The Role and Department:
We have an opportunity for a Specialist Recovery Worker, Mental Health and Substance Use to join the organisation on a permanent basis. Reporting to the VCSE NMHT Service Manager the Mental Health Recovery Worker will be responsible for delivering a range of interventions to individuals who may be experiencing complex mental health difficulties and/or complex circumstances that are impacting on their wellbeing.
What you will bring to TOGS Mind:
To be considered for this role, we are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting and improving the mental health of their communities, with experience of working with people who are experiencing mental ill health in complex circumstances and may also be using substances/alcohol that may impact on mental wellbeing. You will be able to work effectively with a range of agencies and organisations to develop effective working relationships.
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for further details – these can be accessed from our website at www.togmind.org/vacancies
Who we are & why Tameside, Oldham Glossop & Stockport MIND:
Here at TOGS Mind, we are proud to have been delivering high-quality mental health services based on the needs of local communities for over 40 years. The work we do is vital in promoting accessible services to the people that need it the most.
Our Vision is to enable everyone in our communities to achieve better mental health. Our Mission is to continue to provide the best quality local mental health services in prevention, early intervention and primary care; alongside empowering individuals and our communities to live well.
We provide mental health and wellbeing support services to some of the most vulnerable in our communities, both adults and young people. This includes early intervention and prevention mental health services, services for people in crisis, talking therapies, community wellbeing activities and mental health and wellbeing training services.
Benefits:
- We offer a dynamic, stimulating environment that embraces change and is open to new ways of working.
- We provide a real opportunity to influence meaningful change within our society and for you to contribute your expertise.
- We maintain a strong commitment to ethical standards of working within a socially inclusive environment.
- We offer ongoing training and development to all staff and volunteers, enabling you to gain continuing professional development and expertise in mental health.
- We offer a degree of flexibility around working hours, balancing work and personal commitments.
Our Values
TOGS Mind is passionate about mental health and our Values are at the heart of the services we deliver:
Relationships
We listen and ask questions to understand others and to build trust.
People matter to us both inside and outside our organisation.
Potential
We encourage personal responsibility for development by discovering and realising the abilities and energies of people.
Aspiration
We support one another, clients, and communities to achieve better mental health.
Learning
We seek insight and grow from experience, finding new and better ways to contribute to the field of mental health.
Key information
- Employer: Tameside, Oldham, Glossop and Stockport Mind
- Locations: Stockport
- Role Type: Permanent
- Working Hours: Part-Time
- Working Hours Per Week: 30
To apply for this role:
To be considered for the role, you must send a CV and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria listed on the Job Description and Person Specification, to applications@togsmind.org
Please clearly state on your email the job title and reference number.
*We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to offering opportunities to candidates with disabilities. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and guarantee an interview to people who meet the essential criteria for the role and have a disability as defined under the Equality Act 2010. Please state in your cover letter if you have a disability and let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
*Please note successful candidates will be required to complete a self-disclosure form and there is a requirement to complete a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) upon being given a conditional offer. The type of DBS requested will be dependent on the nature of the role you are applying for