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A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to work for Rethink Mental Illness as a Health and Wellbeing Coach (HWBC) within the secure forensic inpatient wards at Ridgeway, Roseberry Park Hospital.

The role will form part of a new Integrated Care Mental Health team, delivering low level therapeutic interventions. The postholder will support people with mental illnesses in the self-management of their recovery, building a professional relationship of trust in a non-judgmental manner with every client, as a basis for developing and enabling therapeutic relationships.

This role involves providing support based on mental health coaching, motivational interviewing, change management, psychoeducation (including around wider health and substance issues), grounding and emotional regulation. This ranges from providing informal information, 1 to 1 support, enablement of engagement with other professionals, facilitating group activities and forums and ad hoc support for those experiencing emotional distress.

They will work alongside the other staff in the mental health team to deliver high quality, mental health support during an individual’s time in Ridgeway at Roseberry Park Hospital and in onward planning for their discharge into the community.

Rethink Mental Illness will work alongside Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) to pilot a new Integrated Care Mental Health team with the postholder being co-located onsite at Ridgeway, Roseberry Park hospital, working directly onto the wards Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm.

The Postholder will be offered a full induction to the TEWV setting and to the Rethink organisation, which will include HWBC training packages and will have ongoing, regular supervision delivered by a Senior HWBC. Rethink staff will have access to the free onsite parking and free onsite gym/ staff fitness sessions.

If this is something you think you would be interested in, please apply now!

About the role

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Grade or equivalent: Band 5 £32,073

Location: South Warwickshire location

Responsible to: Team Leader

Accountable to: Service Manager

Role Purpose

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

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of around 20 clients who have mental health support needs who are motivated to start/return to work.
• Deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach for which training will be given.
• Meet and support clients to understand their key skills, aspirations and goals through completing a Vocational Profile and produce an Action Plan to help them obtain and sustain competitive employment. This includes support with their job search, CV production, application forms, interview techniques and career development.
• Assess client’s support needs related to work which may include benefits/welfare advice, disclosure of mental health symptoms etc, and provide support & guidance.
• Attend weekly clinical team meetings as an embedded IPS practitioner.
• Source job opportunities for clients through tailored job search and regular contact with local employers to explore hidden as well as advertised employment opportunities.
• 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.
• Build relationships with colleagues in clinical teams to engage and generate referrals and create collaborative working partnerships with clinical staff (promoting employment as a positive intervention in the recovery journey).
• Once employment has been secured continue to provide quality service through conducting regular visits, effective monitoring and in-work support to clients and employers to help sustain employment.

Relationship Management

Establish positive and integrated relationships with clinical teams, employers and other service providers. This includes:

• To build and maintain employer relationships and maintain employer engagement database.
• Arrange regular meetings with clients to monitor and review progress pre and post-employment.
• Spend time getting to know local employers, in order to negotiate job opportunities that meet each individual’s strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
• To challenge inequalities experienced by clients and address existing discrimination, whilst ensuring a process of learning for the organisation
• Work with employers to promote the service, identify job opportunities and ensure appropriate strategies are in place to reduce barriers in the work place – this can include exploring ‘job carving’ i.e. carving small slices of work from the duties other staff do not have time to do.
• 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

• To adhere to administrative and data capture protocols which record the progress of individuals, and to keep accurate and complete records of casework.
• To work independently, reliably and deliver consistently to deliver effective IPS practice.
• Ensure that effective monitoring and evaluation systems are adhered to and keep abreast of changing practice within vocational rehabilitation.
• To co-produce service development with service users where possible.
• To collect employment recovery stories from people accessing the service.
• Ensure that all relevant policies are implemented such as information governance, safeguarding etc.
• Partake in continuous learning about mental health conditions, their impact and how they can be managed and undertake mandatory training as required.
• Work flexible hours as required.

Stakeholders

Team Leader, Service Managers, HR, Occupational Health, Clinical Teams, User Groups, Voluntary Sector and Trust Training and Supported Employment Schemes, Local Colleges, Local Employment Service Disability Service Teams, Local Employers and other NHS User Employment Schemes.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential Desirable

Qualifications and training

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent experience

• Trained in IPS approach
• Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification
• QCF in Advice & Guidance (Level 3)

Experience

• Experience/understanding of working with people with mental health support needs, or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector
• Experience of working with someone on a one-to-one basis
• Experience of managing multiple tasks at any one time
• Experience of working assertively to influence decision makers

• Experience of supporting people to obtain or keep work
• Experience of working within mental health services
• Own personal lived experience of recovery from mental health difficulties
• Previous experience of delivering a service using the IPS model is a bonus
• Proven experience of meeting and exceeding outcomes and targets

Knowledge

• An understanding of the employment needs, and challenges faced by people who experience mental health difficulties
• Developing a knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs
• Able to use IT and tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel

• Knowledge of the benefits agency and all disability/ employment related benefits

Skills

• Good motivational, communication and listening skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with a range of people
• Good organisational ability
• Natural ability to build close, trusting and productive relationships with people
• Team orientated and works collaboratively within a mixed-disciplinary team
• Ability to work independently and use initiative to develop and promote a service

Personal qualities

• Non-judgemental and trustworthy
• Empathy with the needs of those with mental health support needs
• Passion and drive to make a positive difference to people's lives
• Highly motivated with a genuine belief that someone with a mental health condition can find paid employment
• Resilient and tenacious to not give up despite setbacks and frustrations
• Self-aware of personal strengths and weaknesses and actively invest in personal and professional development
• Willingness to travel within the region

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Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Contract: Part Time 21 Hours, Fixed Term

Salary: £14,726.95

DBS Check: Enhanced with Adults Required

At Rethink Mental Illness, we know that meaningful connections can transform lives.

We're looking for a compassionate and organised Befriending & Volunteer Coordinator to help tackle loneliness, reduce isolation, and support people living with mental health challenges across East Hertfordshire. In this rewarding role, you'll recruit, train and support volunteers who provide vital one-to-one befriending relationships, whilst helping people reconnect with their communities and build confidence in their daily lives.

If you're passionate about mental health, love bringing people together, and thrive on seeing others grow, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Service

Our Rethink Companions Befriending Service supports adults experiencing mental health challenges across East Hertfordshire (excluding Bishop's Stortford). The service combines volunteer-led befriending, community coffee groups, wellbeing activities, and community connections to help people improve their wellbeing and reduce social isolation.

Working alongside a dedicated team, you'll play a key role in ensuring both volunteers and the people we support have positive, meaningful experiences.

What You'll Be Doing

No two days are the same, but you'll spend your time

• Recruiting, onboarding and supporting volunteers throughout their journey.
• Matching volunteers with individuals who would benefit from befriending support.
• Delivering inductions, training sessions and regular volunteer supervision.
• Facilitating volunteer meetings, coffee groups and wellbeing activities.
• Building strong partnerships with local voluntary organisations and community networks.
• Supporting people to access local services, activities and social opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate records, reports and service data.
• Promoting safe, person-centred and recovery-focused support.
• Helping us continuously improve and develop the service.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines excellent people skills with strong organisation and coordination abilities.

You'll bring

• Experience supporting people with mental health needs.
• Experience recruiting, coordinating or supporting volunteers.
• Confidence facilitating groups, training sessions or workshops.
• The ability to build meaningful relationships with volunteers, community partners and people accessing services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach and strong organisational abilities.
• An understanding of risk management, safeguarding and person-centred support.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Flexibility to travel across the service area, with access to your own vehicle.

Together, we're working to create a better quality of life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.

Ready to Apply?

If you're motivated by helping people feel connected, valued and supported, and you're excited by the opportunity to lead a volunteer-led service that changes lives, we'd love to receive your application.

Join us and help make sure nobody faces mental illness alone.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Location: Coventry

Role: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Hawkesbury Lodge represents an important investment in supporting people across Coventry and Warwickshire on their recovery journey. Developed in partnership with Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust, the service combines a 14-bed residential rehabilitation service with an integrated Care Hub, providing a welcoming and recovery-focused environment. Together, these services offer personalised support to people living with severe and enduring mental illness, helping them build confidence, develop greater independence, enhance their wellbeing, and take positive steps towards living successfully within their local communities.

How you will make a difference as a Head of Service.

As a Head of Service 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Hawkesbury Lodge, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, recovery-focused residential rehabilitation and Care Hub services.
• Lead the mobilisation, development and continuous improvement of the service, embedding a culture of compassion, co-production, innovation and learning.
• Contribute to the strategic leadership of the Central Regional Services team, supporting organisational priorities and service development.
• Develop strong partnerships with commissioners, NHS colleagues, Local Authorities and community organisations to support integrated pathways and improved outcomes.

Registered Manager, Quality and Governance

• Act as the CQC Registered Manager, ensuring the service consistently meets all statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Maintain effective governance arrangements, ensuring compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards, safeguarding responsibilities, medicines management, health and safety, information governance, Duty of Candour and organisational policies.
• Ensure robust systems are in place to monitor quality, manage risk, investigate incidents and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead service readiness for CQC inspections and ensure improvement actions are implemented and sustained.

Service Delivery and Operational Management

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the residential rehabilitation service and integrated Care Hub, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred support.
• Oversee referral, assessment, admission and discharge processes, ensuring timely access and effective rehabilitation pathways.
• Monitor service performance, occupancy, rehabilitation outcomes and contractual KPIs, taking action where improvements are required.
• Ensure resources are deployed effectively to deliver high-quality services and positive outcomes.

Partnership and System Leadership

• Develop and maintain effective partnership working with Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), particularly the Community Enablement and Recovery Team (CERT).
• Promote integrated multidisciplinary working and collaborative decision-making across health, social care and voluntary sector partners.
• Represent Rethink Mental Illness within local partnership forums, operational groups and stakeholder meetings.
• Support the development of innovative approaches that improve system flow, reduce inequalities and enhance recovery outcomes.

People Leadership

• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing, values-led workforce that delivers compassionate and person-centred care.
• Ensure effective recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal and professional development for all colleagues.
• Foster an inclusive culture that promotes wellbeing, psychological safety, equality, diversity and continuous learning.
• Manage workforce performance and employee relations in accordance with organisational policies.

Financial and Performance Management

• Manage delegated budgets and resources responsibly, ensuring financial sustainability and value for money.
• Monitor operational and financial performance, using data and insight to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure contractual obligations, reporting requirements and organisational performance standards are consistently achieved.

Essential skills and experience

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Adults), or an equivalent qualification that meets the requirements for CQC Registered Manager registration.
• Professional qualification in health, social care or a related discipline, or equivalent senior leadership experience within regulated health or social care services.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.
• Significant senior leadership experience within regulated mental health, health or social care services.
• Previous experience as a CQC Registered Manager, or substantial experience as a Deputy Manager or Service Manager within a CQC-regulated service with demonstrable readiness and capability to undertake the Registered Manager role.
• Experience of leading residential mental health, rehabilitation or recovery-focused services supporting adults with severe and enduring mental illness and complex needs.
• Experience of leading multidisciplinary teams and developing effective partnerships with NHS organisations, Local Authorities, commissioners and other stakeholders.
• Experience of leading quality assurance, clinical governance, safeguarding and risk management frameworks to ensure safe, high-quality service delivery.
• Experience of preparing for and supporting services through CQC inspections and implementing quality improvement plans.
• Experience of managing operational budgets, contractual performance and service resources effectively.
• Experience of leading workforce planning, recruitment, supervision, appraisal, performance management and employee relations.
• Experience of leading service improvement, transformation or mobilisation within a complex operational environment.
• Experience of managing complex incidents, safeguarding concerns and organisational risk.
• Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
• CQC Single Assessment Framework and Fundamental Standards.
• Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice.
• Safeguarding Adults legislation.
• Clinical governance, quality assurance and risk management.
• Integrated health and social care systems.
• Inspirational and compassionate leadership.
• Strategic thinking with strong operational delivery.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Strong financial and analytical capability.
• Ability to build effective partnerships and collaborative relationships.
• Highly organised with excellent planning and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to recovery, co-production and person-centred practice.
• Values-led leader with resilience, integrity and accountability.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Eligible to become the Registered Manager for the service.
• Ability to travel across the region as required.
• Participation in the organisational on-call rota.

Desirable skills and experience

• Level 7 qualification in Leadership, Health and Social Care, Healthcare Management, Business Management or a related discipline.
• Registered healthcare professional, preferably a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration.
• Postgraduate leadership or management qualification.
• Experience of mobilising, opening or registering a new CQC-regulated service.
• Experience of leading an integrated mental health service in partnership with NHS organisations.
• Experience of delivering residential mental health rehabilitation or step-down services with demonstrable rehabilitation and move-on outcomes.
• Experience of achieving a Good or Outstanding CQC rating as the Registered Manager.
• Experience of contributing to regional operational leadership, service development or organisational strategy.

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

IND1

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Contract: Permanent, Part Time 21 Hours

Salary: £14,726.95

DBS Check: Enhanced with Adults

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that recovery is possible for everyone. We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Recovery Worker to join our Housing Service, supporting people affected by mental illness to build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their personal recovery goals.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside individuals as they navigate their recovery journey, helping them access the right support, build life skills, and become more connected within their communities.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Mental Health Recovery Worker, you'll provide person-centred support that empowers people to live fulfilling and independent lives. Your role will include:

• Managing a caseload and providing one-to-one key worker support.
• Supporting individuals to identify and achieve their recovery goals.
• Developing positive, professional relationships built on trust, respect and honesty.
• Carrying out needs assessments, risk assessments, support planning and safety planning.
• Working collaboratively with mental health professionals, housing providers and community organisations.
• Encouraging people to access local resources, services, education, volunteering and employment opportunities.
• Supporting individuals to develop daily living skills and manage personal responsibilities.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service monitoring and outcomes reporting.
• Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing and positive risk management at all times.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in people who share our values and have a genuine passion for supporting others.

Essential

• Experience supporting people with mental ill health, or experience providing care and support in a health, social care, community or voluntary setting.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• A compassionate, patient and empathetic approach.
• A willingness to learn and develop.
• An ability to work in line with Rethink Mental Illness values and behaviours.

Desirable

• Experience completing assessments, support plans and risk management plans.
• Knowledge of mental health conditions and recovery-focused approaches.
• A relevant health, social care or mental health qualification.

Who You'll Work With

You'll work closely with

• People using our services
• Support Workers and Bank Support Workers
• Volunteers
• Registered Nurses
• Deputy Managers
• Service Managers

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and equity.

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about supporting people affected by mental illness and want to be part of a team that helps people live the lives they want, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create hope, recovery and opportunity.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Contract: Permanent, Part Time, 28 hours

Salary: £21,165.60

DBS Check: Enhanced with Adults

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone deserves hope, understanding, and the opportunity to live a meaningful life. We're looking for a compassionate and experienced Senior Practitioner to join our Somerset Crisis House service in Yeovil and help people navigate some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

Somerset Crisis House is a 24/7 service providing short-term residential support for people experiencing a mental health crisis, with guests typically staying for up to 14 days. Working alongside NHS partners and community services, we deliver recovery-focused, trauma-informed support that helps people move forward safely and confidently.

About the role

As a Senior Practitioner, you'll use your professional expertise to support individuals in crisis, providing therapeutic interventions, clinical guidance, and recovery-focused care. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to assessments, crisis management, discharge planning, and service development.

You'll also play an important role in supporting colleagues by sharing knowledge, helping to develop skills across the team, and promoting psychologically informed practice.

What you'll be doing

• Completing clinical assessments and supporting admission decisions.
• Delivering therapeutic interventions and recovery-focused support.
• Supporting service users to develop coping strategies and personalised recovery plans.
• Providing specialist advice on crisis management, trauma-informed practice, and mental health recovery.
• Supporting the delivery of group work and structured therapeutic activities.
• Working closely with Home Treatment Teams, Urgent Care Hubs, Community Mental Health Teams, GPs, and other partners.
• Contributing to risk assessments, safeguarding processes, and incident management.
• Supporting staff development through mentoring, reflective practice, and training.

What we're looking for

You'll be a qualified Mental Health Professional and passionate about supporting people experiencing mental health challenges.

Essential requirements include

• Professional qualification as a Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Psychologist, or equivalent.
• Registration with the relevant professional body.
• At least 12 months' post-registration experience.
• Experience working with people with complex mental health needs.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, DoLS, and safeguarding frameworks.
• Strong assessment, risk management, and clinical reasoning skills.
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
• A commitment to person-centred, recovery-focused support. Ready to apply?

If you're an experienced mental health professional who is committed to helping people through crisis and supporting recovery, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help make sure nobody faces mental illness alone.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £28,392 (AFC Band 4)

Contract: Permanent

Help transform lives through mental health support in a unique and rewarding environment

At Rethink Mental Illness, we're passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of people affected by mental illness. We are looking for a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our integrated mental health team at HMP Durham, supporting individuals with mild to moderate anxiety and depression through evidence-based interventions.

This is an exciting opportunity to train as a PWP while gaining valuable clinical experience within a prison setting. You'll combine university study with practical experience, helping people develop the skills and confidence to manage their mental health and move towards recovery.

About the role

As a Trainee PWP, you'll work as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team delivering low-intensity psychological interventions based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles. You'll provide guided self-help, psychoeducational support, and assessments through both one-to-one and group formats.

Typically, you'll spend four days per week in service and one day attending university. Full attendance and engagement with the academic programme, is a contractual requirement.

Key responsibilities include

• Assessing and supporting people experiencing common mental health difficulties.
• Delivering guided self-help and low-intensity CBT-based interventions.
• Managing a caseload and maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participating in supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Supporting individuals on their recovery journey and promoting positive wellbeing outcomes.

About the service

Rethink Mental Illness works in partnership with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust and Teesside Teaching NHS Foundation Trust to deliver integrated stepped-care mental health services across prisons in the North East.

What we're looking for

Essential requirements

• Degree or diploma in a relevant subject, for example psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy
• Experience working within mental health.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to completing the required PWP university training programme.
• Full driving license and access to transport.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

You'll receive professional support, supervision and structured learning while making a lasting impact on people's lives.

Apply today and help us create hope, recovery and opportunity for people affected by mental illness.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £28,392 (AFC Band 4)

Contract: Permanent

Help transform lives through mental health support in a unique and rewarding environment

At Rethink Mental Illness, we're passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of people affected by mental illness. We are looking for a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our integrated mental health team at HMP Durham, supporting individuals with mild to moderate anxiety and depression through evidence-based interventions.

This is an exciting opportunity to train as a PWP while gaining valuable clinical experience within a prison setting. You'll combine university study with practical experience, helping people develop the skills and confidence to manage their mental health and move towards recovery.

About the role

As a Trainee PWP, you'll work as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team delivering low-intensity psychological interventions based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles. You'll provide guided self-help, psychoeducational support, and assessments through both one-to-one and group formats.

Typically, you'll spend four days per week in service and one day attending university. Full attendance and engagement with the academic programme, is a contractual requirement.

Key responsibilities include

• Assessing and supporting people experiencing common mental health difficulties.
• Delivering guided self-help and low-intensity CBT-based interventions.
• Managing a caseload and maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participating in supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Supporting individuals on their recovery journey and promoting positive wellbeing outcomes.

About the service

Rethink Mental Illness works in partnership with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust and Teesside Teaching NHS Foundation Trust to deliver integrated stepped-care mental health services across prisons in the North East.

What we're looking for

Essential requirements

• Degree or diploma in a relevant subject, for example psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy
• Experience working within mental health.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to completing the required PWP university training programme.
• Full driving license and access to transport.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

You'll receive professional support, supervision and structured learning while making a lasting impact on people's lives.

Apply today and help us create hope, recovery and opportunity for people affected by mental illness.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £28,392 (AFC Band 4)

Contract: Permanent

Help transform lives through mental health support in a unique and rewarding environment

At Rethink Mental Illness, we're passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of people affected by mental illness. We are looking for a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our integrated mental health team at HMP Durham, supporting individuals with mild to moderate anxiety and depression through evidence-based interventions.

This is an exciting opportunity to train as a PWP while gaining valuable clinical experience within a prison setting. You'll combine university study with practical experience, helping people develop the skills and confidence to manage their mental health and move towards recovery.

About the role

As a Trainee PWP, you'll work as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team delivering low-intensity psychological interventions based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles. You'll provide guided self-help, psychoeducational support, and assessments through both one-to-one and group formats.

Typically, you'll spend four days per week in service and one day attending university. Full attendance and engagement with the academic programme, is a contractual requirement.

Key responsibilities include

• Assessing and supporting people experiencing common mental health difficulties.
• Delivering guided self-help and low-intensity CBT-based interventions.
• Managing a caseload and maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participating in supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Supporting individuals on their recovery journey and promoting positive wellbeing outcomes.

About the service

Rethink Mental Illness works in partnership with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust and Teesside Teaching NHS Foundation Trust to deliver integrated stepped-care mental health services across prisons in the North East.

What we're looking for

Essential requirements

• Degree or diploma in a relevant subject, for example psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy
• Experience working within mental health.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to completing the required PWP university training programme.
• Full driving license and access to transport.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

You'll receive professional support, supervision, and structured learning while making a lasting impact on people's lives.

Apply today and help us create hope, recovery and opportunity for people affected by mental illness.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Contract: Permanent, Full Time – 35 Hours

Salary: £26,457

DBS Check: Enhanced with Adults & Children

At Rethink Advocacy, advocacy is about more than representation. It's about empowering people to understand their rights, make informed decisions, and ensure their voices are heard when it matters most.

We're looking for a passionate and skilled Advocate to join our Barnsley Advocacy Service. Whether supporting someone in a hospital ward, care home, supported living setting, or their own home, you'll help people navigate complex situations and influence decisions that affect their lives.

Every day is different. You'll meet people from all walks of life, listen without judgement, build trust, and champion their wishes while remaining fiercely independent in your practice.

What you'll be doing

As an Advocate, you'll manage your own caseload and deliver high-quality statutory and non-statutory advocacy across Barnsley. The service covers a range of advocacy remits including IMHA, IMCA, ICAA, Community Advocacy, Children's and Young People's Advocacy and Paid Representative Person roles, depending on service demand.

You'll

• Support people to understand their rights, choices and options.
• Ensure individuals have their views, wishes and feelings heard in decisions affecting their care and treatment.
• Deliver both instructed and non-instructed advocacy where appropriate.
• Work confidently within legislation including the Mental Capacity Act and relevant health and social care frameworks.
• Prepare reports and documentation to a high professional standard.
• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Build effective relationships with professionals, carers and partner organisations.
• Promote advocacy services through presentations, awareness sessions and community engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate records and case management information.

This is a field-based role, so you'll be travelling across Barnsley to visit clients and attend meetings, training and service events. You'll enjoy the autonomy of managing your own diary while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team.

What we're looking for

We're interested in people who combine strong advocacy skills with genuine compassion and a commitment to empowering others.

You'll ideally have

• A Level 3 National Advocacy Qualification or Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, or a Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy with a commitment to progressing your qualification pathway.
• Experience managing an advocacy caseload in a paid or volunteer capacity.
• Knowledge of advocacy principles, empowerment and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt your approach to different individuals and circumstances.
• Strong organisational skills and confidence managing a busy and varied workload.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to travel throughout Barnsley and occasionally elsewhere in England for work-related activities.

Why join us?

When you join Rethink Mental Illness, you'll become part of a team that believes everyone deserves to be heard, valued and supported.

We offer

• Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to people's lives.
• Ongoing training, supervision and professional development.
• Opportunities to complete specialist advocacy qualifications and modules.
• Supportive colleagues and reflective practice sessions.
• Flexible, field-based working with autonomy over your schedule.
• A culture built on our CARES values: Connect, Accountable, Respect, Evolve and Success.

Who we are

At Rethink Mental Illness, people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of Passion, Commitment, Openness, Hope, Expertise, Understanding and Equity, we work to improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness and related challenges.

Ready to apply?

If you're passionate about empowering people, protecting rights and helping individuals have their voices heard, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create a world where everyone has the support and confidence to speak up for themselves.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Contract: Permanent, Full Time – 35 Hours

Salary: £24,544.91

DBS Check: Enhanced with Adults & Children

Have you ever wanted a career where you can make a genuine difference to people's lives every day?

At Rethink Advocacy, we're looking for compassionate, motivated individuals who believe everyone deserves to be heard. As a Trainee Advocate, you'll learn how to empower people to understand their rights, make informed choices, and ensure their views are considered in decisions that affect their lives.

You don't need to be a qualified advocate already. We'll support you to develop the knowledge, confidence and skills needed to succeed while completing the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification.

What you'll be doing

As a Trainee Advocate, you'll begin your journey by shadowing experienced colleagues, learning the principles of advocacy, safeguarding, and person-centred support. As your confidence grows, you'll gradually take ownership of your own caseload and support people accessing mental health services across Barnsley.

You'll work with people in a variety of settings, including

• Hospitals and secure facilities
• Care homes
• Supported living services
• Community settings
• People's own homes

You'll learn how to

• Support people to express their views, wishes and feelings.
• Help individuals understand their rights and available options.
• Deliver both instructed and non-instructed advocacy.
• Navigate mental health, social care and legal frameworks.
• Maintain accurate records and case notes.
• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Build positive relationships with a wide range of people and professionals.
• Promote advocacy services within local communities and services.

This is a field-based role, so no two days will be the same. You'll travel across Barnsley, manage your own diary and enjoy a varied workload while being fully supported by an experienced team.

Who we're looking for

You may be looking for a career change, have experience supporting vulnerable people, or bring valuable lived experience and transferable skills.

We're interested in people who

• Are passionate about helping others have their voice heard.
• Respect people's right to make their own choices and decisions.
• Have excellent communication and listening skills.
• Can build trusting relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Are organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Are comfortable using IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrate empathy, resilience and professionalism.
• Can travel throughout the Barnsley area and occasionally further afield when required.

Most importantly, you'll bring a genuine commitment to learning and developing as an advocate. We'll teach you the rest.

What you'll get in return

When you join Rethink Mental Illness, you're not just starting a job. You're building a career with purpose.

We offer

• Fully supported completion of the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification.
• Protected study time to support your learning and development.
• Regular supervision, mentoring and reflective practice sessions.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Meaningful work that has a direct impact on people's lives.
• A clear progression route into a qualified Advocate role upon successful completion of your qualification.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you'll learn, grow and help people find their voice, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take your first step towards becoming a qualified Advocate with Rethink Mental Illness.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Salary: £24,544.91

Location: Field-based across High Peak & Derbyshire

DBS Requirement: Enhanced Disclosure with Adults & Children Barred List

Candidate will need to be a Car Driver with Business Insurance

At Rethink Mental Illness, we know that recovery doesn't happen in isolation. Human connection, shared experience, and supportive communities can make a world of difference. That's why we're looking for a passionate and community-focused Group Development Worker to help grow and strengthen peer support opportunities across Derbyshire.

This is more than a community development role. It's an opportunity to empower people with lived experience of mental ill health to connect, support one another, develop confidence, and become active members of their local communities.

If you're someone who loves bringing people together, building partnerships, and helping communities thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

You'll work closely with the Derbyshire Recovery & Peer Support Service, local partners, volunteers, and community groups to develop a strong and sustainable network of peer support across Derbyshire.

In this role, you will

• Identify and strengthen local peer support opportunities across Derbyshire.
• Help people access community activities and develop their own peer support groups.
• Support groups to find suitable venues and get established.
• Build positive relationships with community organisations, charities, and local services.
• Encourage and support volunteers and peer facilitators to play an active role.
• Promote co-production, ensuring people with lived experience help shape services and activities.
• Gather feedback, measure impact, and contribute to service improvement.
• Support groups to become independent and sustainable over time.
• Travel across Derbyshire to engage with communities and partners.

You'll have the freedom to work creatively and collaboratively, identifying gaps in local provision and helping people find the support that's right for them.

What we're looking for

We're interested in people who are passionate about community development and supporting others to flourish.

You'll bring

• Experience working with people who may have complex or multiple needs
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to motivate, engage and support volunteers
• Confidence working independently across a variety of community settings
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Experience of partnership working with external organisations
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• An understanding of risk, safeguarding and inclusion
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

It would be great if you also have experience of developing or facilitating peer support groups, although this isn't essential.

You'll join a team that

• Works collaboratively and celebrates success together.
• Values diversity, inclusion and lived experience.
• Encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
• Makes a genuine difference in local communities every day.

Who we're looking for

You'll be someone who

• Believes in the power of peer support.
• Builds trusted relationships quickly.
• Is resilient, empathetic and encouraging.
• Sees opportunities where others see barriers.
• Wants to help people reconnect with their communities and achieve their goals.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today and help us create a better future for people affected by mental illness across Derbyshire.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Location: Full Sutton, York (HMP Millsike)

Role: Full-time – 37.5 hours per week

Rethink Mental Illness works in partnership with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust to deliver Step 1 and 2 talking therapies within integrated prison mental health teams. At HMP Millsike—a Category C resettlement prison for adult males located in East Yorkshire—the service provides high quality, face to face interventions that focus on rehabilitation, skill building and lowering reoffending prior to an inmate’s release. The role is mainly Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00, with some flexibility and occasional reimbursed travel.

What I will do and achieve

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

Clinical Assessment & Intervention

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

Collaboration & Continuity of Care

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

Record Keeping & Data Quality

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

Professional Standards & Development

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

Essential Experience and Skills

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

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

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Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

Join Our Team as a Registered Manager.

About the role

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Join the Team!

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead the service and ensure the delivery of high quality, person centred care.

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 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.

IND1

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Location: Grove Court, Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Full-time role available – Includes night and weekend work – Rota basis - Shifts (7:45am - 8:15pm and 8pm - 8am)

Enhancement Payments: £50 - Per sleep in (8 hours), £0.86 - Unsocial Hours, 1.5 x hourly rate - Bank Holiday

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

About Grove Court

We are a welcoming 10 bed registered Residential Home, supporting a mixed gender group of adults living with severe mental illness. Our home is designed to provide a safe, calm, and supportive environment where every person is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.

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

What will you do?

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

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

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting people with mental illness 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 join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Location: Walsall

Contract Type: Fixed

Hours: 6 Hours a week, 2 hours per day, across 3 days

Salary: £24544.91 pro rata for 6 hours, £4201.70 actual

About the Role

Do you take pride in creating safe, clean, and welcoming spaces? We’re looking for a Cleaner to join our team at the Walsall Sanctuary Hub – a vital service offering out-of-hours mental health support in a warm and friendly environment.

As a Cleaner, you’ll play an essential role in maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness across the hub. From dusting and mopping to restocking supplies and carrying out deep cleans, you’ll help ensure our space remains safe and comfortable for everyone who walks through our doors.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver efficient cleaning across all areas of the hub.
• Maintain and restock cleaning supplies and toiletries.
• Carry out monthly deep cleans and follow COSHH regulations.
• Report any maintenance or pest issues promptly.
• Work to Health & Safety standards at all times.

About You

You’ll bring

• Previous cleaning experience, ideally in an office or similar environment.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work on your own initiative.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Why Join Us?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we’re passionate about improving lives for people severely affected by mental illness. You’ll be part of a team that values openness, hope, and understanding, and you’ll help create a space where people feel safe and supported.

We offer

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• The chance to make a real difference every day.

Apply today and help us keep the Walsall Sanctuary Hub a safe and welcoming space for those who need it most.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

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 join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Salary: £24,544.91

Location: Field-based across Derbyshire

DBS Requirement: Enhanced Disclosure with Adults Barred List

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone severely affected by mental illness deserves hope, support and the opportunity to live the life they want. We're looking for a compassionate, resilient and motivated Mental Health & Wellbeing Coach to join our innovative Living Well Service and help shape the future of neighbourhood mental health support across Derbyshire.

This is more than a support role. You'll work alongside people experiencing complex mental health challenges, helping them build confidence, develop self-management skills and connect with opportunities that improve their wellbeing, independence and quality of life.

About the role

As a Wellbeing Coach, you'll be embedded within a multi-disciplinary team, working in partnership with local organisations and services to provide person-centred, recovery-focused support. You'll empower people to identify what matters most to them, develop achievable goals and access the right support at the right time.

No two days will look the same. You'll combine one-to-one coaching, group facilitation, community engagement and partnership working to help people overcome barriers and move forward in their recovery journey.

What you'll be doing

• Managing a caseload of people with complex mental health needs.
• Providing coaching, guidance and practical support through individual and group sessions.
• Supporting people to develop personalised wellbeing plans and achieve meaningful goals.
• Helping individuals access services such as housing, employment, education, welfare and debt support.
• Building confidence, resilience and self-management skills.
• Delivering workshops, group activities and peer support opportunities.
• Working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, community partners and support networks.
• Contributing to service development, co-production and continuous improvement.
• Developing strong community links and identifying accessible local resources.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring excellent safeguarding and risk management practices.

Who we're looking for

We're keen to hear from people who are passionate about improving mental health outcomes and empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives.

Essential experience and skills

You will have

• Experience supporting people with complex or serious mental health needs.
• Experience managing a caseload and working with individuals facing multiple disadvantages.
• A strong understanding of mental health conditions and recovery-focused approaches.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a team.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and information governance.
• A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

We'd also love to hear from you if you have

• Knowledge of Derbyshire's health, social care or mental health landscape.
• Experience of community navigation or social prescribing.
• A relevant health and social care qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

When you join us, you'll become part of a charity that is committed to improving the lives of people severely affected by mental illness every day.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about supporting people with mental health challenges and want to be part of an innovative service that is transforming lives across Derbyshire, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help people find hope, build resilience and live well.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Salary: £14,726.95

Location: Chesterfield

DBS Requirement: Enhanced Disclosure with Adults Barred List

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone severely affected by mental illness deserves hope, support and the opportunity to live the life they want. We're looking for a compassionate, resilient and motivated Mental Health & Wellbeing Coach to join our innovative Living Well Service and help shape the future of neighbourhood mental health support across Chesterfield.

This is more than a support role. You'll work alongside people experiencing complex mental health challenges, helping them build confidence, develop self-management skills and connect with opportunities that improve their wellbeing, independence and quality of life.

About the role

As a Wellbeing Coach, you'll be embedded within a multi-disciplinary team, working in partnership with local organisations and services to provide person-centred, recovery-focused support. You'll empower people to identify what matters most to them, develop achievable goals and access the right support at the right time.

No two days will look the same. You'll combine one-to-one coaching, group facilitation, community engagement and partnership working to help people overcome barriers and move forward in their recovery journey.

What you'll be doing

• Managing a caseload of people with complex mental health needs.
• Providing coaching, guidance and practical support through individual and group sessions.
• Supporting people to develop personalised wellbeing plans and achieve meaningful goals.
• Helping individuals access services such as housing, employment, education, welfare and debt support.
• Building confidence, resilience and self-management skills.
• Delivering workshops, group activities and peer support opportunities.
• Working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, community partners and support networks.
• Contributing to service development, co-production and continuous improvement.
• Developing strong community links and identifying accessible local resources.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring excellent safeguarding and risk management practices.

Who we're looking for

We're keen to hear from people who are passionate about improving mental health outcomes and empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives.

Essential experience and skills

You will have

• Experience supporting people with complex or serious mental health needs.
• Experience managing a caseload and working with individuals facing multiple disadvantages.
• A strong understanding of mental health conditions and recovery-focused approaches.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a team.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and information governance.
• A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

We'd also love to hear from you if you have

• Knowledge of Derbyshire's health, social care or mental health landscape.
• Experience of community navigation or social prescribing.
• A relevant health and social care qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

When you join us, you'll become part of a charity that is committed to improving the lives of people severely affected by mental illness every day.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about supporting people with mental health challenges and want to be part of an innovative service that is transforming lives across Derbyshire, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help people find hope, build resilience and live well.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Salary: £26,457

Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months

Reporting to: Senior Operational Manager

DBS: Enhanced Disclosure Required

Do you believe people with lived experience should help shape the services they use?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we know that the best services are built with people, not for them.

We're looking for a passionate and creative Neurodiversity Co-Production and Engagement Lead to join our Empowering Minds Gloucestershire service and help drive meaningful change for neurodivergent adults across the county. This exciting one-year project will focus on improving access, experiences and outcomes for people with neurodiversity, including Autism and ADHD, through genuine co-production and engagement.

This is an opportunity to connect with people, amplify lived experience, influence system-wide change and leave a lasting legacy for neurodivergent communities across Gloucestershire.

About the role

You'll lead the development and delivery of a co-production and engagement strategy, bringing together people with lived experience, carers, community organisations, NHS partners, Gloucestershire County Council, and Rethink colleagues to identify opportunities for improvement and create practical recommendations for change.

Working closely with Experts by Experience (EbEs), you'll ensure neurodivergent voices are heard, valued and translated into meaningful action. You'll facilitate engagement events, gather feedback, build partnerships, produce learning reports and champion inclusive practices across services.

No two days will be the same. One day you might be facilitating a co-production workshop, the next attending a partnership board meeting, developing engagement plans or meeting with local community groups to strengthen support pathways.

What you'll be doing

• Developing and delivering a neurodiversity co-production strategy.
• Creating and leading engagement activities, events, surveys and feedback opportunities.
• Recruiting, training and supporting Experts by Experience.
• Building strong relationships with NHS, local authority, voluntary sector and community partners.
• Facilitating safe and inclusive spaces where people can share their experiences.
• Producing reports and recommendations that influence service development and system change.
• Promoting the value of lived experience and co-production across services.
• Representing Rethink at partnership meetings, forums and stakeholder events across Gloucestershire.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is passionate about inclusion, participation and improving services for neurodivergent people.

You might have personal lived experience of neurodiversity or mental health challenges, experience supporting someone close to you, or professional experience working in neurodiversity, mental health, community engagement or co-production. Most importantly, you'll understand the importance of listening to people and creating opportunities for them to influence change.

You'll bring

• Knowledge of neurodiversity, mental health and inclusive practice.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence in engaging with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience of partnership working and stakeholder engagement.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and co-production.
• Good IT skills and the ability to travel independently throughout Gloucestershire.

Experience of facilitating co-production or working alongside Experts by Experience would be an advantage.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink, we're working to achieve our mission of a better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness. Every day, we support people across England through our services, information, campaigning and advocacy work.

When you join us, you'll become part of an organisation that values

• Connect – We work together.
• Accountable – We do what we say we will do.
• Respect – We believe everyone counts.
• Evolve – We listen, learn and improve.
• Success – We deliver meaningful outcomes.

You'll receive ongoing support, supervision and opportunities for development, while helping to create positive change for neurodivergent people across Gloucestershire.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're passionate about co-production, neurodiversity and ensuring lived experience shapes the future of mental health support, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help create services that truly work for the people who use them.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Location: North East Prisons, HMP Northumberland

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.

*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 join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

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.

IND1

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Location: HMP 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.

*The applicant must have a full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle or ability to travel daily to HMP Durham.

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 join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Location: HMP Millsike

Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

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 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 and for Rethink Mental Illness employees, this is carried out between 0800 – 1600 Monday to Friday.

Purpose of the Role

To provide person-centred support for individuals with health vulnerabilities transitioning from prison to the community, ensuring continuity of care and effective release planning. The role focuses on reconnecting individuals with health services, improving wellbeing, reducing health inequalities, and supporting a sustainable reduction in reoffending through coaching-based interventions and collaborative working with partner agencies.

What I will do and achieve

Delivering Person-Centred Support

• Provide holistic care navigation to individuals before and after release from prison, ensuring continuity of care and effective, well-planned transitions into the community
• Complete initial screenings, care mapping assessments, and structured release plans using a tailored, person-centred approach
• Deliver flexible 1:1 and group-based support using a coaching framework to promote independence, resilience, and long-term wellbeing

Improving Health and Reducing Reoffending

• Reconnect individuals with appropriate health and community services, reducing health inequalities and supporting sustained recovery
• Prevent deterioration in physical and mental health by enabling access to ongoing care and promoting self-management
• Contribute to reducing reoffending by supporting stability, engagement, and positive lifestyle changes

Collaborative and Multi-Agency Working

• Work closely with prison staff, healthcare providers, and statutory and non-statutory agencies to coordinate safe and effective release planning
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships, representing both the service and service users in multi-disciplinary settings
• Support health promotion initiatives and joint working to improve service reach and impact

Quality, Performance and Accountability

• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical records in line with organisational and national requirements
• Manage a high-volume caseload, balancing competing demands while meeting service targets and deadlines
• Work autonomously with strong organisational skills, adapting to a fast-paced and evolving environment

Professional Standards and Development

• Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries at all times, modelling a proactive and solution-focused approach
• Engage fully in supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing training to continuously improve service delivery
• Demonstrate commitment, motivation, and resilience in delivering high-quality support within a challenging but rewarding area of work

Essential Skills and Experience

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant area such as Health and Social Care
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals to set and achieve goals through 1:1 and group interventions
• Working knowledge of mental health, substance misuse, housing, social care, and the criminal justice system
• Experience delivering structured, time-limited support
• Strong assessment skills, including risk management and support planning
• Passionate about supporting individuals leaving the criminal justice system, promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Calm, patient, and respectful, with the ability to manage challenging situations and maintain professional boundaries
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and written skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and adapt to changing demands
• Competent in IT systems, including Microsoft Office and clinical databases
• Committed to ongoing professional development, reflective practice, and using supervision effectively

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

IND1

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Location: Hawkesbury Lodge Residential Service, Coventry

Role: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Rota Work Patterns: Monday–Sunday - 730am-330pm, 3pm-9pm, 8:30pm-8:30am

Enhanced payments: £0.86 - Unsocial Hours, 1.5 x hourly rate - Bank Holiday

Our Hawkesbury Lodge Service represents an important investment in supporting people across Coventry and Warwickshire on their recovery journey. Developed in partnership with Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust, the service combines a 14-bed residential rehabilitation service with an integrated Care Hub, providing a welcoming and recovery-focused environment. Together, these services offer personalised support to people living with severe and enduring mental illness, helping them build confidence, develop greater independence, enhance their wellbeing, and take positive steps towards living successfully within their local communities.

How you will make a difference as a Mental Health Recovery Worker

We are looking for compassionate and motivated Mental Health Recovery Workers to join our team at Hawkesbury Lodge, a 24/7 residential rehabilitation service. Working as part of a supportive team, you will assist with daily living activities, encourage engagement in rehabilitation programmes and community opportunities, and support individuals to achieve their personal goals. Working closely with colleagues and partner agencies, including Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, recovery-focused support that empowers people to lead more independent and fulfilling lives.

Key Responsibilities

Person-Centred Support

• Supported individuals in a 24/7 residential mental health setting.
• Assisted with personal care, daily living activities, and social inclusion.
• Promoted independence, wellbeing, and recovery-focused outcomes.

Key Worker Responsibilities

• Provided one-to-one support and acted as a designated key worker.
• Developed, reviewed, and monitored care, recovery, and safety plans.
• Supported service users to achieve personal goals and aspirations.

Mental Health & Risk Management

• Monitored mental and physical wellbeing, identifying risks and concerns.
• Conducted needs and risk assessments and implemented support plans.
• Escalated safeguarding and wellbeing concerns in line with procedures.

Partnership & Community Engagement

• Liaised with healthcare professionals, external agencies, and community services.
• Supported access to local resources, groups, and therapeutic services.
• Contributed to multidisciplinary reviews and care planning.

Administration & Compliance

• Maintained accurate records, reports, and outcome data.
• Logged incidents, complaints, and service user updates promptly.
• Ensured compliance with safeguarding, lone working, and organisational policies.

Teamwork & Service Improvement

• Worked collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.
• Contributed to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supported flexible service delivery, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Essential skills and experience

• Experience supporting people with mental illness or in a social care setting
• Good listening skills, empathy, understanding, kindness, patience, and a willingness to learn.
• Understanding of recovery-focused practice and positive risk-taking.
• Ability to assess needs, implement support plans and respond to risk.
• Ability to support individuals to engage in programmes and activities
• Good communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Charity's values.
• Excellent administration, organisation and planning skills.
• Competent in the use of IT systems including Microsoft applications, email and internet.

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience of providing personal care including support with eating or drinking/toileting, washing/bathing/dressing/oral care and the care of skin and hair.
• 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.
• Have a strong working knowledge of mental health and appropriate intervention methods and a supporting qualification.
• Care Certificate or willingness to work towards; Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.

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

• Rethink Mental Illness is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship.

IND1

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Location: North East Prisons, HMP Holme House

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.

*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 join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.