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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!

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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

Location: Avonmouth, Bristol

Hours: Full-time position available – 35 hours per week

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for an experienced Service Manager to join and lead our dedicated team at Bristol Men’s Crisis House.

All our Accommodation services aim to support people to achieve maximum independence, and to move on to more independent accommodation. Bristol Men’s Crisis House service is an up to 14 night stay for men experiencing a Crisis.

We adopt a person-centred approach and involve people in every aspect of their support. This means offering a safe supportive environment whilst allowing individuals to engage with their community and make positive life choices, with active support to allow individuals to engage with positive risk taking.

How you will make a difference as a Service Manager

• I provide effective line management to staff, including dealing with conduct, performance and attendance issues under relevant policies and procedures.
• I take a safeguarding lead role in the service, ensuring effective safeguarding practice and reporting. Establishing effective professional relationship with the safeguarding team.
• I ensure effective incident and accident management recording, in line with legislation and contractual requirements, adhering to internal policies and procedures and regulatory notifications.
• I maximise service user experience through developing an effective complaints management culture and recording in line with internal policies and procedures
• I ensure the delivery of safe, personalised services to each individual service user through assessment, person-centred planning and regular outcome focused reviews of services.
• I ensure the development of aspirational support planning for individual residents.
• I ensure safe systems of work, such as personal safety and lone working; and compliance with all Rethink Mental Illness’ safety policies and systems.
• I develop the quality of information recorded on our case / incident management system and support staff in their use of the system and the culture of person-centred support planning.

Essential skills and experience

• Relevant experience in an operational management capacity in a supported housing or health/social care setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of the current regulations and the need for the management and delivery of person-centred services.
• Experience of providing effective supervision, leadership and management of staff.
• Must have experience of directly working with people with a severe mental illness.

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: Remote (UK)

Department: Technology & Data

Salary: £45,384

Reports to: Head of Business Systems

About Rethink Mental Illness

At Rethink Mental Illness, we work to improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness. Every day, our colleagues help create better support, better services and better opportunities for people across England.

As we continue our digital transformation journey, we're looking for an experienced Dynamics 365 & Power Platform Manager to lead the operational management, development and continuous improvement of our Microsoft CRM estate.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a complex and business-critical Dynamics 365 and Power Platform environment used by more than 900 colleagues across the organisation. The platform supports a wide range of services and functions, including frontline service delivery, case management, fundraising, supporter engagement, marketing, governance and compliance.

You'll play a key role in ensuring our Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions are secure, scalable, well governed and aligned to organisational priorities. Working closely with the Head of Business Systems, you'll translate strategic objectives into a clear delivery roadmap while managing a team of CRM specialists and building internal capability.

This role offers the chance to combine strong technical expertise with leadership, stakeholder engagement and digital innovation, helping us use technology to drive meaningful outcomes for people affected by mental illness.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the day-to-day management of Dynamics 365, Dataverse, Power Apps and Power Automate.
• Managing the configuration, development and optimisation of CRM and Power Platform solutions.
• Owning and coordinating delivery of improvements, enhancements and projects across the platform estate.
• Building strong partnerships with stakeholders across services, fundraising, marketing, data and technology teams.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, automate activities and enhance user experience.
• Providing technical leadership and governance to ensure solutions are maintainable, secure and scalable.
• Managing, coaching and developing a team of CRM specialists.
• Working with external suppliers and Microsoft partners to ensure effective delivery and value for money.
• Supporting data quality, governance, reporting and compliance across CRM platforms.

Essential criteria

We're looking for someone who combines excellent technical knowledge with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

You'll bring

• Significant experience managing CRM platforms within complex organisations.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Microsoft Power Platform, including Model-Driven Apps, Power Automate and Dataverse.
• Experience delivering CRM development, enhancement and transformation projects from concept through to implementation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex system, process and data issues.
• Experience leading and developing technical teams.
• The ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to a wide range of audiences.
• Experience working with data governance, security and compliance requirements.
• A collaborative approach and a passion for continuous improvement.

It would be great if you also had

• Experience delivering projects using Agile or SCRUM methodologies.
• Salesforce knowledge or experience.
• Experience of Microsoft Fabric or other data warehouse technologies.

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: Remote (UK)

Department: Technology & Data

Salary: £45,384

Reports to: Head of Business Systems

About Rethink Mental Illness

At Rethink Mental Illness, we work to improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness. Every day, our colleagues help create better support, better services and better opportunities for people across England.

As we continue our digital transformation journey, we're looking for an experienced Dynamics 365 & Power Platform Manager to lead the operational management, development and continuous improvement of our Microsoft CRM estate.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a complex and business-critical Dynamics 365 and Power Platform environment used by more than 900 colleagues across the organisation. The platform supports a wide range of services and functions, including frontline service delivery, case management, fundraising, supporter engagement, marketing, governance and compliance.

You'll play a key role in ensuring our Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions are secure, scalable, well governed and aligned to organisational priorities. Working closely with the Head of Business Systems, you'll translate strategic objectives into a clear delivery roadmap while managing a team of CRM specialists and building internal capability.

This role offers the chance to combine strong technical expertise with leadership, stakeholder engagement and digital innovation, helping us use technology to drive meaningful outcomes for people affected by mental illness.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the day-to-day management of Dynamics 365, Dataverse, Power Apps and Power Automate.
• Managing the configuration, development and optimisation of CRM and Power Platform solutions.
• Owning and coordinating delivery of improvements, enhancements and projects across the platform estate.
• Building strong partnerships with stakeholders across services, fundraising, marketing, data and technology teams.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, automate activities and enhance user experience.
• Providing technical leadership and governance to ensure solutions are maintainable, secure and scalable.
• Managing, coaching and developing a team of CRM specialists.
• Working with external suppliers and Microsoft partners to ensure effective delivery and value for money.
• Supporting data quality, governance, reporting and compliance across CRM platforms.

Essential criteria

We're looking for someone who combines excellent technical knowledge with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

You'll bring

• Significant experience managing CRM platforms within complex organisations.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Microsoft Power Platform, including Model-Driven Apps, Power Automate and Dataverse.
• Experience delivering CRM development, enhancement and transformation projects from concept through to implementation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex system, process and data issues.
• Experience leading and developing technical teams.
• The ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to a wide range of audiences.
• Experience working with data governance, security and compliance requirements.
• A collaborative approach and a passion for continuous improvement.

It would be great if you also had

• Experience delivering projects using Agile or SCRUM methodologies.
• Salesforce knowledge or experience.
• Experience of Microsoft Fabric or other data warehouse technologies.

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.

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe in a future where everyone severely affected by mental illness has access to the support they need and the respect they deserve. Our Gloucestershire Support After Suicide Service plays a vital role in providing compassionate, person centred support to people bereaved by suicide — helping them rebuild hope, resilience and wellbeing.

We’re now looking for a Suicide Bereavement Worker to join our dedicated team and be part of a highly valued, peer led service.

This is a part time position, offering 23 hours a week.

About the role

As a Suicide Bereavement Worker, you’ll deliver one to one and group support to people of any age who have been bereaved by suicide or suspected suicide. You’ll work flexibly across Gloucestershire, offering in person, telephone and digital support within community settings and people’s homes.

You’ll help individuals navigate incredibly difficult and often complex circumstances — from practical matters like inquests, police engagement and funeral arrangements, to emotional support, advocacy and signposting to specialist services.

This role is deeply meaningful. You’ll empower people to regain control, make sense of their experiences, and move forward at their own pace.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will

• Deliver high quality, person centred bereavement support, both 1:1 and in groups.
• Use bereavement support planning and outcome measurement tools to track progress and demonstrate impact.
• Provide practical support, advocacy and liaison with agencies (e.g. police, coroners, professionals).
• Offer information, guidance and signposting to local and national services.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders and local communities.
• Contribute to service monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Support volunteers and ensure safe, ethical, and compassionate practice at all times.

About you

You’ll bring compassion, resilience, and a strong commitment to supporting people through one of the most challenging experiences of their lives.

You’ll need to have

• Experience supporting people affected by suicide, bereavement, caring roles, or working within health/social care.
• Lived experience of bereavement by suicide (with at least 3 years having passed).
• Ability to work flexibly across Gloucestershire, including evenings up to 8pm.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work independently.
• Experience of safeguarding, incident reporting and lone working.
• NVQ 3 / QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care (or related subject).
• Excellent organisational and IT skills.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience delivering training or awareness sessions
• Trauma informed training
• Knowledge of Gloucestershire services and communities
• Experience providing advocacy or supporting people who self harm
• Knowledge of grief theories or loss support
• Experience in working with bereaved children

If you’re compassionate, resilient and ready to support people at one of the most critical moments in their lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us deliver hope where it’s needed 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

Contract: Peramenet, Part Time 24.5 hours

Salary: £17,181.44

Reporting to: Community Voice Network Facilitator

DBS Check: Enhanced

Driving Licence Required: Yes, with access to a vehicle and Business Insurance

Make communities stronger. Help people feel connected.

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that strong communities change lives. Through our Together Derbyshire programme, we're creating opportunities for people to build meaningful connections, access support, and feel part of their local community.

We're looking for a Community Builder who is passionate about bringing people together, strengthening local networks and helping communities thrive.

This is a rewarding role for someone who loves meeting people, building relationships and turning ideas into action. You'll spend time out in communities, connecting with residents, volunteers, partner organisations and local groups to reduce isolation and increase opportunities for people to participate, contribute and belong.

About the role

As a Community Builder, you'll use an asset-based community development approach to identify strengths, connections and opportunities within local neighbourhoods.

You'll work alongside residents, volunteers, community groups and partner organisations to:

• Build and strengthen local social networks
• Increase opportunities for volunteering and community participation
• Connect people with local groups, activities and support
• Develop new community-led initiatives
• Support people experiencing social isolation to build meaningful connections
• Help communities identify local priorities and create sustainable solutions
• Promote community resilience, wellbeing and inclusion

You'll also help map local community assets, support volunteer-led projects and maintain records that demonstrate the impact of the service.

What you'll be doing

• Developing strong relationships with residents, community organisations and local partners
• Identifying existing community assets, groups and opportunities
• Supporting the creation and development of new groups and activities
• Encouraging and promoting volunteering opportunities
• Facilitating connections between people, services and community resources
• Supporting community leaders and volunteers with information, guidance and encouragement
• Working with partners across Derbyshire to strengthen local community offers
• Helping community groups access resources and funding opportunities where appropriate
• Gathering information and recording outcomes to demonstrate impact

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is naturally curious about people and communities and enjoys building trusted relationships.

You'll bring

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds
• Experience of partnership working and stakeholder engagement
• Confidence facilitating groups, meetings or community activities
• A good understanding of local communities and community assets
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Experience supporting volunteering, community development or engagement activities
• The ability to work independently in a field-based role
• Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection principles

You'll be particularly successful if you're motivated by creating opportunities for others and believe in the power of community-led change.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to improving the lives of people severely affected by mental illness and creating communities where everyone feels valued, included and supported.

Our values guide how we work every day

Connect. Accountable. Respect. Evolve. Success.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're passionate about community development, reducing isolation and helping people build stronger local connections, we'd love to hear from you.

If you have any questions or want more information, feel free to email tammy.chambers@rethink.org

Apply today and help create connected, resilient communities 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

Contract: Permanent, Part Time 17.5 hours

Salary: £12,272.46

Reporting to: Community Voice Network Facilitator

DBS Check: Enhanced

Driving Licence Required: Yes, with access to a vehicle and Business Insurance

Make communities stronger. Help people feel connected.

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that strong communities change lives. Through our Together Derbyshire programme, we're creating opportunities for people to build meaningful connections, access support, and feel part of their local community.

We're looking for a Community Builder who is passionate about bringing people together, strengthening local networks and helping communities thrive.

This is a rewarding role for someone who loves meeting people, building relationships and turning ideas into action. You'll spend time out in communities, connecting with residents, volunteers, partner organisations and local groups to reduce isolation and increase opportunities for people to participate, contribute and belong.

About the role

As a Community Builder, you'll use an asset-based community development approach to identify strengths, connections and opportunities within local neighbourhoods.

You'll work alongside residents, volunteers, community groups and partner organisations to:

• Build and strengthen local social networks
• Increase opportunities for volunteering and community participation
• Connect people with local groups, activities and support
• Develop new community-led initiatives
• Support people experiencing social isolation to build meaningful connections
• Help communities identify local priorities and create sustainable solutions
• Promote community resilience, wellbeing and inclusion

You'll also help map local community assets, support volunteer-led projects and maintain records that demonstrate the impact of the service.

What you'll be doing

• Developing strong relationships with residents, community organisations and local partners
• Identifying existing community assets, groups and opportunities
• Supporting the creation and development of new groups and activities
• Encouraging and promoting volunteering opportunities
• Facilitating connections between people, services and community resources
• Supporting community leaders and volunteers with information, guidance and encouragement
• Working with partners across Derbyshire to strengthen local community offers
• Helping community groups access resources and funding opportunities where appropriate
• Gathering information and recording outcomes to demonstrate impact

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is naturally curious about people and communities and enjoys building trusted relationships.

You'll bring

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds
• Experience of partnership working and stakeholder engagement
• Confidence facilitating groups, meetings or community activities
• A good understanding of local communities and community assets
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Experience supporting volunteering, community development or engagement activities
• The ability to work independently in a field-based role
• Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection principles

You'll be particularly successful if you're motivated by creating opportunities for others and believe in the power of community-led change.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to improving the lives of people severely affected by mental illness and creating communities where everyone feels valued, included and supported.

Our values guide how we work every day

Connect. Accountable. Respect. Evolve. Success.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're passionate about community development, reducing isolation and helping people build stronger local connections, we'd love to hear from you.

If you have any questions or want more information, feel free to email tammy.chambers@rethink.org

Apply today and help create connected, resilient communities 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

Contract: Permanent, Part Time 16.5 hours

Salary: £11,571.17

Reporting to: Community Voice Network Facilitator

DBS Check: Enhanced

Driving Licence Required: Yes, with access to a vehicle and Business Insurance

Make communities stronger. Help people feel connected.

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that strong communities change lives. Through our Together Derbyshire programme, we're creating opportunities for people to build meaningful connections, access support, and feel part of their local community.

We're looking for a Community Builder who is passionate about bringing people together, strengthening local networks and helping communities thrive.

This is a rewarding role for someone who loves meeting people, building relationships and turning ideas into action. You'll spend time out in communities, connecting with residents, volunteers, partner organisations and local groups to reduce isolation and increase opportunities for people to participate, contribute and belong.

About the role

As a Community Builder, you'll use an asset-based community development approach to identify strengths, connections and opportunities within local neighbourhoods.

You'll work alongside residents, volunteers, community groups and partner organisations to:

• Build and strengthen local social networks
• Increase opportunities for volunteering and community participation
• Connect people with local groups, activities and support
• Develop new community-led initiatives
• Support people experiencing social isolation to build meaningful connections
• Help communities identify local priorities and create sustainable solutions
• Promote community resilience, wellbeing and inclusion

You'll also help map local community assets, support volunteer-led projects and maintain records that demonstrate the impact of the service.

What you'll be doing

• Developing strong relationships with residents, community organisations and local partners
• Identifying existing community assets, groups and opportunities
• Supporting the creation and development of new groups and activities
• Encouraging and promoting volunteering opportunities
• Facilitating connections between people, services and community resources
• Supporting community leaders and volunteers with information, guidance and encouragement
• Working with partners across Derbyshire to strengthen local community offers
• Helping community groups access resources and funding opportunities where appropriate
• Gathering information and recording outcomes to demonstrate impact

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is naturally curious about people and communities and enjoys building trusted relationships.

You'll bring

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds
• Experience of partnership working and stakeholder engagement
• Confidence facilitating groups, meetings or community activities
• A good understanding of local communities and community assets
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Experience supporting volunteering, community development or engagement activities
• The ability to work independently in a field-based role
• Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection principles

You'll be particularly successful if you're motivated by creating opportunities for others and believe in the power of community-led change.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to improving the lives of people severely affected by mental illness and creating communities where everyone feels valued, included and supported.

Our values guide how we work every day

Connect. Accountable. Respect. Evolve. Success.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're passionate about community development, reducing isolation and helping people build stronger local connections, we'd love to hear from you.

If you have any questions or want more information, feel free to email tammy.chambers@rethink.org

Apply today and help create connected, resilient communities 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

Contract: Permanent, Part Time 21 hours

Salary: £14,726.95

Reporting to: Community Voice Network Facilitator

DBS Check: Enhanced

Driving Licence Required: Yes, with access to a vehicle and Business Insurance

Make communities stronger. Help people feel connected.

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that strong communities change lives. Through our Together Derbyshire programme, we're creating opportunities for people to build meaningful connections, access support, and feel part of their local community.

We're looking for a Community Builder who is passionate about bringing people together, strengthening local networks and helping communities thrive.

This is a rewarding role for someone who loves meeting people, building relationships and turning ideas into action. You'll spend time out in communities, connecting with residents, volunteers, partner organisations and local groups to reduce isolation and increase opportunities for people to participate, contribute and belong.

About the role

As a Community Builder, you'll use an asset-based community development approach to identify strengths, connections and opportunities within local neighbourhoods.

You'll work alongside residents, volunteers, community groups and partner organisations to:

• Build and strengthen local social networks
• Increase opportunities for volunteering and community participation
• Connect people with local groups, activities and support
• Develop new community-led initiatives
• Support people experiencing social isolation to build meaningful connections
• Help communities identify local priorities and create sustainable solutions
• Promote community resilience, wellbeing and inclusion

You'll also help map local community assets, support volunteer-led projects and maintain records that demonstrate the impact of the service.

What you'll be doing

• Developing strong relationships with residents, community organisations and local partners
• Identifying existing community assets, groups and opportunities
• Supporting the creation and development of new groups and activities
• Encouraging and promoting volunteering opportunities
• Facilitating connections between people, services and community resources
• Supporting community leaders and volunteers with information, guidance and encouragement
• Working with partners across Derbyshire to strengthen local community offers
• Helping community groups access resources and funding opportunities where appropriate
• Gathering information and recording outcomes to demonstrate impact

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is naturally curious about people and communities and enjoys building trusted relationships.

You'll bring

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds
• Experience of partnership working and stakeholder engagement
• Confidence facilitating groups, meetings or community activities
• A good understanding of local communities and community assets
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Experience supporting volunteering, community development or engagement activities
• The ability to work independently in a field-based role
• Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection principles

You'll be particularly successful if you're motivated by creating opportunities for others and believe in the power of community-led change.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to improving the lives of people severely affected by mental illness and creating communities where everyone feels valued, included and supported.

Our values guide how we work every day

Connect. Accountable. Respect. Evolve. Success.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're passionate about community development, reducing isolation and helping people build stronger local connections, we'd love to hear from you.

If you have any questions or want more information, feel free to email tammy.chambers@rethink.org

Apply today and help create connected, resilient communities 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

Contract: Permanent Part Time, around 9 hours a week

Salary: £6311.55

Reporting to: Community Voice Network Facilitator

DBS Check: Enhanced

Driving Licence Required: Yes, with access to a vehicle and Business Insurance

Make sure community voices are heard and acted upon.

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that people with lived experience are experts in their own lives. We're looking for a passionate and compassionate Community Listener to help ensure that local people shape the services, support and decisions that affect them.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Together Derbyshire programme and work directly with residents, community groups and people with lived and living experience of loneliness, isolation and mental health challenges. You'll spend time out in communities, listening to people's experiences, gathering insights, supporting engagement activities and helping turn community voices into meaningful change.

What will you be doing?

As a Community Listener, you'll build trusted relationships with people across Derbyshire and create opportunities for them to share what matters most to them.

You will

• Engage with local residents, community groups and Experts by Experience.
• Reach out to underrepresented and seldom-heard communities.
• Gather stories, experiences, feedback and ideas for change.
• Support community forums, listening events and engagement activities.
• Help ensure people with lived and caring experience influence local priorities and service development.
• Contribute to community insight reports and briefings.
• Promote inclusive, accessible and meaningful participation.
• Work alongside partner organisations and local stakeholders to strengthen community connections.

Who are we looking for?

We're interested in who you are as much as what you've done.

You'll bring

• Personal lived, living or caring experience relevant to mental health, loneliness or isolation.
• Experience of community engagement, participation or involvement activities.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• The ability to build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Confidence gathering and presenting community insights.
• An understanding of co-production, community development or asset-based approaches.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience supporting vulnerable or underrepresented groups.
• Knowledge of local voluntary, community, NHS or council services.
• Understanding of loneliness, wellbeing, social isolation or public health.
• Additional community language skills.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink, people are at the heart of everything we do. We know that real change happens when communities are listened to, valued and involved in decisions that affect their lives.

When you join us, you'll be part of a team that

• Champions lived experience.
• Values diversity and inclusion.
• Supports learning and development.
• Encourages innovation and collaboration.
• Makes a genuine difference in communities every day.

Our work is guided by our CARES values

Connect. Accountable. Respect. Evolve. Success.

We welcome applications from everyone

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience of mental illness, carers, people from ethnic minority communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

If you're passionate about listening, connecting with people and making sure community voices lead to meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.

If you have any questions or want more information, feel free to email tammy.chambers@rethink.org

Apply today and help shape a better future for communities 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

Contract: Permanent Part Time, around 9 hours a week

Salary: £6311.55

Reporting to: Community Voice Network Facilitator

DBS Check: Enhanced

Driving Licence Required: Yes, with access to a vehicle and Business Insurance

Make sure community voices are heard and acted upon.

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that people with lived experience are experts in their own lives. We're looking for a passionate and compassionate Community Listener to help ensure that local people shape the services, support and decisions that affect them.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Together Derbyshire programme and work directly with residents, community groups and people with lived and living experience of loneliness, isolation and mental health challenges. You'll spend time out in communities, listening to people's experiences, gathering insights, supporting engagement activities and helping turn community voices into meaningful change.

What will you be doing?

As a Community Listener, you'll build trusted relationships with people across Derbyshire and create opportunities for them to share what matters most to them.

You will

• Engage with local residents, community groups and Experts by Experience.
• Reach out to underrepresented and seldom-heard communities.
• Gather stories, experiences, feedback and ideas for change.
• Support community forums, listening events and engagement activities.
• Help ensure people with lived and caring experience influence local priorities and service development.
• Contribute to community insight reports and briefings.
• Promote inclusive, accessible and meaningful participation.
• Work alongside partner organisations and local stakeholders to strengthen community connections.

Who are we looking for?

We're interested in who you are as much as what you've done.

You'll bring

• Personal lived, living or caring experience relevant to mental health, loneliness or isolation.
• Experience of community engagement, participation or involvement activities.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• The ability to build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Confidence gathering and presenting community insights.
• An understanding of co-production, community development or asset-based approaches.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience supporting vulnerable or underrepresented groups.
• Knowledge of local voluntary, community, NHS or council services.
• Understanding of loneliness, wellbeing, social isolation or public health.
• Additional community language skills.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink, people are at the heart of everything we do. We know that real change happens when communities are listened to, valued and involved in decisions that affect their lives.

When you join us, you'll be part of a team that

• Champions lived experience.
• Values diversity and inclusion.
• Supports learning and development.
• Encourages innovation and collaboration.
• Makes a genuine difference in communities every day.

Our work is guided by our CARES values

Connect. Accountable. Respect. Evolve. Success.

We welcome applications from everyone

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience of mental illness, carers, people from ethnic minority communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

If you're passionate about listening, connecting with people and making sure community voices lead to meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.

If you have any questions or want more information, feel free to email tammy.chambers@rethink.org

Apply today and help shape a better future for communities 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

Contract: Full Time - 35 Hours - Permanent

Salary: £30,880

Reporting to: Community Voice Network Facilitator

DBS Check: Enhanced

Driving Licence Required: Yes, with access to a vehicle and Business Insurance

Help communities shape the future of social connection across Derbyshire

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe communities already hold many of the strengths, ideas and solutions needed to improve wellbeing and reduce isolation. We're looking for a skilled and passionate Community Voice Network Facilitator to help bring people together, amplify local voices and ensure communities are at the heart of designing and delivering services.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of Community Voice Networks across Derbyshire, working alongside residents, community groups, public sector partners and people with lived experience to tackle loneliness, strengthen social connections and drive meaningful change.

About the role

As Community Voice Network Facilitator, you'll use an asset-based approach to identify, build and strengthen resilient community networks. You'll create opportunities for people to influence local priorities, shape services and help determine how community funding is used.

You'll lead the development and coordination of Community Voice Networks within your locality, ensuring communities have a genuine say in:

• Local social connection priorities.
• The use of Community Involvement Funding.
• The design and delivery of activities.
• The evaluation of service impact. Working closely with residents, voluntary groups, health partners and local forums, you'll help create stronger, more connected communities where everyone's voice matters.

What you'll be doing

You'll

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups, residents and service partners across Derbyshire.
• Facilitate Community Voice Networks, forums, meetings and engagement activities.
• Ensure underrepresented communities and people at greater risk of isolation are actively included.
• Map existing community assets, networks and engagement opportunities.
• Work alongside Locality Health and Wellbeing Partnerships and other key stakeholders.
• Support co-design and shared decision-making with communities.
• Lead, coach and support Community Builders and Community Listeners.
• Support volunteer recruitment, development and engagement activities.
• Help oversee the Community Involvement Fund and local grant activity.
• Monitor outcomes, evaluate impact and produce high-quality reports for commissioners and stakeholders.
• Deputise for the Contract Manager when required.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for someone who is passionate about community development and skilled at bringing people together around a common purpose.

You'll have

• Experience working in communities and engaging diverse groups.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Confidence facilitating workshops, meetings, consultations and forums.
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and organisations.
• An understanding of loneliness, social isolation, wellbeing and community development.
• Experience supporting co-production and community-led approaches.
• The ability to influence, motivate and inspire others.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience monitoring outcomes and producing reports.
• A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A full UK driving licence and access to transport.

It would be great if you can also

• Speak an additional community language.

Why work for Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, you'll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that puts people and lived experience at the centre of everything we do.

In return, you'll join a supportive and passionate team that is

• Driven by purpose.
• Committed to improving lives.
• Focused on equality, inclusion and community empowerment.
• Dedicated to innovation and continuous learning.
• Creating opportunities for people and communities to thrive.

Our work is guided by our CARES values

Connect • Accountable • Respect • Evolve • Success

We welcome applications from everyone

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental illness, carers, people from ethnic minority communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

If you're passionate about bringing communities together, creating opportunities for people to influence change and helping tackle loneliness and isolation across Derbyshire, we'd love to hear from you.

If you have any questions or want more information, feel free to email tammy.chambers@rethink.org

Apply today and help build stronger, more connected communities 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

Contract: Full Time - 35 Hours - Permanent

Salary: £30,880

Reporting to: Community Voice Network Facilitator

DBS Check: Enhanced

Driving Licence Required: Yes, with access to a vehicle and Business Insurance

Help communities shape the future of social connection across Derbyshire

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe communities already hold many of the strengths, ideas and solutions needed to improve wellbeing and reduce isolation. We're looking for a skilled and passionate Community Voice Network Facilitator to help bring people together, amplify local voices and ensure communities are at the heart of designing and delivering services.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of Community Voice Networks across Derbyshire, working alongside residents, community groups, public sector partners and people with lived experience to tackle loneliness, strengthen social connections and drive meaningful change.

About the role

As Community Voice Network Facilitator, you'll use an asset-based approach to identify, build and strengthen resilient community networks. You'll create opportunities for people to influence local priorities, shape services and help determine how community funding is used.

You'll lead the development and coordination of Community Voice Networks within your locality, ensuring communities have a genuine say in:

• Local social connection priorities.
• The use of Community Involvement Funding.
• The design and delivery of activities.
• The evaluation of service impact. Working closely with residents, voluntary groups, health partners and local forums, you'll help create stronger, more connected communities where everyone's voice matters.

What you'll be doing

You'll

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups, residents and service partners across Derbyshire.
• Facilitate Community Voice Networks, forums, meetings and engagement activities.
• Ensure underrepresented communities and people at greater risk of isolation are actively included.
• Map existing community assets, networks and engagement opportunities.
• Work alongside Locality Health and Wellbeing Partnerships and other key stakeholders.
• Support co-design and shared decision-making with communities.
• Lead, coach and support Community Builders and Community Listeners.
• Support volunteer recruitment, development and engagement activities.
• Help oversee the Community Involvement Fund and local grant activity.
• Monitor outcomes, evaluate impact and produce high-quality reports for commissioners and stakeholders.
• Deputise for the Contract Manager when required.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for someone who is passionate about community development and skilled at bringing people together around a common purpose.

You'll have

• Experience working in communities and engaging diverse groups.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Confidence facilitating workshops, meetings, consultations and forums.
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and organisations.
• An understanding of loneliness, social isolation, wellbeing and community development.
• Experience supporting co-production and community-led approaches.
• The ability to influence, motivate and inspire others.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience monitoring outcomes and producing reports.
• A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A full UK driving licence and access to transport.

It would be great if you can also

• Speak an additional community language.

Why work for Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, you'll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that puts people and lived experience at the centre of everything we do.

In return, you'll join a supportive and passionate team that is

• Driven by purpose.
• Committed to improving lives.
• Focused on equality, inclusion and community empowerment.
• Dedicated to innovation and continuous learning.
• Creating opportunities for people and communities to thrive.

Our work is guided by our CARES values

Connect • Accountable • Respect • Evolve • Success

We welcome applications from everyone

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental illness, carers, people from ethnic minority communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

If you're passionate about bringing communities together, creating opportunities for people to influence change and helping tackle loneliness and isolation across Derbyshire, we'd love to hear from you.

If you have any questions or want more information, feel free to email tammy.chambers@rethink.org

Apply today and help build stronger, more connected communities 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

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours

Salary: £24,544.91

Reporting to: Community Voice Network Facilitator

DBS Check: Enhanced

Driving Licence Required: Yes, with access to a vehicle and Business Insurance

Help communities thrive through volunteering and grassroots action

At Rethink Mental Illness, we know that strong communities are built by people who care, connect and take action. We're looking for a passionate and organised Community Volunteer and Grants Coordinator to help grow volunteering opportunities and support community-led initiatives that reduce loneliness, strengthen social connections and improve wellbeing across Derbyshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the Together Derbyshire service, supporting volunteers, community groups and local organisations to make a real difference in their communities. You'll play a key role in coordinating volunteering opportunities and administering a community micro-grants programme that empowers local people to turn great ideas into meaningful action.

About the role

As Community Volunteer and Grants Coordinator, you'll help develop a strong network of volunteers while supporting the delivery of the Community Involvement Fund. You'll work alongside colleagues, community members and partner organisations to encourage participation, support grassroots projects and ensure funding reaches the people and communities who need it most.

Your work will contribute directly to

• Reducing loneliness and social isolation.
• Increasing volunteering and community participation.
• Strengthening grassroots organisations and community resilience.
• Supporting inclusive and connected communities across Derbyshire.

What you'll be doing

You'll

• Support and coordinate a diverse network of volunteers and community leaders.
• Help create volunteering opportunities that respond to local needs.
• Assist with volunteer training, development and ongoing support.
• Work with local volunteer centres and partner organisations to maximise participation.
• Monitor volunteer activity, hours and impact.
• Support the administration of the Community Involvement Fund and micro-grants programme.
• Promote funding opportunities to local residents, community groups and grassroots organisations.
• Help deliver an accessible and inclusive grants process.
• Maintain accurate records of grant applications, awards and funded activities.
• Support community members to develop ideas into projects that improve social connection.
• Work closely with Community Builders and Community Listeners to identify community needs and opportunities.
• Gather evidence, case studies and data to demonstrate impact.
• Build strong relationships with voluntary, community, faith and statutory organisations.
• Ensure grant and volunteer processes are transparent, compliant and effective.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for someone who is organised, community-focused and enthusiastic about empowering others.

You'll have

• Experience coordinating volunteers or community engagement programmes.
• Experience administering grants, funding programmes or similar schemes.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience engaging diverse communities and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of equality, inclusion and community development principles.
• Experience monitoring activities and reporting outcomes.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively across a range of partnerships.

It would be great if you also have

• An understanding of public health, wellbeing or social isolation.
• Experience supporting grassroots or community-led organisations.
• Knowledge of co-design and asset-based community development approaches.
• The ability to speak another community language.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

When you join Rethink, you're joining an organisation committed to creating a better quality of life for people severely affected by mental illness and strengthening communities through inclusion, collaboration and lived experience.

You'll be part of a team that

• Values community expertise and local knowledge.
• Champions inclusion, equity and diversity.
• Supports innovation and continuous improvement.
• Encourages learning and professional development.
• Makes a meaningful difference every day.

Our work is guided by our CARES values

Connect • Accountable • Respect • Evolve • Success

We welcome applications from everyone

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and supported. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental illness, carers, people from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

If you're passionate about bringing people together, supporting volunteers and helping local communities turn ideas into action, we'd love to hear from you.

If you have any questions or want more information, feel free to email tammy.chambers@rethink.org

Apply today and help build stronger, more connected communities 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: 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

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.

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

Location: Northampton

Enhancement Additional 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 Support Worker to join our dedicated team at Albany House – a CQC Registered home supporting with severe and enduring mental health challenges.

About Lindsay House

Our Lindsay House Service is a 17-bed mental health supported accommodation service based in Northampton. We provide accommodation and recovery-focused support for adults with a primary mental health diagnosis who need help to develop independence and manage their wellbeing. Our service offers personalised support with areas such as daily living skills, medication management, budgeting, cooking, accessing healthcare services, community involvement, and achieving personal recovery goals. Staff work closely with residents and local mental health teams to promote independence, confidence, and long-term wellbeing.

What you will do and achieve?

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

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

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting people with mental illness in a social care setting
• 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: Wells, Somerset

Role: Full-time, 35 hours per week - Monday-Friday, 9am–5pm.

*A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and valid business motor insurance are essential requirements for this role.

As Service Manager, I lead teams across Keward House, Burcott Road and Mendip Outreach Service, delivering safe, high-quality and person-centred housing support for adults with mental health needs.

Keward House provides 19 rooms across four shared suites, Burcott Road offers 6 self-contained flats, and Mendip Outreach supports people living independently in the community. The services help individuals sustain accommodation, develop independent living skills and move towards greater independence, with support available for up to two years.

How you will make a difference as a Service Manager

You will be responsible for the overall management of the services, including staff leadership, safeguarding, compliance, quality assurance, health and safety, risk management and service improvement. Working closely with commissioners, local authorities and partner agencies, you will ensure positive outcomes are achieved and that people receive the support they need to maintain their wellbeing, sustain tenancies and successfully move on to independent living.

Your responsibilities will include

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of supported housing and outreach services, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support.
• Manage referrals, assessments, admissions, and move-on processes for service users.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with commissioners, housing providers, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee tenancy management, rent collection, housing benefit processes, and void property management.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, support, and develop staff through supervision, coaching, performance management, and recruitment.
• Monitor service performance, contract delivery, and outcomes, providing reports and implementing improvements where required.
• Manage resources, budgets, staffing rotas, and financial processes in line with organisational policies.
• Promote service user involvement, community engagement, and positive recovery outcomes.
• Participate in the on-call rota and support the wider operational management of the service.

Essential skills and experience

• Experience of providing support to people with a mental illness; or experience of providing care and/or support services within another social care setting in either a paid or voluntary capacity.
• Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and embedding the ethos of recovery into your own practice.
• The ability to make a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s situation and needs; to develop, implement and review risk management plans and devise support plans to meet these needs.
• QCF Diploma or NVQ level 3 in Care or Certificate in Community Mental Healthcare (or working towards) or an equivalent qualification.

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: Wells, Somerset.

Role: Part-time, 24 hours per week – Monday–Friday (9am-5pm)

Full-time equivalent salary £26, 457 per annum.

• A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and valid business motor insurance are essential requirements for this role.

As a Housing Team Leader you will support and work as part of our teams across Keward House, Burcott Road and Mendip Outreach Service, delivering safe, high-quality and person-centred housing support for adults with mental health needs.

Keward House provides 19 rooms across four shared suites, Burcott Road offers 6 self-contained flats, and Mendip Outreach supports people living independently in the community. The services help individuals sustain accommodation, develop independent living skills and move towards greater independence, with support available for up to two years.

What you will do and achieve as a Housing Team Leader

As Housing Team Leader, you will provide leadership and guidance to ensure the delivery of responsive, high quality, and service user focused housing and floating support services. You will work closely with the Service Manager to ensure the effective and compliant management of our housing operations, supporting the team to achieve positive outcomes for all service users.

• Lead and manage the staff team, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring service objectives are met.
• Coach and mentor colleagues, providing individual and group supervision and supporting professional development.
• Support recruitment, including interviewing, onboarding, and inducting new staff and volunteers.
• Deliver effective housing management, including tenancy sign ups, move ins, compliance, and property re lets.
• Carry out property inspections, identify repairs, and coordinate maintenance action.
• Manage rent processes, including arrears monitoring, tenant support, and following rent banking procedures.
• Respond to anti social behaviour, investigating reports and implementing warning procedures.
• Work with partners and agencies to enhance support for tenants and improve outcomes.
• Provide intensive housing management to tenants with complex needs and mental ill health, promoting independence and tenancy sustainment.
• Assess risks and needs, using person centred approaches to support tenants effectively.
• Maintain accurate data and reporting, ensuring compliance with organisational systems (e.g., HIVE).
• Drive service quality, identifying improvements, supporting innovation, and ensuring the team are updated on service developments.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and contribute to a positive, high performing team culture.

Essential experience, skills required for this role

• I have experience of providing support to people with a mental illness in a comparable role, preferably in a housing environment.
• I have excellent administration, organisation and planning skills.
• I am competent in the use of IT systems including Microsoft applications, email and internet.
• I have a good understanding of tenancy/housing management practice, lettings procedures, relevant legislation and current issues within the housing sector
• I have a good understanding of Welfare Benefits, Housing Benefit and Universal Credit
• I have a good understanding of health and safety and risk management.
• I am experienced in providing a first-class customer service and I can communicate effectively at different levels, face to face, written word and over the telephone.
• I exercise good judgment and to look positively for solutions rather than obstacles
• Ability to motivate people and achieve positive outcomes
• I have excellent communication and literacy skills, able to produce clear, concise reports, correspondence and notes.
• I enjoy working in a fast-paced busy environment.
• I am committed to collaborative working internally with colleagues and externally with partners to ensure a quality service is delivered.
• I am comfortable with lone working
• I have my own transport

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: Yeovil, Somerset – Rainbow Court

Role available: Full-time, 35 hours per week - Monday-Friday (9am-5pm)

Rainbow Court provides supported housing for adults experiencing mental health challenges who need support to maintain their tenancy and build independence. We offer accommodation in eight self-contained one-bedroom flats and one adjacent house, alongside person-centred, recovery-focused support tailored to each resident’s needs.

We work with residents to develop independent living skills, improve wellbeing, sustain their accommodation, access community resources, and achieve their personal recovery goals. Our aim is to empower people to build confidence, increase resilience, and successfully move on to more independent living when they are ready.

What you will do and achieve as a Housing Support Worker

You’ll join a supportive team helping adults with mental health needs or housing challenges to build independence and successfully maintain their accommodation. Working closely with the Service Manager and your colleagues, you’ll provide person centred, housing related support and connect individuals with the right external services to help them move forward confidently toward independent living.

Support People Every Day

• Provide key worker support to a small caseload and help individuals build independence.
• Support people with daily living skills and accessing community services.
• Encourage positive wellbeing and confidence.

Plan, Review & Assess Support

• Complete needs assessments and create person centred support and safety plans.
• Review progress regularly and help people work toward their goals.

Work with Partner Agencies

• Liaise with mental health teams, community groups and other agencies to ensure individuals get the right support.
• Represent the service at community events and forums.

Promote Safety & Good Practice

• Contribute to safeguarding, follow lone working procedures, and report incidents appropriately.
• Maintain professional boundaries and uphold the Rethink Mental Illness Code of Conduct.

Keep Records & Support the Team

• Keep accurate records and update our internal systems.
• Share information with colleagues, support team goals, and contribute to service improvements.

Essential experience, skills required for this position

• I have experience of providing support to people with a mental illness in a comparable role, preferably in a housing environment.
• I am a good listener, empathetic, understanding, kind, patient and willing to learn
• I can demonstrate behaviours consistent with the values of the Charity.
• Experience of providing support to people with a mental illness; or experience of providing care and/or support services within another social care setting.
• Excellent administration, organisation and planning skills.
• Competent in the use of IT systems including Microsoft applications, email and internet.

Wellbeing considerations

There may be times where you will need to support service users who are in distress or deal with difficult situations. Training and support will be provided.

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.

Location: Home-based (managers will be expected to travel for networking, partnership opportunities, or promotion of the service)

About the role

Hours: Part-time 24.5 hours

Salary: £21,616 per annum

About Rethink Mental Illness

We are on a mission to ensure that everyone severely affected by mental illness has a good quality of life. Every day, we work alongside people, families and communities to provide expert support, challenge stigma and create lasting change.

At Rethink Mental Illness, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate, committed, open, hopeful, expert, understanding and equitable.

About the Service

Release the Pressure is a 24/7 mental health helpline and webchat service supporting people aged 16+ across Kent and Medway. The service provides confidential emotional support, practical guidance, crisis de-escalation, signposting and access to wider community resources for people experiencing mental distress, as well as their carers, families and professionals.

Operating around the clock, 365 days a year, the service handles thousands of contacts annually and plays a vital role in helping people access support at the moment they need it most.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team delivering a life-changing service to people experiencing mental distress.

As Service Manager, you will provide leadership, direction and support to Helpline Workers, bank staff and volunteers, ensuring the delivery of a safe, high-quality and person-centred service. You will champion continuous improvement, drive operational excellence and create a culture that empowers your team to deliver outstanding support and outcomes.

You will work closely with commissioners, partner organisations and stakeholders across Kent and Medway, helping to strengthen local mental health pathways and promote the impact of the service.

This role combines operational management, people leadership and service development. While much of your work will take place during office hours, some evening and weekend working will be required to support quality monitoring, service oversight and staff development.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and inspiring a dispersed team of staff and volunteers.
• Driving quality, performance and continuous improvement across a busy 24/7 service.
• Ensuring safeguarding, compliance and governance requirements are met.
• Supporting and developing colleagues through supervision, coaching and performance management.
• Managing resources effectively, including staffing, rotas and budgets.
• Building strong relationships with commissioners, community partners and statutory services.
• Monitoring service outcomes and using data to improve performance and demonstrate impact.
• Promoting co-production and ensuring the voices of people with lived experience influence service development.
• Identifying opportunities for innovation and service enhancement.
• Service managers may be expected to support on the helpline

About You

We are looking for a passionate and experienced leader who understands the importance of accessible, responsive mental health support.

You will bring

• Experience managing services within health, mental health or social care.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing staff teams and volunteers.
• Strong knowledge of mental health, recovery-focused practice and safeguarding.
• Experience managing performance, quality and compliance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities within a complex operational environment.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A relevant qualification or significant experience within mental health, social care, counselling, advocacy, occupational therapy or a related field.

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Experience managing 24/7 services.
• Helpline or crisis support experience.
• Trauma-informed practice knowledge or training.
• Suicide intervention training such as ASIST or Suicide First Aid.
• Experience supporting young people.
• Personal lived experience of mental illness.

What We Offer

By joining Rethink Mental Illness, you'll become part of an organisation that genuinely values its people and the difference they make every day. You'll have the opportunity to shape a vital service, support the development of an exceptional team and make a meaningful difference to the lives of people experiencing mental distress.

Be Part of Something Meaningful

If you're an experienced leader with a passion for mental health and a commitment to delivering high-quality services, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us ensure that no one faces mental illness alone.

Who are we?

Rethink Mental Illness is a leading charity supporting people severely affected by mental illness. We work to improve lives through services, information, advocacy and campaigning, helping people access the support, understanding and opportunities they deserve.

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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

Location: Clarence Street, Gloucester.

Role: Part-time, 21 hours per week, 3 days per week. (Full-time equivalent salary - £24,545 per annum, pro-rated for part-time hours)

Our Gloucestershire services provides independent, high-quality housing for people with mental health needs. We offer emotional and practical support to help individuals manage day-to-day living, develop skills for independence, and achieve personal goals. By empowering people to build a meaningful life in the community—defined by them—we make a real difference every day.

What I will do and achieve

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

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

Essential skills and experience

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

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

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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

Location: Home-based with agile working and occasional travel to deliver community engagement sessions

Salary: £45,000 starting salary (+ London allowance if this applies)

Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover for 5 months

Hours: 0.8 FTE

Lead change. Champion equity. Transform mental health outcomes.

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care and support, regardless of their background, ethnicity, faith, or life circumstances.

We're looking for an exceptional Head of Equity and Racial Justice to join us on a maternity cover contract and play a leading role in tackling racial inequalities across mental health and social care systems.

This is a unique opportunity to influence national policy, lead high-profile programmes, and help drive our commitment to becoming an anti-racist organisation. You'll work at the heart of our Policy and Practice directorate, shaping change that improves outcomes for people from racialised communities affected by severe mental illness.

About the role

Reporting to the Associate Director for Policy and Influencing, you will provide strategic leadership for Rethink Mental Illness's work supporting the Department of Health and Social Care's Mental Health Act Code of Practice review and implementation programme, with a particular focus on engagement with Ethnic Minority and Racialised Communities.

You will lead relationships with government departments, NHS England, voluntary sector partners, community organisations and experts by experience, ensuring that lived experience and community voices are central to policy development and implementation.

Alongside this national programme, you will contribute to the development and delivery of our wider Equity and Racial Justice strategy, helping to influence policy, practice and systems that better serve communities experiencing mental health inequalities.

You will also

• Provide line management and strategic support to the Equity and Racial Justice Manager.
• Oversee our Faith and Mental Health and Sanctuary Seeking and Mental Health workstreams.
• Develop and maintain influential partnerships across the sector.
• Lead complex programmes, budgets, governance arrangements and risk management.
• Identify and secure income generation opportunities to sustain and grow the Equity and Racial Justice portfolio.
• Act as a senior leader within the Policy and Practice Leadership Team.

Essential criteria

We're looking for a strategic, collaborative and influential leader who is passionate about equity and social justice.

You'll bring significant experience of leading complex programmes, influencing policy and driving meaningful change through partnership working.

You will have

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the mental health experiences and needs of racialised communities, including faith communities and people seeking sanctuary.
• Experience of leading national programmes, projects or policy initiatives.
• A proven track record of building and managing relationships with government departments, statutory agencies or national system partners.
• Experience of securing funding, developing partnerships and generating income from a range of sources.
• Experience of line management, coaching and developing staff.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• The ability to work across teams and organisations to achieve shared objectives.
• The confidence and credibility to lead change, challenge inequality and influence decision-makers.

Experience of the Mental Health Act, Mental Health Act Reform Programme and/or Mental Health Act Code of Practice would be advantageous.

Lived experience matters

We know that meaningful change happens when diverse voices are heard and represented.

We understand how important it is that our workforce reflects the communities we serve. Lived experience of racial injustice, exclusion or mental health inequalities is therefore considered a significant asset for this role.

We actively welcome applications from people from racialised communities and from anyone whose experiences can help strengthen and inform our work towards equity and racial justice.

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: Home-based with agile working and occasional travel to deliver community engagement sessions

Salary: £45,000 starting salary (+ London allowance if this applies)

Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover for 5 months

Hours: 0.8 FTE

Lead change. Champion equity. Transform mental health outcomes.

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care and support, regardless of their background, ethnicity, faith, or life circumstances.

We're looking for an exceptional Head of Equity and Racial Justice to join us on a maternity cover contract and play a leading role in tackling racial inequalities across mental health and social care systems.

This is a unique opportunity to influence national policy, lead high-profile programmes, and help drive our commitment to becoming an anti-racist organisation. You'll work at the heart of our Policy and Practice directorate, shaping change that improves outcomes for people from racialised communities affected by severe mental illness.

About the role

Reporting to the Associate Director for Policy and Influencing, you will provide strategic leadership for Rethink Mental Illness's work supporting the Department of Health and Social Care's Mental Health Act Code of Practice review and implementation programme, with a particular focus on engagement with Ethnic Minority and Racialised Communities.

You will lead relationships with government departments, NHS England, voluntary sector partners, community organisations and experts by experience, ensuring that lived experience and community voices are central to policy development and implementation.

Alongside this national programme, you will contribute to the development and delivery of our wider Equity and Racial Justice strategy, helping to influence policy, practice and systems that better serve communities experiencing mental health inequalities.

You will also

• Provide line management and strategic support to the Equity and Racial Justice Manager.
• Oversee our Faith and Mental Health and Sanctuary Seeking and Mental Health workstreams.
• Develop and maintain influential partnerships across the sector.
• Lead complex programmes, budgets, governance arrangements and risk management.
• Identify and secure income generation opportunities to sustain and grow the Equity and Racial Justice portfolio.
• Act as a senior leader within the Policy and Practice Leadership Team.

Essential criteria

We're looking for a strategic, collaborative and influential leader who is passionate about equity and social justice.

You'll bring significant experience of leading complex programmes, influencing policy and driving meaningful change through partnership working.

You will have

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the mental health experiences and needs of racialised communities, including faith communities and people seeking sanctuary.
• Experience of leading national programmes, projects or policy initiatives.
• A proven track record of building and managing relationships with government departments, statutory agencies or national system partners.
• Experience of securing funding, developing partnerships and generating income from a range of sources.
• Experience of line management, coaching and developing staff.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• The ability to work across teams and organisations to achieve shared objectives.
• The confidence and credibility to lead change, challenge inequality and influence decision-makers.

Experience of the Mental Health Act, Mental Health Act Reform Programme and/or Mental Health Act Code of Practice would be advantageous.

Lived experience matters

We know that meaningful change happens when diverse voices are heard and represented.

We understand how important it is that our workforce reflects the communities we serve. Lived experience of racial injustice, exclusion or mental health inequalities is therefore considered a significant asset for this role.

We actively welcome applications from people from racialised communities and from anyone whose experiences can help strengthen and inform our work towards equity and racial justice.

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

Grade or equivalent: Band 5 £32,073

Location: Covering all of Coventry and 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

Location: Derwent Lodge, Derby

Role: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 24/7 Service, Shifts on a rota basis

Additional Enhanced Payments: £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 Derwent Lodge – a CQC Registered home supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental health challenges.

Derwent Lodge is a 16-bed, single-level service providing a safe, welcoming, and comfortable environment that supports recovery and independence. Each resident has a private bedroom with an en-suite wet room, alongside access to shared kitchens, bathrooms, and communal living spaces.

We encourage residents to develop independent living skills, with support available as needed, and promote a sense of home by supporting individuals to personalise their rooms. The service is based in Chaddesden, close to Derby city centre, with easy access to local shops, transport links, and community amenities.

What you will do and achieve?

• Act as a key worker for service users, providing one-to-one support, advocating on their behalf, and working collaboratively with mental health professionals and external agencies.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support on a 24/7 basis, including assisting with personal care such as washing, dressing, eating, and maintaining personal hygiene in line with individual care plans.
• Use a recovery-focused approach to motivate and empower individuals to achieve their personal goals, build confidence, and improve both their mental and physical wellbeing.
• Develop trusting, respectful relationships while maintaining professional boundaries and adhering to organisational standards and codes of conduct.
• Support individuals to live more independently by developing daily living skills, managing personal responsibilities, and accessing community services and opportunities.
• Carry out needs assessments and contribute to the development, review, and monitoring of personalised care, support, and safety plans.
• Identify and respond to risks appropriately, contributing to safeguarding and promoting the safety and wellbeing of all service users.
• Work in partnership with external organisations, community groups, and statutory services to ensure holistic and effective support is provided.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, monitor progress and outcomes, and contribute to reporting and service improvement.
• Work effectively as part of a team, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive, safe, and continuously improving service.

What we’re looking for

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

If you 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

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £26,457

DBS: Enhanced with Adults

Make a difference when people need it most

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that everyone severely affected by mental illness deserves expert support, understanding, and hope.

We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Overnight Team Leader to join our Black Country 24/7 Mental Health Helpline, working 12:00am – 8:00 am, 5 shifts per week. This is a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team providing vital support to people experiencing urgent mental health concerns during the night, when support can be hardest to access. The helpline has a weekend rota in place, requiring staff to work one full weekend (Saturday & Sunday) every 4 weeks

As an Overnight Team Leader, you'll combine direct delivery of mental health support with leadership responsibilities, guiding a small team to provide safe, high-quality, recovery-focused services. You'll help ensure callers receive the right support at the right time, while developing and motivating colleagues to deliver their very best.

About the service

The Black Country 24/7 Mental Health Helpline provides free, confidential support to people across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton who are experiencing urgent mental health difficulties or concerns. The service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and works closely alongside NHS clinical services.

The helpline runs 365 days a year, and the post holder is required to work bank holidays. Annual Leave is not permitted over the Christmas and New Year period, at this time we operate a rota where staff are permitted to work three 4 hour shifts alongside their usual hours.

Support may include

• Listening and emotional support
• Practical guidance and coping strategies
• De-escalation during times of crisis
• Signposting and referrals to appropriate services
• Encouraging self-help and recovery-focused approaches
• Follow-up support where appropriate

Our aim is always to provide timely support and help people find the best pathway for their individual needs.

What you'll be doing

As Overnight Team Leader, you'll

• Lead, motivate and coach a small overnight team
• Support day-to-day service delivery and operational oversight
• Provide line management and development support to staff
• Monitor performance and service quality
• Assist with rota planning and workforce coordination
• Support recruitment, induction and ongoing staff development
• Build effective relationships with health professionals and partner organisations
• Deliver direct support to callers experiencing mental health difficulties
• Champion recovery-focused practice and Rethink's values in everything you do

You'll work closely with the Service Manager and Deputy Manager to ensure the service continues to provide exceptional support to local communities.

In addition to performing the Mental Health Triage Helpline Worker role, the post holder will have shift lead/management responsibility for a team of up 3 Mental Health Recovery Workers or ancillary staff within a service.

Who we're looking for

We're keen to hear from candidates who have

• Experience working within mental health, wellbeing or crisis support services
• Experience supporting, coaching or supervising staff
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills
• The ability to stay calm and supportive in challenging situations
• A commitment to recovery-focused, person-centred support
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• A passion for improving the lives of people affected by mental illness

Most importantly, you'll share our values and be committed to creating positive outcomes for the people we support.

Ready to apply?

If you're an experienced mental health professional who is ready to take the next step into leadership while continuing to make a real difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Rethink Mental Illness and help provide hope and support when it's needed 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 Durham – Agile role

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

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

*The applicant must have a full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle with business car insurance.

What I will do and achieve

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

Provide High Quality Care Navigation

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

Improve Health Outcomes & Reduce Reoffending

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

Work Collaboratively & Professionally

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

Deliver Accurate and Accountable Practice

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

Manage Your Workload Effectively

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

Champion Organisational Values

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

Essential Skills and Experience

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

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

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Why 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

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a better quality of life. Technology plays a vital role in making that happen — and that’s where you come in.

The Business Improvement & Technology directorate was formed in January 2026, bringing together Technology & Business Systems with Compliance, Quality, Audit and PMO. This new directorate has an exciting purpose to drive real, meaningful change across the organisation. It will play a key role in improving how we work, maintaining compliance, shaping and strengthening our technology, systems, and data to deliver quality services, demonstrate our impact and enable strategic planning & delivery.

We’ve already transformed our technology services, earning recognition through Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Now we’re looking for a Cyber Specialist to take us further — strengthening our cyber resilience, protecting vital services, and enabling our colleagues to deliver life-changing support safely and securely.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be at the heart of protecting our digital environment — shaping how we manage risk, respond to threats and embed security across everything we do.

Some of the ways you’ll make an impact

• Lead and continuously improve our cyber security posture
• Design and implement robust security controls, policies and frameworks
• Protect key platforms including Microsoft 365, Azure, SharePoint, and Intune
• Drive threat detection and response using tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, EDR/XDR
• Ensure compliance with standards like Cyber Essentials, NIST and regulatory requirements
• Oversee patch management, endpoint protection and identity/access controls (incl. MFA)
• Provide expert advice on cyber risk, infrastructure changes and new technology
• Use automation and innovation (PowerShell, Power Apps, AI/ML where appropriate)
• Monitor, report on and proactively mitigate risk across systems and data
• Collaborate with teams across Technology, Compliance and wider business areas
• Support projects and organisational change with a strong security-first mindset

What you’ll bring

You’re someone who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for making a real-world difference.

Essential experience & skills

• Expertise in Azure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Intune
• Strong knowledge of cyber tools and frameworks (SIEM, EDR, XDR, NIST, Cyber Essentials)
• Hands-on experience with PowerShell, Active Directory, networking and server management
• Ability to design and implement security controls and policies
• Experience managing incidents across the full lifecycle: identify, detect, protect, respond, recover
• Clear communication skills — able to translate complex technical risks for non-technical audiences
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset with the drive to improve and innovate

Nice to have

• Certifications in Azure or Cyber Security
• Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Knowledge of project delivery methodologies

Why join us?

• Work remotely with a supportive, purpose-led organisation
• Help protect services that make a real difference to people’s lives
• Be part of a forward-thinking technology transformation journey
• Use your expertise to shape the future of cyber security in a values-driven organisation

Ready to rethink your next move?

If you’re looking for a role where your cyber expertise directly supports meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.

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

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a better quality of life. Technology plays a vital role in making that happen — and that’s where you come in.

The Business Improvement & Technology directorate was formed in January 2026, bringing together Technology & Business Systems with Compliance, Quality, Audit and PMO. This new directorate has an exciting purpose to drive real, meaningful change across the organisation. It will play a key role in improving how we work, maintaining compliance, shaping and strengthening our technology, systems, and data to deliver quality services, demonstrate our impact and enable strategic planning & delivery.

We’ve already transformed our technology services, earning recognition through Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Now we’re looking for a Cyber Specialist to take us further — strengthening our cyber resilience, protecting vital services, and enabling our colleagues to deliver life-changing support safely and securely.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be at the heart of protecting our digital environment — shaping how we manage risk, respond to threats and embed security across everything we do.

Some of the ways you’ll make an impact

• Lead and continuously improve our cyber security posture
• Design and implement robust security controls, policies and frameworks
• Protect key platforms including Microsoft 365, Azure, SharePoint, and Intune
• Drive threat detection and response using tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, EDR/XDR
• Ensure compliance with standards like Cyber Essentials, NIST and regulatory requirements
• Oversee patch management, endpoint protection and identity/access controls (incl. MFA)
• Provide expert advice on cyber risk, infrastructure changes and new technology
• Use automation and innovation (PowerShell, Power Apps, AI/ML where appropriate)
• Monitor, report on and proactively mitigate risk across systems and data
• Collaborate with teams across Technology, Compliance and wider business areas
• Support projects and organisational change with a strong security-first mindset

What you’ll bring

You’re someone who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for making a real-world difference.

Essential experience & skills

• Expertise in Azure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Intune
• Strong knowledge of cyber tools and frameworks (SIEM, EDR, XDR, NIST, Cyber Essentials)
• Hands-on experience with PowerShell, Active Directory, networking and server management
• Ability to design and implement security controls and policies
• Experience managing incidents across the full lifecycle: identify, detect, protect, respond, recover
• Clear communication skills — able to translate complex technical risks for non-technical audiences
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset with the drive to improve and innovate

Nice to have

• Certifications in Azure or Cyber Security
• Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Knowledge of project delivery methodologies

Why join us?

• Work remotely with a supportive, purpose-led organisation
• Help protect services that make a real difference to people’s lives
• Be part of a forward-thinking technology transformation journey
• Use your expertise to shape the future of cyber security in a values-driven organisation

Ready to rethink your next move?

If you’re looking for a role where your cyber expertise directly supports meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.

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: Field-based across the Black Country

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time 17.5 Hours

Salary: £13,228.50 (based on 17.5 hours)

Make a real difference when it matters most

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone deserves support, understanding and hope—especially during life’s most difficult moments.

We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled Suicide Bereavement Support Worker / Counsellor to join our Support After Suicide Service in the Black Country. In this role, you’ll walk alongside people navigating grief after suicide—helping them find strength, meaning, and ways to cope.

This is more than a counselling role. It’s an opportunity to be part of a service that reaches people at a deeply vulnerable time and supports them, their families, and their wider networks with empathy and expertise.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred support in community settings, working flexibly to meet people where they are—emotionally and physically.

Your work will include

• Providing specialist suicide bereavement counselling tailored to individual needs
• Supporting people to understand and manage grief, build coping strategies, and move forward
• Carrying out risk assessments and safeguarding responsibilities
• Delivering 1:1 support, family sessions, and contributing to group support
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and local services
• Keeping clear, accurate clinical records and measuring outcomes
• Helping reduce waiting times by managing a structured caseload
• Building relationships across communities to improve access and awareness
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the service

You’ll be part of a compassionate, multi-disciplinary team, delivering support face-to-face, by phone, and digitally.

About you

You bring both professional expertise and genuine empathy to your work.

Essential

• Diploma in Counselling (or equivalent) and BACP registration/eligibility
• Experience delivering bereavement counselling
• Strong understanding of grief and loss
• Experience conducting assessments and managing risk
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently, manage a caseload, and remain resilient in emotionally demanding situations
• Commitment to inclusive, person-centred practice
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends

Desirable

• Experience with trauma-informed approaches
• Experience working with children and young people
• Knowledge of the Black Country
• Training in suicide prevention (e.g. ASIST, SafeTalk)
• Lived experience of bereavement by suicide

How you’ll work

• Field-based, working across the Black Country
• Flexible delivery including home visits, community settings, and remote support
• Core service hours: 10am–6pm, with some evening/weekend flexibility
• Working with around 150–200 referrals per year as part of a wider team

Ready to apply?

If you’re passionate about supporting people through grief and want to be part of a service that truly changes lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us provide hope when it’s needed 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: 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.

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

Work Pattern: Monday to Friday - 9am-5pm

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

As a Mental Health Recovery Worker at Hawkesbury Lodge Care Hub, I support people on their recovery journey by delivering engaging one-to-one and group activities that promote wellbeing, confidence, and independence. Working closely with colleagues, multidisciplinary teams, and partner agencies, I help individuals develop daily living skills, build social connections, and achieve their personal goals in a supportive, recovery-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Recovery & Support

• Deliver one-to-one and group recovery-focused interventions.
• Support wellbeing, independence, social inclusion, and personal goal achievement.
• Build positive, professional relationships with service users.

Care Planning & Key Working

• Complete needs assessments and contribute to care, recovery, and safety plans.
• Act as Key Worker, providing ongoing support and advocacy.
• Monitor progress and review outcomes with service users and professionals.

Residential & Daily Living Support

• Provide support within a 24/7 residential setting, including personal care where required.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and independent living skills.
• Encourage community engagement and meaningful activity.

Risk & Safeguarding

• Identify and escalate risks, concerns, or deterioration in wellbeing.
• Support safeguarding and promote a safe environment.
• Maintain accurate records, incident reports, and documentation.

Partnership & Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with MDTs, external agencies, and community services.
• Contribute to Care Hub programme delivery and service development.
• Support colleagues, volunteers, and changing service needs through flexible working.

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, rehabilitation and social inclusion approaches.
• Ability to support individuals to engage in programmes and activities.
• Understanding of recovery-focused practice and positive risk-taking.
• Ability to assess needs, implement support plans and respond to risk.
• 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 or interest in delivering group work or structured activities.
• I have experience of providing personal care including support with eating or drinking/toileting, washing/bathing/dressing/oral care and the care of skin and hair.
• I have experience of making a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s situation and needs; to develop, implement and review risk management plans and devise support plans and activities to meet these needs.
• I have a strong working knowledge of mental health and appropriate intervention methods and a supporting qualification.
• Care Enablement Certificate or willingness to work towards; Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care
• Experience working within a community service e.g. employment support, housing, advice etc.
• Knowledge of external agencies supporting people with SMI in Coventry and Warwickshire.

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: Hawkesbury Lodge Residential Service, Coventry

Role: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Rota Work Patterns: Monday–Sunday - 730am-730pm, 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.

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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

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.