Rethink Mental Illness

Join Our Team as a Registered Manager. Location: Bath Road, Swindon Full-time, 35 hours per week Join the Team! Our Bath Road Service is a CQC registered residential home providing long term accommodation for up to 10 people with severe and enduring mental health needs. We support individuals with daily living skills, personal care, financial management and rehabilitation, while encouraging active engagement within the local community. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead the service and ensure the delivery of high quality, person centred care. How you will make a difference as a Registered Manager: As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of the service, ensuring compliance with CQC regulations and organisational policies while leading, motivating and developing your staff team. Key Responsibilities: Deliver safe, personalised services through assessment, person centred planning and regular outcome focused reviews Develop and maintain high quality, aspirational support plans Implement safe systems of work, including personal safety and lone working procedures Ensure accurate and high quality recording on the Rethink Information System, supporting staff in its effective use Manage incidents, accidents and complaints in line with policies and regulatory requirements Act as the service Safeguarding Lead, maintaining strong professional relationships with safeguarding partners Provide effective line management, including supervision, performance, conduct and attendance management Recruit and retain a skilled workforce in line with safer recruitment practices and Equality legislation Essential Skills and Experience: Achieved or working towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) Experience in an operational management role within health or social care Strong knowledge of CQC standards, legal responsibilities and person centred care Proven experience supervising, leading and managing staff Direct experience supporting people with severe and enduring mental illness Experience working with statutory agencies and external professionals If you re passionate about empowering individuals, reducing stigma, and improving mental health outcomes, we d love to hear from you.

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 Full Time post of 32.5 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. A Driving licence and car are essential to carry out this role. Staff Benefits Competitive salary & flexible working arrangements Contributory pension scheme & Life assurance Occupational sick pay scheme 25, increasing to 30 days, annual leave per year, plus statutory holidays for all staff (pro rata for part time staff) Your Rethink Day an additional day s leave on your birthday (pro rata for part time staff) Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policy Dependant leave & compassionate leave Where appropriate paid eye test plus up to £55 towards the cost of new glasses or lenses Employee assistance program In depth training programmes for all our staff from mandatory training to specialist areas. Funded training and development opportunities delivered in a variety of ways, face to face, mentoring, coaching, e-learning and blended learning solutions Access to a range of e-learning courses and resources through our e-learning Zone Accredited Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) centre and provide comprehensive development programmes for managers We have a career progression programme (Invest in your Career) to develop skills and experiences of staff aspiring to become managers Ongoing professional and personal development is supported by individual supervision, group supervision and appraisal. To Apply please fill out the application questions and upload your up to date CV detailing your knowledge, experience and reason for applying.

About the Role Location: Cornwall (Agile / Field based) Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £24,544.91 Contract: Permanent DBS: Enhanced with Adults Who We Are At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe recovery is possible. We exist to improve the quality of life for people severely affected by mental illness by providing person centred, strengths based support that helps people live fulfilling, connected lives. We work closely with individuals, families, and partner organisations to support recovery, independence, and wellbeing within local communities. About the Role We re looking for a Lifestyle Support Worker to join our Cornwall Community team and support people with long term mental health challenges to live healthier, happier, and more connected lives. In this role, you ll work alongside other Lifestyle Support Workers, therapists, and multi disciplinary teams to engage people in meaningful activities that promote wellbeing, confidence, and independence. This could include: Supporting individuals one to one to build confidence accessing community spaces such as gyms, groups, or public venues Facilitating group activities such as healthy eating, wellbeing, or lifestyle sessions including activities in the community. Encouraging engagement in volunteering, recovery activities, and local community opportunities Supporting people to develop routines, life skills, and social connections This is a field based role across Cornwall, with some administrative work based in NHS buildings and opportunities for agile working. What You ll Bring We re looking for someone who: Has experience supporting people with mental health needs in a community or support setting Is passionate about recovery, empowerment, and person centred support Can build positive, respectful, and professional relationships with service users Has experience in facilitating group work in the community. Is confident working both independently and as part of a multi disciplinary team Has strong communication, organisational, and basic IT skills Holds a full driving licence with access to a vehicle (essential for covering Cornwall) Believes in equality, inclusion, and strengths based approaches Formal clinical qualifications are not essential we value empathy, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to supporting others. What We Offer At Rethink Mental Illness, we re proud to support our staff. You ll receive: A comprehensive induction programme Regular supervision and reflective practice Ongoing training and development opportunities The opportunity to contribute to service development A supportive, values driven culture where your voice matters Ready to Apply? If you believe in recovery, want to make a real difference, and are passionate about supporting people to live well in their communities, we d love to hear from you. Rethink Mental Illness welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Why Work With Rethink Mental Illness? At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that when you feel supported, you can make the biggest difference. That s why we offer a wide range of benefits: Inclusive Culture: Staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion Wellbeing Support: Access to our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and Unmind mental health app Recognition & Rewards: Discounts, cashback offers, and recognition through our PULSE platform Flexible Working & Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off, with options to buy or sell leave Learning & Development: Structured onboarding and ongoing training Financial & Family Support: Pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Diversity is important to us, and we value difference, inclusiveness, and belonging. By welcoming a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we strengthen our ability to support the diverse communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Race at Work Charter. Becoming a Truly Anti Racist Organisation We have an ambition to become a truly anti racist employer, campaigning organisation, and service provider. Through our Anti Racist Statement and Race Equality Action Plan, we are committed to accountability, learning, and meaningful progress.