe mental illness should have the opportunity to find and keep paid work — if that’s what they want. Employment isn’t just about income; it’s about purpose, dignity and recovery.
We’re looking for a Team Leader to join our well established Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Employment Service in Coventry & Warwickshire (South). If you’re a confident, values driven leader who’s passionate about recovery through employment, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
The Team Leader will manage a team of Employment Specialists providing supervision, training, caseload management, and role modelling of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach, as part of the holistic recovery plan for mental health service users. The Team Leader will provide a pivotal role in managing a high quality service that meets fidelity standards and delivers positive outcomes for service users
You will work as part of a secondary mental health service team, establishing and maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment.
You may work with clients (manage a small caseload )who have mental health support needs, who are unemployed, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences.
As a team leader, you will need to be an able leader, communicator, passionate about getting it right and focused on transforming individual lives through sustainable solutions.
What you’ll do
Core Responsibilities
- Effectively manage a high-quality service that adheres to the principles of IPS best practice.
- Monitor and manage performance of the IPS Employment Specialists, guide them individually on best practice and achieving individual and team job outcome targets.
- Create a culture of continuous improvement.
- Identify training needs of staff and arrange appropriate training to support with continuous professional development.
- Support the design and delivery of in house staff training and development (including facilitating peer learning and best practice).
- Involve service users in co-production of service developments where possible.
- Coordinate the work of Employment Specialists in a region in relation to building relationships with employers to effectively access the hidden labour market, external agencies and delivery of job seeking groups.
- You may manage a small caseload of between 5-10 service users at any one time.
- Identify barriers for service excellent and work with internal and external stakeholders to implement solutions to ensure a high fidelity service.
- Provide solution focused monthly supervisions for each employment specialist within the team, including caseload management.
- Lead the team to ensure Employment Specialists spend enough time in face to face meetings with employers to find the right job match.
- Guide, mentor and coach the team to deliver on employment engagements/job development strategies.
- Ensure quality assurance around client satisfaction. Facilitate various feedback opportunities for client to provide feedback on the service and use this to review and develop the service.
Relationship Management
- Review client feedback
- Meet with the Service/Line Manager to agree priorities.
- Spend time getting to know local employers.
- Provide education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the employer to ensure job retention.
- To develop effective working relationships with a range of external agencies who can help individuals to achieve their employment goals. This may include local colleges and training providers.
Other
- Undertake mandatory training as required, including training in the IPS approach
- Actively participate in own continuous professional development
- Implement the Trust/organisation’s policies and procedures as required
- Responsible for marketing and profiling the service for the team. This includes delivering the communications strategy, collecting employment recovery stories etc.
- Regularly collect and promote service user employment recovery stories
- Ensure that effective monitoring and evaluation systems are adhered to and keep abreast of changing practice within the sector.
- Ensure that all relevant policies are implemented such as information governance, safeguarding etc.
- To work independently, reliably and deliver consistently to deliver effective IPS practice.
- Manage feedback, comments and complaints
About you
You’ll be a supportive and motivating leader who believes — genuinely — that people with mental health challenges can and do succeed in work.
Essential Criteria
- Educated to a degree level or equivalent experience
- 3+ years’ experience of working with people with mental health support needs, or a similar group within health, social services or the voluntary sector
- 2+ years’ experience working in employment services
- Proven experience of meeting and exceeding outcomes and targets
- Strong networking abilities
- Experience of managing multiple tasks at any one time
- Experience of staff supervision, management and/or mentoring
- Experience of managing change effectively and facilitating innovation
- Knowledge of disability and special needs issues, policies and legislation in relation to employment
- Good understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment
- Working knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs
Able to use IT and tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
It’s great if you also have
- Experience of delivering training
- Previous experience of delivering a service using the IPS model
- Own personal lived experience of recovery from mental health difficulties
Why join Rethink Mental Illness?
You’ll be joining an organisation where people truly come first — the people we support and the people who work here.
We offer
A values driven culture rooted in compassion, hope and expertise
The chance to make a genuine difference every day
Supportive leadership and strong peer networks
Opportunities for development and learning
Flexible working where service delivery allows
We actively encourage applications from people with lived experience of mental illness, and from communities under represented in mental health services.
Ready to apply?
If you’re passionate about recovery, employment and leading people to do their best work — 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.
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Support (Community)
Apply now Lifestyle Support WorkerAbout the Role Location: Cornwall (Agile / Field based) Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £24,544.91 Contract: Permanent DBS: Enhanced with Adults Who…
About the role
Location: Cornwall (Agile / Field based)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £24,544.91
Contract: Permanent
DBS: Enhanced with Adults
Who We Are
At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe recovery is possible. We exist to improve the quality of life for people severely affected by mental illness by providing person centred, strengths based support that helps people live fulfilling, connected lives.
We work closely with individuals, families, and partner organisations to support recovery, independence, and wellbeing within local communities.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Lifestyle Support Worker to join our Cornwall Community team and support people with long term mental health challenges to live healthier, happier, and more connected lives.
In this role, you’ll work alongside other Lifestyle Support Workers, therapists, and multi disciplinary teams to engage people in meaningful activities that promote wellbeing, confidence, and independence. This could include:
- Supporting individuals one to one to build confidence accessing community spaces such as gyms, groups, or public venues
- Facilitating group activities such as healthy eating, wellbeing, or lifestyle sessions including activities in the community.
- Encouraging engagement in volunteering, recovery activities, and local community opportunities
- Supporting people to develop routines, life skills, and social connections
This is a field based role across Cornwall, with some administrative work based in NHS buildings and opportunities for agile working.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who
- Has experience supporting people with mental health needs in a community or support setting
- Is passionate about recovery, empowerment, and person centred support
- Can build positive, respectful, and professional relationships with service users
- Has experience in facilitating group work in the community.
- Is confident working both independently and as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Has strong communication, organisational, and basic IT skills
- Holds a full driving licence with access to a vehicle (essential for covering Cornwall)
- Believes in equality, inclusion, and strengths based approaches
Formal clinical qualifications are not essential — we value empathy, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to supporting others.
What We Offer
At Rethink Mental Illness, we’re proud to support our staff. You’ll receive
- A comprehensive induction programme
- Regular supervision and reflective practice
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- The opportunity to contribute to service development
- A supportive, values driven culture where your voice matters
Ready to Apply?
If you believe in recovery, want to make a real difference, and are passionate about supporting people to live well in their communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Rethink Mental Illness welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
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 wide range of benefits:
- Inclusive Culture: Staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion
- Wellbeing Support: Access to our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and Unmind mental health app
- Recognition & Rewards: Discounts, cashback offers, and recognition through our PULSE platform
- Flexible Working & Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off, with options to buy or sell leave
- Learning & Development: Structured onboarding and ongoing training
- Financial & Family Support: Pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits
- Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Diversity is important to us, and we value difference, inclusiveness, and belonging. By welcoming a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we strengthen our ability to support the diverse communities we serve.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Race at Work Charter.
Becoming a Truly Anti Racist Organisation
We have an ambition to become a truly anti racist employer, campaigning organisation, and service provider. Through our Anti Racist Statement and Race Equality Action Plan, we are committed to accountability, learning, and meaningful progress.
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.
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Support (Therapeutic / Counselling)
Apply now Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - HMP HullJoin Our Team as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Location: HMP Hull, East Yorkshire. Rethink Mental Illness work alongside Tees, Esk and Wear…
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.
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Service Manager: Band 5
Apply now Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - HMP Full SuttonJoin Our Team as a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Location: HMP Full Sutton, York. Rethink Mental Illness work alongside Tees, Esk…
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.
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Support (Therapeutic / Counselling)
Apply now Senior Psychological Wellbeing PractitionerJoin Our Team as a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Location: HMP Humber, East Yorkshire. Rethink Mental Illness work alongside Tees, Esk…
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.
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Support (Employment)
Apply now Employment SpecialistMake a real difference every day At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that everyone severely affected by mental illness deserves the opportunity to…
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.
The role will require staff to travel in the East Kent Area, each staff in this role will be assigned a working patch within the east Kent Area, (the service covers the following locations; Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Deal, Folkestone, Thanet, and Romney Marsh). Staff will be required to meet service users face to face, attend network meetings and collaborate with possible employers to support service users seek paid opportunities.
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.
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Support (Registered Services and Regulated Activity)
Apply now Registered NurseRegistered Nurse – CQC – Shipley Lodge – Heanor, Derbyshire Join Our Team as a Registered Nurse Location: Shipley Lodge - Heanor, Derbyshire. Are…
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!
IND1
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Support (Registered Services and Regulated Activity)
Apply now Support WorkerJoin Our Team as a Support Worker Location: Salisbury Role: Full-time (The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a rolling 4 weekly…
About the role
Location: Salisbury
Role: Full-time (The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a rolling 4 weekly rota which includes working weekends, evenings and sleep in shifts)
Wilton Road is a warm, supportive home where adults living with mental illness are helped to live life to the fullest. With 24 hour support and a dedicated team, we work closely with each resident to build confidence, develop daily living skills, and achieve personal goals.
Every resident has a key worker who supports them on their journey towards greater independence, with the aim of eventually moving to lower level support or their own accommodation.
What you will do and achieve as a Support Worker
I empower people affected by mental illness to rebuild confidence, strengthen independence, and reconnect with their communities. Through focused, recovery based support, I help individuals set meaningful goals, overcome barriers, and access the resources they need to move forward and create lasting positive change.
Direct Support & Case Management
- Provide 1:1 key worker support tailored to individual needs.
- Build respectful, professional relationships using recovery focused approaches.
- Support service users to understand goals in their Care/Recovery Plans.
- Help individuals recognise and manage factors affecting mental and physical wellbeing.
- Enable service users to develop daily living skills and self manage resources.
Assessment, Planning & Safety
- Complete needs assessments and prioritise support effectively.
- Develop, review and adapt support and safety plans within organisational/legislative requirements.
- Contribute to safeguarding by identifying and reporting risks of abuse, harm, or self neglect.
- Log incidents and complaints promptly.
Multi Agency & Community Liaison
- Liaise with mental health teams, statutory services, housing partners, community groups, and complementary therapies.
- Facilitate access to local services, opportunities, and community resources.
- Promote the service at community events, meetings, and forums.
Service Quality, Monitoring & Reporting
- Ensure all tasks meet required standards and timescales.
- Monitor support delivery and provide feedback to senior staff.
- Contribute to service evaluation through statistical and qualitative reporting.
- Provide success stories and outcome data for monitoring requirements.
Teamwork & Professional Conduct
- Share information and support colleagues and volunteers to work effectively.
- Adhere to professional boundaries and the Rethink Mental Illness Code of Conduct.
- Follow lone working procedures and contribute to regular reviews.
- Suggest improvements and support implementation of new ways of working.
Record Keeping & Systems
- Maintain accurate, up to date case records in line with policy.
- Use paper/electronic systems and the Rethink Information System to record support activities and outcomes.
Essential experience, skills required for this role
- I have experience of providing support to people with a mental illness; or experience of providing care and/or support services within another social care setting in either a paid or voluntary capacity.
- I have transferable life/work experience to apply to this role.
- I have experience of making a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s situation and needs; to develop, implement and review risk management plans and devise support plans and activities to meet these needs.
- Ability to work with digital systems (Microsoft applications, email, internet)
- I am a good listener, empathetic, understanding, kind, patient and willing to learn
- I can demonstrate behaviours consistent with the values of the Charity.
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.
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Support (Peer Support / Lived Experience)
Apply now Living Well Peer Support WorkerJoin Our Team as a Living Well Peer Support Worker Location: Derbyshire (Field Based role) Part-time role available – 14 hours per week About…
About the role
Location: Derbyshire (Field Based role)
Part-time role available – 14 hours per week
About Derbyshire Recovery & Peer Support Services and Living Well
Derbyshire Recovery & Peer Support Services offer friendly, recovery focused support to people living in the community. We help individuals build confidence, connect with others, and work towards long term wellbeing through peer led groups, practical support, and community activities.
As part of this, we also deliver the Living Well service in partnership with the local NHS Trust. Living Well is built on the values of peer support, shared experience, and co production. Our local service managers lead teams of Wellbeing Coaches — many with their own lived experience — to provide supportive, person centred help across Derbyshire. Together, we create safe, welcoming spaces where people can receive the right support, at the right time, from people who truly understand.
We’re looking for compassionate people with lived experience of mental health challenges to join us as Living Well Peer Support Workers. In this vital role, you’ll use your own recovery journey to offer hope, empathy, and practical support to others in the community.
Working as part of our VCSE team within the Living Well service, you’ll support individuals alongside a range of professionals, helping promote wellbeing and empowering people in their recovery.
Your role will be to
- Provide compassionate companionship, encouragement, and peer support to people experiencing mental health difficulties.
- Use my own lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery to build trust, offer hope, and help individuals regain confidence and control in their lives.
- Model self-awareness, personal responsibility, self-belief, self advocacy, and hopefulness in my daily practice.
- Support people to engage with the service, including welcoming them and helping with first conversations.
- Offer emotional and practical support one to one and in groups, helping individuals build skills, confidence, and the ability to self manage their wellbeing.
- Help people access community services and opportunities, such as housing advice, financial support, education, and social activities.
- Maintain strong knowledge of safe, accessible community spaces that can support people’s recovery.
- Co facilitate peer led and recovery-focused groups within the community.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multi-agency team, sharing information appropriately to safeguard individuals and support their recovery journey.
- Participate in team huddles and multi disciplinary meetings.
- Contribute my lived-experience insight to service design, co production, and continuous improvement.
- Create lived experience informed resources and materials that support the delivery of the service.
- Support individuals to transition onward from the service when they are ready.
- Provide helpful feedback on my role and activities to aid ongoing service development.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery, used to encourage and inspire others.
- Commitment to making a positive difference in local communities.
- Active engagement in my own self care and recovery.
- Understanding of mental health difficulties and their impact on daily life.
- Willingness to learn about mental health systems, trauma informed practice, safeguarding, and confidentiality.
- Openness to ongoing training and development.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and work safely.
- Good communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
- Basic IT skills and confidence using digital systems.
- Ability to reflect on my work and use supervision constructively.
- Willingness to travel across the local area.
Apply today and be part of a team that truly makes a difference!
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.
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Employment Specialist IPS: AfC
Apply now IPS Employment SpecialistWould you like to work for a leading mental health charity? Do you want a rewarding career where you can make a real difference to someone’s life? …
About the role
Do you want a rewarding career where you can make a real difference to someone’s life?
If yes, join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.
We have exciting opportunity at our Coventry & Warwickshire IPS Employment service, where you will join our friendly and inspiring team as a IPS Employment Specialist. Your role will be a permanent position working,
37.5 hours per week field-based role.
Role will be based in the community of South Warwickshire
A good working local knowledge of all areas of South Warwickshire would of be ideal.
You will be integrated into the NHS to provide employment support for people experiencing severe mental illness with the aim of gaining employment. You will attend 6 meetings per week with local employers to build relationships and engage them regarding our service, in the above locations.
In addition, you will meet your clients each week to provide them with face-to-face support. Key to this role will also be to undertake administration duties such as producing letters, spreadsheets, and keeping various systems up to date. As part of the role, you will receive System 1 training from the NHS which will be made up of a series of 10 online sessions and a final assessment.
You will also be expected to operate Rethinks internal CRM systems on a daily basis, full training will be provided.
Who are we?
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
In everything we do, we seek to demonstrate our values: Passion, Commitment, Openness, Hope, Expertise and understanding. If these values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you.
What will you be doing?
- Manage a caseload of between 20-30 service users at any one time who are currently off work / unemployed, receiving specialist mental health services and who wish to return to work, pro rota.
- Build relationships with clinical teams to generate referrals and create a collaborative working partnerships with NHS clinicians where employment support is integrated into mental health treatment and forms part of the Transformation plan.
- Build a multi-disciplinary approach to the return to work. For example, involve clinical staff (where relevant) in managing symptoms at work, liaise with DWP and other stake holder groups.
- To prepare individuals for a return to work by supporting service users to understand their skills, aspirations and goals through vocational profiling and action planning.
- Focus on rapid job search with the service user, whilst utilising local support networks to help them overcome their barriers to employment.
- Source job opportunities for service users through tailored job search and regular contact with employers, with 6 face to face contacts per week in the community.
Do you have what we are looking for?
- A basic understanding of IPS (Individual Placement Support) gained through experience or self-conducted research.
- Experience in recruitment or employment along with advice and guidance on employment needs
- Ability to engage with employers and build close, trusting, and productive relationships with people
- Good understanding of the local area and it’s employers
- Strong IT skills with the competency to use a range of complex systems and software
- Good understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment
- Experience of working in supported employment services is desirable
- Good time management, diary organisation, be adaptable/flexible as no two days are the same and to be able to work with minimal supervision
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems or a similar service user group is desirable
As you will be working within the community, we do need you to hold a full UK driving licence.
What will you receive?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including funded training, career development and a range e-learns. You will also receive:
- Starting salary of £31,049 per annum
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance and employee assistance programme
- 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days plus bank holidays
- Your "Rethink Day" - 1 day’s additional leave (pro rata) on your Birthday
- Eyecare vouchers
- Flexible working
Don’t just change jobs, change lives!
If you’d like to know any more about the position, please feel free contact us on: recruitment@rethink.org
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.
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Support (Employment)
Apply now IPS Employment SpecialistRethink have an exciting opportunity to work for us delivering the new Connect to Work Individual Placement and Support (IPS) programme within County…
Rethink have an exciting opportunity to work for us delivering the new Connect to Work Individual Placement and Support (IPS) programme within County Durham.
We are looking for an Employment Specialist to support individuals with health conditions, mental health difficulties, a disability or complex barriers to employment to gain, retain, or return to employment, following the IPS principles. You will also engage with and support local employers to enable work to be sustainable for individuals and by bridging workforce needs with local people.
The roles will involve travelling around your allocated area to meet individuals in need of support offering a person centred approach and engaging with local employers who have workforce vacancies. You will work closely with and within healthcare settings and as part of a wider partnership of organisations to deliver the programme across the region.
Connect to Work is part of the National Get Britain Working strategy which is a new government funded programme. Within County Durham the initial programme is based upon the IPS model which looks to support people who would like to gain employment by delivering tailored support to move into the right job quickly and support to maintain employment.
The available role is a Full Time post of 32.5 hours per week with days and times to be worked open to discussion and agreement with the successful candidate. This post is for a fixed term until 31st March 2028, with the possibility of an additional 2 year extension once funding is confirmed. A Driving licence and car are essential to carry out this role.
About the role
- Competitive salary & flexible working arrangements
- Contributory pension scheme & Life assurance
- Occupational sick pay scheme
- 25, increasing to 30 days, annual leave per year, plus statutory holidays for all staff (pro rata for part time staff)
- Your Rethink Day – an additional day’s leave on your birthday (pro rata for part time staff)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policy
- Dependant leave & compassionate leave
- Where appropriate paid eye test plus up to £55 towards the cost of new glasses or lenses
- Employee assistance program
- In depth training programmes for all our staff from mandatory training to specialist areas.
- Funded training and development opportunities delivered in a variety of ways, face to face, mentoring, coaching, e-learning and blended learning solutions
- Access to a range of e-learning courses and resources through our e-learning Zone
- Accredited Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) centre and provide comprehensive development programmes for managers
- We have a career progression programme (Invest in your Career) to develop skills and experiences of staff aspiring to become managers
- Ongoing professional and personal development is supported by individual supervision, group supervision and appraisal.
To Apply please fill out the application questions and upload your up to date CV detailing your knowledge, experience and reason for applying.
#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.
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Bank Workers
Apply now Mental Health Recovery Worker - BANKJoin Our Team as a Mental Health Recovery Worker - BANK Location: Capper Close, Sidmouth Are you passionate about making a real difference in…
About the role
Location: Capper Close, Sidmouth
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 Capper Close – a CQC Registered home supporting with severe and enduring mental health challenges.
Devon Supported Housing
Devon Supported Housing, funded by Devon Partnership Trust, provides personalised, housing-related support to people with medium to high support needs who are moving on from hospital or residential settings.
We work closely with each person to make sure the support they receive is right for them and helps them feel confident and supported in their next steps. Our recovery-focused approach encourages self-management and gives people choice and control over their own recovery journey. At Capper Close, 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.
What will you do?
- Help individuals rebuild confidence and independence
- Support service users in achieving personal goals
- Provide one-to-one guidance and work alongside mental health agencies
- Build respectful, honest relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
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.