Make a Real Difference to Mental Health Across Bedfordshire We are excited to offer a managerial opportunity within our Recovery Lounges, where every evening holds the power to change a life. Recovery Lounge Manager Post no: 656 Working Base: HQ,The Rufus Centre, Flitwick, MK45 1AH Area Covered : Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Bedford & Biggleswade Contract type : Permanent Hours : 35 click apply for full job details
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Make a Real Difference to Mental Health Across Bedfordshire We are excited to offer a managerial opportunity within our Recovery Lounges, where every evening holds the power to change a life. Recovery Lounge Manager Post no: 656 Working Base: HQ,The Rufus Centre, Flitwick, MK45 1AH Area Covered : Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Bedford & Biggleswade Contract type : Permanent Hours : 35 click apply for full job details
Make a Real Difference to Mental Health Across Bedfordshire We are excited to offer a managerial opportunity within our Recovery Lounges, where every evening holds the power to change a life. Recovery Lounge Manager Post no: 656 Working Base: HQ,The Rufus Centre, Flitwick, MK45 1AH Area Covered : Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Bedford & Biggleswade Contract type : Permanent Hours : 35.25 hours per week Work Pattern : Flexible across Monday to Sunday, up to 5 Shifts on site per week, 1 Day at HQ in Flitwick each week Salary : £28,581.08.00 per annum (£30,000.00 F.T.E) If you re confident working in fast-paced settings and want to support people in crisis while shaping an excellent, high-impact service, this could be the role for you. Not only will you make a meaningful difference to people when they need it most, but you ll also have the chance to grow your own career, working within the leading mental health charity across Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes. As our Recovery Lounge Manager , you ll lead the delivery of this vital service across Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Bedford, and Biggleswade. You ll guide and coordinate our incredibly dedicated and skilled team of eight Mental Health Support Workers and our volunteers across multiple sites (as above), working closely with NHS partners to ensure every person who walks through our doors receives compassionate, safe, and high-quality support in line with our RICH values. This is a dynamic, hands-on leadership role perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, values meaningful human connection, and is passionate about crisis prevention and mental health recovery. What You ll Do Champion the day-to-day operation of our Recovery Lounges, ensuring safe, effective, person-centred support, in line with Mind BLMK s service delivery models, policies and procedures. Lead, inspire, and supervise staff and volunteers, fostering growth, wellbeing, and confidence. Assess individuals needs, offer a community setting where those who struggle with isolation can find engagement, deliver 1:1 support, and help prevent further deterioration or crisis. Build strong partnerships with NHS mental health services and local community groups to maximise impact. Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, data management, and service quality. Represent Mind BLMK across Bedfordshire, strengthening awareness and engagement with our crisis services. Work closely with the Crisis Services Delivery Manager and Operational Crisis Services Manager to deliver a successful and valued service. You can find more information about in the Role Profile on our website. Benefits of Working with Mind BLMK We invest in your wellbeing, growth, and work life balance. Benefits include: 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus all Bank Holidays (usually 8, pro rata) NEST pension scheme with auto-enrolment Employer contribution: 3% Employee contribution: 5% Optional Health Plan Learning & Development opportunities, including in-house and external training Flexible working available on request (in line with Mind BLMK policy) Proud Disability Confident Employer (since 2008) Mindful Employer and Mindful Employer Plus signatory demonstrating our ongoing commitment to positive mental health in the workplace Closedown: 5pm, 7th January 2026 Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply Start date: ASAP Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Make a Real Difference to Mental Health Across Bedfordshire We are excited to offer a managerial opportunity within our Recovery Lounges, where every evening holds the power to change a life. Recovery Lounge Manager Post no: 656 Working Base: HQ,The Rufus Centre, Flitwick, MK45 1AH Area Covered : Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Bedford & Biggleswade Contract type : Permanent Hours : 35.25 hours per week Work Pattern : Flexible across Monday to Sunday, up to 5 Shifts on site per week, 1 Day at HQ in Flitwick each week Salary : £28,581.08.00 per annum (£30,000.00 F.T.E) If you re confident working in fast-paced settings and want to support people in crisis while shaping an excellent, high-impact service, this could be the role for you. Not only will you make a meaningful difference to people when they need it most, but you ll also have the chance to grow your own career, working within the leading mental health charity across Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes. As our Recovery Lounge Manager , you ll lead the delivery of this vital service across Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Bedford, and Biggleswade. You ll guide and coordinate our incredibly dedicated and skilled team of eight Mental Health Support Workers and our volunteers across multiple sites (as above), working closely with NHS partners to ensure every person who walks through our doors receives compassionate, safe, and high-quality support in line with our RICH values. This is a dynamic, hands-on leadership role perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, values meaningful human connection, and is passionate about crisis prevention and mental health recovery. What You ll Do Champion the day-to-day operation of our Recovery Lounges, ensuring safe, effective, person-centred support, in line with Mind BLMK s service delivery models, policies and procedures. Lead, inspire, and supervise staff and volunteers, fostering growth, wellbeing, and confidence. Assess individuals needs, offer a community setting where those who struggle with isolation can find engagement, deliver 1:1 support, and help prevent further deterioration or crisis. Build strong partnerships with NHS mental health services and local community groups to maximise impact. Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, data management, and service quality. Represent Mind BLMK across Bedfordshire, strengthening awareness and engagement with our crisis services. Work closely with the Crisis Services Delivery Manager and Operational Crisis Services Manager to deliver a successful and valued service. You can find more information about in the Role Profile on our website. Benefits of Working with Mind BLMK We invest in your wellbeing, growth, and work life balance. Benefits include: 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus all Bank Holidays (usually 8, pro rata) NEST pension scheme with auto-enrolment Employer contribution: 3% Employee contribution: 5% Optional Health Plan Learning & Development opportunities, including in-house and external training Flexible working available on request (in line with Mind BLMK policy) Proud Disability Confident Employer (since 2008) Mindful Employer and Mindful Employer Plus signatory demonstrating our ongoing commitment to positive mental health in the workplace Closedown: 5pm, 7th January 2026 Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply Start date: ASAP Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.
This new position will work as part of a partnership delivery hub with other local service provides, the postholder will provide person centred 1-2-1 support to carers of individuals living with mental health challenges and/or addictions Carer s Wellbeing Navigator Post no: 649 Salary: £24,720.00 Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.0 hours per week, Monday to Friday Office base: This role is based at our HQ in Flitwick About Us Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire , Luton and Milton Keynes , and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. About the Role and the Service This is an exciting opportunity to join us at the heart of a brand new service in Milton Keynes as a Carers Wellbeing Navigator a role for someone who s passionate about empowering unpaid carers and shaping real change. You ll be part of a collaborative, multi-agency hub approach, working in partnership with expert local service providers, offering a no wrong door for unpaid carers in Milton Keynes who are seeking support. In this dynamic position, you ll provide personalised, specialist support to carers of people living with mental health challenges and/or addictions. Whether meeting carers in person or over the phone you will explore their needs, co-create support plans, and guide them towards the right information, resources, and services. Beyond direct support, you ll also help to raise the profile of unpaid carers across the city, getting involved in community celebrations, awareness campaigns, and events like National Carers Week , ensuring carers voices are heard and valued. This is a role for someone who thrives on autonomy, connection, and wants to create lasting change. Your ideas and initiative will help shape an evolving service and build strong community partnerships. If you're motivated, compassionate and committed to giving carers accessible and genuinely impactful support, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Key Responsibilities Deliver a service and ensure outcomes which supports unpaid carers who are caring for someone experiencing difficulties with their mental health and/or additions, in line with the service delivery model, contractual requirements and Key Performance Indicators (KPI s). Promote and raise awareness of this service across Milton Keynes including building relationships with referral organisations, VSCE and statutory services and the wider community. Build effective collaborative relationships with other hub partners and attend partner meetings when required. Support with effective referral routes in to and out of the service which break down any access barriers. Contribute to the development and review of service delivery. Effectively manage and process referrals into the service and prioritise a caseload of unpaid carers that ensures timely and effective support in line with the service delivery model. Carry out an initial assessment of individual support needs, priorities and risk, in line with the Access to Service procedure and processes. Enable individuals to explore the situation that is affecting their mental health and wellbeing and work with them to co-produce a personalised support plan to help address their immediate needs. Offer focused support with the aim of building knowledge, skills, confidence, independence and resilience. Signpost, and support to access, other relevant organisations and the wider community offer to address wider issues affecting their mental health. Share personalised information and advice about each unique circumstance and provide resources to support the carers mental health and wellbeing. Develop and facilitate peer support groups for unpaid carers who are caring for someone experiencing difficulties with their mental health and/or additions Carry out health and safety responsibilities as directed by Managers in line with Mind BLMK s H&S policies, procedures, and guidance (risk assessments, reviews, reporting, safeguarding, incidents/accidents, premises). Entitlements/benefits: 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata) Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%) Optional Health Plan Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role. Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working) If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you. Closedown: 5pm on Friday 19th December 2025 Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply. Start date: ASAP Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
This new position will work as part of a partnership delivery hub with other local service provides, the postholder will provide person centred 1-2-1 support to carers of individuals living with mental health challenges and/or addictions Carer s Wellbeing Navigator Post no: 649 Salary: £24,720.00 Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.0 hours per week, Monday to Friday Office base: This role is based at our HQ in Flitwick About Us Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire , Luton and Milton Keynes , and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. About the Role and the Service This is an exciting opportunity to join us at the heart of a brand new service in Milton Keynes as a Carers Wellbeing Navigator a role for someone who s passionate about empowering unpaid carers and shaping real change. You ll be part of a collaborative, multi-agency hub approach, working in partnership with expert local service providers, offering a no wrong door for unpaid carers in Milton Keynes who are seeking support. In this dynamic position, you ll provide personalised, specialist support to carers of people living with mental health challenges and/or addictions. Whether meeting carers in person or over the phone you will explore their needs, co-create support plans, and guide them towards the right information, resources, and services. Beyond direct support, you ll also help to raise the profile of unpaid carers across the city, getting involved in community celebrations, awareness campaigns, and events like National Carers Week , ensuring carers voices are heard and valued. This is a role for someone who thrives on autonomy, connection, and wants to create lasting change. Your ideas and initiative will help shape an evolving service and build strong community partnerships. If you're motivated, compassionate and committed to giving carers accessible and genuinely impactful support, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Key Responsibilities Deliver a service and ensure outcomes which supports unpaid carers who are caring for someone experiencing difficulties with their mental health and/or additions, in line with the service delivery model, contractual requirements and Key Performance Indicators (KPI s). Promote and raise awareness of this service across Milton Keynes including building relationships with referral organisations, VSCE and statutory services and the wider community. Build effective collaborative relationships with other hub partners and attend partner meetings when required. Support with effective referral routes in to and out of the service which break down any access barriers. Contribute to the development and review of service delivery. Effectively manage and process referrals into the service and prioritise a caseload of unpaid carers that ensures timely and effective support in line with the service delivery model. Carry out an initial assessment of individual support needs, priorities and risk, in line with the Access to Service procedure and processes. Enable individuals to explore the situation that is affecting their mental health and wellbeing and work with them to co-produce a personalised support plan to help address their immediate needs. Offer focused support with the aim of building knowledge, skills, confidence, independence and resilience. Signpost, and support to access, other relevant organisations and the wider community offer to address wider issues affecting their mental health. Share personalised information and advice about each unique circumstance and provide resources to support the carers mental health and wellbeing. Develop and facilitate peer support groups for unpaid carers who are caring for someone experiencing difficulties with their mental health and/or additions Carry out health and safety responsibilities as directed by Managers in line with Mind BLMK s H&S policies, procedures, and guidance (risk assessments, reviews, reporting, safeguarding, incidents/accidents, premises). Entitlements/benefits: 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata) Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%) Optional Health Plan Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role. Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working) If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you. Closedown: 5pm on Friday 19th December 2025 Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply. Start date: ASAP Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes , and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. Peer Mentor Facilitator (Mental Health) Post no: 648 Location: Flitwick HQ, covering Bedfordshire Reporting to: Peer Support Service Manager Hours: 25 hrs per week (Monday - Friday) Salary: £24,088 per annum, FTE (actual salary £16,275.68 per annum) We are searching for a Peer Mentor Facilitator to join our mental health services. The role of the peer mentor facilitator will be to help with the smooth running of the Mind BLMK mentoring service and act as a mentor to service users. The ideal candidate will understand the recovery journey through a goal setting approach to improve mental health and wellbeing. Our peer support services are a key element of our provisions, and we are looking for someone who can use their own lived experiences to provide support to help individuals achieve their goals. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and facilitate the use of volunteer peer mentors across Bedfordshire, in line with Mind BLMK s peer support model, operational policies and procedures (assessments, Mentor/Mentee introductions, goal setting, reviews). Facilitate initial Mentor / Mentee introductions, identify set goals for the relationship and ensure regular reviews are held. Work closely with the Peer Support Services Manager to recruit volunteer peer mentors to meet contract requirements and provide the infrastructure they need to deliver this support safely and confidently. Maintain an effective volunteer peer mentor workforce assisted by the Peer Support Services Manager for the service in line with Mind BLMK s policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, workload coordination, support, training and development of volunteers). Ensure that support is given to peer mentors through regular peer group support meetings and one-to-one meetings as appropriate. Carry out Cash Handling, Health and Safety and Data Collection responsibilities in line with Mind BLMK s policies, procedures, requirements and guidance. Entitlements/benefits: 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata) Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%) Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role. Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working) If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you. Closedown: 17:00, Friday 3rd of October 2025 Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply Start date: ASAP Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.
Sep 24, 2025
Full time
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes , and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. Peer Mentor Facilitator (Mental Health) Post no: 648 Location: Flitwick HQ, covering Bedfordshire Reporting to: Peer Support Service Manager Hours: 25 hrs per week (Monday - Friday) Salary: £24,088 per annum, FTE (actual salary £16,275.68 per annum) We are searching for a Peer Mentor Facilitator to join our mental health services. The role of the peer mentor facilitator will be to help with the smooth running of the Mind BLMK mentoring service and act as a mentor to service users. The ideal candidate will understand the recovery journey through a goal setting approach to improve mental health and wellbeing. Our peer support services are a key element of our provisions, and we are looking for someone who can use their own lived experiences to provide support to help individuals achieve their goals. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and facilitate the use of volunteer peer mentors across Bedfordshire, in line with Mind BLMK s peer support model, operational policies and procedures (assessments, Mentor/Mentee introductions, goal setting, reviews). Facilitate initial Mentor / Mentee introductions, identify set goals for the relationship and ensure regular reviews are held. Work closely with the Peer Support Services Manager to recruit volunteer peer mentors to meet contract requirements and provide the infrastructure they need to deliver this support safely and confidently. Maintain an effective volunteer peer mentor workforce assisted by the Peer Support Services Manager for the service in line with Mind BLMK s policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, workload coordination, support, training and development of volunteers). Ensure that support is given to peer mentors through regular peer group support meetings and one-to-one meetings as appropriate. Carry out Cash Handling, Health and Safety and Data Collection responsibilities in line with Mind BLMK s policies, procedures, requirements and guidance. Entitlements/benefits: 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata) Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%) Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role. Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working) If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you. Closedown: 17:00, Friday 3rd of October 2025 Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply Start date: ASAP Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008. Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. No agencies please.
