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About the role

Location: North East Prisons, HMP Northumberland

Rethink Mental Illness work alongside Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) a to deliver an integrated stepped care mental health service within North east Prisons

The team compromises a range of highly skilled professionals who work collaboratively to provide the highest quality of care for those with mental health needs within the prison and for Rethink Mental Illness employees, this is carried out between 0800 – 1600 Monday to Friday.

*The applicant must have a full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.

What I will do and achieve

Your work will make a real difference by helping people in prison take positive steps toward recovery and a better future. You’ll play a vital role in supporting mental health, reducing risk, and empowering individuals to manage their wellbeing.

In this role, you will

• Assess and manage referrals – Accept referrals via agreed protocols, determine suitability, and ensure clients receive the right level of care, including stepping up treatment when necessary.
• Support recovery and self-management – Work with individuals to identify their goals, assess risk, and empower them to manage their mental health effectively.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions – Provide low-intensity treatments such as Guided Self-Help and psycho-educational support, drawing on CBT principles.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team – Attend meetings, share insights, and ensure smooth step-up and step-down arrangements for clients.
• Maintain high standards of clinical practice – Record outcome measures, keep accurate data, and uphold confidentiality at all times.
• Contribute to service performance – Meet agreed activity targets, minimise waiting times, and support monthly performance reporting.
• Build strong partnerships – Work with statutory and non-statutory agencies to ensure continuity of care post-release.
• Communicate effectively and professionally – Engage with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders in a clear and supportive manner.
• Commit to personal development – Use supervision constructively, maintain professional registration, and stay up to date with best practice.
• Represent Rethink Mental Illness values – Act with integrity, professionalism, and flexibility, including providing contingency cover for other prison sites when required.

Key Responsibilities & Commitments

• Work within Prison Service policies and procedures, supporting programmes and contributing to risk management and public protection.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including: Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Home Office Prison Clearance, Data Protection Act 1998 and Information Governance policies. Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Promote Rethink Mental Illness membership, donations, and activism.
• Adhere to Professional Boundaries, Health & Safety, and Safeguarding policies; promptly report concerns to your line manager.
• Attend regular clinical and managerial supervision as agreed.
• Take responsibility for personal performance reviews, objectives, and relevant training.
• Respond to supervisory feedback and engage in personal development to improve clinical practice.
• Maintain professional registration and comply with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Keep up to date with Department of Health guidelines and charity policies.
• Undertake other reasonable duties and projects as required by your line manager.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Successfully completed academic training aligned with the IAPT Low Intensity National Programme and qualified as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP), e.g., Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies.
• Accredited PWP with BACP or BPS.
• Post-qualification experience delivering the full range of evidence-based IAPT low-intensity interventions at Step 2.
• Proven experience working within a stepped care service, supporting individuals with mental health problems and achieving recovery outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of assessment procedures, screening, referral processes, record-keeping, and evidence-based brief psychological interventions.
• Understanding and application of evidence-based psychological therapies relevant to this role.
• Ability to build effective therapeutic relationships and practice inclusively, respecting cultural diversity and individual beliefs.
• Commitment to an inclusive values base that promotes recovery and respects diversity.
• Experience using clinical outcome measures to inform and improve practice.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in standard IT packages (Microsoft Word, Excel) and database/information systems.
• Ability to engage positively with clinical supervision and personal development, demonstrating self-reflection and continuous improvement.

If you’re passionate about empowering individuals, reducing stigma, and improving mental health outcomes, we’d love to hear from you!

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Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Location: HMP Durham

Rethink Mental Illness works in partnership with Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) to deliver a comprehensive, stepped care mental health service within HMP Durham.

Our dedicated team comprises a range of highly skilled professionals who collaborate to provide the highest quality care for individuals with mental health needs in the prison setting. This integrated approach ensures tailored support that meets the unique needs of each person.

For Rethink Mental Illness employees, service delivery takes place Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00, ensuring consistent and accessible care throughout the week.

*The applicant must have a full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.

What I will do and achieve

Work as part of an integrated mental health team at HMP Durham, delivering IAPT Step 1 interventions to support prisoners with common mental health needs. You’ll provide information, facilitate groups, train Peer Mentors, and assist with release planning, collaborating with NHS and criminal justice partners to deliver high-quality care.

Direct Support to Residents

• Support the mental health and wellbeing of residents at HMP Durham throughout their time in prison.
• Deliver comprehensive induction packs and self-help materials to promote mental health awareness.
• Use a coaching approach to help individuals set goals and achieve ambitions.
• Empower individuals to build confidence, tackle stigma, and engage in meaningful activities.

Group Work and Engagement

• Organise and facilitate group workshops, self-help sessions, and peer support groups.
• Develop and lead service user forums to encourage engagement and feedback.
• Attend prisoner meetings to inform residents about available mental health support.

Collaboration and Partnership

• Work with stakeholders to provide holistic support, including release planning.
• Joint work with other services (e.g., substance misuse) to provide tailored care packages.
• Ensure collaborative working with the multi-disciplinary team for person-centred recovery outcomes.
• Build and maintain links with external services to promote partnership working.
• Co-produce engagement strategies with colleagues and people affected by mental illness.

Peer Mentor Development

• Recruit, train, and support Peer Mentors to provide additional emotional and practical support.

Professional Standards and Risk Management

• Maintain accurate clinical records on Rethink and prison systems.
• Contribute to service development and uphold the highest standards of professional practice.
• Identify, manage, and reduce risk within the service area.
• Report incidents or near misses in line with policy, ensuring actions to prevent recurrence.

Essential skills and experience

• Experience supporting people with mental health needs 1:1 and in groups, using coaching and goal-setting approaches.
• Strong background in developing and coordinating activities and projects.
• Excellent group facilitation, listening, and rapport-building skills.
• Relevant training or qualifications (e.g., Train the Trainer, Recovery Training, Peer Support, Coaching).
• Good understanding of mental health and ability to identify early signs of deterioration.
• Inclusive approach that promotes recovery and respects diversity.
• Ability to empower individuals, including those from marginalised communities.
• Collaborative and proactive, able to work independently and in a team.
• Skilled in prioritising workload and staying calm under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Committed to continuous improvement and self-reflective practice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database systems.

If you’re passionate about empowering individuals, reducing stigma, and improving mental health outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

IND1

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Location: Shipley Lodge - Heanor, Derbyshire.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for an experienced and caring Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team at Shipley Lodge – a CQC Registered home supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental health challenges.

Our Shipley Lodge Service is a sixteen bed, single-level facility for both male and female clients, offering a clean and comfortable environment that supports recovery and independence. At Shipley Lodge, we provide more than just accommodation – we offer support with daily living skills, personal care, finances, and rehabilitation, while encouraging engagement with the local community.

How you will make a difference as a Registered Nurse

As a Registered Nurse you will work according to the Nursing & Midwifery Council code and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse and key worker.

Under the direction of the Registered Manager/Management Team, you will work as part of an integrated team delivering high quality recovery focused care and interventions to individuals who use our services.

You will provide the role and function of named nurse, offering nursing interventions in a wide variety of clinical, therapeutic and social forms. Responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care, assist in providing psychosocial interventions and activities of daily living.

Some of the essential skills and experience required for this role include

• A qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), with 6-12 months post registration experience with active NMC validation completed.
• I adhere to NMC code of conduct and professional practices and maintain registration with NMC.
• I have relevant experience of working with mental health needs with sound clinical reasoning skills.
• I have working knowledge and understanding of mental health issues and the ability to recognise the indicators of deteriorating mental health.
• I have working knowledge and understanding of current legislation, such as the Mental Health Act, DoLS and the Mental Capacity Act.
• I am able to deliver a range of treatments /interventions in a person-centered and non-judgmental manner.
• I am able to demonstrate flexibility, creativity and positive risk taking when developing support packages/care plans.

Apply today and be part of a team that truly makes a difference!

IND1

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Contract: Part Time (28 Hours) – Fixed Term for 1 year.

Salary: £19,635.93 per annum

DBS: Enhanced DBS with Adult Barred List Check Required

Make a difference to someone's recovery journey

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that everyone severely affected by mental illness should have a good quality of life. We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Wellbeing Support Coordinator to join our Derbyshire Recovery and Peer Support Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to support people who may be experiencing a range of mental health challenges and complex needs. Working closely with individuals receiving support from Everyturn Mental Health, you'll help people identify their strengths, build confidence, access community resources and take positive steps towards recovery and independence.

If you're someone who can build trusting relationships, inspire hope and empower people to achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

As a Wellbeing Support Coordinator, you will work directly with people who need additional support to navigate services and connect with opportunities in their local community.

You'll take a person-centred and recovery-focused approach, helping people develop practical solutions around issues such as:

• Mental wellbeing and recovery
• Housing and welfare support
• Benefits and financial wellbeing
• Social isolation and community engagement
• Employment and volunteering opportunities
• Accessing relevant health and support services

Working collaboratively with colleagues, carers, statutory services and community organisations, you'll help ensure individuals receive the right support at the right time and feel empowered to take control of their recovery journey.

What you'll be doing

• Building positive, supportive relationships with people accessing our service
• Identifying needs and supporting the development of personalised recovery plans
• Providing practical and emotional support to help individuals achieve their goals
• Signposting and referring people to appropriate local services and resources
• Supporting people during times of crisis with empathy and professionalism
• Working closely with partner organisations and community services
• Promoting independence, wellbeing and recovery
• Monitoring progress and identifying any concerns or risks
• Contributing to a flexible, collaborative and supportive team environment
• Helping identify gaps in local support provision and opportunities for service development

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people and understands the challenges faced by individuals with complex needs.

You will have

• A Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience supporting people with multiple or complex needs
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A compassionate, resilient and empathetic approach
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload
• Experience working with external agencies and community services
• An understanding of risk, safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Ready to apply?

If you're passionate about supporting people on their mental health recovery journey and want a role where you can make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create a better quality of life for people affected by mental illness.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Location: Ladysmith Road, Exeter

Working hours: Part-time role available – 18 hours per week – On a rota basis - 3 x 6 hours shifts – Alternating between 8:00 – 16:00 and 12:15 – 20:15 – Expectation, to work every other weekend.

(Full-time equivalent salary - £24,545 per annum)

Enhanced additional payments: £0.86 - Unsocial Hours, 1.5 x hourly rate - Bank Holiday

Devon Supported Housing is an individualised support service funded by Devon Partnership Trust. It offers housing related support to people with medium to high support needs, leaving a hospital or residential setting.

Our Ladysmith Road service in Exeter, is staffed 24/7, supports medium to high needs, using Safety Management Plans to reduce risk and focusses on recovery with SMART goals. We provide both 1:1 support and shared hours to help residents progress safely and confidently. Our service offers a safe, welcoming environment where individuals can develop confidence, build everyday living skills, and work towards their personal recovery goals. Staff provide tailored practical and emotional support, helping residents improve their wellbeing and prepare for a more independent future within the community.

What I will do and achieve as a Mental Health Recovery Worker

Are you passionate about empowering people to live independently and achieve their goals? Working within an experienced team you will support individuals experiencing mental ill health to promote independence. You’ll assess needs and risks, working in a person-centred, recovery-focused way to help people build confidence and thrive in the community.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Provide key worker support, including one-to-one assistance and liaising with mental health agencies.
• Use communication, motivation, and coaching to help individuals achieve personal goals.
• Build trust and rapport based on respect and honesty, maintaining professional boundaries and following the Rethink Mental Illness Code of Conduct.
• Encourage engagement in social and workplace activities, helping individuals regain confidence and independence.

Essential skills and experience

• Experience supporting people with mental illness in social care setting.
• Good listening skills, empathy, understanding, kindness, patience, and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Charity's values.
• Excellent administration, organisation and planning skills.
• Competent in the use of IT systems including Microsoft applications, email and internet.

If you’re passionate about empowering individuals, reducing stigma, and improving mental health outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

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Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Contract: Permanent, Full Time – 35 Hours

Salary: £26,457 (plus £3000 London Allowance)

DBS Check: Enhanced with Adults

Make sure every voice is heard.

At Rethink Advocacy, we believe everyone deserves to have their rights respected, their views listened to, and their voice heard. As an Advocate, you'll play a vital role in empowering people to understand their options, navigate complex systems, and influence decisions that affect their lives.

This is an opportunity to join a dedicated advocacy team supporting people across Wandsworth and Richmond. Working independently in the community, you'll meet people in a variety of settings including hospitals, care homes, supported living services, secure facilities and people's own homes. You'll be trusted to manage your own diary, organise client visits and deliver outstanding advocacy support where it matters most.

About the role

As an experienced or qualified Advocate, you'll manage your own caseload and provide statutory and non-statutory advocacy, focusing on IMCA and Care Act cases.

You'll work alongside people who may be facing some of the most important decisions of their lives, helping them:

• Understand their rights and choices.
• Have their views represented and heard.
• Access information in a way that works for them.
• Participate in care, treatment and support decisions.
• Navigate legal and health and social care frameworks.
• Build confidence and develop self-advocacy skills wherever possible.

No two days are the same. You'll balance client meetings, report writing, safeguarding responsibilities, promotion of advocacy services and collaborative working with professionals and stakeholders across the local area.

What you'll be doing

• Managing a diverse and rewarding advocacy caseload.
• Delivering both instructed and non-instructed advocacy.
• Supporting people to understand and exercise their rights.
• Preparing high-quality reports and case records.
• Identifying and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Promoting advocacy services to professionals, communities and service users.
• Participating in reflective practice, supervision and ongoing development.
• Supporting volunteers, students and trainee advocates where required.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is passionate about empowerment, inclusion and making a genuine difference to people's lives.

You'll have

• A Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy and willingness to complete the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, or an existing Level 3 National Advocacy Qualification or Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification.
• Experience delivering advocacy services in a paid or voluntary capacity.
• Knowledge of advocacy principles and relevant legislation.
• Experience managing a caseload effectively and independently.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• A person-centred approach and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and with a range of communication needs.
• Strong organisational and IT skills.
• The ability to travel throughout the Wandsworth and Richmond area and occasionally elsewhere in England for work-related activities.

Ready to apply?

If you're an advocate who is passionate about rights, empowerment and ensuring people are heard when it matters most, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help create a society where everyone has the opportunity to live the life they want.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Contract: Permanent, Full Time – 35 Hours

Salary: £24,015.68 (plus £3,000 London Allowance)

DBS Check: Enhanced with Adults

Looking for a career where you can make a real difference?

At Rethink Advocacy, we believe everyone deserves to have their voice heard. As a Trainee Advocate, you'll support people to understand their rights, make informed choices and have a greater say in decisions that affect their lives. This is a unique opportunity to start a career in advocacy while receiving structured training, professional development and support towards becoming a qualified Advocate.

Working across Wandsworth & Richmond, you'll support people in a variety of settings including hospitals, care homes, supported living services, secure facilities and people's own homes. Every day will bring new challenges, new learning opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

About the role

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about empowering others and wants to build a career in advocacy.

As a Trainee Advocate, you'll be supported to enrol on and complete the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification, with protected study time and a structured development pathway. You'll work alongside experienced advocates, shadowing and learning from them before gradually managing your own caseload and provide statutory and non-statutory advocacy, focusing on IMCA and Care Act cases..

You'll receive training in a range of advocacy remits and develop the skills and confidence to:

• Support people to understand and exercise their rights.
• Help individuals have their views, wishes and preferences heard.
• Empower people to participate in decisions about their care and support.
• Deliver both instructed and non-instructed advocacy.
• Promote independence and self-advocacy wherever possible.
• Understand key legislation and frameworks that affect the people we support.

You'll manage your own diary, organise client visits and maintain high-quality case records while being fully supported through supervision, reflective practice and ongoing training.

Following successful completion of the Level 4 qualification, you'll progress into a qualified Advocate role.

What you'll be doing

• Learning how to deliver high-quality statutory and non-statutory advocacy services.
• Building positive professional relationships with the people you support.
• Managing and developing your own advocacy caseload.
• Preparing accurate reports and case records.
• Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns.
• Working collaboratively with health and social care professionals.
• Delivering awareness sessions and promoting advocacy services within local communities.
• Participating in training, supervision and reflective practice sessions.

Who we're looking for

You don't need previous advocacy qualifications to apply. We're looking for people with the right values, attitude and potential to grow.

You'll have

• A willingness to complete the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification and additional advocacy modules as required.
• Transferable skills, lived experience, voluntary experience or professional experience that demonstrate your ability to build relationships and support others.
• A passion for empowerment, inclusion and social justice.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• The ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and with differing communication needs.
• Good organisational skills and confidence using IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work independently while also being part of a supportive team.
• The ability to travel throughout Wandsworth & Richmond and occasionally elsewhere in England for work-related activities.

When you join us, you're joining a charity that's leading the way in improving the lives of people severely affected by mental illness and championing the rights of vulnerable people.

You'll benefit from

• A structured career pathway into qualified advocacy.
• Funded Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification.
• Protected study time and ongoing professional development.
• Regular supervision, reflective practice and support.
• A flexible, field-based role with autonomy and responsibility.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.

Our CARES Values

If these values resonate with you and you're passionate about helping people have their voices heard, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to start your advocacy career?

Join Rethink Mental Illness and help ensure that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has the opportunity to be listened to, understood and empowered.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Contract: Permanent, Part Time – 15.75 Hours

Salary: £11,905.65 (plus £1350 London Allowance)

DBS Check: Enhanced with Adults

Make sure every voice is heard.

At Rethink Advocacy, we believe everyone deserves to have their rights respected, their views listened to, and their voice heard. As an Advocate, you'll play a vital role in empowering people to understand their options, navigate complex systems, and influence decisions that affect their lives.

This is an opportunity to join a dedicated advocacy team supporting people across Wandsworth and Richmond. Working independently in the community, you'll meet people in a variety of settings including hospitals, care homes, supported living services, secure facilities and people's own homes. You'll be trusted to manage your own diary, organise client visits and deliver outstanding advocacy support where it matters most.

About the role

As an experienced or qualified Advocate, you'll manage your own caseload and provide statutory and non-statutory advocacy, focusing on NHS Complaints (IHCA) cases.

You'll work alongside people who may be facing some of the most important decisions of their lives, helping them:

• Understand their rights and choices.
• Have their views represented and heard.
• Access information in a way that works for them.
• Participate in care, treatment and support decisions.
• Navigate legal and health and social care frameworks.
• Build confidence and develop self-advocacy skills wherever possible.

No two days are the same. You'll balance client meetings, report writing, safeguarding responsibilities, promotion of advocacy services and collaborative working with professionals and stakeholders across the local area.

What you'll be doing

• Managing a diverse and rewarding advocacy caseload.
• Delivering both instructed and non-instructed advocacy.
• Supporting people to understand and exercise their rights.
• Preparing high-quality reports and case records.
• Identifying and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Promoting advocacy services to professionals, communities and service users.
• Participating in reflective practice, supervision and ongoing development.
• Supporting volunteers, students and trainee advocates where required.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is passionate about empowerment, inclusion and making a genuine difference to people's lives.

You'll have

• A Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy and willingness to complete the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, or an existing Level 3 National Advocacy Qualification or Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification.
• Experience delivering advocacy services in a paid or voluntary capacity.
• Knowledge of advocacy principles and relevant legislation.
• Experience managing a caseload effectively and independently.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• A person-centred approach and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and with a range of communication needs.
• Strong organisational and IT skills.
• The ability to travel throughout the Wandsworth and Richmond area and occasionally elsewhere in England for work-related activities.

You'll be joining a supportive organisation that values professional development, reflective practice and continuous learning, while making a real impact in the lives of people affected by mental illness and other complex circumstances.

Ready to apply?

If you're an advocate who is passionate about rights, empowerment and ensuring people are heard when it matters most, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help create a society where everyone has the opportunity to live the life they want.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Contract: Permanent, Part Time – 15.75 Hours

Salary: £10,807.06 (plus £1350 London Allowance)

DBS Check: Enhanced with Adults

Looking for a career where you can make a real difference?

At Rethink Advocacy, we believe everyone deserves to have their voice heard. As a Trainee Advocate, you'll support people to understand their rights, make informed choices and have a greater say in decisions that affect their lives. This is a unique opportunity to start a career in advocacy while receiving structured training, professional development and support towards becoming a qualified Advocate.

Working across Wandsworth & Richmond, you'll support people in a variety of settings including hospitals, care homes, supported living services, secure facilities and people's own homes. Every day will bring new challenges, new learning opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

About the role

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about empowering others and wants to build a career in advocacy.

As a Trainee Advocate, you'll be supported to enrol on and complete the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification, with protected study time and a structured development pathway. You'll work alongside experienced advocates, shadowing and learning from them before gradually managing your own caseload and provide statutory and non-statutory advocacy, focusing on IMCA and Care Act cases..

You'll receive training in a range of advocacy remits and develop the skills and confidence to:

• Support people to understand and exercise their rights.
• Help individuals have their views, wishes and preferences heard.
• Empower people to participate in decisions about their care and support.
• Deliver both instructed and non-instructed advocacy.
• Promote independence and self-advocacy wherever possible.
• Understand key legislation and frameworks that affect the people we support.

You'll manage your own diary, organise client visits and maintain high-quality case records while being fully supported through supervision, reflective practice and ongoing training.

Following successful completion of the Level 4 qualification, you'll progress into a qualified Advocate role.

What you'll be doing

• Learning how to deliver high-quality statutory and non-statutory advocacy services.
• Building positive professional relationships with the people you support.
• Managing and developing your own advocacy caseload.
• Preparing accurate reports and case records.
• Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns.
• Working collaboratively with health and social care professionals.
• Delivering awareness sessions and promoting advocacy services within local communities.
• Participating in training, supervision and reflective practice sessions.

Who we're looking for

You don't need previous advocacy qualifications to apply. We're looking for people with the right values, attitude and potential to grow.

You'll have

• A willingness to complete the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification and additional advocacy modules as required.
• Transferable skills, lived experience, voluntary experience or professional experience that demonstrate your ability to build relationships and support others.
• A passion for empowerment, inclusion and social justice.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• The ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and with differing communication needs.
• Good organisational skills and confidence using IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work independently while also being part of a supportive team.
• The ability to travel throughout Wandsworth & Richmond and occasionally elsewhere in England for work-related activities.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

When you join us, you're joining a charity that's leading the way in improving the lives of people severely affected by mental illness and championing the rights of vulnerable people.

You'll benefit from

• A structured career pathway into qualified advocacy.
• Funded Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification.
• Protected study time and ongoing professional development.
• Regular supervision, reflective practice and support.
• A flexible, field-based role with autonomy and responsibility.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.

Our CARES Values

If these values resonate with you and you're passionate about helping people have their voices heard, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to start your advocacy career?

Join Rethink Mental Illness and help ensure that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has the opportunity to be listened to, understood and empowered.

Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That’s why we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive:

• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us, and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Grade or equivalent: Band 5 £32,073

Location: Covering all of Coventry and Warwickshire location

Responsible to: Team Leader

Accountable to: Service Manager

Role Purpose

You will work with clients (managing a caseload) who have mental health support needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences. You will deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach (for which training will be given); providing person centred advice and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.

You will work as part of a community mental health team, maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment.

Responsibilities

• A basic understanding of IPS (Individual Placement Support) gained through experience or self-conducted research.
• Experience in recruitment or employment along with advice and guidance on employment needs
• Ability to engage with employers and build close, trusting, and productive relationships with people
• Good understanding of the local area and it’s employers
• Strong IT skills with the competency to use a range of complex systems and software
• Good understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment
• Experience of working in supported employment services is desirable
• Good time management, diary organisation, be adaptable/flexible as no two days are the same and to be able to work with minimal supervision
• Experience of working with people with mental health problems or a similar service user group is desirable

As you will be working within the community, we do need you to hold a full UK driving licence.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of around 20 clients who have mental health support needs who are motivated to start/return to work.
• Deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach for which training will be given.
• Meet and support clients to understand their key skills, aspirations and goals through completing a Vocational Profile and produce an Action Plan to help them obtain and sustain competitive employment. This includes support with their job search, CV production, application forms, interview techniques and career development.
• Assess client’s support needs related to work which may include benefits/welfare advice, disclosure of mental health symptoms etc, and provide support & guidance.
• Attend weekly clinical team meetings as an embedded IPS practitioner.
• Source job opportunities for clients through tailored job search and regular contact with local employers to explore hidden as well as advertised employment opportunities.
• Provide education and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, return to work strategy and on-going contact with the employer to ensure job retention.
• Build relationships with colleagues in clinical teams to engage and generate referrals and create collaborative working partnerships with clinical staff (promoting employment as a positive intervention in the recovery journey).
• Once employment has been secured continue to provide quality service through conducting regular visits, effective monitoring and in-work support to clients and employers to help sustain employment.

Relationship Management

Establish positive and integrated relationships with clinical teams, employers and other service providers. This includes:

• To build and maintain employer relationships and maintain employer engagement database.
• Arrange regular meetings with clients to monitor and review progress pre and post-employment.
• Spend time getting to know local employers, in order to negotiate job opportunities that meet each individual’s strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
• To challenge inequalities experienced by clients and address existing discrimination, whilst ensuring a process of learning for the organisation
• Work with employers to promote the service, identify job opportunities and ensure appropriate strategies are in place to reduce barriers in the work place – this can include exploring ‘job carving’ i.e. carving small slices of work from the duties other staff do not have time to do.
• To develop effective working relationships with a range of external agencies who can help individuals to achieve their employment goals. This may include local colleges and training providers.

Other

• To adhere to administrative and data capture protocols which record the progress of individuals, and to keep accurate and complete records of casework.
• To work independently, reliably and deliver consistently to deliver effective IPS practice.
• Ensure that effective monitoring and evaluation systems are adhered to and keep abreast of changing practice within vocational rehabilitation.
• To co-produce service development with service users where possible.
• To collect employment recovery stories from people accessing the service.
• Ensure that all relevant policies are implemented such as information governance, safeguarding etc.
• Partake in continuous learning about mental health conditions, their impact and how they can be managed and undertake mandatory training as required.
• Work flexible hours as required.

Stakeholders

Team Leader, Service Managers, HR, Occupational Health, Clinical Teams, User Groups, Voluntary Sector and Trust Training and Supported Employment Schemes, Local Colleges, Local Employment Service Disability Service Teams, Local Employers and other NHS User Employment Schemes.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential Desirable

Qualifications and training

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent experience

• Trained in IPS approach
• Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification
• QCF in Advice & Guidance (Level 3)

Experience

• Experience/understanding of working with people with mental health support needs, or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector
• Experience of working with someone on a one-to-one basis
• Experience of managing multiple tasks at any one time
• Experience of working assertively to influence decision makers

• Experience of supporting people to obtain or keep work
• Experience of working within mental health services
• Own personal lived experience of recovery from mental health difficulties
• Previous experience of delivering a service using the IPS model is a bonus
• Proven experience of meeting and exceeding outcomes and targets

Knowledge

• An understanding of the employment needs, and challenges faced by people who experience mental health difficulties
• Developing a knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs
• Able to use IT and tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel

• Knowledge of the benefits agency and all disability/ employment related benefits

Skills

• Good motivational, communication and listening skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with a range of people
• Good organisational ability
• Natural ability to build close, trusting and productive relationships with people
• Team orientated and works collaboratively within a mixed-disciplinary team
• Ability to work independently and use initiative to develop and promote a service

Personal qualities

• Non-judgemental and trustworthy
• Empathy with the needs of those with mental health support needs
• Passion and drive to make a positive difference to people's lives
• Highly motivated with a genuine belief that someone with a mental health condition can find paid employment
• Resilient and tenacious to not give up despite setbacks and frustrations
• Self-aware of personal strengths and weaknesses and actively invest in personal and professional development
• Willingness to travel within the region

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Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire.

Role: Part-time, 21 hours per week, 3 days per week.

(Full-time equivalent salary - £24,545 per annum)

The role - 2 days based in Stroud and 1 day based in Gloucester (This is potentially flexible)

Working across three sites in Stroud, this role will require visiting people in their homes, as well as Eagle Mill Close where the office is situated.

*This role requires a Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

Our Stroud service provides high-quality, independent housing and tailored support for people with mental health needs. We are dedicated to helping individuals live as independently as possible, empowering them to build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve the goals that matter most to them.

Through person-centred support, we work closely with tenants to create personalised support plans that promote wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion. Our dedicated team provides emotional support, practical guidance, and encouragement with day-to-day living, helping individuals manage their tenancy, maintain their health and wellbeing, access community resources, and develop the skills needed for independent living.

We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where people feel respected, valued, and able to have their voices heard. By working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, local services, and other partner agencies, we ensure that tenants receive coordinated support that reflects their individual needs, strengths, and aspirations. Our aim is to help people build meaningful, fulfilling lives within their communities and achieve positive, lasting outcomes.

What I will do and achieve

Are you passionate about empowering people to live independently and achieve their goals? Working with an allocated group of tenants, you’ll support individuals experiencing mental ill health to promote independence and sustain tenancies. You’ll assess needs and risks, working in a person-centred, recovery-focused way to help people build confidence and thrive in the community.

• Provide key worker support, including one-to-one assistance and liaising with mental health agencies.
• Use communication, motivation, and coaching to help individuals achieve personal goals.
• Build trust and rapport based on respect and honesty, maintaining professional boundaries and following the Rethink Mental Illness Code of Conduct.
• Support day-to-day service operations, including property re-lets, processing referrals, and ensuring health and safety across schemes.
• Encourage engagement in social and workplace activities, helping individuals regain confidence and independence.

Essential skills and experience

• Experience supporting people with mental illness in a social care setting
• Good listening skills, empathy, understanding, kindness, patience, and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to clearly demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Charity's values.
• Excellent administration, organisation and planning skills.
• Competent in the use of IT systems including Microsoft applications, email and internet.

If you’re passionate about empowering individuals, reducing stigma, and improving mental health outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

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Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

Location: London, Agile (Homebased with 2 days a week at our Head Office in London)

About the role

Salary: £26,457 + £3000 London Allowance

DBS: Basic

Help people turn their passion into life-changing impact

At Mental Health UK, we believe everyone deserves the support they need to live well with their mental health. Every challenge event, community fundraiser and virtual challenge helps us provide vital support to people across the UK.

We're looking for an enthusiastic, organised and supporter-focused Events & Community Fundraising Officer to play a key role in delivering exceptional fundraising experiences for our incredible supporters. Working across some of our flagship fundraising activities, you'll help inspire people to raise more, stay motivated and feel connected to our cause every step of the way.

Whether they're running the London Landmarks Half Marathon, taking on the Hackney Half, joining one of our virtual challenges or organising their own fundraising activity, you'll be there to provide outstanding stewardship and support.

What you'll be doing

As part of our passionate Fundraising team, you'll

• Create engaging supporter journeys that inspire fundraising success.
• Build meaningful relationships with supporters through personalised communications.
• Coordinate stewardship across email, SMS, WhatsApp and other digital channels.
• Be the first point of contact for Event & Community Fundraising enquiries.
• Support the delivery of high-profile fundraising events and campaigns.
• Maintain accurate supporter records through CRM and fundraising platforms.
• Monitor campaign performance and identify opportunities to improve engagement and income.
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers for event-day activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Fundraising, Digital, Brand and Communications.

About you

We're looking for someone who is

• Passionate about delivering exceptional supporter experiences
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
• Experienced in supporter stewardship, fundraising, customer service or engagement roles
• A confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Comfortable using CRM systems and digital communication tools
• Detail-oriented, data-conscious and committed to delivering high-quality work
• Collaborative and relationship-focused
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

It would be great if you also have

• Experience in charity fundraising or the mental health sector.
• Experience with mass participation events, challenge events or community fundraising.
• Knowledge of fundraising platforms such as Funraising.
• Experience with Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics or similar CRM systems.
• Experience creating supporter communications across email, SMS or WhatsApp.

Why join us?

You'll be joining a dynamic fundraising team that's ambitious, supportive and driven by a shared belief that people severely affected by mental illness deserve hope, support and understanding. You'll have the opportunity to work across both Mental Health UK and Rethink Mental Illness, helping to deliver fundraising programmes that make a genuine difference to people's lives.

If this sounds like you...

If you're passionate about creating memorable supporter experiences, thrive in a busy fundraising environment and want your work to have real social impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create a better future for everyone affected by mental health challenges.

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Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Location: Field-based across the Black Country

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time 17.5 Hours

Salary: £13,228.50 (based on 17.5 hours)

Make a real difference when it matters most

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone deserves support, understanding and hope—especially during life’s most difficult moments.

We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled Suicide Bereavement Support Worker / Counsellor to join our Support After Suicide Service in the Black Country. In this role, you’ll walk alongside people navigating grief after suicide—helping them find strength, meaning, and ways to cope.

This is more than a counselling role. It’s an opportunity to be part of a service that reaches people at a deeply vulnerable time and supports them, their families, and their wider networks with empathy and expertise.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred support in community settings, working flexibly to meet people where they are—emotionally and physically.

Your work will include

• Providing specialist suicide bereavement counselling tailored to individual needs
• Supporting people to understand and manage grief, build coping strategies, and move forward
• Carrying out risk assessments and safeguarding responsibilities
• Delivering 1:1 support, family sessions, and contributing to group support
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and local services
• Keeping clear, accurate clinical records and measuring outcomes
• Helping reduce waiting times by managing a structured caseload
• Building relationships across communities to improve access and awareness
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the service

You’ll be part of a compassionate, multi-disciplinary team, delivering support face-to-face, by phone, and digitally.

About you

You bring both professional expertise and genuine empathy to your work.

Essential

• Diploma in Counselling (or equivalent) and BACP registration/eligibility
• Experience delivering bereavement counselling
• Strong understanding of grief and loss
• Experience conducting assessments and managing risk
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently, manage a caseload, and remain resilient in emotionally demanding situations
• Commitment to inclusive, person-centred practice
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends

Desirable

• Experience with trauma-informed approaches
• Experience working with children and young people
• Knowledge of the Black Country
• Training in suicide prevention (e.g. ASIST, SafeTalk)
• Lived experience of bereavement by suicide

How you’ll work

• Field-based, working across the Black Country
• Flexible delivery including home visits, community settings, and remote support
• Core service hours: 10am–6pm, with some evening/weekend flexibility
• Working with around 150–200 referrals per year as part of a wider team

Ready to apply?

If you’re passionate about supporting people through grief and want to be part of a service that truly changes lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us provide hope when it’s needed most.

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Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Location: Romsey Avenue, Nuneaton

Enhancement Additional Payments: £50 - Per sleep in (8 hours), £0.86 - Unsocial Hours, 1.5 x hourly rate - Bank Holiday

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for an experienced and caring Mental Health Recovery Worker to join our dedicated team at Romsey Avenue – a CQC Registered home supporting with severe and enduring mental health challenges.

Romsey Avenue is a 24-hour residential service for adults living with severe mental illness. The service provides support seven days a week through daytime, afternoon, evening, and sleep-in shifts, ensuring continuous care and assistance. The service accommodates up to 13 male and female residents and is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support tailored to each individual's needs, preferences, and aspirations. Our approach is strengths-based, focusing on empowering individuals to build on their existing skills and abilities. Residents are encouraged and supported to achieve the highest level of independence possible, while maintaining their wellbeing and recovery. Staff work collaboratively with a range of external professionals and agencies to ensure a consistent, coordinated, and holistic approach to support, enabling residents to work towards their personal goals and improve their quality of life.

What will you do?

In this role, I will support individuals on their recovery journey, helping them build skills, confidence and independence. My work will include:

• Providing one to one key worker support and building positive, professional relationships
• Carrying out assessments and developing personalised support and safety plans
• Encouraging people to manage their mental and physical wellbeing
• Supporting service users with meaningful activities - Daily tasks, such as personal care, maintaining home environment, food and hydration and also sharing successes.
• Supporting individuals with daily living skills and accessing community services
• Liaising with mental health agencies, professionals and community groups
• Contributing to safeguarding and promoting a safe, supportive environment
• Keeping accurate records, monitoring progress and sharing information with the team
• Helping improve the service by offering feedback and supporting colleagues

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting people with mental illness in a social care setting.
• Great listening skills, empathy, patience, and kindness
• Ability to work with digital systems (Microsoft applications, email, internet)
• A commitment to our values and willingness to learn

Apply today and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

IND1

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Location: Field-based Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire and Bolsover

Hours: Part-time 14 Hours

Salary: £9817.96

Do you want to help people rebuild their lives?

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life. As a Mental Health Recovery Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting people affected by severe mental illness to regain confidence, independence, and hope.

This is more than a job – it’s a chance to be part of someone’s recovery journey.

About the role

You’ll provide one-to-one, community-based support to people across Derbyshire, helping them identify and achieve their recovery goals. Using a strengths-based and recovery-focused approach, you’ll empower individuals to build the skills and resilience they need to live independently.

From helping someone access local services to supporting them through challenges, no two days are the same – but every day makes a difference.

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering personalised, one-to-one support tailored to individual recovery goals
• Supporting people to build independence, confidence, and wellbeing
• Developing and reviewing care, recovery, and safety plans
• Working collaboratively with mental health services, community groups, and partner organisations
• Carrying out assessments and identifying individual needs and risks
• Encouraging service users to access local opportunities and services
• Keeping accurate records and monitoring progress and outcomes
• Promoting safeguarding and ensuring individuals are safe at all times
• Supporting volunteers and contributing positively to the wider team
• Representing Rethink Mental Illness within the local community

About you

We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient, and motivated to support others.

You will

• Have experience supporting people with mental health needs (paid or voluntary)
• Be confident in assessing needs and developing support plans
• Be able to motivate and coach individuals towards their goals
• Understand recovery-focused and strengths-based approaches
• Be comfortable working independently in a community setting
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Be committed to safeguarding and professional boundaries

Essential

• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable

• Relevant qualification (e.g. NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or Community Mental Health)
• Knowledge of local services and community resources

About the service

You’ll be part of the Derbyshire Recovery and Peer Support Service, working alongside partner organisations to deliver high-quality, person-centred support across the county.

The service offers

• One-to-one community support
• Peer support groups and wellbeing sessions
• Opportunities for people to rebuild confidence and social connections

Why join us?

• Make a meaningful impact every day
• Be part of a supportive, values-driven team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A role with purpose, autonomy, and variety

Ready to apply?

If you’re passionate about supporting people with mental health challenges and want to be part of a service that truly changes lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Location: HMP Millsike

Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Rethink Mental Illness work alongside Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) and Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust to deliver an integrated stepped care mental health service within HMP Millsike.

The team compromises a range of highly skilled professionals who work collaboratively to provide the highest quality of care for those with mental health needs within the prison and for Rethink Mental Illness employees, this is carried out between 0800 – 1600 Monday to Friday.

Purpose of the Role

To provide person-centred support for individuals with health vulnerabilities transitioning from prison to the community, ensuring continuity of care and effective release planning. The role focuses on reconnecting individuals with health services, improving wellbeing, reducing health inequalities, and supporting a sustainable reduction in reoffending through coaching-based interventions and collaborative working with partner agencies.

What I will do and achieve

Delivering Person-Centred Support

• Provide holistic care navigation to individuals before and after release from prison, ensuring continuity of care and effective, well-planned transitions into the community
• Complete initial screenings, care mapping assessments, and structured release plans using a tailored, person-centred approach
• Deliver flexible 1:1 and group-based support using a coaching framework to promote independence, resilience, and long-term wellbeing

Improving Health and Reducing Reoffending

• Reconnect individuals with appropriate health and community services, reducing health inequalities and supporting sustained recovery
• Prevent deterioration in physical and mental health by enabling access to ongoing care and promoting self-management
• Contribute to reducing reoffending by supporting stability, engagement, and positive lifestyle changes

Collaborative and Multi-Agency Working

• Work closely with prison staff, healthcare providers, and statutory and non-statutory agencies to coordinate safe and effective release planning
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships, representing both the service and service users in multi-disciplinary settings
• Support health promotion initiatives and joint working to improve service reach and impact

Quality, Performance and Accountability

• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical records in line with organisational and national requirements
• Manage a high-volume caseload, balancing competing demands while meeting service targets and deadlines
• Work autonomously with strong organisational skills, adapting to a fast-paced and evolving environment

Professional Standards and Development

• Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries at all times, modelling a proactive and solution-focused approach
• Engage fully in supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing training to continuously improve service delivery
• Demonstrate commitment, motivation, and resilience in delivering high-quality support within a challenging but rewarding area of work

Essential Skills and Experience

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant area such as Health and Social Care
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals to set and achieve goals through 1:1 and group interventions
• Working knowledge of mental health, substance misuse, housing, social care, and the criminal justice system
• Experience delivering structured, time-limited support
• Strong assessment skills, including risk management and support planning
• Passionate about supporting individuals leaving the criminal justice system, promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Calm, patient, and respectful, with the ability to manage challenging situations and maintain professional boundaries
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and written skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and adapt to changing demands
• Competent in IT systems, including Microsoft Office and clinical databases
• Committed to ongoing professional development, reflective practice, and using supervision effectively

If you’re passionate about empowering individuals, reducing stigma, and improving mental health outcomes, we’d love to hear from you!

IND1

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Location: Liverpool Area (HMP Altcourse, HMP Liverpool and community outreach as required)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

DBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List Check and Home Office Prison Clearance

Salary: £24,545 - £26,510

Help People Build a Better Future

Are you passionate about supporting people to overcome barriers, rebuild confidence and create positive change in their lives?

Rethink Mental Illness is looking for a compassionate and motivated Mentor to join our Criminal Justice team across the North West. Working within prisons and the community, you'll provide tailored one-to-one support to people in prison and those transitioning back into society, helping them tackle financial challenges and achieve greater stability and independence.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of individuals affected by complex issues including mental health challenges, homelessness, addiction, debt and involvement with the criminal justice system.

About the Role

As a Mentor, you will support people in prison and on probation through our Ministry of Justice-funded Finance, Benefits and Debt service.

You will build trusted relationships with customers, helping them identify barriers, develop practical action plans and access the support they need to improve their financial wellbeing and long-term outcomes.

Your support may include

• Providing person-centred mentoring and coaching.
• Supporting people with benefits, budgeting and debt management.
• Helping individuals access bank accounts and financial services.
• Advocating on behalf of customers with external agencies and organisations.
• Working alongside prison staff, probation teams and community partners.
• Delivering one-to-one and group-based interventions.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service performance targets.

Full training will be provided, including support to develop your knowledge of money advice and guidance.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who can build trust, inspire confidence and empower people to achieve positive change.

You'll ideally have

• Understanding of the challenges faced by people affected by offending, addiction, homelessness or mental health difficulties.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience providing support, mentoring, coaching or case management.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and solve problems creatively.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Resilience, empathy and a non-judgemental approach.
• Confidence using technology and maintaining accurate records.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Experience within criminal justice settings, prisons, welfare benefits, money advice or debt support is welcomed but not essential. Lived experience and diverse perspectives are highly valued.

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about helping people overcome barriers and create lasting change, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help transform lives across our criminal justice services.

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Location: HMP Durham, Old Elvet, Durham

Rethink Mental Illness work alongside Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) a to deliver an integrated stepped care mental health service within North east Prisons

The team compromises a range of highly skilled professionals who work collaboratively to provide the highest quality of care for those with mental health needs within the prison and for Rethink Mental Illness employees, this is carried out between 0800 – 1600 Monday to Friday.

What I will do and achieve

Your work will make a real difference by helping people in prison take positive steps toward recovery and a better future. You’ll play a vital role in supporting mental health, reducing risk, and empowering individuals to manage their wellbeing.

In this role, you will

• Assess and manage referrals – Accept referrals via agreed protocols, determine suitability, and ensure clients receive the right level of care, including stepping up treatment when necessary.
• Support recovery and self-management – Work with individuals to identify their goals, assess risk, and empower them to manage their mental health effectively.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions – Provide low-intensity treatments such as Guided Self-Help and psycho-educational support, drawing on CBT principles.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team – Attend meetings, share insights, and ensure smooth step-up and step-down arrangements for clients.
• Maintain high standards of clinical practice – Record outcome measures, keep accurate data, and uphold confidentiality at all times.
• Contribute to service performance – Meet agreed activity targets, minimise waiting times, and support monthly performance reporting.
• Build strong partnerships – Work with statutory and non-statutory agencies to ensure continuity of care post-release.
• Communicate effectively and professionally – Engage with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders in a clear and supportive manner.
• Commit to personal development – Use supervision constructively, maintain professional registration, and stay up to date with best practice.
• Represent Rethink Mental Illness values – Act with integrity, professionalism, and flexibility, including providing contingency cover for other prison sites when required.

Key Responsibilities & Commitments

• Work within Prison Service policies and procedures, supporting programmes and contributing to risk management and public protection.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including: Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Home Office Prison Clearance, Data Protection Act 1998 and Information Governance policies. Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Promote Rethink Mental Illness membership, donations, and activism.
• Adhere to Professional Boundaries, Health & Safety, and Safeguarding policies; promptly report concerns to your line manager.
• Attend regular clinical and managerial supervision as agreed.
• Take responsibility for personal performance reviews, objectives, and relevant training.
• Respond to supervisory feedback and engage in personal development to improve clinical practice.
• Maintain professional registration and comply with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Keep up to date with Department of Health guidelines and charity policies.
• Undertake other reasonable duties and projects as required by your line manager.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Successfully completed academic training aligned with the IAPT Low Intensity National Programme and qualified as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP), e.g., Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies.
• Accredited PWP with BACP or BPS.
• Post-qualification experience delivering the full range of evidence-based IAPT low-intensity interventions at Step 2.
• Proven experience working within a stepped care service, supporting individuals with mental health problems and achieving recovery outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of assessment procedures, screening, referral processes, record-keeping, and evidence-based brief psychological interventions.
• Understanding and application of evidence-based psychological therapies relevant to this role.
• Ability to build effective therapeutic relationships and practice inclusively, respecting cultural diversity and individual beliefs.
• Commitment to an inclusive values base that promotes recovery and respects diversity.
• Experience using clinical outcome measures to inform and improve practice.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in standard IT packages (Microsoft Word, Excel) and database/information systems.
• Ability to engage positively with clinical supervision and personal development, demonstrating self-reflection and continuous improvement.

If you’re passionate about empowering individuals, reducing stigma, and improving mental health outcomes, we’d love to hear from you!

IND1

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Location: Field Based, covering Thanet, Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh, Canterbury, Dover, Deal and Ashford

Salary: £14,726.95

Make a real difference every day

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that everyone severely affected by mental illness deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life — and having meaningful employment can be a crucial part of that journey.

We’re looking for an IPS Employment Specialist to join our East Kent IPS Service covering Thanet, Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh, Canterbury, Dover, Deal and Ashford. You’ll work one to one with people who want to find or return to paid employment, helping them identify their goals, build confidence, and secure roles that align with their skills and aspirations.

This is a Part Time (21 Hours) role with a salary of £14,726.95 pro rata.

This is a rewarding, dynamic role where no two days are the same. You’ll work in the community, meet people where they are, and build strong relationships with employers and local partners to open real opportunities within the hidden labour market.

What you’ll do

As an Employment Specialist, you will

• Work alongside individuals to understand their employment goals and create personalised vocational plans.
• Support people to find and keep paid work that reflects their strengths, interests and ambitions.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, identifying opportunities and advocating for reasonable adjustments where needed.
• Provide in work support to help individuals thrive in their roles.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the IPS team and local services to ensure consistent, recovery focused support.
• Promote the value of employment in mental health recovery across your allocated East Kent area.
• Maintain effective records, manage referrals, and contribute to the smooth running of the service.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who

• Has experience supporting people into employment or helping others overcome barriers to work.
• Understands mental health challenges and has experience in social care, support services or community-based roles.
• Can build positive relationships with a wide range of people, including employers, colleagues and service users.
• Is empathetic, proactive and comfortable working independently across a dispersed geography.
• Is organised, flexible and able to respond calmly to unexpected challenges.
• Has strong awareness of risk management, safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Holds — or is working towards — a Level 3 qualification relevant to care, community mental health or social support (or equivalent experience).

Experience delivering community projects, facilitating training, or developing workshops is desirable but not essential.

Why join us?

Joining Rethink Mental Illness means becoming part of a charity that believes in people’s potential. You’ll receive:

• Regular supervision and access to learning and development
• Supportive, values-driven colleagues
• Opportunities to shape services and empower individuals
• The chance to make a direct, life changing impact

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re passionate about supporting people with mental health challenges to achieve their employment goals, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help create a better future for people living with mental illness in East Kent.

IND1

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Location: Taunton and Yeovil

Role: Full-time – 35 hours per week – Monday – Friday (No weekends and no Bank Holiday working) *Access to a car and Full UK Driving Licence is required for this role.

Eastleigh Court and the Yeovil Intensive Housing Management Service provide essential supported housing for adults with mental illness, offering safe, stable accommodation and structured support to help residents build independence. Eastleigh Court consists of 20 shared rooms across four houses with on site staff, while Yeovil provides 34 self contained flats supported through a floating support team. The services focus on intensive housing support, developing daily living skills, promoting stability, and helping individuals progress toward independent living, typically within two years, while signposting residents to additional services for wider needs.

You will works across both services (Yeovil and Eastleigh Court - Taunton) supporting the teams in co-ordination with the Service Manager.

What you will do and achieve as a Housing Team Leader

As Housing Team Leader, you will provide strong leadership and guidance to ensure the delivery of responsive, high quality, and service user focused housing and floating support services. You will work closely with the Service Manager to ensure the effective and compliant management of our housing operations, supporting the team to achieve positive outcomes for all service users.

• Lead and manage the staff team, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring service objectives are met.
• Coach and mentor colleagues, providing individual and group supervision and supporting professional development.
• Support recruitment, including interviewing, onboarding, and inducting new staff and volunteers.
• Oversee day to day operations across 54 Taunton and Yeovil properties, ensuring safe and high quality service delivery.
• Deliver effective housing management, including tenancy sign ups, move ins, compliance, and property re lets.
• Carry out property inspections, identify repairs, and coordinate maintenance action.
• Manage rent processes, including arrears monitoring, tenant support, and following rent banking procedures.
• Respond to anti social behaviour, investigating reports and implementing warning procedures.
• Work with partners and agencies to enhance support for tenants and improve outcomes.
• Provide intensive housing management to tenants with complex needs and mental ill health, promoting independence and tenancy sustainment.
• Assess risks and needs, using person centred approaches to support tenants effectively.
• Maintain accurate data and reporting, ensuring compliance with organisational systems (e.g., HIVE).
• Drive service quality, identifying improvements, supporting innovation, and ensuring the team are updated on service developments.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and contribute to a positive, high performing team culture.

Essential experience, skills required for this role

• I have experience of providing support to people with a mental illness in a comparable role, preferably in a housing environment.
• I have excellent administration, organisation and planning skills.
• I am competent in the use of IT systems including Microsoft applications, email and internet.
• I have a good understanding of tenancy/housing management practice, lettings procedures, relevant legislation and current issues within the housing sector
• I have a good understanding of Welfare Benefits, Housing Benefit and Universal Credit
• I have a good understanding of health and safety and risk management.
• I am experienced in providing a first-class customer service and I can communicate effectively at different levels, face to face, written word and over the telephone.
• I exercise good judgment and to look positively for solutions rather than obstacles
• Ability to motivate people and achieve positive outcomes
• I have excellent communication and literacy skills, able to produce clear, concise reports, correspondence and notes.
• I enjoy working in a fast-paced busy environment.
• I am committed to collaborative working internally with colleagues and externally with partners to ensure a quality service is delivered.
• I am comfortable with lone working
• I have my own transport

If you’re passionate about empowering individuals, reducing stigma, and improving mental health outcomes, we’d love to hear from you!

IND1

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.

About the role

Location: HMP Hull, East Yorkshire.

Rethink Mental Illness work alongside Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) and Humber, Teaching NHS Foundation Trust to deliver an integrated stepped care mental health service within HMP Hull and Humber.

The team compromises a range of highly skilled professionals who work collaboratively to provide the highest quality of care, for those with mental health needs within the prison and for Rethink Mental Illness employees, this is carried out between 0800 – 1600 Monday to Friday.

As we work across both sites, there may be some travel involved, but this will be done in work time and expenses paid to support service delivery.

*The applicant must have a full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.

What I will do and achieve

Your work will make a real difference by helping people in prison take positive steps toward recovery and a better future. You’ll play a vital role in supporting mental health, reducing risk, and empowering individuals to manage their wellbeing.

In this role, you will

• Assess and manage referrals – Accept referrals via agreed protocols, determine suitability, and ensure clients receive the right level of care, including stepping up treatment when necessary.
• Support recovery and self-management – Work with individuals to identify their goals, assess risk, and empower them to manage their mental health effectively.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions – Provide low-intensity treatments such as Guided Self-Help and psycho-educational support, drawing on CBT principles.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team – Attend meetings, share insights, and ensure smooth step-up and step-down arrangements for clients.
• Maintain high standards of clinical practice – Record outcome measures, keep accurate data, and uphold confidentiality at all times.
• Contribute to service performance – Meet agreed activity targets, minimise waiting times, and support monthly performance reporting.
• Build strong partnerships – Work with statutory and non-statutory agencies to ensure continuity of care post-release.
• Communicate effectively and professionally – Engage with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders in a clear and supportive manner.
• Commit to personal development – Use supervision constructively, maintain professional registration, and stay up to date with best practice.
• Represent Rethink Mental Illness values – Act with integrity, professionalism, and flexibility, including providing contingency cover for other prison sites when required.

Key Responsibilities & Commitments

• Work within Prison Service policies and procedures, supporting programmes and contributing to risk management and public protection.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including: Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Home Office Prison Clearance, Data Protection Act 1998 and Information Governance policies. Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Promote Rethink Mental Illness membership, donations, and activism.
• Adhere to Professional Boundaries, Health & Safety, and Safeguarding policies; promptly report concerns to your line manager.
• Attend regular clinical and managerial supervision as agreed.
• Take responsibility for personal performance reviews, objectives, and relevant training.
• Respond to supervisory feedback and engage in personal development to improve clinical practice.
• Maintain professional registration and comply with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Keep up to date with Department of Health guidelines and charity policies.
• Undertake other reasonable duties and projects as required by your line manager.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Successfully completed academic training aligned with the IAPT Low Intensity National Programme and qualified as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP), e.g., Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies.
• Accredited PWP with BACP or BPS.
• Post-qualification experience delivering the full range of evidence-based IAPT low-intensity interventions at Step 2.
• Proven experience working within a stepped care service, supporting individuals with mental health problems and achieving recovery outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of assessment procedures, screening, referral processes, record-keeping, and evidence-based brief psychological interventions.
• Understanding and application of evidence-based psychological therapies relevant to this role.
• Ability to build effective therapeutic relationships and practice inclusively, respecting cultural diversity and individual beliefs.
• Commitment to an inclusive values base that promotes recovery and respects diversity.
• Experience using clinical outcome measures to inform and improve practice.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in standard IT packages (Microsoft Word, Excel) and database/information systems.
• Ability to engage positively with clinical supervision and personal development, demonstrating self-reflection and continuous improvement.

If you’re passionate about empowering individuals, reducing stigma, and improving mental health outcomes, we’d love to hear from you!

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Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.