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Groups and Involvement Officer

Rethink Mental Illness is a charity that believes a better life is possible for millions of people affected by mental illness. For 40 years we have brought people together to support each other. We run services and support groups across England that change people’s lives and we challenge attitudes about mental illness. Our Participation team is responsible for ensuring the meaningful involvement of people with lived experience, carers, families and others in all our activities. This involvement ensures that everything we do is informed by those that benefit from our work. Our team enable people to develop peer support groups and build networks of ‘involved’ people. This is to ensure the voice of someone affected by mental illness whether directly or as a carer, family member or friend is heard. Internal candidates at risk of redundancy will be given priority consideration for this vacancy. Based at home this role will involve travelling across the county supporting existing groups and identifying opportunities to develop more. We are looking for an excellent communicator and someone who is comfortable working on their own and is able to use the resources available to develop a good support network for themselves. A good understanding of the issues surrounding mental health gained as either a service user or carer, or through experience gained working in a related field is required. There are no specific qualifications required but there must be substantial evidence of commitment to personal and career development relevant to the post. The working hours for this post are three days (22.5 hours) per week, flexible in line with the needs of the groups and will include occasional evenings and weekends. We have funding for this post for 12 months. For an informal chat about the post please telephone Karen Kendall on 0207 8403113 Interviews are planned for the 11th October 2016. Th

Location :

Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Closing date :

30/09/2016 23:59:00

Mental Health Recovery Worker 'b' (Crisis Support)

Recovery Houses are at the cutting edge of current thinking on how best to support people in crisis and preventing crisis. Do you have the skills, abilities and commitment to be part of this new way forward? Are you ready for the challenge? West of Dorset Crisis Recovery House is an innovative residential service working closely with the NHS Home treatment Teams to provide individually tailored support for people with mental illness who are in or going into a crisis; as an alternative to hospital admission. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a committed team and understands the importance of promoting a culture of hope. The post holder will provide emotional and practical support; promoting independence and recovery. You will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, external partners and carers; proficiency in organisational and IT skills are essential. To be considered for the post you will ideally have experience of providing care and support in a social care or similar setting and an understanding of mental illness. If you believe you have transferable skill from another sector or lived experience; you are also invited to apply. Comprehensive training and support is part of the package. The full and part time post holders must be able to work flexibly as part of a 24/7 rota including weekends and sleep- ins. For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Keith Wilson Service Manager on 01305 785513 We are also recruiting for Bank Mental Health Recovery Worker 'b' roles The closing date for this post is Sunday 02 October 2016 We have a number of vacant posts, and a range of hours available including full-time (37.5 per week), part-time and bank work. Please let us know the minimum and maximum hours you would be prepared to work per week where indicated on

Location :

Weymouth

Closing date :

02/10/2016 23:59:00

Bank Mental Health Recovery Worker 'b'

Our housing services provide a supportive home environment that paves the way to greater independence and recovery. We help people with their day to day living and social skills, as well as providing access to social activities, further education, employment and training. We also recruit and train private sector landlords to support tenants in their communities affected by mental illness. The successful candidate will be familiar with recovery plans, as you will be providing one-to-one key worker support to service users. You will be supporting service users in activities of their choice and duties may also include cleaning, shopping, gardening, administration of medication and supporting them in their personal care. Good communication ability, both verbally and in writing, are essential for this role, as are sound organisation and IT skills, with the ability to keep records both accurately and concisely. We're looking for a great relationship builder, working directly with the people who use the service. With a good understanding of mental illness - gained either through work or personal experience - you will also be qualified to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent). You must be able to work flexibly as part of a 24/7 rota including nights, weekends and sleep ins. Registration on the bank does not constitute employment with the organisation. You may be asked to carry out specific time limited assignments and you can choose whether or not to accept or decline assignments offered to you. The agreement does not imply mutuality of obligation between either party; ie there is no obligation on the organisation to offer you work and no obligation on you to accept any work offered. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Keith Wilson on 01305 785513 The closing date for this post is 30th September 2016 We reserve the right to change the closing date depending on the number of responses received. Please submit your ap

Location :

Weymouth Dorset

Closing date :

02/10/2016 23:59:00

Mental Health Recovery Worker 'a' (Housing)

Our housing services provide a supportive home environment that paves the way to greater independence and recovery. We help people with their day to day living and social skills, as well as providing access to social activities, further education, employment and training. Working with people in their own homes or in supported-housing schemes, you will give a range of emotional and practical support, as well as supporting individuals with domestic tasks and developing daily living skills. You will also liaise with partner agencies, housing providers and voluntary organisations to direct tenants to the services and facilities that best suit their personal circumstances. Working within our Sheffield housing support service the successful candidates will help people using the service to achieve their personal recovery goals, as well as signposting them to a range of social, recreational and educational activities. You will have a good understanding of mental illness gained through either work, volunteering or personal experience. Good communication skills are essential for this role, as are sound organisational and IT skills. Knowledge of housing support related issues would be an advantage. The ability to work with outside agencies and as a team player is essential for this role.Some experience of the mental health sector would be beneficial but not essential. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Laura Taylor on 01142 582593 The closing date for this post is Thursday 06 October 2016 We reserve the right to change the closing date depending on the number of responses received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered in the selection process. If you have a disability and can demonstrate that closing this post early would impact on your ability to submit an application in time, please contact our HR Shared Service team on 0121 522 7111 or email hrservices@rethink.org

Location :

Sheffield

Closing date :

06/10/2016 23:59:00

Volunteer

This role is to volunteer at Arnhem Road housing providing assistance to the manager and recovery workers in helping the tenants manage their mental health, maintain a tenancy, develop and learn life skills and access community resources. What is a volunteer? Volunteering is about giving your time to a good cause. You don't get paid, but you do get the chance to use your talents, develop new skills, and experience the pleasure that comes from making a real difference to other people's lives, as well as your own. What skills do you need to become a volunteer? Ideal skills and attributes required would be: The ability to work in a team Problem solving and adaptability Communicating with clients and stakeholders Some understanding of mental health issues. Empathic nature. Listening skills. Integrity. Desire to learn. Remember that the soft skills you will learn volunteering are also highly desirable to employers and each of your skills will be strengthened and can be put to use. Why become a Volunteer? Volunteering can deliver a wealth of benefits including: A means of building self-esteem and/or confidence A great way to learn or develop skills and interests A pathway to enhance work experience Enhance your health and get active A way to meet new people or broaden your social circle As an expression your gratitude for help you may have received in the past An opportunity to support a cause you feel strongly about Making a real difference to your community. Training and support you will receive to be successful in the role: Induction and regular guidance and support meetings Volunteer Training including: Recovery (and Personal recovery planning) Code of Conduct, ethical issues, professional boundaries Active listening skills and Recovery language Understanding difference and diverse cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Safeguarding Adults & Children All volunt

Location :

Essex

Closing date :

07/10/2016 23:59:00

HR Shared Services Administrator

Do you have experience of working in a HR Shared Service Centre or within Payroll? We are looking flexible candidates to join our Bank register within our Human Resource Shared Service Team based in Tipton. The team manages and advises on the recruitment process, manages the payroll function, acts as the control centre in contingency plans and undertakes administration for employee relations and other HR activity. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills and a keen attention to detail. Being keen to develop and learn about recruitment, payroll and wider HR issues, the individual will manage their workload with confidence and clarity, be keen to develop and resolve administrative issues and continually drive for quality. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable dealing with a wide range of HR queries by e-mail and phone as a first point of contact for HR Services. Registration on the bank does not constitute employment with the organisation. You may be asked to carry out specific time limited assignments and you can choose whether or not to accept or decline assignments offered to you. The agreement does not imply mutuality of obligation between either party; ie there is no obligation on the organisation to offer you work and no obligation on you to accept it, if offered. The closing date for this post is Sunday 09 October 2016 We reserve the right to change the closing date depending on the number of responses received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered in the selection process. If you have a disability and can demonstrate that closing this post early would impact on your ability to submit an application in time, please contact our HR Shared Service team on 0121 522 7111 or email hrservices@rethink.org to request arrangements for an application to be submitted within the original timeframe.

Location :

Tipton, West Midlands

Closing date :

09/10/2016 23:59:00

Mental Health Recovery Worker 'a' (Registered)

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding role in mental health? We are currently looking for entry-level support workers roles for our Registered services in Swindon, which offer stable home environments for people who need long-term assistance, and support people who come to us for assessment. This is an exciting role for someone who is passionate about mental health and who enjoys working as part of a team. You will provide emotional and practical support, and promote independence and recovery, to create a culture of hope and recovery for our customers to help them reach their full potential. Whether you are encouraging them to get involved in leisure activities or helping them manage their personal resources, you will have the chance to make a big difference to their quality of life. About you We are looking for motivated, resourceful individuals who are committed to support to people with complex mental health needs. Experience of the mental health sector is desirable but not essential. The ideal candidate will: · Be non-judgmental, forward thinking, and passionate about mental health. · Have a good understanding of mental illness gained through either work, volunteering or personal experience. · Have good communication, organisational and IT skills · Be highly motivated and committed to improving our service users’ experience · Be Available to work nights shifts and weekends as part of the service rota. Development Opportunities & benefits The role will provide you with an environment that encourages personal and professional development. As part of this role you will be required to undertake the Care Certificate. In return we will support your development through regular supervision and a personal development plan tailored to your needs and experience. Ambitious and focussed individuals will be able to purs

Location :

Swindon, Wiltshire

Closing date :

09/10/2016 23:59:00

Service Manager

Do you have a background in providing support to clients and service users? A exciting opportunities have arisen in our Mental Health registered service in the Swindon area for a brilliant service manager to join our team. Mental Health has never been higher on the public, media or political agenda so there has never been a better time to make your career move! Click here for more information on the five year forward view for Mental Health in the NHS https://www.england.nhs.uk/mentalhealth/taskforce/ About Us Be our leader on the front line, delivering the quality and values in our services. Rethink Mental Illness is unique- we are a charity that believes a better life is possible for millions of people affected by mental illness. Our combination of values makes us stand out from other organisations. These values – which we describe as our offer – are, hope, understanding, commitment, expertise and passion. We help millions of people affected by mental illness by challenging attitudes and changing lives. We directly support almost 60,000 people every year across England to get through crises, to live independently and to realise they are not alone. And we change attitudes and policy for millions. Rethink Mental Illness offer an attractive salary and benefits package. We are committed to paying competitive salaries and are a member of the Living Wage Foundation About The Role We have a full time Service manager positions in our CQC registered service. As Service Manager, supported by the registered locality manager, you will manage and motivate team members to deliver quality services to our clients. Working in accordance with legislation, regulatory standards and contractual requirements, you will ensure the needs and aspirations of people supported are being met and that this can be evidenced. Cricklade Road Service has residential homes for people who require personal care with Mental health con

Location :

Swindon, Wiltshire

Closing date :

09/10/2016 23:59:00

Service Manager

Do you have a background in providing support to clients and service users? A exciting opportunities have arisen in our Mental Health registered service in the Swindon area for a brilliant service manager to join our team. Mental Health has never been higher on the public, media or political agenda so there has never been a better time to make your career move! Click here for more information on the five year forward view for Mental Health in the NHS https://www.england.nhs.uk/mentalhealth/taskforce/ About Us Be our leader on the front line, delivering the quality and values in our services. Rethink Mental Illness is unique- we are a charity that believes a better life is possible for millions of people affected by mental illness. Our combination of values makes us stand out from other organisations. These values – which we describe as our offer – are, hope, understanding, commitment, expertise and passion. We help millions of people affected by mental illness by challenging attitudes and changing lives. We directly support almost 60,000 people every year across England to get through crises, to live independently and to realise they are not alone. And we change attitudes and policy for millions. Rethink Mental Illness offer an attractive salary and benefits package. We are committed to paying competitive salaries and are a member of the Living Wage Foundation About The Role We have a full time Service manager positions in our CQC registered service. As Service Manager, supported by the registered locality manager, you will manage and motivate team members to deliver quality services to our clients. Working in accordance with legislation, regulatory standards and contractual requirements, you will ensure the needs and aspirations of people supported are being met and that this can be evidenced. Cricklade Road Service has residential homes for people who require personal care with Mental health con

Location :

Swindon, Wiltshire

Closing date :

09/10/2016 23:59:00

Lead Nurse (RMN)

About Us Rethink Mental Illness is a charity that believes a better life is possible for millions of people affected by mental illness. For 40 years we have brought people together to support each other. We run services and support groups across England that change people’s lives and we challenge attitudes about mental illness. Rethink Mental Illness offer an attractive salary and benefits package. We are committed to paying competitive salaries and are a member of the Living Wage Foundation, a group who independently set an hourly rate calculated based on the cost of living in the UK. A full list of our staff benefits is attached under the documents section of this advert. About The Role Rethink Mental Illness provides a nursing service based across two sites in Heanor and Derby. The two homes are purpose built premises set in residential areas. Our nursing expertise allows us to provide an open door community placement for people with complex support requirements. All our homes aim to help people move on to more independent accommodation by providing person – focused, flexible support. We believe in recovery and the involvement of individuals in the management of their own condition. This means offering a stable home life, either for the long or short term, for all those that need our help We provide a nursing service based across two sites in Heanor and Derby. The two homes are purpose built premises set in residential areas. Our nursing expertise allows us to provide an open door community placement for people with complex support requirements. The Nurse Lead RMN works daytime across the week, is a named nurse for a group of people and is part of a 24 hour on call system to provide specific nursing advice at any time it is needed. Liaising with the right people, the Registered Nurses oversee and co-ordinate the clinical care and support of people throughout their pathway through the service. Our nur

Location :

Heanor, Derbyshire

Closing date :

10/10/2016 23:59:00

Mental Health Recovery Worker 'b' (Helplines)

Rethink Mental Illness helplines offer practical and emotional support and signposting to those experiencing severe mental illness, their carers and relatives. Our Focusline helpline team offer a listening ear and explore coping strategies with people affected by mental illness who are experiencing emotional distress. We aim to keep people safe and improve their feeling of wellbeing. We also signpost our callers to useful local and national services. The service offers a safe, supportive, non-judgemental and informative space for people across Derbyshire, Leicestershire County and Rutland and Leicester City. We support people over the telephone and by text 7 days per week, 365 days per year between the hours of 5pm and 1am. We are looking for a calm, patient mannered person with accurate record-keeping skills who can work as part of our committed and passionate team. You will have a good understanding of mental illness gained either through work or personal experience. Primarily based in our Sutton in Ashfield offices, you will also get the chance to take part in an exciting trial project offering support to people within either Derby or Chesterfield so you must be able to travel to these locations. You will work shifts on a rota with the rest of the team which includes weekends and Bank Holidays. You will receive training and ongoing support to ensure you are able to provide our callers a high quality and safe service as well as the satisfaction of knowing you have made a difference to people affected by mental illness' lives. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Robin Miles-Langley on 07484 024971 or Sarah Murphy on 07918 192 453 The closing date for this post is Monday 10 October 2016 We reserve the right to change the closing date depending on the number of responses received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered in the selection process. If you have a

Location :

Sutton in Ashfield plus locations in Derbyshire

Closing date :

10/10/2016 23:59:00

Volunteer

This is a role to volunteer at Rethink Mid Essex Community Services. It will essentially involve helping facilitate groups in the community provided to reduce social isolation for people with mental health issues. What is a volunteer? Volunteering is about giving your time to a good cause. You don't get paid, but you do get the chance to use your talents, develop new skills, and experience the pleasure that comes from making a real difference to other people's lives, as well as your own. What skills do you need to become a volunteer? Ideal skills and attributes required would be: The ability to work in a team Problem solving and adaptability Communicating with clients and stakeholders Some understanding of mental health issues. Empathic nature. Listening skills. Integrity. Desire to learn. Remember that the soft skills you will learn volunteering are also highly desirable to employers and each of your skills will be strengthened and can be put to use. Why become a Volunteer? Volunteering can deliver a wealth of benefits including: A means of building self-esteem and/or confidence A great way to learn or develop skills and interests A pathway to enhance work experience Enhance your health and get active A way to meet new people or broaden your social circle As an expression your gratitude for help you may have received in the past An opportunity to support a cause you feel strongly about Making a real difference to your community. Training and support you will receive to be successful in the role: Induction and regular guidance and support meetings Volunteer Training including: Recovery (and Personal recovery planning) Code of Conduct, ethical issues, professional boundaries Active listening skills and Recovery language Understanding difference and diverse cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Safeguarding Adults & Children All volunteers will be subject to an

Location :

Chelmsford, Essex.

Closing date :

11/10/2016 23:59:00

Service Manager

Medway Integrated Mental Health (MIMH) and Thanet Way Employment Service (TWES). MMIH is an innovative time limited community based service that aims to support our clients' recovery through agreed goals. We offer a range of interventions around confidence building, increasing social networks and participation in leisure, employment and educational opportunities enabling individuals to self-manage and work towards a better quality of life. TWES, operating from offices in central Margate seeks to enable our clients to take steps towards entering and in some cases, re-entering the job market. We aim to build confidence and self esteem, guiding individuals in finding opportunities and developing their job skills. Leading the front line delivery of our quality services. As Service Manager you will manage and motivate team members to deliver quality services in accordance with legislation, regulatory standards and contractual requirements, and ensure the needs and aspirations of people supported are being met and that this can be evidenced. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills to build a motivated and effective team to benefit service users. You will embrace change ensuring that involvement and recovery is key to delivering a quality forward thinking service. You will be a natural in embracing and communicating the values of person-centred recovery in all service activities and support the team in running day to day activities of the service. You will ensure everyone using the service receives the information and advice they need to achieve their personal recovery / support plans. With excellent communication skills you will build constructive relationships with commissioners, families, carers, staff, neighbours and the wider community. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact John Jacobs on 0743605450470 The closing date for this post is 11th October 2016. We reserve the right

Location :

Rochester, Kent

Closing date :

11/10/2016 23:59:00

Mental Health Recovery Worker 'b' (Community)

Rethink Mental Illness provides community support services that offer people affected by severe mental illness the support they need to regain the confidence to engage in social and workplace activities. Our Plymouth Community Service offers a variety of ways of supporting people, from one-to-one support to group work. People can access the service either through Self-Referral or by being referred by a health care professional. You will help people using the service to achieve their personal recovery / support plans, as well as signposting them to a range of social, recreational and educational activities. The ability to build good working relationships with a wide variety of people is essential – and you’ll also need sound organisational and IT skills. We're looking for a great relationship builder, working directly with the people who use the service. With a good understanding of mental illness – gained either through work or personal experience – you will have a good knowledge of the employment needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health problems - you will also be qualified to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent). This post may involve some occasional weekend and evening work. Because of the remote location of some of our service users, access to your own efficient form of transport is necessary. Reasonable adjustments will be made in the event of a disability. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Clare Evans on 01752 251072 The closing date for this post is 11th October 2016. We reserve the right to change the closing date depending on the number of responses received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered in the selection process. If you have a disability and can demonstrate that closing this post early would impact on your ability to submit an application in time, please contact our HR Shared Service team on 0121 522

Location :

Plymouth Devon.

Closing date :

11/10/2016 23:59:00

Project Administrator

About Us Rethink Mental Illness is a charity that believes a better life is possible for millions of people affected by mental illness. Our combination of values makes us stand out from other organisations. We help millions of people affected by mental illness by challenging attitudes, changing lives. We directly support almost 60,000 people every year across England to get through crises, to live independently and to realise they are not alone. And we change attitudes and policy for millions. Our Mental Health Promotion team helps people affected by mental illness to recover a better quality of life, through the delivery of behaviour change interventions and projects. About The Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team, providing comprehensive and efficient administrative support to members of the Mental Health Promotions Team. You will be supporting key co-production projects, performing tasks such as responding to enquires by phone and email, organising meetings, producing minutes and making travel arrangements and accommodation bookings as required. You will perform general office tasks to include photocopying, scanning and faxing; working with sensitive information and documents appropriately in accordance with data protection legislation as well as maintaining effective filing systems. You will also support project volunteers and new members of the team as required. This is a 15 hour per week role, fixed term until 31st March 2017, which will be worked within normal office hours. About You The successful candidate will have excellent communication and customer service skills as you will be required to communicate regularly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders including project volunteers and external parties (e.g. commissioners), as well as liaising with other colleagues, teams and departments to resolves queries and provide information as required. This is a busy role in a fast paced

Location :

Vauxhall, London

Closing date :

17/10/2016 23:59:00

Day Service Volunteer

Location :

The Bridge Centre, Harrow

Closing date :

19/10/2016 23:59:00

Bid Manager

Rethink Mental Illness has launched its new Enterprise and Innovation Strategy which has a renewed focus on business development and growth. This is an great opportunity to join a new and exciting team and to make a difference to the lives of people severely affected by mental illness. As a Bid Manager you will be responsible for: • Creating tenders and proposals to an exceptionally high standard. • Managing the end to end bid development process • Liaising extensively with internal stakeholders to ensure timely contributions. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate experience of working to timescales and managing conflicting priorities well. You need to have exceptional communication and writing skills and sound project management experience, especially in the context of tendering for public contracts. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Laura Spagnuolo on 020 7840 3108/ Laura.Spagnuolo@rethink.org The closing date for this post is 20th October 2016. We reserve the right to change the closing date depending on the number of responses received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered in the selection process. If you have a disability and can demonstrate that closing this post early would impact on your ability to submit an application in time, please contact our HR Shared Service team on 0121 522 7111 or email hrservices@rethink.org to request arrangements for an application to be submitted within the original timeframe.

Location :

London

Closing date :

20/10/2016 23:59:00

Bid Officer

Rethink Mental Illness has launched its new Enterprise and Innovation Strategy which has a renewed focus on business development and growth. This is an great opportunity to join a new and exciting team and to make a difference to the lives of people severely affected by mental illness. As a Bid Officer you will be responsible for supporting the Enterprise and Innovation team in the production of successful tenders. You will work with the Bid manager to produce tender responses and you will lead on the completion of Pre Qualification Questionnaires and you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a bank of information. The successful candidate will have an understanding of mental health service commissioning, be highly organised and have experience of writing winning bids and proposals. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact contact Laura Spagnuolo on 020 7840 3108/ Laura.Spagnuolo@rethink.org The closing date for this post is Thursday 20th October 2016 We reserve the right to change the closing date depending on the number of responses received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered in the selection process. If you have a disability and can demonstrate that closing this post early would impact on your ability to submit an application in time, please contact our HR Shared Service team on 0121 522 7111 or email hrservices@rethink.org to request arrangements for an application to be submitted within the original timeframe.

Location :

London

Closing date :

20/10/2016 23:59:00