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<p>Amazing, giving, and inspiring are&nbsp;a few of the words we would use to describe our volunteers.</p><p>Our volunteers play an integral part in the services we provide and the people we support. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will really make a difference whilst gaining experience along the way, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.</p><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>We are looking for Volunteer Advocates&nbsp;to support our Advocacy&nbsp;Service in&nbsp;Hackney. You will be based at home, but&nbsp;this role could also involve some travel within the area.&nbsp;</p><p>Ideally, you will be able to commit a minimum of 7&nbsp;hours per week to volunteering. You will be able to confirm your&nbsp;availability on your application, and this&nbsp;will be discussed with you during your discussion with the volunteer manager.</p><p>You will receive training and regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role. You can read more about the benefits of volunteering in the full advert on our website.</p><p><strong>As a Volunteer Advocate, you'll:</strong></p><ul>	<li>Support clients to find information so they can make choices and sort out problems</li>	<li>Understand the client’s rights and make sure they are respected </li>	<li>Listen to the client’s views and build trust and a confidential relationship</li>	<li>Identify the client’s choices and decisions, but not make or influence them </li>	<li>Act on the client’s instructions &nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>About the service</strong></p><p>Our service supports individuals who are vulnerable and find themselves in a challenging situation in their lives. &nbsp;</p><p>We offer one-to-one support to a wide range of people with learning, physical, sensory disabilities and mental illness who are struggling to have their voice head when important decisions are being made or they are unhappy about a service they have received.&nbsp;</p><p>The community advocacy support is intended to be short term around a specific health or social care issue.&nbsp;</p><p>The citizen advocacy support we provide develops a longer-term relationship with an adult who has learning disabilities and/or autism. The service is for adults with no one outside of a paid service to support them.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What will make you a great fit for this role?</strong></p><ul>	<li>Good communication and listening skills</li>	<li>Can empathise with others</li>	<li>Can ask sensitive questions to make sure you understand the issue fully &nbsp;</li>	<li>The ability to question and challenge in an assertive but professional manner &nbsp;</li>	<li>Experience or knowledge of mental health and social care issues &nbsp;</li>	<li>Feel comfortable asking for help and support when needed </li></ul><p>Although it’s not essential, you may also have:&nbsp;</p><ul>	<li>Experience of working with people with mental health, learning disabilities, and Autism &nbsp;</li>	<li>Ability to use alternative forms of communication such as Makaton, Easy Read, Picture communications, and Objects of reference. &nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>How to apply&nbsp;</strong></p><p>To apply, simply click the “apply now” button on the advert on our website and complete a short interest form.&nbsp;</p><p>If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch:&nbsp;</p><p>James Howlett (Acting Advocacy Contract Manager) -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sue.bradley@rethink.org" target="_blank">james.howlett@rethink.org</a></p><p><strong>Who are we?&nbsp;</strong></p><p>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;</p><p>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;</p><p><strong>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion  &nbsp;</strong></p><p>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 for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our 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;</p><p><strong>Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation</strong>  &nbsp;</p><p>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 demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.  &nbsp;</p><p>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. &nbsp;</p>

Rethink Mental Illness

Volunteer Advocate

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>This is an exciting opportunity to join the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team in Eastbourne</p>
<p>As part of our ambition to deliver outstanding care we are looking to recruit a Peer Support Worker to complement our existing multi-disciplinary team. If you have had your own experience of mental health issues and would like to support others in their recovery, please apply.</p>
<p>For those candidates requiring a VISA to work in the UK, please be aware that significant knowledge and experience of at least 2 years, (preferably within the NHS) is required to meet the pay threshold for a Health and Care Visa.</p>
<p>We are building a new hospital in Bexhill to replace our inpatient services at the Department of Psychiatry. This means that, if you are successful in your application, you will be transferred to the new facilities when it opens in 2026.</p>
  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>We are looking for an expert by experience that has lived experience of mental health issues, to support the delivery of interventions through the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment tam. . As an integral and highly valued member of our multi-disciplinary team, the Peer Support Worker will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to service users, empowering them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery process.Working collaboratively alongside service users, the Peer Support Worker builds on a person's ability, strengths and their links to social and community services. In the role you will work in partnership with multiple agencies in the community. Peer Support Workers engage with mental health service users to show empathy, share experience, inspire hope and promote recovery with the aim of assisting service users to gain and maintain independence in the community. The Peer Support Worker will assist service users in raising aspirations and developing personal goals, co-produce and co-facilitate groups (where possible) and increasing individual occupational performance and participation.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>This small, friendly, multi-disciplinary team is based at the Department of Psychiatry in Eastbourne.</p>
<p>You will be supported by the team leader and the wider MDT. You will be provided with individual clinical supervision, and opportunities to link with other Peer Support Workers and other services for peer support and development.</p>
<p>As a service we offer a real commitment to support your continuing professional development through a variety of internal and external training opportunities and university accredited courses.</p>
<p>The base for this post is in Eastbourne, however the team regularly works flexibly and remotely using a range of digital solutions for meetings and consultations.</p>


      
        
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  <p>26 November 2025</p>

  
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      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
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      <p>Dept of Psychiatry (Moving to Coombe Valley Hospital Sept 2026)</p>
      <p>Kings Drive</p>
      <p>Eastbourne</p>
            <p>BN21 2UD</p>
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<li>To support individuals and groups using a Peer approach</li>
<li>To be a positive role model for other people overcoming mental health challenges, other workers and members of the public</li>
<li>To use parts of your recovery story to inspire hope in others where appropriate</li>
<li>To use appropriate skills in engaging with individuals with mental health challenges, eg asking open-ended questions, validating strengths and experiences and using empowering language to overcome negative self-talk</li>
<li>To support and enable individuals with mental health challenges to resolve conflicts and regain control, responsibility, hope and enjoyment based on the principles of peer supported recovery such as sharing your personal recovery story</li>
<li>To support service users in identifying both strengths and early signs of relapse. To support service users in identifying possible triggers or causes of relapse</li>
<li>To provide support to individuals in gaining choice, developing and managing meaning and purpose of life and independence, and maintaining dignity and self respect</li>
<li>To support individuals in meeting holistic needs (education, welfare, employment, financial, leisure, housing, spiritual, etc) in partnership with other individuals, care team and agencies and within a recovery environment</li>
<li>To promote and make service users aware of personal strengths and social networks, and highlight their ability to engage with these</li>
<li>To deliver educational training to service users (as appropriate)</li>
<li>To engage actively in peer and professional supervision and apply the learning to working with clients of the service</li>
<li>To support access and facilitation of activity sessions both on a one-to-one and group basis for service users</li>
<li>To ensure all service users are aware of activities which may be of benefit to them and how these can be accessed</li>
<li>To undertake any other such duties as may reasonably fall within the remit of the post, as required by the Manager/Supervisor</li>
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<li>To support individuals and groups using a Peer approach</li>
<li>To be a positive role model for other people overcoming mental health challenges, other workers and members of the public</li>
<li>To use parts of your recovery story to inspire hope in others where appropriate</li>
<li>To use appropriate skills in engaging with individuals with mental health challenges, eg asking open-ended questions, validating strengths and experiences and using empowering language to overcome negative self-talk</li>
<li>To support and enable individuals with mental health challenges to resolve conflicts and regain control, responsibility, hope and enjoyment based on the principles of peer supported recovery such as sharing your personal recovery story</li>
<li>To support service users in identifying both strengths and early signs of relapse. To support service users in identifying possible triggers or causes of relapse</li>
<li>To provide support to individuals in gaining choice, developing and managing meaning and purpose of life and independence, and maintaining dignity and self respect</li>
<li>To support individuals in meeting holistic needs (education, welfare, employment, financial, leisure, housing, spiritual, etc) in partnership with other individuals, care team and agencies and within a recovery environment</li>
<li>To promote and make service users aware of personal strengths and social networks, and highlight their ability to engage with these</li>
<li>To deliver educational training to service users (as appropriate)</li>
<li>To engage actively in peer and professional supervision and apply the learning to working with clients of the service</li>
<li>To support access and facilitation of activity sessions both on a one-to-one and group basis for service users</li>
<li>To ensure all service users are aware of activities which may be of benefit to them and how these can be accessed</li>
<li>To undertake any other such duties as may reasonably fall within the remit of the post, as required by the Manager/Supervisor</li>
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    <p>Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Dept of Psychiatry (Moving to Coombe Valley Hospital Sept 2026)</p>
      <p>Kings Drive</p>
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          <p>Dept of Psychiatry (Moving to Coombe Valley Hospital Sept 2026)</p>
          <p>Kings Drive</p>
          <p>Eastbourne</p>
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            <p><a href="https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

NHS Jobs

Peer Support Worker - Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Based on the South coast, you will be part of a vital new team created to deliver improved community-based care for people who have difficulties which could relate to a diagnosis of personality disorder or complex emotional needs.</p><p>As a Senior Peer Support Worker your expert use of your own lived experience will be essential in creating an effective service. You will deliver a trauma-informed recovery-focused Personality &amp; Trauma Response programme to support people who are at points of their care journey where distress and change can be difficult.</p><p>Following meaningful co-production, this group programme of occupational, social, peer &amp; psychological interventions will deliver consistency, enable creativity, connection and hope.</p><p>This is a key part of the exciting work being undertaken in Portsmouth and South East Hampshire in response to the Community Mental Health Framework and is currently titled 'Personality &amp; Trauma Response'. Please visit <a href="https://healthandcare.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://healthandcare.portsmouth.gov.uk/</a> for developments to date (Please copy and paste the link into your browser)</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>This team will work with colleagues in the service and with local providers to innovate, raise awareness and share knowledge in order that people can live valued lives in their communities. This will include being part of the Recovery College team which is expanding to provide coproduced recovery-focussed education for all (carers, people who access or work in services &amp; members of the public) across the Hampshire Isle of Wight area.</p><p>The successful candidates will champion coproduction &amp; valuing lived experience, demonstrating values which will create a friendly non-judgmental and inclusive team.</p><p>We are welcoming applications from individuals with diverse life experience, demographic representation and would encourage interested candidates to come and visit to find out if we are the employer for you. We want to provide you with a supportive working environment to thrive in, giving you the work/life balance you need so we would be able to be flexible on the hours provided, as long as we meet our services users needs.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.</p><p>With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.</p><p>Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.</p><p>Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.</p>


      
        
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  <p>01 December 2025</p>

  
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    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      <p>Band 4</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £27,485 to £30,162 a year
      
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  <p>348-PSE-9690</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)</p>
      <p>Milton Road</p>
      <p>Portsmouth</p>
      <p>Hampshire</p>
      <p>PO3 6AD</p>
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    <p>Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.</p><p>We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.</p><p>We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.</p>
    
  


      
  
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Senior Peer Support Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>You should possess lived experience of accessing the Mental Health Treatment Requirement service or lived experience of the criminal justice service.</p> <p>Under the supervision of a qualified practitioner, you will support the delivery of a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary community mental health service for individuals within the service. You will do this through providing emotional support to offenders and their families within the MHTR service to help them meet their treatment goals. Through sharing your own experience, you will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible, helping individuals to feel more positively about their future.</p> <p>The role of a PSW has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of recovery from mental health challenges and who have engaged in treatment from a mental health service as well as the criminal justice service. Applicants who do not indicate they have this lived experience will not be considered.</p> <p>With support from the multi -disciplinary team (MDT) your role is to provide support to individuals who are accessing the Trust, through appropriately sharing and drawing on their own lived experiences, to inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible.</p> <p><strong>Due to the UKVI immigration changes we are no longer able to offer sponsorship for this role. Please provide details of the visa type and expiry date in your application. Failure to provide the required information will result in your application being rejected.</strong></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>To model principles of hope, recovery and self-belief in all aspects of their work with offenders and their families.</p> <p>Share coping, self-help and self-management techniques with offenders and their carers, in an appropriate and supportive manner.</p> <p>To support offenders to meet treatment goals and enable them to access to the community to promote their emotional and social development.</p> <p>Support offenders who may be struggling with transitions out of, or across, services.</p> <p>Liaise with representatives from universal services, as appropriate, and facilitate and model good communication between services.</p> <p>Contribute to the development of peer support opportunities amongst offenders who are currently open to the service.</p> <p>Contribute to the development of offenders 's involvement and participation within the service.</p> <p>To be actively involved in the continued development of the PSW role in the MHTR Service and the wider service, including training and on-going evaluation.</p> <p>Comply with and carry out safe practice in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, and local and national policy and legislation.</p> <p>Engage in a period of induction, supervision and work-related training, as required.</p> <p>Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information at all times and ensure accurate record-keeping in accordance with Trust Policy.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.</p> <p>You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!</p> <p>We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.</p> <p>Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has arange of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life<em>.<strong>Visit</strong><strong>beinlincolnshire.com</strong></em><strong><em>to find out more</em></strong><em>.</em></p>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>27 November 2025</p>

  
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    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
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  <p>274-11806-SP</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Welton House</p>
      <p>Lime Kiln Way</p>
      <p>Lincoln</p>
            <p>LN2 4WH</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.</p> <p>When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.</p> <p>We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:</p> <p> Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy</p> <p> Competitive annual leave allowance</p> <p> Car leasing scheme</p> <p> NHS pension scheme</p> <p> Free eye tests</p> <p> Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme</p> <p> Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.</p> <p>When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.</p> <p>We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:</p> <p> Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy</p> <p> Competitive annual leave allowance</p> <p> Car leasing scheme</p> <p> NHS pension scheme</p> <p> Free eye tests</p> <p> Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme</p> <p> Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>oSatisfactory level of secondary education to GCSE English A-C grade or 9-4 grade or equivalent (may be working toward this)</li>
        
        <li>oBe able to demonstrate a good standard of English</li>
        
        <li>oWillingness to undertake further training to support development of peer support role</li>
        
        <li>To have completed and passed a specific Peer Support Worker accredited course, such as through LPFT's Recovery College, or with an accredited training provider, or be willing to enrol on the training when starting in post, complete and pass the training to fulfil the duties of the role</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>ImROC or Institute of mental health peer support worker training or ability to complete this when in post</li>
          
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          Special Requirements
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Ability to travel independently to other locations in a timely manner</li>
        
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Lived experience of mental health issues</li>
        
        <li>Lived experience of mental health services</li>
        
        <li>Lived experience of the criminal justice system</li>
        
        <li>Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role</li>
        
        <li>oEerience of operating in an environment that requires confidentiality</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Ability to share personal story of recovery in a professional manner while working within appropriate guidelines</li>
          
          <li>oAble to relate empathically with people</li>
          
          <li>Ability to assist people to develop their own recovery plans</li>
          
          <li>Willingness to promote the concept of recovery in all work carried out</li>
          
          <li>Willingness to reflect on work practice and be open to constructive feedback</li>
          
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>oSatisfactory level of secondary education to GCSE English A-C grade or 9-4 grade or equivalent (may be working toward this)</li>
          
          <li>oBe able to demonstrate a good standard of English</li>
          
          <li>oWillingness to undertake further training to support development of peer support role</li>
          
          <li>To have completed and passed a specific Peer Support Worker accredited course, such as through LPFT's Recovery College, or with an accredited training provider, or be willing to enrol on the training when starting in post, complete and pass the training to fulfil the duties of the role</li>
          
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            Special Requirements
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Ability to travel independently to other locations in a timely manner</li>
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Lived experience of mental health issues</li>
          
          <li>Lived experience of mental health services</li>
          
          <li>Lived experience of the criminal justice system</li>
          
          <li>Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role</li>
          
          <li>oEerience of operating in an environment that requires confidentiality</li>
          
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            <li>Ability to share personal story of recovery in a professional manner while working within appropriate guidelines</li>
            
            <li>oAble to relate empathically with people</li>
            
            <li>Ability to assist people to develop their own recovery plans</li>
            
            <li>Willingness to promote the concept of recovery in all work carried out</li>
            
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    <p>Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Welton House</p>
      <p>Lime Kiln Way</p>
      <p>Lincoln</p>
            <p>LN2 4WH</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Welton House</p>
          <p>Lime Kiln Way</p>
          <p>Lincoln</p>
                    <p>LN2 4WH</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Peer Support Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting opportunity is available to join the Lewes Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT) as a Peer Support Specialist. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our multi disciplinary team based in Newhaven. Our Peer Support Specialist will have lived experience of mental health challenges. At Sussex Partnership we value the unique way in which peer workers can support our client group. The role is full time and will be client facing. There is opportunity to develop a rewarding career.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Our growing workforce of Peer Specialists work alongside service users to build their confidence and strengthen their community support networks so that they are empowered to live well despite their mental health challenges.</p> <p>The successful candidate must be able to travel, preferably being able to drive using their own transport.</p> <p> Peer Support workers engage with mental health service users to show empathy, share experience, inspire hope and promote recovery with the aim of assisting individuals to gain and maintain independence in the community</p> <p> Peer Support workers are part of the Adult Mental Health Services multi-disciplinary Care Team. The role is to focus on the day to day holistic support needs of service users. Self-managed care is essential to this: the supported person is encouraged to assess their own needs and to develop and implement a self-management plan</p> <p> Peer support is delivered through promoting empowerment and choice and giving the opportunity for the exploration of meaning and purpose</p>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>In return for your skills and enthusiasm, we can offer you interesting and rewarding work in a team which prides itself in providing a high standard of care and support as well as providing excellent learning opportunities and regular supervision and support for its staff. There is a strong professional network for peer workers across the Trust with a bespoke peer training package, buddy and mentorship schemes offered alongside the regular clinical supervision they all receive within their teams.</p> <p>Please note that if you are currently receiving treatment from the same service where the post is situated, you are advised to contact the recruiting manager to discuss potential conflicts of interest before proceeding with your application.</p> <p>The hours are 37.5 and a flexible approach will be considered</p>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>01 December 2025</p>

  
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    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      <p>Band 4</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £26,530 to £29,114 a year
      
        pa
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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  <p>354-AE-21158</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Hill Rise</p>
      <p>Church Hill</p>
      <p>Newhaven</p>
            <p>BN99HH</p>
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    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Our growing workforce of Peer Specialists work alongside service users to build their confidence and strengthen their community support networks so that they are empowered to live well despite their mental health challenges.</p> <p>The successful candidate must be able to travel, preferably being able to drive using their own transport.</p> <p> Peer Support workers engage with mental health service users to show empathy, share experience, inspire hope and promote recovery with the aim of assisting individuals to gain and maintain independence in the community</p> <p> Peer Support workers are part of the Adult Mental Health Services multi-disciplinary Care Team. The role is to focus on the day to day holistic support needs of service users. Self-managed care is essential to this: the supported person is encouraged to assess their own needs and to develop and implement a self-management plan</p> <p> Peer support is delivered through promoting empowerment and choice and giving the opportunity for the exploration of meaning and purpose</p> <p>Work is guided by a qualified professional (ie. nurse, occupational Therapist) and supervision is regularly provided to support the work</p> <p> Supervising one other Peer Support Worker if experienced</p> <p> Undertaking highly skilled and specialised support work</p> <p>Working without direct supervision (depending on level of experience)</p> <p>We run a specialised clinic that is attended by our clients and a part of the role will be supporting with this.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Our growing workforce of Peer Specialists work alongside service users to build their confidence and strengthen their community support networks so that they are empowered to live well despite their mental health challenges.</p> <p>The successful candidate must be able to travel, preferably being able to drive using their own transport.</p> <p> Peer Support workers engage with mental health service users to show empathy, share experience, inspire hope and promote recovery with the aim of assisting individuals to gain and maintain independence in the community</p> <p> Peer Support workers are part of the Adult Mental Health Services multi-disciplinary Care Team. The role is to focus on the day to day holistic support needs of service users. Self-managed care is essential to this: the supported person is encouraged to assess their own needs and to develop and implement a self-management plan</p> <p> Peer support is delivered through promoting empowerment and choice and giving the opportunity for the exploration of meaning and purpose</p> <p>Work is guided by a qualified professional (ie. nurse, occupational Therapist) and supervision is regularly provided to support the work</p> <p> Supervising one other Peer Support Worker if experienced</p> <p> Undertaking highly skilled and specialised support work</p> <p>Working without direct supervision (depending on level of experience)</p> <p>We run a specialised clinic that is attended by our clients and a part of the role will be supporting with this.</p>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>Health care or relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent skills acquired through experience or formal teaching qualification</li>
        
        <li>A recognised Peer Support qualification</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning</li>
        
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        <li>Significant experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity in health/social care/teaching setting</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with groups/activities</li>
        
        <li>Experience of supervising others</li>
        
        <li>Lived experience of mental health issues/difficulties</li>
        
        <li>Managing personal mental health and recovery</li>
        
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          <li>Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning</li>
          
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          <li>Significant experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity in health/social care/teaching setting</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with groups/activities</li>
          
          <li>Experience of supervising others</li>
          
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    <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>
  

  


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

      
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        <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>
      

      
    
  


      
  
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    <p>Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Hill Rise</p>
      <p>Church Hill</p>
      <p>Newhaven</p>
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        <p>Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Church Hill</p>
          <p>Newhaven</p>
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            <p><a href="https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Peer Support Specialist

Team Leader 

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE</strong></p> <p><strong>+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE</strong></p> <p>We have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join the Substance Misuse team at HMP Kirkham,&nbsp;a Category D open prison for males, located near Preston, Lancashire.&nbsp;</p> HMP Kirkham is a unique environment, with stunning grounds and lots to offer both staff and patients, including our brand new, state of the art gym. &nbsp;  This is a brand new, fantastic opportunity to join the team, and really make the role your own! No 2 days are the same in this challenging, yet rewarding and supportive environment. &nbsp;     <strong>Hours:</strong>     This is a part time role, working 22.5 hours per week. Shifts are between 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday. We can be flexible on shift patterns and will discuss at screening and interview stage. &nbsp;    <strong>Salary:</strong>   This position is&nbsp;part time ,&nbsp;youll receive an annual salary of up to £29,723 per annum FTE - depending on experience. &nbsp;    <strong>How will we support you?</strong>  <p> Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course</p> <p> Competency framework</p> <p> Regional and national career development opportunities</p> <p> Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs</p> <p><strong><strong><em>Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks</em></strong></strong></p>  <strong><strong></strong></strong>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>As our new Support Worker, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:</p>  <ul>  <li>Be the face of the team - acting as the first point of contact for patients&nbsp;</li>  <li>Be visible onsite, getting to know patients and identifying areas for improvement, issues etc</li>  <li>Assist with support groups and assessments - groups include psychosocial, CBT, art workshops and meditation</li>  <li>Data inputting - ensuring that patient records are accurate and up to date</li>  <li>Work alongside the Nursing Associate and Patient Engagement Lead</li> </ul>  <p>If you are interested in&nbsp;<strong>career development,</strong>&nbsp;we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both&nbsp;<strong>internal and external options</strong>&nbsp;for development and learning.</p> <p><strong>It doesnt stop there</strong> we also offer:</p> <ul>  <li>Company pension scheme</li>  <li>25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays</li>  <li>An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits</li>  <li>Discounts on shopping and leisure activities</li>  <li>Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development</li>  <li>Excellent long-term career prospects</li>  <li>24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it</li> </ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.</p> <p>Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:</p> <ul>  <li>we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated</li>  <li>we act with integrity</li>  <li>we embrace diversity</li>  <li>we strive to do things better together</li> </ul> <p>We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.</p> Our new Support Worker will: <ul>  <li>Be a real people person - we are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, and who is happy to be visible and speaking to patients</li>  <li>Be able to work in a fast paced, everchanging environment where priorities can change at short notice&nbsp;</li>  <li>Any healthcare / substance misuse experience would be a bonus but isn't essential</li>  <li>Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach&nbsp;</li> </ul>  <p>Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.</p>


      
        
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  <p>19 November 2025</p>

  
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    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
  
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    <p><strong>UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE</strong></p> <p><strong>+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE</strong></p> <p>We have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join the Substance Misuse team at HMP Kirkham,&nbsp;a Category D open prison for males, located near Preston, Lancashire.&nbsp;</p> HMP Kirkham is a unique environment, with stunning grounds and lots to offer both staff and patients, including our brand new, state of the art gym. &nbsp;  This is a brand new, fantastic opportunity to join the team, and really make the role your own! No 2 days are the same in this challenging, yet rewarding and supportive environment. &nbsp;     <strong>Hours:</strong>     This is a part time role, working 22.5 hours per week. Shifts are between 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday. We can be flexible on shift patterns and will discuss at screening and interview stage. &nbsp;    <strong>Salary:</strong>   This position is&nbsp;part time ,&nbsp;youll receive an annual salary of up to £29,723 per annum FTE - depending on experience. &nbsp;    <strong>How will we support you?</strong>  <p> Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course</p> <p> Competency framework</p> <p> Regional and national career development opportunities</p> <p> Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs</p> <p><strong><strong><em>Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks</em></strong></strong></p>  <strong><strong></strong></strong>
  

  
    
      
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      <p><strong>UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE</strong></p> <p><strong>+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE</strong></p> <p>We have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join the Substance Misuse team at HMP Kirkham,&nbsp;a Category D open prison for males, located near Preston, Lancashire.&nbsp;</p> HMP Kirkham is a unique environment, with stunning grounds and lots to offer both staff and patients, including our brand new, state of the art gym. &nbsp;  This is a brand new, fantastic opportunity to join the team, and really make the role your own! No 2 days are the same in this challenging, yet rewarding and supportive environment. &nbsp;     <strong>Hours:</strong>     This is a part time role, working 22.5 hours per week. Shifts are between 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday. We can be flexible on shift patterns and will discuss at screening and interview stage. &nbsp;    <strong>Salary:</strong>   This position is&nbsp;part time ,&nbsp;youll receive an annual salary of up to £29,723 per annum FTE - depending on experience. &nbsp;    <strong>How will we support you?</strong>  <p> Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course</p> <p> Competency framework</p> <p> Regional and national career development opportunities</p> <p> Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs</p> <p><strong><strong><em>Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks</em></strong></strong></p>  <strong><strong></strong></strong>
    
  


      
  
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Substance Misuse Support Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults experiencing a mental health crisis?</p><p>We are seeking a creative, compassionate Activities Co-ordinator to join our dynamic inpatient team. This fast-paced, rewarding role is central to promoting recovery and independence through meaningful, therapeutic activities.</p><p>Working closely with Occupational Therapists, nurses, and the wider multi-disciplinary team, you will plan and deliver a varied programme of social, creative, and skills-based activities - both on the ward and in the community. Using resources such as art, crafts, music, exercise, gardening, and cooking, you will engage service users in ways that enhance wellbeing and social inclusion.</p><p>Strong communication skills, experience facilitating groups, and an understanding of mental health needs are essential.</p><p>If you have the creativity and determination to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.</p>



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  <ul><li>Develop and deliver engaging activity programmes tailored to individual patient needs.</li><li>Facilitate group sessions and 1:1 activities that promote wellbeing and recovery.</li><li>Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to support therapeutic goals.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and contribute to clinical discussions and reviews.</li><li>Assist with risk assessments for activities and venues.</li><li>Support patients during therapeutic leave and community-based activities.</li><li>Promote protected mealtimes and assist with personal care when required.</li><li>Handle activity-related finances in line with Trust policies.</li><li>Attend handovers, meetings, and contribute to service development initiatives.</li></ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>At <strong>Somerset NHS Foundation Trust</strong>, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:</p><ul><li><strong>Flexible working options</strong> to help you balance work and life</li><li><strong>NHS pension scheme</strong> for long-term financial security</li><li><strong>Generous annual leave allowance</strong> to recharge and relax</li><li>A strong focus on <strong>career development</strong> to help you grow and achieve your potential</li></ul><p>Additionally, you'll gain access to our <strong>Blue Light Card</strong>, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.</p><p>We are proud to foster a <strong>diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce</strong>, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.</p><p><strong>Why Somerset?</strong> Somerset offers the perfect blend of <strong>idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty</strong>, and <strong>breathtaking coastlines</strong>, with vibrant cities like <strong>Bristol</strong>, <strong>Bath</strong>, and <strong>Exeter </strong>just a short drive away - and only two hours to <strong>London</strong>.</p><p>The region is home to excellent <strong>educational facilities</strong>, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.</p><p><strong>Somerset truly has it all</strong> - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.</p>


      
        
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  <p>27 November 2025</p>

  
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      <p>Rowan Ward</p>
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    <p>As an Activities Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Identifying and implementing patient-centred activities that are meaningful and enjoyable.</li><li>Encouraging participation through motivation and rapport-building.</li><li>Planning and organising weekly activity timetables, including therapeutic leave.</li><li>Observing and reporting patient behaviour and progress to the clinical team.</li><li>Supporting the Occupational Therapist in group facilitation and rehabilitation planning.</li><li>Ensuring all activities are risk-assessed and appropriate for the patient group.</li><li>Maintaining equipment inventories and advising on resource needs.</li><li>Upholding Trust policies on confidentiality, safeguarding, equality, and infection control.</li><li>Participating in supervision, training, and continuous professional development.</li></ul>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>As an Activities Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Identifying and implementing patient-centred activities that are meaningful and enjoyable.</li><li>Encouraging participation through motivation and rapport-building.</li><li>Planning and organising weekly activity timetables, including therapeutic leave.</li><li>Observing and reporting patient behaviour and progress to the clinical team.</li><li>Supporting the Occupational Therapist in group facilitation and rehabilitation planning.</li><li>Ensuring all activities are risk-assessed and appropriate for the patient group.</li><li>Maintaining equipment inventories and advising on resource needs.</li><li>Upholding Trust policies on confidentiality, safeguarding, equality, and infection control.</li><li>Participating in supervision, training, and continuous professional development.</li></ul>
    
  


      
  
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Activities Co-Ordinator

<p><strong>Location:</strong> Newbury<br> <strong>Salary:</strong> 85 - 95 per day <br> <strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP<br> <strong>Hours:</strong> Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30</p><p>Are you a Criminology or Psychology Graduate eager to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives? Do you aspire to become a Youth Worker, helping at-risk children to make positive life choices?</p><p>If so, this role would be the perfect opportunity for you!</p><p>A specialist school in Newbury is seeking a dedicated graduate to join their team as an SEMH Teaching Assistant, supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many of these children have experienced adversity and are vulnerable to gang involvement, anti-social behaviour, and social exclusion. Your role will be to mentor and guide them, fostering resilience, self-confidence and positive decision making.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Build trusting relationships with pupils to support their social, emotional and academic development.</li><li>Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to promote positive behaviours.</li><li>Assist students in developing coping strategies and emotional regulation techniques.</li><li>Work alongside teachers, social workers and therapists to provide emotional support.</li><li>Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><p>This is a fantastic stepping stone if you are looking to build experience for a future career in:</p><ul><li>Youth Work</li><li>Social Work</li><li>Youth Justice</li><li>Educational Psychology</li><li>Counselling &amp; Mentoring</li></ul><p>You will gain hands-on experience with at-risk youth, receive specialist training and work closely with professionals in youth intervention, psychology and education.</p><p>If you are resilient, empathetic and committed to making a difference, apply today!</p><p><em>Aspiring Youth Worker, Aspiring Youth Worker, Aspiring Youth Worker, Aspiring Youth Worker, Aspiring Youth Worker, Newbury, Newbury, Newbury </em></p>

Aspiring Youth Worker

<p><strong>Female Mental Health Support Worker</strong></p> <p>Location - Blackpool</p> <p>£13.50 per hour</p> <p><strong>Role Description Female Mental Health Support Worker</strong></p> <p>Gray Healthcare are recruiting a Female Mental Health Support Worker within the Blackpool area to support a female in her 20's who has a diagnosis of EUPD and lives independently in her own home receiving 2:1 support 24 hours a day.</p> <p>The person we support enjoys walking, listening to music, social media and spending time with her much loved pet cat.</p> <p><strong>Female Mental Health Support Worker Required Skills and Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Social care experience, ideally within mental health and with some experience of supporting individuals with EUPD</li> <li>Experience providing encouragement to a person with complex health needs</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. <strong>We no longer have any certificates of sponsorship available and are unable to consider sponsorship.</strong></li> <li>This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references</li> </ul> <p><strong>Hours</strong></p> <p>12 hour days contract 1 x 12 hour shift per week with 2 sleeps @ £100 per sleep</p> <p><strong>Induction and Training</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li>Highly competitive salary</li> <li>Fully paid induction and training</li> <li>Company pension</li> <li>Professional development</li> <li>Westfield Health Plan</li> <li>Blue light card</li> <li>Additional annual leave with each year's service up to a maximum of 33 days</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 females for this position.</p>

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