What You'll Do: - Leadership Excellence: Lead, inspire, and effectively manage a team of professionals to deliver exceptional mental health support and interventions. - Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing evidence-based interventions, elevating the mental health and emotional well-being of the people we serve, while opening doors to life's possibilities. - Collaborative Leadership: As a key representative, you will engage in external meetings, fostering vital partnerships with local mental health services, including primary and secondary mental health services in Swindon. Why Join Us: Impact Matters: Join a team where your work directly transforms lives and contributes to a healthier community. Personal Growth: We offer professional development opportunities that will enrich your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Swindon. Collaborative Culture: Work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a meaningful impact. Together, we can build a brighter, healthier future for Swindon. Your leadership can make all the difference. Key Responsibilities Co-lead and develop your team in partnership with the Service Manager in delivering recovery-focused, high-quality, safe and person-centred care, delivering great outcomes for people using services. Informing the future direction and development of the Swindon Wellbeing Services including working closely with Directors and Commissioners internally and externally of the organisation. Champion innovation and co-lead the implementation of enhancements to services, and support the implementation of change, best practice and continuous improvement. Establish effective working relationships with key referrers including the Primary Care Networks and Secondary Care Services in your locality, facilitating meaningful two-way dialogue with key stakeholders. Understand and build upon local assets and resources, to enable holistic and flexible place-based support structures that are responsive to local needs. Ensure all staff are supported and developed through on-the-job coaching, individual supervision, group supervision and appraisals, identifying and promptly addressing learning and development needs. Produce regular outcome reports demonstrating the effectiveness of the service and highlighting gaps in provision. To be involved with the recruitment of new staff including participating on the interview panel and leading on the inductions of new Swindon staff. To oversee the recruitment of volunteers, including participating on the interview panel and leading the induction. The role will include being on call based on a rota system to provide support to staff in services across Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind when required. To attend meetings in relation to the Sanford House building and meetings relating to contracts. To conduct risk assessments in relation to service areas, ensuring the services are using the Mental Health Triage Scale effectively and appropriately To investigate any incidents reported by staff or people accessing services and follow up with recorded outcomes following S&G Mind policies and procedures To explore complaints made to the Swindon SBC wellbeing contract and follow the relevant procedures and policies. To undertake investigations in line with relevant policies e.g., complaints policy, HR investigations. To ensure all staff are assessing risk and that risk is managed appropriately in line with the persons needs and the policies/procedures of the service. To ensure that all lone working arrangements are in place and always followed. To act as the Safeguarding Lead for adults and children within the Swindon Wellbeing Service To act as the Health & Safety Officer within the Swindon Wellbeing Service.
Oct 21, 2025
Full time
What You'll Do: - Leadership Excellence: Lead, inspire, and effectively manage a team of professionals to deliver exceptional mental health support and interventions. - Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing evidence-based interventions, elevating the mental health and emotional well-being of the people we serve, while opening doors to life's possibilities. - Collaborative Leadership: As a key representative, you will engage in external meetings, fostering vital partnerships with local mental health services, including primary and secondary mental health services in Swindon. Why Join Us: Impact Matters: Join a team where your work directly transforms lives and contributes to a healthier community. Personal Growth: We offer professional development opportunities that will enrich your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Swindon. Collaborative Culture: Work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a meaningful impact. Together, we can build a brighter, healthier future for Swindon. Your leadership can make all the difference. Key Responsibilities Co-lead and develop your team in partnership with the Service Manager in delivering recovery-focused, high-quality, safe and person-centred care, delivering great outcomes for people using services. Informing the future direction and development of the Swindon Wellbeing Services including working closely with Directors and Commissioners internally and externally of the organisation. Champion innovation and co-lead the implementation of enhancements to services, and support the implementation of change, best practice and continuous improvement. Establish effective working relationships with key referrers including the Primary Care Networks and Secondary Care Services in your locality, facilitating meaningful two-way dialogue with key stakeholders. Understand and build upon local assets and resources, to enable holistic and flexible place-based support structures that are responsive to local needs. Ensure all staff are supported and developed through on-the-job coaching, individual supervision, group supervision and appraisals, identifying and promptly addressing learning and development needs. Produce regular outcome reports demonstrating the effectiveness of the service and highlighting gaps in provision. To be involved with the recruitment of new staff including participating on the interview panel and leading on the inductions of new Swindon staff. To oversee the recruitment of volunteers, including participating on the interview panel and leading the induction. The role will include being on call based on a rota system to provide support to staff in services across Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind when required. To attend meetings in relation to the Sanford House building and meetings relating to contracts. To conduct risk assessments in relation to service areas, ensuring the services are using the Mental Health Triage Scale effectively and appropriately To investigate any incidents reported by staff or people accessing services and follow up with recorded outcomes following S&G Mind policies and procedures To explore complaints made to the Swindon SBC wellbeing contract and follow the relevant procedures and policies. To undertake investigations in line with relevant policies e.g., complaints policy, HR investigations. To ensure all staff are assessing risk and that risk is managed appropriately in line with the persons needs and the policies/procedures of the service. To ensure that all lone working arrangements are in place and always followed. To act as the Safeguarding Lead for adults and children within the Swindon Wellbeing Service To act as the Health & Safety Officer within the Swindon Wellbeing Service.
Join a team with a bold mission at Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind, we are dedicated to reshaping the landscape of mental health and emotional wellbeing in our community. The Mental Health Practitioner will play a key role in helping individuals improve and maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing. What You'll Do: - - Innovation and Development: Channel your passion delivering and promoting wellbeing support by actively contributing to the creation and improvement of innovative programs, resources, and approaches that enhance the mental health and resilience of the communities we serve. - Collaboration and Efficiency: Work together with existing Mental Health Provision for people, as well as other local agencies/organisations to effectively support people who are experiencing mild to moderate metal health challenges. Why Join Us: Impact Matters: Join a team where your work directly transforms lives and contributes to a healthier community. Personal Growth: We offer professional development opportunities that will enrich your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Swindon. Collaborative Culture: Work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a meaningful impact. The role will focus on promoting positive mental health using the Five Ways to Wellbeing framework: Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, and Give . This role involves delivering individual and group interventions, offering wellbeing planning, and signposting clients to appropriate community resources. Key Responsibilities Deliver one-to-one wellbeing support sessions tailored to individual needs. Co-produce personalised wellbeing plans using the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Work with the person to identify their recovery pathway to move towards their goals, maintaining a person centred, flexible approach walking alongside the person, implementing interventions/safety plans. Facilitate group wellbeing sessions or workshops on topics such as resilience, stress management, and lifestyle habits. Provide support to local health services with their SMI (Severe Mental Illness) clinics Support the improvement in attendance and quality of annual health checks of Individuals who have existing mental health conditions in the community. Encourage people to participate in local activities aligned with the Five Ways to Wellbeing (e.g., walking groups, creative workshops, volunteering). Support individuals to develop coping strategies, increase self-awareness, and set achievable wellbeing goals. Promote self-management and long-term wellbeing beyond the scope of the service. Ensure ICT systems and data recording systems are used appropriately in line with policies and procedures. Work with colleagues to ensure effective internal systems including but not limited to maintenance of records and GDPR compliance. Carry out work in accordance with policies and service procedures, current legislation and quality standards. Be prepared for, attend, and engage in staff meetings, supervision, appraisal and training as agreed with your line manager.
Oct 21, 2025
Full time
Join a team with a bold mission at Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind, we are dedicated to reshaping the landscape of mental health and emotional wellbeing in our community. The Mental Health Practitioner will play a key role in helping individuals improve and maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing. What You'll Do: - - Innovation and Development: Channel your passion delivering and promoting wellbeing support by actively contributing to the creation and improvement of innovative programs, resources, and approaches that enhance the mental health and resilience of the communities we serve. - Collaboration and Efficiency: Work together with existing Mental Health Provision for people, as well as other local agencies/organisations to effectively support people who are experiencing mild to moderate metal health challenges. Why Join Us: Impact Matters: Join a team where your work directly transforms lives and contributes to a healthier community. Personal Growth: We offer professional development opportunities that will enrich your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Swindon. Collaborative Culture: Work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a meaningful impact. The role will focus on promoting positive mental health using the Five Ways to Wellbeing framework: Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, and Give . This role involves delivering individual and group interventions, offering wellbeing planning, and signposting clients to appropriate community resources. Key Responsibilities Deliver one-to-one wellbeing support sessions tailored to individual needs. Co-produce personalised wellbeing plans using the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Work with the person to identify their recovery pathway to move towards their goals, maintaining a person centred, flexible approach walking alongside the person, implementing interventions/safety plans. Facilitate group wellbeing sessions or workshops on topics such as resilience, stress management, and lifestyle habits. Provide support to local health services with their SMI (Severe Mental Illness) clinics Support the improvement in attendance and quality of annual health checks of Individuals who have existing mental health conditions in the community. Encourage people to participate in local activities aligned with the Five Ways to Wellbeing (e.g., walking groups, creative workshops, volunteering). Support individuals to develop coping strategies, increase self-awareness, and set achievable wellbeing goals. Promote self-management and long-term wellbeing beyond the scope of the service. Ensure ICT systems and data recording systems are used appropriately in line with policies and procedures. Work with colleagues to ensure effective internal systems including but not limited to maintenance of records and GDPR compliance. Carry out work in accordance with policies and service procedures, current legislation and quality standards. Be prepared for, attend, and engage in staff meetings, supervision, appraisal and training as agreed with your line manager.
Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind
Swindon, Wiltshire
The Junction is an out of hours service, open 365 evenings a year, to support and assist individuals experiencing a mental health concern. The aim is to alleviate the need for people in the Swindon locality to access A&E acute mental health services and primary care GP services unnecessarily by managing the presenting symptoms/mental health crisis along with the triggers and context for that crisis. As an Acute Mental Health Practitioner, you will be providing a preventative, person centred approach to people accessing the service who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. The service is open from 4PM-11PM, 365 days a year so this position will include some weekends and bank holidays. What You'll Do: Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing evidence-based interventions, elevating the mental health and emotional well-being of the people we serve, while opening doors to life's possibilities. Effective Partnerships: Ensure effective and appropriate communication with all individuals, staff, community agencies and partner organisations. Why Join Us: Impact Matters: Join a team where your work directly transforms lives and contributes to a healthier community. Personal Growth: We offer professional development opportunities that will enrich your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Swindon. Collaborative Culture: Work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a meaningful impact. Together, we can build a brighter, healthier future for Swindon. Your leadership can make all the difference.
Oct 21, 2025
Full time
The Junction is an out of hours service, open 365 evenings a year, to support and assist individuals experiencing a mental health concern. The aim is to alleviate the need for people in the Swindon locality to access A&E acute mental health services and primary care GP services unnecessarily by managing the presenting symptoms/mental health crisis along with the triggers and context for that crisis. As an Acute Mental Health Practitioner, you will be providing a preventative, person centred approach to people accessing the service who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. The service is open from 4PM-11PM, 365 days a year so this position will include some weekends and bank holidays. What You'll Do: Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing evidence-based interventions, elevating the mental health and emotional well-being of the people we serve, while opening doors to life's possibilities. Effective Partnerships: Ensure effective and appropriate communication with all individuals, staff, community agencies and partner organisations. Why Join Us: Impact Matters: Join a team where your work directly transforms lives and contributes to a healthier community. Personal Growth: We offer professional development opportunities that will enrich your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Swindon. Collaborative Culture: Work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a meaningful impact. Together, we can build a brighter, healthier future for Swindon. Your leadership can make all the difference.
