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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>This is a training role within the Improving Access to Psychological therapies for people with 'Severe Mental Illness' Programme (IAPT-SMI).Work in Cornwall's community mental health services in our Integrated Community Mental Health Team (ICMHT) teams to provide CBT interventions three days per week, whilst studying at the University of Exeter on the other two days each week with some block weeks of training. You will be able to attend all training with Exeter University, the majority will be delivered online. The intensive training will equip the post holder to provide a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) service to clients with psychosis and bipolar presentations for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.Applicants are expected to be able to commit to all training dates to ensure they meet the minimum training standards and course attendance requirements.</p> <p><strong>Currently there are no funded substantive posts available on qualification.</strong></p> <p><strong>This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.</strong>We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:</p> <ul>  <li>Cornwall Foundation Trust</li>  <li>Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust</li>  <li>Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board</li> </ul> <p>If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>o Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of this post.o Apply learning from the training programme in practice.o Receive supervision from educational providers and NHS service to meet the required academic, clinical and professional standards, in the form of weekly group supervision via University, plus clinical supervision provided by the service.o Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (e.g. BPS, UKCP, BACP, BABCP) and keep up-to-date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).o Ensure that patient confidentiality is protected at all times, subject to limitations.o Be aware of and keep up-to-date with advances in the sphere of CBTp.o Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior clinicians on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.o Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives. An annual assessment of competency in line with NICE/BABCP requirements will be undertaken.o Keep up-to-date all records in relation to C.P.D. and ensure personal development plans maintain up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.</p>
<p>We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.</p>
<p>Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.</p>
<p>We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.</p>
<p>Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>28 Awst 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
        Per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>24 months</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>201-25-643</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Banham House</p>
      <p>Bodmin Hospital</p>
      <p>Bodmin</p>
            <p>PL31 2QT</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p> Ensure that client and employee information is kept accurate, confidential and secure at all times, in line with the General Data Protection Regulation and Security and Confidentiality Policies. Ensure storage and destruction of paperwork is in line with legislation and local policies. Maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures. Fulfil your duty and responsibility for your own health and safety and the health and safety of colleagues, patients and the general public. Understand that certain aspects of the role may involve lone working. Diary and Calendar management. Keep coherent records of all day-to-day procedures in line with service protocols. As required, work flexibly within the contract to provide cover for out of hours service.IT Systems and Processes Accurately maintain all patient information via Trust electronic patient records system. A moderate level of computer literacy will be required along with accurate data entry skills. To be conversant in the use of electronic communication systems, office systems and Trust systems Ensure that client and employee information is kept accurate, confidential and secure at all times, in line with the General Data Protection Regulation and Security and Confidentiality Policies. Ensure storage and destruction of paperwork is in line with legislation and Trust policies. Maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures. Follows the processes and procedures in place for all aspects of work including local processes and organisational policies. To support the development of information systems and engage in service evaluation, outcome measurement, audit and research projects to benefit service usersOther Requirements The post holder may be required to work in different locations as required by service need. The position requires flexibility in working hours, as some interventions and groups may be delivered in the evening.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p> Ensure that client and employee information is kept accurate, confidential and secure at all times, in line with the General Data Protection Regulation and Security and Confidentiality Policies. Ensure storage and destruction of paperwork is in line with legislation and local policies. Maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures. Fulfil your duty and responsibility for your own health and safety and the health and safety of colleagues, patients and the general public. Understand that certain aspects of the role may involve lone working. Diary and Calendar management. Keep coherent records of all day-to-day procedures in line with service protocols. As required, work flexibly within the contract to provide cover for out of hours service.IT Systems and Processes Accurately maintain all patient information via Trust electronic patient records system. A moderate level of computer literacy will be required along with accurate data entry skills. To be conversant in the use of electronic communication systems, office systems and Trust systems Ensure that client and employee information is kept accurate, confidential and secure at all times, in line with the General Data Protection Regulation and Security and Confidentiality Policies. Ensure storage and destruction of paperwork is in line with legislation and Trust policies. Maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures. Follows the processes and procedures in place for all aspects of work including local processes and organisational policies. To support the development of information systems and engage in service evaluation, outcome measurement, audit and research projects to benefit service usersOther Requirements The post holder may be required to work in different locations as required by service need. The position requires flexibility in working hours, as some interventions and groups may be delivered in the evening.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Registered Professional in Mental Health (e.g. Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Community Psychiatric Nurse, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner)</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working in mental health services</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience working with those diagnosed with psychosis and / or bipolar disorder</li>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering CBT/CBT-informed interventions</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Knowledge and abilities
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Demonstrates an understanding of psychosis and bipolar diagnoses and how they may present in Secondary Care</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding therapeutic work and the impact it can have on mental health</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of medication used in common health problems</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Registered Professional in Mental Health (e.g. Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Community Psychiatric Nurse, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner)</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in mental health services</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience working with those diagnosed with psychosis and / or bipolar disorder</li>
            
            <li>Experience of delivering CBT/CBT-informed interventions</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Knowledge and abilities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrates an understanding of psychosis and bipolar diagnoses and how they may present in Secondary Care</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding therapeutic work and the impact it can have on mental health</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Knowledge of medication used in common health problems</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Banham House</p>
      <p>Bodmin Hospital</p>
      <p>Bodmin</p>
            <p>PL31 2QT</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Banham House</p>
          <p>Bodmin Hospital</p>
          <p>Bodmin</p>
                    <p>PL31 2QT</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

NHS Jobs

Trainee CBT therapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.</strong>We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:</p> <ul>  <li>Cornwall Foundation Trust</li>  <li>Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust</li>  <li>Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board</li> </ul> <p>If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.</p> <p><strong>Are you a motivated, professional, and experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist? Then come join us as a CBT therapist in our NHS Talking Therapies service. </strong></p> <p>Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly recognise the importance of Talking Therapies for our community. It is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to grow and develop to deliver a high-quality psychological therapy service which is forward thinking and innovative. Supporting and developing our therapists is very important to us and we provide comprehensive and regular CPD and training opportunities. </p> <p><strong>This position is to cover maternity leave for a period of 9 months. </strong></p> <p><strong>This is a hybrid working position and will require the post holder to work in person with patients in our Truro and Falmouth bases as well as some time working remotely from home.</strong></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Post holders will work in the NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Talking Therapies service and provide high intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to service users who have a range of complex anxiety and depression related problems. The role will include providing specialist CBT assessment and therapy, offer advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to colleagues, work to NICE recommendations and within British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) professional guidelines. </p> <p>Post holders will have a Post Graduate Diploma level qualification in Psychological Therapies Practice (High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) or equivalent, significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competencies required, BABCP accreditation or eligibility for BABCP accreditation. </p>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.</p> <p>We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.</p> <p>Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.</p> <p>We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.</p> <p>Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.</p>       
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>28 August 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
        Pro Rata
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>9 months</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>201-25-646</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Central Cornwall - Falmouth and Truro</p>
            <p>Falmouth and Truro</p>
            <p>TR11 3PT</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.</p>   

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.</p>     
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Post Graduate Diploma level qualification in Psychological Therapies Practice (High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competencies required</li>
        
        <li>BABCP accredited</li>
        
        <li>Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Successfully completed Talking Therapies HI supervisor training or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>Formal training in and experience of providing clinical supervision</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Knowledge and abilities
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out patient risk assessments within scope of practice</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it related to this post</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common health problems</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Post Graduate Diploma level qualification in Psychological Therapies Practice (High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competencies required</li>
          
          <li>BABCP accredited</li>
          
          <li>Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Successfully completed Talking Therapies HI supervisor training or equivalent</li>
            
            <li>Formal training in and experience of providing clinical supervision</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Knowledge and abilities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out patient risk assessments within scope of practice</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it related to this post</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common health problems</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Central Cornwall - Falmouth and Truro</p>
            <p>Falmouth and Truro</p>
            <p>TR11 3PT</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Central Cornwall - Falmouth and Truro</p>
                    <p>Falmouth and Truro</p>
                    <p>TR11 3PT</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>You will be joining a team of passionate people, with the opportunity to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of person-centred counsellors and a psychoanalytic art therapist. </p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>As a Residential Support Worker, you will support our residents to engage in activities that develop their independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and most importantly, learning to have fun in their sobriety. There will be the opportunity to co-facilitate workshops around basic life skills and goal-setting.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.

Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them.

Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>02 September 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      Depending on experience
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>1 years</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>oc-1756818008-DZL3T</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Truro</p>
            <p>Truro</p>
            <p>TR1 1JE</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>We are looking for casual members of staff to work shifts as and when required by the service. More information on hours will be given at the interview. Commitment to work flexible and unsocial hours including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep ins (as required), is essential.

About the Role

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. 

Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.

Chy is a residential rehabilitation unit in Truro, providing drug, alcohol and mental health treatment services to some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We have an 18-bed main property and a further 8 beds in a block of flats on the grounds that are used as 'move on' accommodation for those with more specific therapeutic needs. Chy welcomes people from all over the UK who wish to heal, grow and make changes to their lives. Many of the people who come to us have experienced multiple traumas and are living with acute mental health support needs. This is an exciting time to join the team following a year of developments and improvements to the services offered.

We are looking for someone who has experience of working or volunteering with substance misuse clients ideally in a residential setting. 

 

DE&amp;I

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. 

WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>We are looking for casual members of staff to work shifts as and when required by the service. More information on hours will be given at the interview. Commitment to work flexible and unsocial hours including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep ins (as required), is essential.

About the Role

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. 

Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.

Chy is a residential rehabilitation unit in Truro, providing drug, alcohol and mental health treatment services to some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We have an 18-bed main property and a further 8 beds in a block of flats on the grounds that are used as 'move on' accommodation for those with more specific therapeutic needs. Chy welcomes people from all over the UK who wish to heal, grow and make changes to their lives. Many of the people who come to us have experienced multiple traumas and are living with acute mental health support needs. This is an exciting time to join the team following a year of developments and improvements to the services offered.

We are looking for someone who has experience of working or volunteering with substance misuse clients ideally in a residential setting. 

 

DE&amp;I

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. 

WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>A driver, with a full UK driving licence and access to the use of a vehicle</li>
        
        <li>Qualified to OCN/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months</li>
        
        <li>Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Energetic and enthusiastic, with a willingness to get involved</li>
        
        <li>Empathic towards the different needs of our residents</li>
        
        <li>Flexible and willing to work a range of shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins</li>
        
        <li>Able to demonstrate experience of working or volunteering in the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, with a successful track record of working with substance misuse clients</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for service users</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working in a residential setting</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>A driver, with a full UK driving licence and access to the use of a vehicle</li>
          
          <li>Qualified to OCN/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or willing to achieve this within 12 months</li>
          
          <li>Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Energetic and enthusiastic, with a willingness to get involved</li>
          
          <li>Empathic towards the different needs of our residents</li>
          
          <li>Flexible and willing to work a range of shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins</li>
          
          <li>Able to demonstrate experience of working or volunteering in the health, social care, criminal justice or other specialist setting, with a successful track record of working with substance misuse clients</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge and understanding of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for service users</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in a residential setting</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  


 

      
  
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    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>We Are With You</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Truro</p>
            <p>Truro</p>
            <p>TR1 1JE</p>
    
  

  
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        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>We Are With You</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Truro</p>
                    <p>Truro</p>
                    <p>TR1 1JE</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

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