Job summary
To coordinate an identified range of activities to support service users and members of the recovery community; delivering appropriate opportunities and events, liaising with families, carers, and other professionals where appropriate to ensure that service users benefit from a range of recovery and citizenship options.
As a senior practitioner you will also support the team managers in providing an effective and efficient service by taking a lead role in service developments within your area of specialism, and by managing a designated group of staff.
Main duties of the job
This role will drive the expansion of the Next Steps Network alongside existing community development offers to ensure effective and efficient delivery of asset based wellbeing offers.
With peer co-production at the heart of design and delivery, the post holder will be responsible for increasing inclusion, the reduction of stigma and the growth of visible recovery communities utilising the value of lived experience in line with the GMMH Together Strategy.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the northwest of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and person specification for full details.
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and person specification for full details.
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Community Development experience - substantial
Essential
- Experience of managing staff and projects within recovery setting
Experience of managing staff and projects within recovery setting
Essential
- Relevant to communities within the Achieve footprint
Experience of collating information and report writing
Essential
- Experience of collating information and report writing
Working knowledge with experts by experience or those affected by a loved ones drug/alcohol use
Essential
- Working knowledge with experts by experience or those affected by a loved ones drug/alcohol use
Skilled in public engagement and co-production in the recovery field
Essential
- Skilled in public engagement and co-production in the recovery field
Person Specification
Community Development experience - substantial
Essential
- Experience of managing staff and projects within recovery setting
Experience of managing staff and projects within recovery setting
Essential
- Relevant to communities within the Achieve footprint
Experience of collating information and report writing
Essential
- Experience of collating information and report writing
Working knowledge with experts by experience or those affected by a loved ones drug/alcohol use
Essential
- Working knowledge with experts by experience or those affected by a loved ones drug/alcohol use
Skilled in public engagement and co-production in the recovery field
Essential
- Skilled in public engagement and co-production in the recovery field
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
