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Join Our Advocacy Team – Make a Real Difference!Role: Trainee or Qualified Multi-Disciplinary Advocate(Dependent on qualifications and experience) Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pmLocation: 3 days Devon and Torbay and 2 days Langdon Secure Hospital, DawlishAre you passionate about empowering people to have their voices heard?Do you want to work for a leading national charity that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years?If so, we’d love to hear from you!About the RoleWe’re looking for a&nbsp;Trainee or Qualified Multi-Disciplinary Advocate&nbsp;to join our friendly and experienced team at&nbsp;Rethink Advocacy, part of&nbsp;Rethink Mental Illness.In this rewarding role, you’ll deliver&nbsp;statutory advocacy&nbsp;across Devon and Torbay, specialising in:<ul>	<li>Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)</li>	<li>Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA)</li>	<li>Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA)</li></ul>You’ll spend:<ul>	<li>3 days per week&nbsp;working across Devon and Torbay</li>	<li>2 days per week based at&nbsp;Langdon Secure Hospital in Dawlish,</li></ul>About UsAdvocates work across two services helping people to understand their rights, express their views, and navigate complex systems with confidence.Rethink Devon and Torbay Advocacy&nbsp;Service is one of the&nbsp;partners in The Devon Advocacy Consortium&nbsp;(DAC). Our multidisciplinary advocates&nbsp;work in partnership with other local organisations across Devon and Torbay to provide specialist advocacy services for adults with a range of additional needs.Rethink Langdon Advocacy is based on site at Langdon Hospital where all patients are detained under sections of the mental health act. The hospital supports men from South-West England who, because of their mental health needs, have had contact with the legal system and require a safe and secure environment where they can receive treatments, therapies, and care to help them recover. Our advocates work across the site providing Independent Mental Health Advocacy for adults detained in the hospital.Who We’re Looking ForWhether you’re already qualified or looking to train, we welcome applicants who are:<ul>	<li>Committed to human rights and social justice</li>	<li>Skilled in communication and empathetic listening</li>	<li>Organised, self-motivated, and able to work independently</li>	<li>Based in or willing to relocate to Devon</li></ul>What We Offer<ul>	<li>Full training and support to become a qualified advocate (if applying as a trainee)</li>	<li>A supportive team environment</li>	<li>Opportunities for professional development</li>	<li>The chance to make a meaningful impact every day</li></ul>Ready to apply? Join us at Rethink Advocacy and be part of a team that’s changing lives.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&nbsp;Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. &nbsp;We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues.&nbsp;We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.&nbsp;We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background&nbsp;- regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation&nbsp;We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our <a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/anti-racism-statement/" target="_blank">anti-racist statement</a> . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our <a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/0630dbfe-57ad-47ef-a5be-a374ab206e3c" target="_blank">Race Equality Action Plan</a> which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.Please see further details on our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rethink.org/" target="_blank">Website</a>You can also follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RethinkCharity/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;/&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Rethink_" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;/&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Rethink%20Mental%20Illness%20(@rethinkmentalillness)%20%E2%80%A2%20Instagram%20photos%20and%20videos" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rethink-mental-illness/mycompany/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;to find out more about the work we do!If you have any questions about the position, please contact -<a href="mailto:recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">recruitment@rethink.org</a>&nbsp;IND1

Rethink Mental Illness

Trainee/Qualified Multi-Disciplinary Advocate

Rethink Mental Illness are hiring Mental Health Support Workers to join our inspiring and friendly team at our Stewart Garden’s Service in Dawlish.Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values.1 x FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE – Rota Shift Pattern – Monday-Sunday - Enhanced pay during unsociable hours.JOIN THE TEAM!&nbsp; Devon Supported Housing Overview: Devon Supported Housing, funded by Devon Partnership Trust, provides individualised housing-related support to individuals with medium to high support needs transitioning from hospital or residential settings. We work closely with service users to ensure they receive the highest quality of support that fits their needs. Our "Recovery" model promotes self-management and personal control over their recovery journey.How I Will Make a Difference:<ul>	<li>Provide one-on-one key worker support, coordinating with mental health agencies on behalf of service users.</li>	<li>Focus on the service user’s needs, employing communication, motivation, and coaching to help them achieve their goals.</li>	<li>Build respectful, honest relationships within professional boundaries, adhering to the Rethink Mental Illness Code of Conduct.</li>	<li>Encourage service users to explore local services and facilitate access to alternative services when needed.</li>	<li>Support service users in achieving their goals through familiarity with their individual Care/Recovery Plans.</li></ul> Essential Skills and Experience:<ul>	<li>Transferable life/work experience relevant to this role.</li>	<li>Strong listening, empathy, understanding, kindness, patience, and a willingness to learn.</li>	<li>Ability to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Charity’s values.</li>	<li>Experience in supporting people with mental illness or in a similar social care setting, either in a paid or voluntary capacity. 	&nbsp;</li></ul>We are looking for individuals who embody our values hope, understanding, expertise, equity, commitment, passion and openness. Are you a good listener, empathetic, understanding, kind, patient and willing to learn? In your application we would love to hear how you would bring these skills to life in your role and why working for a Mental Health charity is for you? Who are we?&nbsp; We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”&nbsp; It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.&nbsp; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&nbsp; Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. &nbsp;We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.&nbsp; &nbsp; We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status. &nbsp; Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation&nbsp; We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here.&nbsp;We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please see further details on our Website You can also follow us on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram and LinkedIn to find out more about the work we do! If you have any questions about the position, please contact <a href="mailto:-recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">-recruitment@rethink.org</a>&nbsp;IND1

Mental Health Support Worker

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Trainee Multidisciplinary Advocate to work as part of our Wandsworth and Richmond Advocacy Team.Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values.&nbsp;We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.Advocacy is having someone by your side, and on your side, when you want to be more involved in decisions about your care, treatment and living arrangements. An advocate can talk through the situation you’re currently in and the options open to you. They can help you decide what you want and then communicate it to people. This is particularly useful if it’s difficult to understand things or to speak up and be heard.Our Wandsworth and Richmond service provides a range of specialist advocacy services to Adults (and children) as appropriate across a range of disciplines.&nbsp; We provide a range of statutory (instructed or non-instructed) and non-statutory advocacy support in secure units, hospitals, care settings or in the community, working with a range of health and social care partners.How you will make a differenceAs an unqualified, inexperienced independent multi-disciplinary advocate, you will be required to enrol on the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification and complete the course within a set timescale, using protected study time to focus on this. You will shadow experienced team members and then be observed providing advocacy to those who are eligible for our services until you are able to pick up a caseload of your own. You will receive training in the different remits of advocacy, instructed and non-instructed advocacy and safeguarding and be supported to develop a thorough understanding of the role and boundaries of advocacy. The role involves acting on the instruction of the people you support, empowering them to have a say in their situation, to understand their rights and any options open to them and supporting them towards self-advocacy. When providing non-instructed advocacy, you will ensure that the unique preferences and views of the person are taken into consideration in any decisions made by care providers.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&nbsp;Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.&nbsp;We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background&nbsp;- regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation&nbsp;We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our <a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/anti-racism-statement/" target="_blank">anti-racist statement</a> . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our <a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/0630dbfe-57ad-47ef-a5be-a374ab206e3c" target="_blank">Race Equality Action Plan</a> which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress <a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;If you have any questions about the position, please contact -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">recruitment@rethink.org</a>

Trainee Multidisciplinary Advocate

Your roleWe are looking for an experienced and passionate&nbsp;Multi-Disciplinary Advocate&nbsp;to work as part of our Camden &amp; Islington Advocacy Service Team.We welcome applications from both qualified Multi-Disciplinary Advocates, as well as those who are willing to come on board as a trainee.2 Posts available.Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values.&nbsp;We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.Integrated service provides a range of specialist advocacy services to Adults as appropriate across a range of disciplines.&nbsp; We provide a range of statutory (instructed or non-instructed) and non-statutory advocacy support in secure units, hospitals, care settings or in the community, working with a range of health and social care partners.How you will make a differenceAs a&nbsp;qualified and / or experienced&nbsp;independent advocate, you will provide statutory and / or non-statutory independent advocacy to those children and young people who are eligible for the service within The Beacon Centre, Edgeware Community Hospital.Advocacy is having someone by your side, and on your side, when you want to be more involved in decisions about your care, treatment and living arrangements. An advocate can talk through the situation you’re currently in and the options open to you. They can help you decide what you want and then communicate it to people. This is particularly useful if it’s difficult to understand things or to speak up and be heard.Integrated service provides a range of specialist advocacy services to Adults as appropriate across a range of disciplines.&nbsp; We provide a range of statutory (instructed or non-instructed) and non-statutory advocacy support in secure units, hospitals, care settings or in the community, working with a range of health and social care partners.The role provides multiple remits of advocacy to children and young people which may include:IMHA, IMCA, ICAA, IHCA, CYP, and Community.You will manage your own caseload, using a person-led, issue-based advocacy approach, closing cases efficiently when the work has concluded and identifying when the person you are supporting has additional advocacy needs, ensuring an appropriate referral is raised, signposting is considered, and any unmet needs are recorded.As an&nbsp;unqualified, inexperienced&nbsp;independent children and young people’s multi-disciplinary advocate, you will be required to enrol on the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification and complete the course within a set timescale, using protected study time to focus on this. On completion of the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, you will transfer from the Trainee Multi-Disciplinary Advocate role to the Multi-Disciplinary Advocate role.Diversity, Equity, InclusionDiversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.&nbsp; We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status&nbsp;and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.Becoming a truly anti-racist organisationWe have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider -&nbsp;and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/anti-racism-statement/" target="_blank">anti-racist statement</a>&nbsp;.&nbsp;We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our&nbsp;<a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/0630dbfe-57ad-47ef-a5be-a374ab206e3c" target="_blank">Race Equality Action Plan</a>&nbsp;which demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.If you have any questions about the position, please contact -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">recruitment@rethink.org</a>

Trainee/Qualified Multi Disciplinary Advocate

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Befriending and Volunteer Coordinator to work as part of our Brent Mental Health Service.Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values.&nbsp;We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.The Brent Mental Health service is commissioned by CNWL to bolster community mental health support to adult patients and service users (18+). within the Brent borough alongside statutory services.&nbsp; Brent is spilt into 3 locality hubs which the service will work across.The service has a few main aspects of delivery which are<ul>	<li>Befriending service utilising volunteers</li>	<li>Peer Navigation Support</li>	<li>Young Adults Wellbeing</li>	<li>Stepdown Recovery</li></ul>The service will be integrated with CNWL to work as one multi-disciplinary team to deliver services to people who are known to CNWL services.The service co-ordinator will work alongside two other co-ordinator’s and will have a minimum of 12 volunteers at any one time to deliver the befriending aspects of the service.How you will make a differenceAs a Befriending and Volunteer Coordinator, you would&nbsp;work in our Operations Directorate - Community Services Division.You would work within a team which provides high-quality, safe and person-centred support in the community, most importantly delivering great outcomes for people bereaved by suicide, working with the following people and teams<ul>	<li>Rethink Community and Navigation Services</li>	<li>Corporate Resources – Finance; HR&amp;OD and ICT</li>	<li>Quality and Service Transformation</li>	<li>CNWL Mental Health Teams</li></ul>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&nbsp;Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.&nbsp;We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background&nbsp;- regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation&nbsp;We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our <a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/anti-racism-statement/" target="_blank">anti-racist statement</a> . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our <a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/0630dbfe-57ad-47ef-a5be-a374ab206e3c" target="_blank">Race Equality Action Plan</a> which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress <a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;If you have any questions about the position, please contact -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">recruitment@rethink.org</a>IND 1

Mental Health Support Befriending Coordinator

Peer Group Facilitator &amp; Support WorkerLocation: South Gloucestershire-based with travel across Bristol and North Somerset (BNSSG) Work Type: Field-Based Hours: 35 per week Salary Band: Senior Support Contract:&nbsp;FTC - 31st March 2026About the Role As a Peer Group Facilitator &amp; Support Worker, you will draw upon your lived experience of recovery from Complex Emotional Needs (CEN) or personality disorder to support others. You’ll facilitate peer group sessions, inspire hope, and provide person-centred, trauma-informed support.You will work within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team delivering holistic, community-based support through psychoeducational and therapeutic group sessions, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Mentalisation-Based Therapy (MBT), in partnership with Avon and Wiltshire Partnership (AWP).This field-based role involves working from home, community venues, and NHS locations across BNSSG. You will receive necessary IT equipment and travel expenses.About Sequoia Sequoia is a support service co-produced with experts by experience to help adults with CEN or personality disorder achieve improved mental health, build coping skills, and reconnect with their communities. Services include in-person and virtual sessions designed to provide accessible, high-quality support.Key Responsibilities<ul>	<li>Facilitate peer support and group sessions across BNSSG.</li>	<li>Share your recovery journey to inspire and guide others.</li>	<li>Collaborate with professionals and peers to deliver person-centred support.</li>	<li>Record activities accurately using digital tools (Hive/RiO).</li>	<li>Participate in team meetings, reflective practice, and co-production activities.</li>	<li>Ensure safeguarding, equality, and accessibility in all services provided.</li></ul>What You’ll Bring<ul>	<li>Lived experience of CEN or personality disorder recovery.</li>	<li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills.</li>	<li>Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and best practices in mental health support.</li>	<li>Ability to manage your workload effectively and prioritize tasks.</li>	<li>Flexibility to travel across BNSSG.</li></ul>Desirable Skills<ul>	<li>Experience in group facilitation and working with people in crisis.</li>	<li>Understanding of safeguarding and health &amp; safety practices.</li>	<li>Knowledge of using digital tools for record-keeping.</li></ul>Our Values We’re passionate, open, and committed to improving lives for those affected by mental illness. Our CARES framework underpins everything we do: Connect, Accountable, Respect, Evolve, Success.Benefits<ul>	<li>Ongoing professional development and training.</li>	<li>National peer support networks and buddy systems.</li>	<li>Flexible working opportunities.</li></ul>*Appointments will be at the minimum of the band.We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.&nbsp; *Given the nature of this role, which involves frequent travel to various locations and timely meetings,&nbsp;a clean drivers licence is essential.&nbsp;Please see further details on our <a href="https://www.rethink.org/" target="_blank">website</a>You can also follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RethinkCharity/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/Rethink_" target="_blank">Twitter</a> / <a href="mailto:Rethink%20Mental%20Illness%20(@rethinkmentalillness)%20%E2%80%A2%20Instagram%20photos%20and%20videos" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rethink-mental-illness/mycompany/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> to find out more about the work we do!<a href="#_msocom_1">[SB1]</a>&nbsp;Caring for our people.&nbsp;&nbsp;We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul>	<li>PULSE: our recognition, rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc. As well as being able to thank colleagues and nominate them for awards.&nbsp;</li>	<li>Wagestream: gives you instant access to up to 50% of your pay. Also provides a library of expert tools, tips and articles plus, helps you start building a rainy-day pot straight from your salary.</li>	<li>Wellbeing support: our Wellbeing hub gives physical, emotional, and mental health support. We also have a BUPA Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments.&nbsp;</li>	<li>Taking time for you: we work flexibly –you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. We have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave.&nbsp;</li>	<li>Planning for the future: We have a contributory pension scheme.&nbsp;</li>	<li>Structured Corporate Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way.&nbsp;</li>	<li>£300 when you introduce a Friend: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member.&nbsp;</li></ul>Who are we?&nbsp; We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission:&nbsp;“A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”&nbsp;&nbsp;It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.&nbsp;&nbsp;Diversity, Equity, InclusionDiversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.&nbsp; We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status&nbsp;and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.Becoming a truly anti-racist organisationWe have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider -&nbsp;and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/who-we-are/becoming-an-anti-racist-organisation/anti-racism-statement/" target="_blank">anti-racist statement</a>&nbsp;.&nbsp;We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our&nbsp;<a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/0630dbfe-57ad-47ef-a5be-a374ab206e3c" target="_blank">Race Equality Action Plan</a>&nbsp;which demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.If you have any questions about the position, please contact -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@rethink.org" target="_blank">recruitment@rethink.org</a>IND1

Peer Group Facilitator & Support Worker

Mental Health Support Worker Needed- SouthseaLocation: SouthseaSalary Scale: £13.80 to £15 per hourStart: ASAP /September 2025Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast-paced work environment?Do you want to escape your current job role and work with people to build positive and productive lives? Are you passionate about supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people?GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join a welcoming school community in Southsea. Within this role you will be helping students to engage in activities that promote their social, emotional and mental health. You will be guiding them through managing their emotions, becoming more resilient, and learning to communicate effectively.This school in Southsea offers bespoke mentoring and educational support as well as social and emotional support, so they are looking for a kind and compassionate person for the Mental Health Support Worker role to fulfil these needs. If you are keen to make a difference and are looking for a rewarding role, then apply now!Key Responsibilities of a Mental Health Support Worker:<ul> <li>To support students who struggle with their class work</li><li>Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment</li></ul> <ul> <li>Provide 1:1 support for pupils with challenging behaviour, Autism, SEMH and mental health needs</li></ul> <ul> <li>To help the class teacher prepare lesson materials and classroom boards</li><li>To keep the classroom a tidy and presentable environment</li><li>To encourage children to do their best</li><li>Help manage classroom behaviour</li><li>Listen to the children read and practice their phonics</li></ul> Qualifications &amp; Skills required for Mental Health Support Worker:<ul> <li>Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential).</li><li>Experience working with SEN (in school, care, or voluntary settings) preferred, not essential</li><li>Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies.</li><li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate effectively with parents and other professionals.</li><li>A patient and nurturing approach to working with children.</li><li>Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment.</li><li>Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies. </li></ul> To work with GSL Education as a Mental Health Support Worker, you should: <ul> <li>Have the right to work in the UK. </li></ul> <ul> <li>Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years. </li></ul> <ul> <li>Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education </li></ul> Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments. Please be advised that this Mental Health Support Worker role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service. For more details or to apply, please contact (url removed) at GSL Education. To apply for the role of a Mental Health Support Worker, please follow the application link or visit (url removed) to submit your application online.

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. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Mental Health Support Worker - £25,325 - £27,378 per annum pro rata (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings, and weekends. Service Iris Hayter House, Littlemore, Oxford What You ll Be Doing: 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. 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. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: 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. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Some of the core duties include: <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>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> <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> The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: <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> What We Offer: <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> 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. If this Mental Health Support Worker 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 - 24/09/2025 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.

Mental Health Support Worker - Iris Hayter House

Female Mental Health Support Worker Location - Fulwood, Preston £13.50 per hour Role Description Mental Health Support Worker. Gray Healthcare are recruiting a mental health support worker within the Fulwood area of Preston to support a lady in her 40's who has a diagnosis of Paranoid Schizophrenia, EUPD and Learning Disabilities who lives independently in her own home receiving 2:1 support 24 hours a day. The lady we will be supporting is looking an individual with a good sense of humour, someone who isn t too serious and has an interest in cooking, bingo, and activities such as swimming and outdoor walks. She will be supported by a female only team on mixed shifts of days and waking nights. Ideally we are recruiting drivers for this role as the individual we support will have a mobility vehicle to access the community. However, there is some flexibility as it is 2-2-1 support. Mental Health Support Worker Required Skills and Experience <ul> <li>Full UK Manual Driving License Desirable.</li> <li>Social care experience, ideally within mental health and with some experience of supporting individuals with Schizophrenia.</li> <li>Experience providing encouragement to a person with complex health needs and Learning Disabilities.</li> <li>Experience supporting individuals with behaviours which may be considered challenging.</li> <li>Experience implementing detailed care plans and risk assessments.</li> <li>You must have current Right to Work in the UK and have been employed in the UK for at least 6 months. We no longer have any certificates of sponsorship available and are unable to consider sponsorship.</li> <li>This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references</li> </ul> Hours 36 hour contracts 3 x 12 hour waking night shifts per week, from 8pm to 8am. Induction and Training We provide an initial week of training which is a combination of online training. (Company induction, systems, and Medication.) Followed by in-person training on PROACT-SCIPr-UK which is a PBS approach to least restrictive practice, this is a therapeutic and proven alternative to restraint dominate approaches. You will then complete the person-centred training, specific to the person that you are supporting. Training continues throughout your time with Gray Healthcare, and we encourage you to develop and grow your career with us. Benefits: <ul> <li>Highly competitive salary</li> <li>Fully paid induction and training</li> <li>Company pension</li> <li>Professional development</li> <li>28 Days (Including Bank Holidays</li> <li>Blue light card</li> <li>Additional annual leave with each year's service up to a maximum of 33 days</li> </ul> About Us Gray Healthcare is a specialist Health and Social Care provider, supporting people with complex needs, disabilities and long-term conditions looking to step back into the community from in-patient support services. At Gray Healthcare, we offer our own dynamic approach to care, enabling people to move back into their own homes - into their own communities giving them control of their life. We create a bespoke support package for each individual, with support from our own multi-disciplinary team, adaptable to meet all current and future needs. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from female for this position.

Female Mental Health Support Worker

Mental Health Support Worker Location: BasingstokeSalary Scale: £82.80 to £100 per dayStart Date: ASAP/ SeptemberDo you have a background in SEMH, SEN or ASD?Have you had experience with challenging behaviour?Do you have experience in care setting?Have you covered lessons?Experience tutoring or teaching small groups?GSL Education are excited to be recruiting a Mental Health Support Worker for a welcoming and forward-thinking school in Basingstoke. In this role, you will support the Class Teacher with all elements of the day-to-day running of the class and teach whole classes, groups and individual lessons in consultation with the Class Teacher regularly across a range of classes.We are looking for a passionate and experienced individual to join our expanding team and to be part of this exciting new journey right from the start!This specialist school based in Basingstoke are looking for a Mental Health Support Worker with experience of working with challenging children and young people. This is a specialist school that caters for young people who have been excluded or are at risk of being excluded from a mainstream school.Key Responsibilities of a Mental Health Support Worker:<ul> <li>To support students who struggle with their class work</li><li>Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment</li><li>To provide support to the class teacher</li><li>To help the class teacher prepare lesson materials and classroom boards</li><li>To keep the classroom a tidy and presentable environment</li><li>To encourage children to do their best</li><li>Help manage classroom behaviour</li><li>Listen to the children read and practice their phonics</li></ul> Qualifications &amp; Skills required for Mental Health Support Worker:<ul> <li>Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential).</li><li>Experience working with SEN (in school, care, or voluntary settings) preferred, not essential</li><li>Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies.</li><li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate effectively with parents and other professionals.</li><li>A patient and nurturing approach to working with children.</li><li>Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment.</li><li>Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies. </li></ul> To work with GSL Education as an Mental Health Support Worker, you should: <ul> <li>Have the right to work in the UK. </li></ul> <ul> <li>Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years. </li></ul> <ul> <li>Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education </li></ul> Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments. Please be advised that this Mental Health Support Worker role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service. For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of Mental Health Support Worker, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.

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