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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Do you want to make a real difference as a Psychosocial Recovery Worker? Why not bring your compassion and skills to help support people in their recovery?</strong></p>
<p>Our Substance Misuse Service at HMP Huntercombe is looking for a dynamic and experienced Recovery Worker. The team is innovative, forward thinking and committed to a Recovery focused approach that meets people's needs. You will be part of a supportive team with effective management, supervision and guidance. </p>
<p>Working with people who have complex offending backgrounds and substance use needs within prison is both challenging and rewarding. This is a fantastic chance to make a positive difference to the lives of people who are often disadvantaged and vulnerable.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, in a custodial environment delivering a high standard drug and alcohol recovery service in response to the needs of the service users as part of Inclusion and Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.</p>
<p>You will deliver a range of psychosocial interventions to substance misusing offenders within a prison environment.</p>
<p>You will work in collaboration with clinical prescribing services to ensure the needs of each service user is met and that integrated working is a key element to Inclusion's prison services.</p>
<p>You will provide a drug and alcohol recovery service (incorporating assessment, recovery planning, casework coordination and psycho-social interventions) to problem drug and alcohol users located within the prison establishment</p>
<p>You will contribute and work within the prison and wider drug strategy</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex.We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.  We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide.We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are.  Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support.Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>16 December 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £28,407 to £34,581 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>301-IT-25-7661086</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>HMP Huntercombe</p>
      <p>Bradley Road</p>
      <p>Henley-on-Thames</p>
            <p>RG9 5SB</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the full list of responsibilities. A brief summary is provided below:</p>
<ul>
<li>To provide a range of low, medium and high intensity interventions as part of the integrated offender mental health, substance misuse team to those service users experiencing substance misuse problems.</li>
<li>To work within a multi-disciplinary team, in a custodial environment delivering a high standard drug and alcohol recovery service in response to the needs of the service users as part of Inclusion and Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation trust.</li>
<li>To provide a range of psycho-social interventions motivating and supporting service users to achieve recovery and positive outcomes within a recovery-orientated substance misuse treatment service</li>
<li>To work in collaboration with clinical prescribing services to ensure the needs of each service user is met and that integrated working is a key element to Inclusions prison services.</li>
<li>To provide a drug and alcohol recovery service (incorporating assessment, recovery planning, casework coordination and psycho-social interventions) to problem drug and alcohol users located within the prison establishment.</li>
</ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the full list of responsibilities. A brief summary is provided below:</p>
<ul>
<li>To provide a range of low, medium and high intensity interventions as part of the integrated offender mental health, substance misuse team to those service users experiencing substance misuse problems.</li>
<li>To work within a multi-disciplinary team, in a custodial environment delivering a high standard drug and alcohol recovery service in response to the needs of the service users as part of Inclusion and Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation trust.</li>
<li>To provide a range of psycho-social interventions motivating and supporting service users to achieve recovery and positive outcomes within a recovery-orientated substance misuse treatment service</li>
<li>To work in collaboration with clinical prescribing services to ensure the needs of each service user is met and that integrated working is a key element to Inclusions prison services.</li>
<li>To provide a drug and alcohol recovery service (incorporating assessment, recovery planning, casework coordination and psycho-social interventions) to problem drug and alcohol users located within the prison establishment.</li>
</ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>NVQ 3 Health &amp; Social Care (or commitment to work towards) or relevant experience in comparable settings.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Relevant training / Qualification in associated field o CBT o Motivational Interviewing o Brief solution focussed therapy o Mapping techniques o Auricular acupuncture trained</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Previous experience of integrated working practices or working with those with substance use needs</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>A thorough knowledge of substances and their effects</li>
        
        <li>An understanding of harm reduction approaches in relation to substance misuse</li>
        
        <li>Ability to conduct assessments and formulate recovery plans</li>
        
        <li>Ability to keep records and statistical data</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals and develop links with agencies internal and external to prison</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of criminal justice field</li>
          
          <li>Ability and commitment to facilitate psycho-social group work programmes</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>NVQ 3 Health &amp; Social Care (or commitment to work towards) or relevant experience in comparable settings.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Relevant training / Qualification in associated field o CBT o Motivational Interviewing o Brief solution focussed therapy o Mapping techniques o Auricular acupuncture trained</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Previous experience of integrated working practices or working with those with substance use needs</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>A thorough knowledge of substances and their effects</li>
          
          <li>An understanding of harm reduction approaches in relation to substance misuse</li>
          
          <li>Ability to conduct assessments and formulate recovery plans</li>
          
          <li>Ability to keep records and statistical data</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals and develop links with agencies internal and external to prison</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Knowledge of criminal justice field</li>
            
            <li>Ability and commitment to facilitate psycho-social group work programmes</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>Inclusion</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>HMP Huntercombe</p>
      <p>Bradley Road</p>
      <p>Henley-on-Thames</p>
            <p>RG9 5SB</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Inclusion</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>HMP Huntercombe</p>
          <p>Bradley Road</p>
          <p>Henley-on-Thames</p>
                    <p>RG9 5SB</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Recovery Worker - Substance Use - HMP Huntercombe

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Step into a leadership role where your vision truly shapes patient care.</strong>A rare and exciting opportunity has opened within the <strong>GWH Integrated Front Door Therapy Team</strong> for a dynamic and motivated <strong>Team Lead</strong>. We are looking for an inspiring Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to help elevate our service to the next level.</p> <p>Joining our team means becoming part of a <strong>high-performing, rapidly evolving service</strong> at the forefront of acute and emergency care. Our therapists play a crucial role in delivering fast, effective assessments and enabling safe, timely discharges across multiple Front Door units--impacting patient flow across the entire hospital.</p> <p>You'll work in a <strong>state-of-the-art, purpose-built environment</strong>, designed to support innovation, collaborative working, and exceptional patient outcomes. With significant developments underway, this is the perfect moment to bring your expertise and leadership to a service full of ambition and momentum.</p>   <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
   <p>As Team Lead, you will guide and inspire a talented, supportive group of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Assistants. Our integrated approach is well recognised and highly valued by the wider MDT, and you will be central to driving continued excellence and visibility for the therapy service.</p> <p>You will benefit from strong professional support from our Clinical Specialist OTs and Physios, alongside our experienced Band 8 Acute Therapy Leads, ensuring you have the mentorship, resources, and strategic backing needed to shape and grow the service.</p> <p><strong>If you're ready to influence change, champion innovation, and lead a team that genuinely makes a difference--this is the role for you.</strong></p> <p>To discuss this post further please contact Louise White 01793 646141 <a href="mailto:louise.white4@nhs.net" target="_blank">louise.white4@nhs.net</a> or Megan Haines <a href="mailto:megan.haines7@nhs.net" target="_blank">megan.haines7@nhs.net</a> tel: 01793 605129</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.</p>
      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>23 December 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
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Job share,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>249-7649151</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Great Western Hospital</p>
      <p>Marlborough Road</p>
      <p>Swindon</p>
            <p>SN3 6BB</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>To manage the 7-day Front Door Therapy Team. The team provides services to the Emergency Department, Acute Assessment Unit (LAMU) the Short Stay Units and any other admission unit within GWH. The post holder will be a role model for the Trust core values of Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect.</p>
<p>To be responsible for clinical and professional leadership of staff within the team. To ensure safe and effective delivery of therapy and discharge services at the Front Door.</p>
<p>To ensure collaborative working with the other Front Door staff and external partners, promoting admission avoidance, discharges within the Trusts and National targets and early discharge planning and therapy intervention for other patients.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>To manage the 7-day Front Door Therapy Team. The team provides services to the Emergency Department, Acute Assessment Unit (LAMU) the Short Stay Units and any other admission unit within GWH. The post holder will be a role model for the Trust core values of Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect.</p>
<p>To be responsible for clinical and professional leadership of staff within the team. To ensure safe and effective delivery of therapy and discharge services at the Front Door.</p>
<p>To ensure collaborative working with the other Front Door staff and external partners, promoting admission avoidance, discharges within the Trusts and National targets and early discharge planning and therapy intervention for other patients.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Education
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>HCPC Registered</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Management Qualification, ie Certificate, Diploma</li>
          
          <li>Management training courses</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Managing a team</li>
        
        <li>Operational management</li>
        
        <li>Significant clinical experience in discharge  planning and admission avoidance</li>
        
        <li>Managing conflict</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Service review and change management</li>
          
          <li>Recruitment process</li>
          
          <li>Managing a Budget</li>
          
          <li>Complex discharge planning</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Education
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>HCPC Registered</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Management Qualification, ie Certificate, Diploma</li>
            
            <li>Management training courses</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Managing a team</li>
          
          <li>Operational management</li>
          
          <li>Significant clinical experience in discharge  planning and admission avoidance</li>
          
          <li>Managing conflict</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Service review and change management</li>
            
            <li>Recruitment process</li>
            
            <li>Managing a Budget</li>
            
            <li>Complex discharge planning</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="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</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="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</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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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Great Western Hospital</p>
      <p>Marlborough Road</p>
      <p>Swindon</p>
            <p>SN3 6BB</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Great Western Hospital</p>
          <p>Marlborough Road</p>
          <p>Swindon</p>
                    <p>SN3 6BB</p>
        
      

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

Front Door Team Lead

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you dedicated to providing outstanding CT imaging services to patients? Are you ready to be part of a team where innovation is most welcome? Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital have such an opportunity for you in our CT department. The department has dedicated specialist lists which include CT colonography, cardiac, angiograms and interventional radiology procedures. The CTC list is radiographer led with a CTC reporting radiographer.</p> <p>We have recently been through a departmental refurbishment and installation of 3 new state of the art Canon CT scanners as part of the Radiology Managed Service contract.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>HHFT supports specialist services for rare and complex illnesses for patients from across the UK, including liver cancer, colorectal cancer and pseudomyxoma peritonei. We undertake a wide variety of CT imaging examinations to complement these specialities including body imaging, CT colonography and Cardiac CT. We also perform a wide range of vascular, oncological, MSK, trauma and neurological studies.</p> <p>Therefore, with the expansion of Radiology services over the next few years and enhanced scope of practice available, this is an ideal opportunity to expand your portfolio.</p> <p>We welcome applications from experienced CT radiographers with effective leadership skills who have a proactive approach to providing outstanding care for every patient. Ideal candidates will be a well organised team player with great clinical knowledge, good communication skills, with the ability to prioritise ever-changing worklists. Excellent working knowledge of CT and patient safety is essential with the ability to participate in our extended day and weekend service.</p> <p>HHFT is proud to have achieved commendations in relation to patient care and access including being awarded a CQC rating of 'good' overall with an 'outstanding' for care.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.</p> <p>Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.</p> <p>We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.</p> <p>The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.</p> <p><strong>Your Next Career Move Made Easier - Accommodation May Be Offered</strong></p> <p>We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>12 December 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>Permanent</p>

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>251-FCSS0138-RADIO</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Basingstoke &amp; North Hampshire Hospital</p>
      <p>Aldermaston Road</p>
      <p>Basingstoke</p>
            <p>RG24 9NA</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered. Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered. Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
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Band 6 CT Radiographer

<p>Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. </p> <p><strong>Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health?</strong> </p> <p><strong>Mental Health Support Worker </strong>- £25,325 - £27,378 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences)</p> <p><strong>Hours</strong> Full - Time 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings, and weekends.</p> <p><strong>Service</strong> Iris Hayter House, Littlemore, Oxford</p> <p><strong>What You ll Be Doing:</strong></p> <p>Response are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join their dedicated team at Iris Hayter House. The Iris Hayter House team is a Care Quality Commission registered care home. The team provide personal care 24/7 for older adults who are diagnosed with enduring mental health and physical health needs.</p> <p>As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing person-centred support to residents with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs &amp; alcohol use and cognitive impairment.</p> <p><strong>Overall job responsibility</strong>: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description.</p> <p> Some of the core duties include:</p> <ul> <li>Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation.</li> <li>Foster a supportive and empowering environment that promotes residents' independence.Support and monitor clients physical and mental health through key working and ensuring access where appropriate to primary health services or liaising with mental health services.</li> <li>Support clients to attend appointments where required.</li> <li>Ensure daily paperwork is completed.</li> <li>Support the Service Manager to achieve monthly service</li> <li>Comply with all Health and Safety measures to keep residents, visitors, colleagues and yourself safe.</li> </ul> <p><strong>The Successful Applicant:</strong></p> <p>Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day <strong>Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. </strong></p> <p><strong>Essential criteria:</strong></p> <ul> <li>GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent)</li> <li>A commitment to undertake continual personal development including completing the Care Certificate</li> <li>IT literate with experience using MS Office packages.</li> <li>Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening.</li> <li>Ability to provide non-judgemental, emotional and practical support to residents.</li> <li>A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission.</li> <li>Demonstrates high levels of personal and professional integrity working to Response s vision, mission and values</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p> <ul> <li>33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) </li> <li>Blue Light card and other discounted shopping</li> <li>Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling </li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme </li> <li>Enhanced family friendly leave</li> <li>Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave </li> <li>£500 refer a friend bonus scheme </li> <li>Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments</li> <li>Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS</li> <li>Free flu jabs</li> <li>Free DBS application</li> </ul> <p>You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients.</p> <p>If this <strong>Mental Health Support Worker</strong> position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date - 04/02/2025</p> <p><strong><em>All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.</em></strong></p> <p>All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.</p>

Mental Health Support Worker - Littlemore, Oxford

<p>Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. </p> <p><strong>Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health?</strong> </p> <p><strong>Mental Health Support Worker</strong> - £25,325 - £27,378 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences)</p> <p><strong>Hours</strong> 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings &amp; weekends.</p> <p><strong>Service</strong> Rowan House &amp; Morrell Crescent, Littlemore, Oxford</p> <p><strong>What You ll Be Doing:</strong></p> <p>Response is looking for enthusiastic, caring people to join their dedicated teams at <strong>Rowan House</strong> and <strong>Morrell Crescent.</strong> <strong>Rowan House</strong> is home to 25 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. <strong>Morrell Crescent</strong> is home to 37 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others.</p> <p>As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing person-centred support to residents with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs &amp; alcohol use and cognitive impairment.</p> <p>Support workers work with residents to enable them to achieve and sustain a rewarding life in the community. Working proactively with residents to promote independence, well-being and ability to manage their own mental health. Staff are responsible for ensuring safety is always maintained though good housing management, risk assessment and health &amp; safety practice. Supporting people to maintain tenancies, look after their homes and develop daily living skills.</p> <p>Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: <em> The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. </em>Client in Adult Services. </p> <p><strong>Overall job responsibility</strong>: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description.</p> <p> Some of the core duties include:</p> <ul> <li>Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation.</li> <li>Foster a supportive and empowering environment that promotes residents' independence.</li> <li>Support and monitor clients physical and mental health through key working and ensuring access where appropriate to primary health services or liaising with mental health services.</li> <li>Support clients to attend appointments where required.</li> <li>Ensure daily paperwork is completed.</li> <li>Comply with all Health and Safety measures to keep residents, visitors, colleagues and yourself safe.</li> <li>Work with all residents using a trauma informed approach using the 6 principles of trauma informed care: Safety, Trust, Choice, Collaboration, Empowerment and Cultural Consideration. </li> <li>Promote family, friend and carers engagement, ensuring they are involved in their loved one s support and given information about the service.</li> </ul> <p><strong>The Successful Applicant:</strong></p> <p>Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day <strong>Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. </strong></p> <p><strong>Essential criteria:</strong></p> <ul> <li>GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent)</li> <li>A commitment to undertake continual personal development including completing the Care Certificate</li> <li>IT literate with experience using MS Office packages.</li> <li>Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening.</li> <li>Ability to provide non-judgemental, emotional and practical support to residents.</li> <li>A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission.</li> <li>Demonstrates high levels of personal and professional integrity working to Response s vision, mission and values</li> <li>Ability to follow health and safety procedures.</li> <li>Demonstrate respect for difference and diversity</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p> <ul> <li>33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) </li> <li>Blue Light card and other discounted shopping</li> <li>Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling </li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme </li> <li>Enhanced family friendly leave</li> <li>Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave </li> <li>£500 refer a friend bonus scheme </li> <li>Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments</li> <li>Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS</li> <li>Free flu jabs</li> <li>Free DBS application</li> </ul> <p>You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients.</p> <p>If this <strong>Mental Health Support Worker</strong> position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 02/02/2026.</p> <p><strong><em>All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.</em></strong></p> <p>Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.</p>

Mental Health Support Worker, Oxfordshire

<p><strong>Mental Health Support Worker</strong></p><p><strong>Join Nurseplus as a Mental Health Support Worker Make a Difference Every Day</strong></p><p>At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a temporary <strong>Mental Health </strong><strong>Support Worker</strong>, you ll be providing high-quality care across a range of settings, from supporting living to mental health units and secure units providing support and care to persons with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and more complex care needs. You ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts. Experience of working with 1:1 s would be advantageous but is not essential. Ideally you will have at least 12 months experience in a mental health setting, having restraint training in the last 12 months (with certification) although FREE CPI training is provided if not.</p><p><strong>Why Choose Nurseplus?</strong></p><ul> <li><strong>Flexibility that Works for You</strong>: Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life.</li><li><strong>Weekly Pay &amp; Competitive Rates</strong>: Earn between £12.71 and £15.00 per hour paid weekly, depending on shift pattern (higher rates apply for bank holidays).</li><li><strong>Workwise App</strong>: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms.</li><li><strong>Paid Industry-Leading Training</strong>: We pay for you to attend our comprehensive, industry-leading training that s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills, whether you re new to care or have years of experience.</li><li><strong>Ongoing Development Opportunities</strong>: From in-house courses to funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3, we support your professional growth at every stage.</li><li><strong>Blue Light Card</strong>: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.</li></ul> <p><strong>What You ll Be Doing</strong></p><p>Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Mental Health Support Worker may include assisting service users with personal care, but will be mainly providing support to their everyday needs and promoting independence, working as part of a team or independently within an environment. You ll work closely with care plans to ensure individuals maintain independence and dignity, providing the physical and emotional support that they might need to achieve their goals.</p><p><strong>What We re Looking For</strong></p><ul> <li>You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.</li><li>Flexibility in your availability, with the ability to travel to different care settings.</li><li>A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.</li><li>A clear enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.</li></ul> <p>If you re passionate about making a positive impact and want to work with a team that truly cares, we d love to hear from you!</p><p><strong>About Nurseplus</strong></p><p>At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn t stop there we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.</p>

Mental Health Support Worker

<p><strong><em>Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant </em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Unlock the potential within every student while you work as a Behaviour Support Assistant in a lovely specialist school in Oxford!</em></strong></p><p>This warm and friendly school in Oxford are on the hunt for a Mental Health Assistant to come in and create a fun and engaging learning environment for their students. This is an environment where you will really make a difference and touch the lives of vulnerable children. If you are looking for a rewarding role, then apply now!</p><p>The children that attend this school struggle with their mental health and anxiety and this can impact their education and behaviour. Not only do they struggle with coping with their emotions and mental health needs, they still need to get through the school day and ensure that they are meeting their goals. This is where your role as Mental Health Assistant comes in!</p><p>You will support them with all their needs in the classroom and model healthy ways for them to cope with their emotions. While you will be supporting the children, you will have the support of the class teacher yourself!</p><p><strong>Your day to day as a Mental Health Assistant:</strong></p><ul><li>Providing support and assistance in 1 to 1 or in small group settings.</li><li>You will take part in providing specific teaching techniques</li><li>Reinforce any therapeutic techniques that the teacher has put in place to support the children</li></ul><p> Those who have a degree in psychology or criminology will greatly benefit from this role and the experience it offers. Those with similar degrees are also encouraged to apply. If you don't have a degree, but are still looking to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Patience and a great attitude are important!</p><p><strong>Qualities you need to be successful in your role as Mental Health Assistant:</strong></p><ul><li>Calm, compassionate and kind</li><li>Patient and determined to make a difference</li><li>Take initiative well and able to deal with challenging behaviours</li><li>Able to create a safe and engaging environment where students can flourish and thrive</li><li>Understand how important safeguarding is</li><li>Hold an enhanced DBS check - if you do not have a DBS certificate, don't worry, we can support your application</li></ul><p>If you are looking for a supportive environment where you can flourish while also making a difference in the community, then this is the role for you!</p><p><strong>Key information: </strong></p><ul><li>Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant</li><li>Oxford</li><li> 85 - 100 per day</li><li>January 2026 Start</li><li>Term time position</li><li>Full Time</li><li>Great travel links</li><li>Fantastic opportunity for graduates</li></ul><p>You can apply directly to this job advert if you are interested. Interviews will take place in January 2026.</p><p><strong>Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant - Oxford - Term time role - January 2026 Start </strong></p>

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant

<p><strong>Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support </strong></p><p>A great opportunity has recently become available for a Mental Health Support assistant in a lovely Specialist school in Wantage. If you are interested in working with children who have struggles with their mental health then this is the perfect opportunity for you! The position is to start in January 2026.</p><p></p><p>This lovely inclusive school are looking for a bright and enthusiastic individual to come in with a positive attitude and uplift their students.</p><p>Ideally the Mental Health Support Assistant will be a graduate with a degree in psychology, criminology or sociology. Those with a background in sport, art or music are also encouraged to apply! A degree however is not essential and those with passion and a great work ethic are most welcome and encouraged to apply!</p><p></p><ul><li>Your role as a Mental Health Support assistant will be to provide support to students who are having a difficult time with processing and regulating their emotions.</li><li>Some of these students will have some behavioural needs. Because they struggle to regulate their emotions, they may have trouble with their behaviour. You will help de-escalate any situations and redirect the children.</li><li>You will support them during the school day and encourage them to process their emotions in healthy and positive ways.</li><li>While doing this, you will also support the class teacher with general class duties, such as ensuring the classroom is a safe and engaging environment.</li><li>A day at this specialist school is structured, with every child having a personalised education and health care plan.</li><li>They will all also have individualised goals based on their personal needs. You will be an important part in helping set the students up for success!</li><li>To be a successful Mental Health Support Assistant, you will need to have patience, have a positive outlook, be enthusiastic and set a good example for the students.</li><li>You must take initiative well and be able to adapt your approach to meet the needs of the students.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Information: </strong></p><ul><li>Mental Health Support Assistant</li><li>Wantage</li><li>January 2026 Start</li><li> 85- 100 per day</li><li>Small class sizes</li><li>Term Time</li></ul><p><strong>Mental Health Support Assistant - Wantage - January 2026 Start </strong></p>

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Support

Mental Health Assistant - Reading<br><br><p>Aspiring Educational Psychologist Role<br> Ideal for Psychology, Counselling &amp; Criminology Graduates<br> ASAP Start</p><p>Are you interested in supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?<br> Would you like to gain hands-on experience working with complex needs alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists?</p><p>A specialist SEMH school in Reading is seeking a bright, enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to support students' academic learning, emotional wellbeing and behaviour. This is a full-time role starting ASAP, working with children aged 8-18 who require consistent, child-centred support.</p><p>The school adopts a therapeutic approach and offers a wide range of training to the successful Mental Health Assistant. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential. Graduates in relevant fields such as Psychology, Counselling, Criminology or related subjects are strongly encouraged to apply.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with on-site therapists and psychologists. You will receive mentoring, have the opportunity to shadow professional sessions, and gain invaluable experience supporting children with special educational needs and mental health challenges. This role is ideal for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Occupational Psychologists, Therapeutic Support Workers or SEN Teachers.</p><p>The school is looking for someone who is enthusiastic, caring and resilient, with a genuine interest in supporting young people with complex needs.</p><p>Role Details:</p><ul><li><p>Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist</p></li><li><p>Social, Emotional and Mental Health Support</p></li><li><p>ASAP Start</p></li><li><p>Reading</p></li><li><p> 85- 100 per day</p></li><li><p>Full-time: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm</p></li><li><p>Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates</p></li></ul><p>The students require a Mental Health Assistant who understands their complex needs, is open-minded, and is ready to take on a rewarding challenge.</p><p>If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please apply directly to this advert.</p><p>Mental Health Assistant - Maidenhead - ASAP Start</p>

Mental Health Assistant - Reading

<p>Mental Health Assistant - SEMH School (Oxford)</p><p>Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire<br> Salary: 85 - 100 per day<br> Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:00pm<br> Start Date: ASAP</p><p>Are you a Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, or related graduate looking to gain experience as a Mental Health Assistant in a specialist education setting? This role is ideal for anyone aspiring to become a Mental Health Assistant and develop practical skills supporting children with additional needs.</p><p>A specialist Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) school in Oxford is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Assistant to support pupils with emotional and behavioural needs. Working as a Mental Health Assistant, you will collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, counsellors, and psychologists, gaining invaluable experience relevant to careers in mental health and education. This Mental Health Assistant position provides hands-on exposure to trauma-informed practice and behavioural support strategies.</p><p>The Role:</p><ul><li><p>Provide 1:1 and small group support as a Mental Health Assistant</p></li><li><p>Assist pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and social development</p></li><li><p>Support the delivery of personalised learning and behaviour plans</p></li><li><p>Build positive relationships to encourage engagement and wellbeing</p></li></ul><p>Ideal Candidate:</p><ul><li><p>Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, Education, or similar (or relevant experience)</p></li><li><p>Passionate about working as a Mental Health Assistant within SEN and mental health settings</p></li><li><p>Resilient, proactive, and adaptable</p></li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Mental Health Assistant to gain meaningful experience while making a positive difference in young people's lives.</p>

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