Step One Charity

Recovery Practitioner (Part-time)

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Job summary

This role will be employed through Step One Charity, working alongside the Alliance Locality Manager to help deliver a mental health and wellbeing support offer across Exeter, Torbay, East and South Devon.

Main duties of the job

The Alliance is passionate about developing and delivering services in partnership with experts by experience, families, carers, and statutory and VCSE agencies services that will have the best outcomes for people facing significant challenges in their lives. We are now seeking to appoint a Recovery Practitioner with the right skills and experience to deliver positive outcomes to a case load of individuals with a variety of mental health concerns. We are looking for someone with experience of working in a person-centred solution focused role with people from all walks of life who are seeking opportunities that will have positive outcomes for their mental health. You will have the ability to work with individuals on a one-2-one basis as well as provide group sessions in accordance with local needs. You will use nationally recognized outcome measures to inform a holistic support offer based around providing coping skills in line with the latest psychological practices. You will help to signpost individuals to VCSE services that suit their needs and help to inform the Alliance in identifying and closing gaps in the services available to people.

About us

The Devon Mental Health Alliance has been commissioned through the Community Mental Health Framework to help transform the countys approach to mental health, by supporting greater connectivity between the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector and statutory partners. This forms part of the NHS Long Term Plan and presents as a very exciting opportunity to be on the ground floor and part of a major reform in service provision.

What we can give to you:

  • competitive salary
  • travel costs
  • enhanced disclosure cost coverage
  • comprehensive induction programme with ongoing training
  • 35 days leave including bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme

Details

Date posted

02 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,500 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0241-22-6516

Job locations

X Centre

Commercial Road

Exeter

EX2 4AD


Job description

Job responsibilities

This role will be employed through Step One Charity, working alongside the Alliance Locality Manager to help deliver a mental health and wellbeing support offer across Torbay and South Devon. The successful candidate will undergo a comprehensive induction and training programme to learn the necessary psychologically informed skills, such as DBT, required to perform the role. You will work closely with other professionals to deliver a joined-up approach to mental health services.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in an innovative and impactful programme that will make a genuine difference to people across Devon. You will be joining a committed and forward-looking team, with opportunities for you to grow your experience, skills, and influence as the programme develops. Through a creative and responsive approach, you will build relationships with the people we support to improve their health and wellbeing and enable their emotional, physical, intellectual and social needs. You will be able to deliver one-to-one interventions as well as group sessions. Knowledge of psychologically informed interventions and coping strategies is desirable. The ability to work in a person-centred manner and signpost individuals to services that best suit their needs is essential.

What we would like from you:

  • Compassion, integrity and patience
  • a strong can do attitude
  • emotional resilience
  • excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • a positive approach
  • flexibility to respond to the changing needs of those we support
  • a full driving license

Step One Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of those we look after. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer.

This role will be based in the South Hams, area but the head office is based at Exeter, Devon.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: £25,500.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role will be employed through Step One Charity, working alongside the Alliance Locality Manager to help deliver a mental health and wellbeing support offer across Torbay and South Devon. The successful candidate will undergo a comprehensive induction and training programme to learn the necessary psychologically informed skills, such as DBT, required to perform the role. You will work closely with other professionals to deliver a joined-up approach to mental health services.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in an innovative and impactful programme that will make a genuine difference to people across Devon. You will be joining a committed and forward-looking team, with opportunities for you to grow your experience, skills, and influence as the programme develops. Through a creative and responsive approach, you will build relationships with the people we support to improve their health and wellbeing and enable their emotional, physical, intellectual and social needs. You will be able to deliver one-to-one interventions as well as group sessions. Knowledge of psychologically informed interventions and coping strategies is desirable. The ability to work in a person-centred manner and signpost individuals to services that best suit their needs is essential.

What we would like from you:

  • Compassion, integrity and patience
  • a strong can do attitude
  • emotional resilience
  • excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • a positive approach
  • flexibility to respond to the changing needs of those we support
  • a full driving license

Step One Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of those we look after. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer.

This role will be based in the South Hams, area but the head office is based at Exeter, Devon.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: £25,500.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a similar role in the voluntary or public sector.
  • Experience of working with individuals who have or have had mental health challenges in a solution focused way.
  • Experience using videoconferencing platforms such as Teams, Zoom, Skype.
  • Experience of facilitating group sessions.
  • Experience of preparing resources and materials to a high standard.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.

Driving

Essential

  • Full Driving Licence

Desirable

  • N/A

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ3 Level or other relevant mental health qualification.
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Desirable

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
  • Ongoing training in psychologically informed practice
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a similar role in the voluntary or public sector.
  • Experience of working with individuals who have or have had mental health challenges in a solution focused way.
  • Experience using videoconferencing platforms such as Teams, Zoom, Skype.
  • Experience of facilitating group sessions.
  • Experience of preparing resources and materials to a high standard.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.

Driving

Essential

  • Full Driving Licence

Desirable

  • N/A

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ3 Level or other relevant mental health qualification.
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Desirable

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
  • Ongoing training in psychologically informed practice

Employer details

Employer name

Step One Charity

Address

X Centre

Commercial Road

Exeter

EX2 4AD


Employer's website

https://www.steponecharity.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Step One Charity

Address

X Centre

Commercial Road

Exeter

EX2 4AD


Employer's website

https://www.steponecharity.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Department

HR@steponecharity.co.uk

01392255428

Details

Date posted

02 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,500 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0241-22-6516

Job locations

X Centre

Commercial Road

Exeter

EX2 4AD


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