Job summary
Our vocational rehabilitation service is nestled into a rural hillside overlooking Exminster and the Exe Estuary. Here we offer people who are struggling with their mental health, opportunities to engage in new experiences and to build their confidence and skill set with the aim of moving into paid employment or volunteering.
Due to retirement, we are seeking a Woodwork technical instructor at New Leaf, to take over the role of overseeing the Woodworks department.
The Woodworks technical instructor is responsible for the day to day running of the comprehensive Woodworks department and supervises clients in the use of carpentry, hand and machine tools.
This offers people who are attending an opportunity to develop skills and confidence in a new area of interest or further develop and refresh older skills.
A compassionate and motivational approach with people who may have low esteem is essential as is patience and the ability to problem solve.
You will be fairly autonomous and have a creative flair for contributing to product development, commercial sales and sourcing of raw materials as well as assisting with the delivery of orders and the installation of commercial items at times.
As a small team we pride ourselves on being supportive and flexible so we are looking for a team player who has strong communication and collaboration skills with a positive attitude towards the role.
Main duties of the job
The main aims of the role are to support people with mental health challenges identify and achieve their recovery goals in order to move into volunteering or paid employment.
- Supporting individuals to develop self esteem, confidence and skills within a practical working environment.
- Utilise expert woodworking /carpentry skills to teach people using the service to develop their woodworking skills.
- Overseeing the health and safety practices within the department.
- To lead on client reviews, assessing progress throughout the placement.
- Directly supervise individuals on placement and oversee quality of work carried out.
- Contribute to the commercial income at New Leaf through the development and production of woodwork items.
- Supervise a small group of woodwork volunteers.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will work as part of the New Leaf team within Vocational Rehabilitation Services; based largely in our Woodwork department. The role of a Technical Instructor [TI] is to support and enable people who may have a broad range of mental health challenges to engage in the activities and processes that form part of the day to day vocational rehabilitation experience. A TI will be expected to provide guidance and instruction around tasks and mentor people on vocational placement at New Leaf toward meeting their individual goals on a recovery focused pathway.
The Technical Instructor role supports people attending New Leaf to identify and achieve personal recovery goals through building therapeutic relationships that support the sharing of knowledge and experience. Working with the individual to gain confidence through work experience, building self-esteem through learning new skills and working toward agreed goals in a practical working environment that supports progression into paid employment, volunteering or further learning opportunities. The post holder will work closely with individuals to identify person centred goals that will form part of their individual recovery journey. The post holder will review progress in meeting agreed outcomes with people attending the service. The technical Instructor will work closely with our Employment Specialist and the wider team to support individuals in achieving their aims. The post holder will support the commercial industry at New Leaf through the production of items for sale and when required provide support to the other departments that together form the commercial core of vocational services at New Leaf.
The post holder will be responsible for the direct supervision of individuals on placement at New Leaf and will oversee quality standards of the work carried out.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will work as part of the New Leaf team within Vocational Rehabilitation Services; based largely in our Woodwork department. The role of a Technical Instructor [TI] is to support and enable people who may have a broad range of mental health challenges to engage in the activities and processes that form part of the day to day vocational rehabilitation experience. A TI will be expected to provide guidance and instruction around tasks and mentor people on vocational placement at New Leaf toward meeting their individual goals on a recovery focused pathway.
The Technical Instructor role supports people attending New Leaf to identify and achieve personal recovery goals through building therapeutic relationships that support the sharing of knowledge and experience. Working with the individual to gain confidence through work experience, building self-esteem through learning new skills and working toward agreed goals in a practical working environment that supports progression into paid employment, volunteering or further learning opportunities. The post holder will work closely with individuals to identify person centred goals that will form part of their individual recovery journey. The post holder will review progress in meeting agreed outcomes with people attending the service. The technical Instructor will work closely with our Employment Specialist and the wider team to support individuals in achieving their aims. The post holder will support the commercial industry at New Leaf through the production of items for sale and when required provide support to the other departments that together form the commercial core of vocational services at New Leaf.
The post holder will be responsible for the direct supervision of individuals on placement at New Leaf and will oversee quality standards of the work carried out.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working in woodwork / woodcraft and experience working with people individually or in groups sharing knowledge and skills in a learning environment.
- Mental health awareness.
- Use of email, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people who have a mental health condition.
- Personal experience of mental health issues.
- Experience of working with / supporting
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 and equivalent level of knowledge or equivalent qualification in woodworking practice.
- IT Skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in mental health care plus knowledge skills development to diploma level or equivalent.
- PTLLS - Adult teaching qualification.
- First Aid at Work Certificate
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Substantial working knowledge around wood working / woodcrafts.
- Ability to use safely and instruct people in the safe use of a variety of woodworking hand tools, machinery and power tools that are common place in a wood work environment and awareness of all relevant Health & Safety issues.
- An understanding and awareness of mental health and how this may affect a person within the workplace.
- The ability to engage with people, form positive professional relationships and work with empathy and understanding to support vulnerable people within Vocational Rehabilitation services.
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills; can be relied upon to produce work in a timely manner and oversee department processes that are essential in maintaining a viable commercial enterprise.
Communication and working relationship Skills
Essential
- Enthusiasm for and genuine interest in vocational rehabilitation
- Excellent all round interpersonal and networking skills, being able to develop community networks with people who use the service and ability to motivate people and work with empathy and awareness of mental health issues.
- Develop good customer relationships with commercial clients.
- Work within trust values. Awareness of mental health issues. Good communication and listening skills that demonstrate empathy, respect for the individual and professionalism within vocational rehabilitation services. Ability to work with people in a group and individual basis
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working in woodwork / woodcraft and experience working with people individually or in groups sharing knowledge and skills in a learning environment.
- Mental health awareness.
- Use of email, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people who have a mental health condition.
- Personal experience of mental health issues.
- Experience of working with / supporting
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 and equivalent level of knowledge or equivalent qualification in woodworking practice.
- IT Skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in mental health care plus knowledge skills development to diploma level or equivalent.
- PTLLS - Adult teaching qualification.
- First Aid at Work Certificate
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Substantial working knowledge around wood working / woodcrafts.
- Ability to use safely and instruct people in the safe use of a variety of woodworking hand tools, machinery and power tools that are common place in a wood work environment and awareness of all relevant Health & Safety issues.
- An understanding and awareness of mental health and how this may affect a person within the workplace.
- The ability to engage with people, form positive professional relationships and work with empathy and understanding to support vulnerable people within Vocational Rehabilitation services.
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills; can be relied upon to produce work in a timely manner and oversee department processes that are essential in maintaining a viable commercial enterprise.
Communication and working relationship Skills
Essential
- Enthusiasm for and genuine interest in vocational rehabilitation
- Excellent all round interpersonal and networking skills, being able to develop community networks with people who use the service and ability to motivate people and work with empathy and awareness of mental health issues.
- Develop good customer relationships with commercial clients.
- Work within trust values. Awareness of mental health issues. Good communication and listening skills that demonstrate empathy, respect for the individual and professionalism within vocational rehabilitation services. Ability to work with people in a group and individual basis
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
