Lived Experience Recovery Worker Location: Macclesfield and Crewe Salary: £24,937 per annum DBS: Enhanced with Adults Barred List Are you passionate about making a difference for people severely affected by mental illness? At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe in the power of lived experience to inspire hope and recovery. We re looking for someone who has personal experience of mental illness and recovery to join our Involvement, Recovery & Wellness Centre team, working in partnership with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. What you ll do Use your lived experience to provide one-to-one and group peer support. Coach and mentor individuals to self-manage their mental health and achieve their goals. Build strong, respectful relationships and work within clear professional boundaries. Help people access local services and community resources. Promote recovery, wellbeing, and empowerment through practical and emotional support. What we re looking for Personal experience of recovery from mental illness. Empathy, understanding, and great listening skills. Commitment to Rethink values: Passion, Openness, Hope, Expertise, Understanding, and Equity. Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to service improvement. Experience in mental health support or social care is desirable but not essential what matters most is your lived experience and willingness to learn. Why join us? You ll be part of a charity that CARES we Connect , we re Accountable , we show Respect , we Evolve , and we deliver Success . We offer training, supervision, and the chance to make a real impact in people s lives. Ready to use your experience to help others? Apply today and help us lead the way to a better quality of life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
Lived Experience Recovery Worker Location: Macclesfield and Crewe Salary: £24,937 per annum DBS: Enhanced with Adults Barred List Are you passionate about making a difference for people severely affected by mental illness? At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe in the power of lived experience to inspire hope and recovery. We re looking for someone who has personal experience of mental illness and recovery to join our Involvement, Recovery & Wellness Centre team, working in partnership with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. What you ll do Use your lived experience to provide one-to-one and group peer support. Coach and mentor individuals to self-manage their mental health and achieve their goals. Build strong, respectful relationships and work within clear professional boundaries. Help people access local services and community resources. Promote recovery, wellbeing, and empowerment through practical and emotional support. What we re looking for Personal experience of recovery from mental illness. Empathy, understanding, and great listening skills. Commitment to Rethink values: Passion, Openness, Hope, Expertise, Understanding, and Equity. Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to service improvement. Experience in mental health support or social care is desirable but not essential what matters most is your lived experience and willingness to learn. Why join us? You ll be part of a charity that CARES we Connect , we re Accountable , we show Respect , we Evolve , and we deliver Success . We offer training, supervision, and the chance to make a real impact in people s lives. Ready to use your experience to help others? Apply today and help us lead the way to a better quality of life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.
Team Leader Walsall Location: Walsall Contract Type: Field-based Hours: Flexible shifts (Evenings & Weekends) Salary: £26,457 pro rata 25 hours for actual salary of £18,897.85 About the Role Are you passionate about making a real difference to people s lives? We re looking for a Team Leader to join our dedicated team at the Walsall Mental Health Hub. This is a safe space for people and their carers who need support or are in emotional distress during evenings and weekends. As Team Leader, you ll lead a team of up to six Mental Health Recovery Workers, providing supervision, mentoring, and training. You ll play a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality, person-centred service that empowers individuals and promotes recovery, independence, and social inclusion. What You ll Do Manage and inspire a team to deliver exceptional out-of-hours mental health support. Work collaboratively with NHS clinical teams, partner agencies, and local services. Ensure continuous improvement through coaching, training, and service development. Support recruitment and staff development. Provide hands-on support when needed and lead by example. About You You ll bring: Experience: At least 3 years working with people affected by mental illness and previous line management experience. Skills: Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills. Flexibility: Ability to work evenings and weekends and travel within the region. Values: Passionate, empathetic, and committed to making a positive impact. Desirable: Mental Health First Aid qualification, experience delivering training, or lived experience. Why Join Us? At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe in hope, openness, and expertise . You ll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We offer: Comprehensive training and development opportunities. A supportive, inclusive environment. The chance to make a tangible difference every day. Apply today and help us lead the way to a better quality of life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Team Leader Walsall Location: Walsall Contract Type: Field-based Hours: Flexible shifts (Evenings & Weekends) Salary: £26,457 pro rata 25 hours for actual salary of £18,897.85 About the Role Are you passionate about making a real difference to people s lives? We re looking for a Team Leader to join our dedicated team at the Walsall Mental Health Hub. This is a safe space for people and their carers who need support or are in emotional distress during evenings and weekends. As Team Leader, you ll lead a team of up to six Mental Health Recovery Workers, providing supervision, mentoring, and training. You ll play a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality, person-centred service that empowers individuals and promotes recovery, independence, and social inclusion. What You ll Do Manage and inspire a team to deliver exceptional out-of-hours mental health support. Work collaboratively with NHS clinical teams, partner agencies, and local services. Ensure continuous improvement through coaching, training, and service development. Support recruitment and staff development. Provide hands-on support when needed and lead by example. About You You ll bring: Experience: At least 3 years working with people affected by mental illness and previous line management experience. Skills: Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills. Flexibility: Ability to work evenings and weekends and travel within the region. Values: Passionate, empathetic, and committed to making a positive impact. Desirable: Mental Health First Aid qualification, experience delivering training, or lived experience. Why Join Us? At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe in hope, openness, and expertise . You ll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We offer: Comprehensive training and development opportunities. A supportive, inclusive environment. The chance to make a tangible difference every day. Apply today and help us lead the way to a better quality of life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.
Rethink have an exciting opportunity to work for us delivering the new Connect to Work Individual Placement and Support (IPS) programme within County Durham. We are looking for an Employment Specialist to support individuals with health conditions, mental health difficulties, a disability or complex barriers to employment to gain, retain, or return to employment, following the IPS principles. You will also engage with and support local employers to enable work to be sustainable for individuals and by bridging workforce needs with local people. The roles will involve travelling around your allocated area to meet individuals in need of support offering a person centred approach and engaging with local employers who have workforce vacancies. You will work closely with and within healthcare settings and as part of a wider partnership of organisations to deliver the programme across the region. Connect to Work is part of the National Get Britain Working strategy which is a new government funded programme. Within County Durham the initial programme is based upon the IPS model which looks to support people who would like to gain employment by delivering tailored support to move into the right job quickly and support to maintain employment. The available role is a part time post (0.5 FTE 17.5 hours per week) with days and times to be worked open to discussion and agreement with the successful candidate. This post is for a fixed term until 31st March 2028 , with the possibility of an additional 2 year extension once funding is confirmed. There may also be the option to increase working hours as the programme progresses and referrals increase. A Driving licence and car are essential to carry out this role. To Apply please fill out the application questions and upload your up to date CV detailing your knowledge, experience and reason for applying.
Jan 22, 2026
Full time
Rethink have an exciting opportunity to work for us delivering the new Connect to Work Individual Placement and Support (IPS) programme within County Durham. We are looking for an Employment Specialist to support individuals with health conditions, mental health difficulties, a disability or complex barriers to employment to gain, retain, or return to employment, following the IPS principles. You will also engage with and support local employers to enable work to be sustainable for individuals and by bridging workforce needs with local people. The roles will involve travelling around your allocated area to meet individuals in need of support offering a person centred approach and engaging with local employers who have workforce vacancies. You will work closely with and within healthcare settings and as part of a wider partnership of organisations to deliver the programme across the region. Connect to Work is part of the National Get Britain Working strategy which is a new government funded programme. Within County Durham the initial programme is based upon the IPS model which looks to support people who would like to gain employment by delivering tailored support to move into the right job quickly and support to maintain employment. The available role is a part time post (0.5 FTE 17.5 hours per week) with days and times to be worked open to discussion and agreement with the successful candidate. This post is for a fixed term until 31st March 2028 , with the possibility of an additional 2 year extension once funding is confirmed. There may also be the option to increase working hours as the programme progresses and referrals increase. A Driving licence and car are essential to carry out this role. To Apply please fill out the application questions and upload your up to date CV detailing your knowledge, experience and reason for applying.
