Health And Wellbeing Worker Jobs

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative mental health support coordinator to lead our programme based in Lewisham for LGBTQ+ communities. We will work with the communities, especially from an intersectional identity lens to develop co-produced wellbeing activities to ensure greater mental health. Activities such as walking, cooking, reading, banner making, gardening groups and one-to-one support will be provided. This job would suit someone who is able to work with a diverse range of people to ensure they can meet their mental health and well-being goals.

[Programme]

This role will be part of two programmes of work which we are funded for. One is our existing mental health drop-in programme, one-to-one advice and advocacy for LGBTQ+ communities, and a second programme of work called Lewisham Proud and

Well, designed to work with communities to co-produce activities which will support and stimulate wellbeing for the participants. The aim of the programme is to help participants feel more independent and more aware of the range of service provision and help that is available locally.

[Role]

This role will include client assessment, one-to-one support and advice work, as well as group work facilitation. This role would suit someone with a background in mental health support , and someone who is interested in building programmes alongside the LGBTQ+ community in Lewisham, especially with intersectional identities. You will also manage a support worker and a small team of volunteers who work on the programmes

Criminal Justice Drug and Alcohol Worker

Location: Northallerton, DL7 8LZ

Salary: £24,020 - £30,790 per annum

Waythrough is a vibrant and growing charity with over 30 years' experience working with individuals, families and communities affected by health and social inequalities across the country with a focus on improving people’s wellbeing. The organisation is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities. They have over 1,100 staff and around 100 volunteers providing services for over 20,000 people. Their specialist services include substance use, clinical, employment training and education, housing services, housing support and health, young people, and families’ services.

The Role

Based within the Northallerton Hub, and taking a multi-disciplinary approach, working with partner agencies such as Police, Probation, Prisons and other stakeholders, you will provide a targeted approach for people using the North Yorkshire Horizons service, from harm reduction, brief interventions through to structured treatment, ensuring that every recovery journey is tailored to each individual's priorities. This ambition will be achieved through working across a variety of criminal justice settings, such as probation offices and the secure estate. 

In addition to delivering a range of PSI interventions, the post holder will also facilitate court imposed Drug Rehabilitation Requirements (DRR’s) and Alcohol Treatment Requirements (ATR’s) and oversee the prescribed treatment for a caseload of people within the Criminal Justice system.
The post holder will be expected to work closely with Police, Probation, Prisons and other appropriate partners and stakeholders within office based, community and outreach settings.

Skills and Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.
• Previous experience of drug/alcohol and/or substance misuse work.
• Ideally you will have some previous work experience within the criminal justice system.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing
• Eyecare vouchers
• Blue light card discount
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
• Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
• Happy, Healthy You! – their wellbeing offers for their workforce
• Employee Assist Programme and Support Networks

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Join Toynbee Hall as our Advice Manager (Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space) and lead a pioneering service that provides critical financial support to individuals in mental health crisis. This is a unique opportunity to shape the delivery of a highly specialised debt advice service that sits at the intersection of financial and mental health support.

 As the Advice Manager, you will:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the MHCBS service, ensuring smooth delivery and compliance with FCA regulations.
• Lead and manage a dedicated team of Debt Advisors and a Mental Health Practitioner.
• Work closely with Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) and referral partners to ensure eligible clients receive tailored financial support during crisis treatment and beyond.
• Conduct quality assurance processes, including case file reviews and audits, to ensure high standards of advice delivery.
• Collaborate with the Training and Wellbeing Manager to support staff development and wellbeing.

What we’re looking for:

• A Certificate in Money Advice Practice (CertMAP) from the IMA (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in team management, quality assurance, and service delivery in the debt advice sector.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong understanding of issues affecting clients in mental health crisis.

This role is ideal for a skilled manager with a passion for combining financial expertise with mental

Scope of role

The Advice Manager (Mental Health Capacity Breathing Space) will oversee the delivery and effective management of the Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space (MHCBS) service, ensuring it operates smoothly and meets the required standards and compliance. This role involves guiding the MHCBS team, setting clear objectives, conducting eligibility checks, and auditing the quality of advice and casework to ensure compliance with internal and external guidelines. The Team Leader will work closely with mental health professionals and external partners to coordinate client referrals and manage the ongoing support provided to clients throughout their crisis treatment and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Mental Health Capacity Breathing Space (MHCBS) service, ensuring it runs smoothly and effectively, meeting all internal and external standards, and ensuring uninterrupted service delivery.

Team Leadership and Line Management: Lead, manage, and support the MHCBS Debt Advisors, ensuring they are well-equipped to deliver high-quality, compliant debt advice. Conduct regular supervisions, Case File Reviews (CFRs), and Observations to monitor performance and provide guidance.

Referral and Eligibility Management: Manage the process of client referrals from Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) and other partners. Ensure all referred clients meet the eligibility criteria for the MHCBS service, working closely with mental health professionals to facilitate smooth transitions into the service.

Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure that all advice provided through the MHCBS service meets internal quality standards, funder requirements, and complies with regulatory frameworks such as the FCA guidelines. Conduct regular audits of casework and contribute to maintaining high-quality service provision.

Collaboration with Training and Wellbeing Manager: Work in collaboration with the Training and Wellbeing Manager to identify the training needs of MHCBS Debt Advisors, ensuring they receive the necessary support and development opportunities to maintain service quality and staff wellbeing.

Client Support and Engagement: Oversee the delivery of ongoing support to clients throughout their mental health crisis treatment and beyond, ensuring they are equipped with the tools and advice to stabilise their finances and work towards long-term debt solutions.

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with external partners, including mental health services, referral organisations, and internal teams, to ensure that clients’ financial and mental health needs are addressed holistically. Maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders to enhance service delivery.

Please download the full Job Description for more details.

About Toynbee Hall

Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.

We have recently launched a new strategic plan which reinforces that our purpose is to build a fairer future with an end to poverty, injustice and inequality.

We work towards this by:

• Addressing poverty and injustice through advice and support and influencing systemic change.
• Shifting power to people and communities affected by injustice and inequality.
• Collaborating to end poverty and build fairer systems and institutions. What we want to see in the world starts with our community and our organisation.

This means:

• Working together to build a thriving local community where people have the resources they need, feel their voices are heard and are optimistic about the future.
• Being a good employer, where people are treated fairly, feel engaged and empowered, and work together to achieve our shared vision.
• Acknowledging the role Toynbee Hall has historically played in civic society while recognising that our role now is to shift power, to be an effective partner, and to amplify voices that are less likely to be heard.

What we learn from our work in east London we use to inform and influence wider policy – working to influence change in structures, systems and policies.

Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are hiring a Recovery Worker to join our women's only refuge in Hove. The service supports 18 women with a trauma informed approach using a psychologically informed environment model to provide high quality, person centred support to all our residents. 

You will support with a range of frontline care and support activities within the service, in a varied role. You will work towards supporting residents/participants to achieve their desired goals/outcomes, and will ensure all residents/participants understand and have the right tools and resources for positive outcomes. You will also develop, participate in, and encourage residents/participants to participate in the running of activities, projects and events. There will be a focus on risk assessments and management, as well as housing and property management.

Shift Pattern: 22.5 hours per week on a rota. This may include shifts between Monday to Friday.  

Salary: £23,800 (pro rata) 

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives!
We are looking for a team player, driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who is able to build rapport with others from various backgrounds. You will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, whilst able to form effective, positive and motivational relationships.

What are we looking for?

• Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.
• IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience is required
• Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds
• Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
• Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
• Able to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others

What would we like, but not essential?

• Appropriate qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Community Justice, or professional equivalent
• Experience creating co-produced support plans and providing appropriate interventions for service user and liaising with other professionals
• Experience in providing housing support and practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role
• Previous experience in a similar organisation/industry/role

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change

Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website. We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. Organisationally, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. 

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. 

Keywords: Recovery Worker, Trauma-Informed Care, Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE), Mental Health, Support Worker, Housing Support, Rehabilitation, Reablement, Psychosocial Support, Complex Needs, Safeguarding, Risk Management, Resident Support, NVQ Level 2, Health & Social Care, Community Justice, Social Care, Case Management, Empowerment, Social Marginalisation, Inclusivity, Mental Health Recovery, Care Services, Outreach Services, Residential Support, Risk Assessments, Person-Centred Care.

About Richmond Borough Mind and the Service:

Richmond Borough Mind (RB Mind) is a leading mental health charity committed to supporting the mental wellbeing of our community. One of our key services offers support for unpaid carers – individuals providing emotional, practical, and moral support to loved ones experiencing mental health challenges.

Our Carers in Mind service provides advice, emotional support, friendship, and workshops for unpaid carers. We create safe spaces for carers to connect, share experiences, and receive support for their own wellbeing. Through peer support, we empower carers to prioritise their own health while continuing their vital roles.
 

Role Purpose:

The Carers in Mind Service Lead will lead and deliver our peer support service for unpaid carers, offering emotional and practical support, coordinating events, and developing community partnerships. They will also supervise a small team of peer support workers while managing a caseload of carers requiring one-to-one and group support.

The role focuses on:

 •  Supporting unpaid carers with advice, emotional support, and peer group connections

 •  Empowering carers to manage their own wellbeing while caring for others

 •  Developing and maintaining relationships with local NHS services, charities, and community groups to ensure joined-up care

 •  Promoting best practices in carer support and mental health recovery

Key Responsibilities:

Service Coordination and Delivery:

 •  Oversee the day-to-day running of the Carers Peer Support Service

 •  Provide one-to-one support and facilitate peer support groups for carers

 •  Manage referrals and caseloads, including supporting those with complex needs

 •  Ensure carers receive timely and appropriate support and signposting

Team Leadership and Development:

 •  Provide supervision, guidance, and training for Peer Support Workers

 •  Coordinate with external partners and community organisations to strengthen the network of support

 •  Work with the NHS (SWLSTG) and voluntary partners to promote collaborative working

Service Development and Impact Measurement:

 •  Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the service

 •  Report on outcomes and suggest improvements based on feedback and data

 •  Assist in strategic planning to enhance services for carers across the borough

Advocacy and Inclusion:

 •  Encourage carers to engage in local mental health developments and advocate for their needs

 •  Promote the Triangle of Care framework to ensure carers, service users, and professionals work collaboratively

 •  Develop outreach materials and workshops to educate and empower carers

Person Specification:

Essential:

 •  Lived experience as an unpaid carer or experience working in a mental health or carer support role

 •  Experience leading or supervising staff or volunteers

 •  Strong understanding of mental health challenges and their impact on families and carers

 •  Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and engage diverse communities

 •  Confident in providing emotional support, advice, and group facilitation

 •  Strong administrative and organisational skills with competence in IT systems including email, Microsoft Office, and case management tools

 •  Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team

Desirable:

 •  Familiarity with the Triangle of Care framework or similar carer involvement models

 •  Experience delivering training or community workshops

 •  Knowledge of Richmond’s local community support services and mental health landscape

Benefits of Working with RB Mind:

 •  Generous annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (increasing with service)

 •  Pension scheme

 •  Employee Assistance Programme: Including free counselling and wellbeing resources

 •  Training and personal development opportunities

 •  Supportive, values-driven work culture focused on mental health and community wellbeing

How to Apply:

If you’re passionate about supporting carers and making a difference in the community, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience match the requirements of this role.

Richmond Borough Mind | Journey Recovery Hub
 

Are you passionate about mental health and making a real difference in people’s lives? Join our dedicated team as a Crisis Café Support Worker!

 •  Salary: £13.46 per hour (£26,200 FTE)

 •  Hours: Shifts are 5.5 hours and we are looking for additional staff members to cover 1-4 shifts per week, ensuring that we are accessible to visitors between 6 - 10pm every evening. Initially we will require temporary cover for 1-2 shifts per week, but there is potential for this to increase to up to 4 shifts as part of a permanent role.

 •  Location: Twickenham and Kingston

As a Crisis Café Support Worker, you’ll provide compassionate, person-centred support to individuals experiencing mental health crises. You’ll play a key role in de-escalating crises, fostering recovery, and empowering clients to develop self-management strategies.

You’ll also facilitate group activities, collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment for service users.

What You’ll Bring:

 •  Experience working with individuals in mental health crises or with complex needs.

 •  Excellent listening, communication, and motivational skills.

 •  Resilience and a calm approach to challenging situations.
 

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in mental health provision and join a supportive team.

Apply Now to be part of a service that saves lives and transforms wellbeing.

Richmond Borough Mind is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are actively interviewing for this role.

Mind in Enfield and Barnet is a fast-growing charity in North London providing much needed therapy, wellbeing support and advocacy services to people with mental health problems. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 experienced Crisis Outreach Workers to support Mind in Enfield and Barnet's Family Hubs Service.This role is to support individuals during the perinatal period (expecting and up to 2 years after birth)  presenting at the Family Hubs experiencing mental health crisis and problems gain immediate support

The purpose of the Outreach Worker is to work with adults during the perinatal period (pre birth up to 2 years after birth), including both parents and carers. You will work as part of MiEB perinatal family hub team to identify those at risk of crisis and ensure referral pathways are in place to facilitate rapid engagement

The successful candidates should have a minimum 2 years experience of working with people with mild, moderate and severe mental health issues. Experience of utilising de-escalation techniques, and supporting clients presenting in emotional distress

Please see the attached job descrition which includes all duties and skills required.

This is a part-time position, 22 hours per week covering the service between 9-5 Monday to Friday. There may be a need for crossover hours up until 6pm to facilitate joint working with our crisis café 

The role is based at the Family Hubs within Craig Park and Ponders End in Enfield. You will also be based at the  Enfield Mind office at 275 Fore Street, N9 0PD.

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Community Connectors (Mental Health Resilience Workers)
Post no: 626
Working base: Ampthill
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £24,720 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

About the Role

Community Connectors work as part of an integrated, blended mental health offer to support people with emotional, social and practical needs to access a range of local, non-medical and non-clinical services, to improve confidence, social inclusion and independence.

This role will involve working as part the Community Mental Health Team [CMHT] (a multi-disciplinary team with statutory, third sector and NHS colleagues) to support clients who are suffering from moderate to severe mental health difficulties. You will need to have experience working with those suffering with mental health illness as well as being able to demonstrate in depth knowledge of the services, support networks and local resources that may assist in improved outcomes for those dealing with complex and enduring mental health issues. The ability to be adaptable, work independently and the resilience to work in some challenging environments are key attributes for this role.

Service Delivery

• Assess suitability for community connection support as part of a blended team approach and support individuals to access the service by utilising in depth knowledge of local voluntary and community services and networks in your respective area
• To work with individuals to coproduce a plan to address their mental health and wellbeing goals. Am enable people to achieve these goals through facilitating access and connecting with appropriate resources
• Enable people to access community resources which may include accompanying them.
• Offer support, guidance and help where possible to people to gain confidence, overcome initial fears and seek solutions to any barriers inhibiting attendance.
• Take a holistic approach, based on the individuals’ priorities and wider determinants of health that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
• To work as part of an integrated team to ensure the best outcomes for each person accessing the service.
• Identify and build good working relationships with the community groups, relevant services and activities for partnership work and signposting as well as keep updated information about them.
• Competently work as part of a blended team, under direction from Mind BLMK and ELFT, working with independence and in an agile way to support people with complex mental health challenges.

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits
• Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm on 27th January 2025
Interview date: TBC
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

Who we are

Do you share our core charity values of Independence, Empowerment, Staff Recognition, Sustainability, Professionalism and Partnership?

Balance is a specialist provider of range of progressive and high-quality services for vulnerable people living in SW and West London.

Our primary purpose is the development of services that support and stregthen the self-confidence, ability and independence of adults living with a learning disability or enduring mental health need. We offer a range of services including supported living as both an outreach and small supported living house service, horticultural therapy and skills training at our Community Garden and Nursery, day opportunities services for people with complex support needs, as wells as employment support services for people with a range of disabilities.

Our staff are experienced, knowledgeable and commitmed to widening the knowledge and experiences of those we support in a positive and inclusive way.

The Role

Our dynamic team supports over 80 adults living within SW London. The role is predominantly lone working in the community, but you will be supported by and part of a large support worker team.

Experience is not required, as full training will be provided. Many of those who work with us have never worked in social care previously.

You will need:

• To be committed to providing high quality support to empower adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to meet their outcomes, realise their potential and enable their independence.
• To have good communication and engagement skills with all those you meet within your role.
• To engage in monthly supervision and training as required.
• To have competent computer skills and a willingness to develop record keeping skills.
• To be flexible in your working hours - across 7 days a week including evenings.
• To be passionate, resilient, and committed to supporting people.

Our Culture and Values

Our Purpose

The development of services that support the independence of vulnerable people with
learning disabilities and/or enduring mental health needs and the continuing development
of services within South West & West London.

Our Mission

• To support people to live safely and healthily in their own homes
• To provide the tools and opportunities people need to live independently & successfully
• To Ensure people have choice and control over the support they receive

There are six key values underpinning our approach to our work, both for those who use our services, supply them on our behalf or directly as our employees:

• Empowerment – Helping people to have voice
• Partnership – Working effectively with other services
• Sustainability – protecting the future of our work
• Staff Recognition – Valuing each other in our daily work
• Professionalism – Proving a reliable and high-quality service
• Independence – Helping people live the lives they want

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

As a disabilities charity we take an assertive view on inclusion and diversity. We have worked hard in the last two years to diversify our board, workforce and those accessing our services.

We have increased leadership across the charity that reflects the communities we operate in and that we work with. We have fully revise all operational policy and governance to ensure we are meeting both our legal as well as our own quality standards in terms of inclusion and fairness across our business.

We have been independently audited and quality assured by a number of independent and contracting organisations to ensure we continue to meet those commiemtents. And we review annually through client and staff questionnaires in addition to our values based performance evaluation process how well we are doing against our corporate benchmarks.

Benefits

We offer the following benefits for paid jobs:

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Staff have access to range of discount schemes including Blue Light Card

Mental wellbeing support

Free access to the charity's employee assitance programme offering a range of talking therapies, mental health support and advice

Season ticket loan

Training opportunities

We provide access and funded support to training both for career development and as part of each specified role

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday!

An exciting opportunity for Crisis Recovery Workers has opened up at CPSL Mind.

CPSL Mind is a vibrant, values-led charity that supports local people in their recovery from mental health issues, promotes wellbeing and campaigns against stigma and discrimination.

Crisis Recovery Workers
Hours: Part-time roles available
Salary: £28,631.00 per annum, FTE
Salary Scale Point: 19 (Including 1 point for anti-social hours)
Based in Cambridge (With occasional travel to Peterborough)

About CPSL Mind
Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.

The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary is a non-clinical, safe space for individuals to visit as an alternative to attending A&E and is part of the wider First Response Service across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

We are looking for part-time Crisis Recovery Workers to join our team!

Working one-to-one (either face-to-face, over the telephone, or on video call) you will support individuals experiencing mental health distress by:

• Establishing connection and rapport in a non-intrusive, non-judgmental and compassionate manner
• Supporting individuals through guided self-help strategies including grounding, breathing techniques.
• Supporting individuals to relay their immediate needs and concerns and offering emotional and practical support and information to address these.
• Provide individuals with information on and how to connect with social support networks available to them in their own community.
• Supporting individuals to make a safety plan

Crisis Recovery Worker criteria:

• You must be able to show empathy and compassion with a non-judgemental approach
• You should be passionate about promoting positive mental health and have excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
• You should be able to manage professional boundaries

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and you are able to meet the criteria detailed above, please apply!

Closing Date: 20th January 2025
Interviews: 27th & 28th January 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

CPSL Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please.

We're seeking three skilled and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Young Person’s Worker. In these role, you will play a vital role in providing support to at-risk young people who are experiencing homelessness. We have roles available in our services in Islington and Waltham Forest. 

Your mission: to support and empower young people to develop the lifelong tools they need to lead fulfilling lives outside the confines of traditional services. You will carry a caseload of clients who you will formulate a comprehensive support and safety plan with, which forms part of the ongoing casework, promoting independence and preparing young people for moving into independent accommodation, and employment and education.

About the Role:

As the Young Person's Worker, you will be working within a strengths and recovery framework embedded within a trauma informed approach to ensure client needs and aspirations are at the centre of the support planning process. You will be the lead worker overseeing the support and development of the young person’s needs and aspirations. You will guide and signpost the young person to the relevant statutory and non statutory services and will be key in motivating and coaching the young person to develop independent living skills.

About you:

• You bring experience working with young people in the community and in accommodation services.
• Your toolkit includes practical skills in motivation and coaching young people
• Your approach is creative, analytical, trauma-informed and rooted in a strengths and recovery model.
• You can creatively inspire opportunities for our young people to thrive and to develop to their highest potential.
• A non-judgmental approach to working with complex needs young people and to promote a strengths-based approach and an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to supporting young people achieve the outcomes and goals we support them to set for themselves.

About Us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life. We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for young people in need. Apply now to become a pivotal part of our dynamic Management Team. Together, we'll transform lives and build a stronger community.

Important Info:

Closing Date: Sunday 19th January at midnight

Interview Date: Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th January at SHP Head office in Kings Cross.

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.

Job Purpose:

Assisting in the resettlement of vulnerable refugees and Afghan evacuees through the provision of advice, guidance, and support.

Context of the role.

Upbeat Communities delivers several services to welcome refugees and support them to rebuild their lives. We are looking to recruit an Integration Worker who will offer support working on the refugee resettlement scheme.

Refugee resettlement takes place across Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. Over the past 7 years, Upbeat Communities has welcomed and played a key part in the resettlement of Syrian refugees in partnership with local authorities in both counties. This role has included supporting families to apply for universal credit and set up bank accounts, registering with GPs and local schools in addition to integrating into their local community. Since the summer of 2021, we have taken on responsibility for the resettlement of Afghan families in both regions.

This role requires working within a fast-paced and dynamic environment to manage a caseload of participants' families, with a lot of travel across the county of Lincolnshire. Areas covered could including Sleaford, Bourne, Spalding, Skegness, Boston.

We are looking for a new team member who can provide support to refugee families across Lincolnshire. Due to the nature of the work, you would need to hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a car, and be willing to travel to visit families, as well as attend team meetings in Derby.

The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and play an important part in delivering the best possible support to those we work with. You will be committed to, and actively demonstrate, our values, ethos and practices to achieve our vision – to see thriving positive communities where every refugee can contribute and make the most of opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Support for Refugees

• Facilitate initial reception and orientation.
• Provide advice on benefits, housing, health, education, and employment.
• Accompany individuals and families to appointments.

Promoting Integration and Independence

• Encourage engagement in community activities.
• Foster empowerment through supportive relationships based on mutual respect and trust.
• Liaise with local authorities and services for smooth registration and referrals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure access to mainstream services.

Community Engagement and Awareness

• Work with local voluntary and community organisations to foster a welcoming environment.
• Deliver awareness sessions about resettlement schemes to stakeholders.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Development

• Participate in reviews and development of the resettlement scheme.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation processes.

Team Contribution

• Engage in team meetings, staff training, and organisational events.

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria: 

• Emotional Intelligence & Compassion in Action: 
  o Understands the importance of recognising and managing emotions in oneself and others. 
  o Recognises the value of care and commitment to making a positive impact in relationships and the community. 

• Personal Growth and Empowerment: 
  o Acknowledges the importance of feedback and personal growth with a willingness to learn. 
  o Understands the importance of providing others with support to make decisions and grow. 

• Organisational Skills: 
  o Manages tasks efficiently, prioritises effectively, and operates professionally in high-pressure situations.
  o Understands the importance of prioritising workload and meeting deadlines under pressure. 

• Technical Knowledge: 
  o Has basic knowledge of email and Microsoft Office tools, with limited practical experience. 

• Understanding Refugee Needs: 
  o Demonstrates knowledge of and sensitivity to refugee and asylum seeker needs, actively supporting their wellbeing and empowerment.

• Adaptability and Problem-Solving: 
  o Recognises the importance of adapting to change and managing multiple tasks. 
  o Recognises issues and seeks guidance to contribute to potential solutions. 
   
• Communication and Collaboration: 
  o Understands the importance of effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders. 
   
• Ethics and Inclusivity: 
  o Understands the importance of ethical behaviour and maintaining confidentiality. 
  o Recognises the value of cultural diversity and the importance of inclusivity. 
   
• The right to work in the UK.
• Full UK Driving licence and access to your own transport.

Desirable Criteria: 

• Previous experience working with refugees and asylum seekers. 
• Experience of working with families and children.
• Experience in delivering workshops or community events. 

• Fluency in a relevant community language. 

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Crisis Recovery Worker
Post no: 627
Salary: £24,088 per annum (£7,975.08 actual)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 12.25 hours per week, 5:00pm to 23:00pm 2 days per week (across 7 day rota)
Location: Milton Keynes

Could you support individuals to deescalate crisis and improve mental health and wellbeing, through focussed 1:1s and structured crisis interventions?

About our Crisis Cafés

Our Crisis Cafes offer a safe, welcoming and non-judgmental environment outside of normal working hours for those who feel in mental distress or crisis.

About the Role

The role will involve assessing needs and offering one to one support to service users to enable them to begin the process of improving their mental health and wellbeing and to providing clarity on services and pathways available in the area. The role will be part of a larger Crisis Café team made up of Crisis Recovery Workers, Crisis Peer Support Workers, Team Leaders and volunteers.

Service Delivery

• Deliver crisis focussed 1:1s and ensure outcomes which supports individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in Houghton Regis & Central Bedfordshire, in line with Mind BLMK’s agreed crisis service and requirements as well as contract requirements.
• Assessing need and suitability for the service in line with the access to services process, and undertaking 1:1s.
• Contribute to maintaining an effective volunteer workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (workload planning and support).
• Carry out Cash Handling, Health and Safety and Data Collection responsibilities as directed by the Team Leader in line with Mind BLMK’s policies, procedures, requirements and guidance.

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Optional Health Plan
• Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm on Wednesday 22 January 2025
Interviews: TBC
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply. 
Start date: ASAP

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

About Us

Hibiscus Initiatives is a passionate, women-centred organisation, delivering high impact advocacy and advice services for more than 35 years to those at the intersection of the criminal justice and immigration systems. As an organisation, we have distinct expertise in working with marginalised migrant women in prison and in the community, and with detainees from all genders in immigration removals centres.

Our holistic and trauma informed approach makes a real and lasting impact on women's lives - particularly those who have experienced prisons, international and community resettlement and trafficking. 

We aim to make a difference within the criminal justice and immigration systems too by working with women and amplifying their own voices so their experience is recognised by those making policy decisions.

Hibiscus adopts anti-racist; anti-oppression, and feminist principles and believes in the importance of nurturing a diverse team who can embody these principles. 

We are committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. We provide regular training and other learning opportunities and offer wellbeing classes and activities, clinical supervision, an Employee Assistance Program and other benefits to support staff wellbeing.

[This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010]

About the Role

We are now recruiting for a dedicated Through-the-Gate Project Worker to join our Criminal Justice and Detention Services team. This role will provide specialist support to migrant women being released from prison or detention into the London area and beyond.

The Through-the-Gate Project Worker will act as the main point of contact for referrals for women being released from prison or immigration removal centres. The role will involve managing a caseload of up to 15 migrant women who are in contact with the criminal justice system and / or under immigration restrictions, helping them to prepare for release and supporting them to resettle in the community afterwards.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective working relationships with statutory, partner and other voluntary organisations to maximise provision of support for women being released from prison/detention. The post-holder will also work as part of Hibiscus’ Safe Homes for Migrant Women project team, to improve provision of safe and secure housing for Black and minoritised migrant women.

[Please note: Successful candidates will need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to ensure the clearance process is authorised. The post holder will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service and HMPPS security vetting]

Salary 
£26,500 - £31,000*

*Starting salary negotiable up to the mid-point of the band, depending on experience

Team
Criminal Justice and Detention Services

Duration
Fixed term contract to March 2026 (with potential to extend)  

Hours
Full-time (35 hours per week)

Location
Hibiscus Head Office, London with frequent travel to and work from prisons and detention centres

About You

We are particularly keen to attract talent from Black and minoritised communities and those with lived experience of immigration and/or the criminal justice system.

The successful candidate will have significant experience working directly with women affected by the criminal justice system, the immigration system, or violence against women and girls. Experience working in a prison or detention setting would be an advantage.

They will be able to demonstrate trauma-informed, gender-responsive practice and maintain clear boundaries with clients; managing challenging behaviour with empathy. The successful candidate will have experience of working in partnership with statutory and non-statutory organisations, and proven ability to engage and influence a range of stakeholders.

They will demonstrate a commitment to Hibiscus's ethos aims and objectives, including having an intersectional and anti-racist approach to the work and a comprehensive understanding of one of more of Hibiscus’ key work areas; criminal justice, immigration and migrants’ rights, racial justice, and/or VAWG and gender justice.