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Living Experience Peer Support Worker (Listening Lounge) Part Time Line Manager: Lived Experience Manager Contract Length: Permanent Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week Location(s): Various sites across Salford Salary: £12.71 per hour About us At Mind in Salford, we re more than a local mental health charity, we re a community working to ensure no- one has to face mental ill health alone. Every day, we support people across Salford to improve their wellbeing, build resilience, and create positive change in their lives. About the Service(s): The Listening Lounge is a collaborative service delivered in partnership by Mind in Salford, Start Inspiring Minds, and the Home-Based Treatment Team (HBTT) within the NHS Mental Health Trust. The service operates as a weekday drop-in provision, currently available from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday, for individuals experiencing a self-defined mental health crisis. The service is staffed by Recovery Workers and Peer Support Workers, with on-site managerial support to ensure safe, responsive, and high-quality delivery. It provides a welcoming, non-judgemental environment where individuals can access immediate, person-centred support, with a focus on listening, de-escalation, and connecting people to appropriate ongoing support where needed. Salford Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (SNMHT) is a community mental health service delivered in partnership between Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH), Mind in Salford, Six Degrees, Wellbeing Matters, and START. The service is jointly funded by GMMH, NHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), and Salford Primary Care Networks. SNMHT is a multidisciplinary service that brings together a wide range of professional and lived experience roles. The team includes occupational therapists, nurses, recovery workers, psychiatrists, social workers, peer mentors, and a comprehensive psychology team. Working collaboratively, the service supports adults with mental health needs within the community, offering recovery focused support. We do mental health support differently. Our approach is rooted in people s strengths, skills and aspirations. By placing these at the centre of our work, we support individuals to aid their recovery, build resilience, and stay well as active members of their communities. About the role: We are seeking a Peer Support Worker who can draw upon their lived or living experience of mental health difficulties to help support service users in a Listening Lounge and within Salford Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (SNMHT), formerly known as Living Well. The successful applicant will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and will: Take part in case discussions, offering a valuable non-clinical, lived-experience perspective Co facilitate group work with service users Work alongside keyworkers to provide practical, relational support to individuals accessing the service This role offers a meaningful opportunity to use lived experience to empower others, promote hope, and support recovery within a compassionate, collaborative service. Application deadline: 5pm on Friday 5th June 2026 Interviews will take place in person, dates to be confirmed. 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. All Referral & Assessment Hub employees / volunteers are required to adhere to the principles of effective and safe safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults Infection prevention and control is the responsibility of all Referral & Assessment Hub staff. All staff have a responsibility to protect service users, visitors and each other by consistently observing infection prevention and control guidelines and best practice guidance. No agencies please.

Shared Housing Support Worker Location: Bristol Pay: 14.60 per hour Contract: Minimum 3 months, Start date: ASAP Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week We are recruiting for a Female Shared Housing Support Worker to join a women-only support service in Bristol. This role is ideal for someone passionate about empowering women and supporting those facing housing and mental health challenges. The role: You will provide practical and emotional support to women living in shared supported housing, helping them move towards greater independence and stability. Key responsibilities include: Using the Housing Support Register (HSR) to identify and update eligible service users Completing assessments to establish support needs, identify risks, and enable timely interventions Engaging and supporting women using creative, consistent, and assertive approaches Developing and reviewing support plans using the Outcomes Star Delivering trauma-informed, recovery-focused support and practical assistance Working collaboratively within an integrated team Supporting residents with tenancy agreements, rights, and responsibilities Managing supported housing properties and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment with daily staff presence What we're looking for: Experience of key working within mental health, housing, or support services A strong commitment to empowering women and supporting positive change An understanding of women's specific needs Ability to manage challenging and urgent situations calmly and effectively Flexibility to work on a rota, including occasional out-of-hours shifts A full driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle A DBS on the update service would be useful due to start date If you're motivated, compassionate, and ready to make a real difference, click apply or call Joe on (phone number removed) today.

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £28,938 - £32,214 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Friday 8am 4pm, inclusive of bank holidays, including occasional weekend mornings Service Project 12, Oxford. What You ll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Project 12. The Project 12 team focus on supporting residents through person-centred planning and individual goals to aid recovery. The service covers two shared houses and staff provide client support from 8am to 4pm and weekend morning medication. The service aims to create a comfortable, safe and pleasant environment while helping residents work towards more independent living in the future. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health & safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs & alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility : Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered. Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training. Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates throughout the team and lead by example. Respond to service phone queries and requests from both internal and external customers in a timely manner and delegating where appropriate to other members of the team. Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training. Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation. Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People Always represent the company in a professional and appropriate manner by considering punctuality, personal appearance and professional boundaries, including equal opportunities. The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent) A commitment to undertake continual personal development. Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require. An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice. Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people s lives. IT literate with experience using MS Office packages. Previous related work experience. Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening. A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission. What We Offer: 27 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays. Blue Light card and other discounted shopping. Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation) Enhanced family friendly leave. Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. £500 refer a friend bonus scheme. Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS. Free flu jabs. Free DBS application. You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Senior Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 02/06/2026. All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness , and Responsiveness , and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we d love to hear from you. Community Outreach Worker (Complex Needs Housing) / Mental Health and Homelessness Outreach Workers x4 Reference: 358 Salary: £26,000 £27,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday Friday, 9am 5pm) Contract: Fixed term 1 Year Working base(s): 1 person to be based in Borehamwood Wellbeing Centre, 1 person to be based in Ware Wellbeing Centre 1 person to be based in St Albans Wellbeing Centre 1 person to be based in Hatfield Wellbeing Centre About the Service The Complex Needs Housing Service works as a multi-disciplinary team with housing teams and Drug and Alcohol Services across District and Borough councils. These teams will be working with individuals who are presenting as homeless and have a number of Complex Needs. The service has been running since 2022 with a dual-district model, however, is now expanding to offer a single district outreach service. The objectives of the Complex Needs Housing Service are to: Improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental ill health. Increase early access to help for people experiencing mental ill health in, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided by Herts Mind Network and other third sector and statutory providers. Contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing. Remain a source of independent support for all clients. Reduce the use of police, ASB, tenancy enforcement, housing needs and environmental health services by clients whose primary need is related to mental ill health. Reduce the use of crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual. Provide an assertive outreach approach for clients who are in crisis and/ or those that may have complex or multiple needs. Work collaboratively within a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) consisting of Change Grow Live (CGL), District and Borough councils, housing teams and other professionals. About the Role The purpose of the Hertfordshire Mind Network Community Outreach Worker role is to: To provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients who are experiencing mental ill health or need support with their mental wellbeing. These will be clients who are presenting to District and Borough councils as homeless and need intervention and support with their mental health and housing. To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly. To remain a source of independent support for all clients. Embed a person-centred recovery orientated and trauma informed approach in all aspects of the roles. We offer: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays) An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period. Ongoing training relevant to your role. An Employee Assistance Programme. Eligibility for blue light card. Health cover (after 6 months employment) compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments. Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role. Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 17th June at 5pm. Interviews to be held on Thursday 25th June and Monday 29th June at our Watford Wellbeing Centre. N.B. Please quote reference number 358 when completing your application for this role. 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. We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team. No agencies please.

Job Title: Living Experience Peer Support Worker Line Manager: Lived Experience Manager Contract Length: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week Location(s): Cromwell House, Eccles M30 & Community venues in Salford Salary: £24,785 per annum About us At Mind in Salford, we re more than a local mental health charity, we re a community working to ensure no- one has to face mental ill health alone. Every day, we support people across Salford to improve their wellbeing, build resilience, and create positive change in their lives. About the Service(s): The Referral and Assessment Hub (RAH) is a new and exciting addition to mental health support, having launched in January 2025. It serves as the front door to mental health services in Salford, ensuring that all community referrals are responded to in a timely, consistent, and transparent way. The service aims to ensure that individuals receive the most appropriate care and treatment, in the right place and at the right time. The RAH operates Monday to Friday, 9am 5pm. Salford Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (SNMHT) is a community mental health service delivered in partnership between Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH), Mind in Salford, Six Degrees, Wellbeing Matters, and START. The service is jointly funded by GMMH, NHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), and Salford Primary Care Networks. SNMHT is a multidisciplinary service that brings together a wide range of professional and lived experience roles. The team includes occupational therapists, nurses, recovery workers, psychiatrists, social workers, peer mentors, and a comprehensive psychology team. Working collaboratively, the service supports adults with mental health needs within the community, offering recovery focused support. We do mental health support differently. Our approach is rooted in people s strengths, skills and aspirations. By placing these at the centre of our work, we support individuals to aid their recovery, build resilience, and stay well as active members of their communities. About You and the Role: The successful applicant will work across both the RAH and the Salford Neighbourhood Mental Health Service (SNMHS). This dual role is designed to support service users whose care is transitioning into SNMHS, providing brief waiting well interventions to promote wellbeing and ensure continuity of support during this period. The role will also involve working collaboratively with the team to identify service users who may be experiencing difficulties engaging with mental health services, and exploring what additional support can be offered to improve engagement and accessibility. The Living Experience Peer Support Worker will work as part of, and alongside, the Referral & Assessment Hub (RAH) team and Salford Neighbourhood Mental Health Service (SNMHS), ensuring peer mentoring is embedded as an integral part of the service user journey. Application deadline: 5pm on Friday 5th June 2026 Interviews will take place in person, dates to be confirmed. 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. All Referral & Assessment Hub employees / volunteers are required to adhere to the principles of effective and safe safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. Infection prevention and control is the responsibility of all Referral & Assessment Hub staff. All staff have a responsibility to protect service users, visitors and each other by consistently observing infection prevention and control guidelines and best practice guidance. No agencies please.

We have opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the Reigate and Weybridge areas and West Surrey covering the Woking and Guildford areas. The salary range for Senior Social Workers is £52,884 - £56,175 per annum . This is inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You: A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to sustain and develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce from our business support and family support workers to our frontline practitioners through to leadership- all working together to create and sustain the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce equipped to deliver consistent and good quality social work practice for our children and families. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that our social workers are "skilled at building relationships with children who are subject of children in need or child protection plans. Creative direct work helps them to build a rounded understanding of children's daily lives." "They also build positive relationships with parents, enabling honest and sometimes difficult conversations." Overall "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About our Family Safeguarding Service Our Family Safeguarding service includes responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate practitioners who are child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking to develop your skills and experience within child protections services we'd love to enable you to do that safely with us. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our employees, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Why Choose Surrey? Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families, but that's just part of it. It's our staff that truly make the difference day in day out and we'd like to share with you some of their insights as to why they choose to be part of Surrey Children's social care workforce. Our staff highlighted that you can expect Positive Team and Colleague Relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration with supportive colleagues in your team, across the organisation and with key partners will enable and enrich your practice. Flexibility and Work-Life Balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs, balancing this against the need to visit your children and families. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week. Opportunities and Support for Professional Development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities via our Surrey Children's Service Academy, including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision. A Sense of Belonging and Familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources, working for a team where your individual expertise are valued and where you can have fun together. A Focus on Wellbeing - We recognise that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families. The job you do is serious therefore we take your well being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Three years post-qualified experience Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions: Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What is your understanding of Surrey's Practice Model for family safeguarding? Can you describe the strengths and challenges of this model? Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

The Peer Support In-Reach Service is a partnership between several local Minds. Senior Peer Support Workers and Peer Support Workers, who have direct lived experience of mental health issues, are working on in-patient wards in Croydon, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Wandsworth to provide recovery-focused peer support to people as they leave hospital and journey towards living independently in the community. We are looking for a Peer Support Worker to join our team in Greenwich. You will use your lived experience whilst on the ward to help people build skills to manage their home and finances, connect with family and friends, pursue social or vocational interests, to get more involved in their local community and to stay physically and mentally well. Your support will be person-centred and may include mentoring, coaching, emotional support and facilitating access to community activities, practical support, work or study. The role will be ward-based initially until the patient is ready for discharge; you will then work with them to develop their support plans and goals. You will support them with the transition into the community for up to 6 weeks, helping them to connect with community resources to ensure they are well-supported in the community and working towards their goals. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to visit Barefoot Lodge ahead of your interview. This visit will take place on Wednesday 10th June . Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check. Closing date: Sunday 31st May (11:59pm) Likely interview date: Wednesday 17th June We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications. About Us SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support. SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that s part of who you are. Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness , and Responsiveness , and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we d love to hear from you. Community Outreach Worker (Complex Needs Housing) / Mental Health and Homelessness Outreach Workers x4 Reference: 358 Salary: £26,000 £27,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday Friday, 9am 5pm) Contract: Fixed term 1 Year Working base(s): 1 person to be based in Borehamwood Wellbeing Centre, 1 person to be based in Ware Wellbeing Centre 1 person to be based in St Albans Wellbeing Centre 1 person to be based in Hatfield Wellbeing Centre About the Service The Complex Needs Housing Service works as a multi-disciplinary team with housing teams and Drug and Alcohol Services across District and Borough councils. These teams will be working with individuals who are presenting as homeless and have a number of Complex Needs. The service has been running since 2022 with a dual-district model, however, is now expanding to offer a single district outreach service. The objectives of the Complex Needs Housing Service are to: Improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental ill health. Increase early access to help for people experiencing mental ill health in, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided by Herts Mind Network and other third sector and statutory providers. Contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing. Remain a source of independent support for all clients. Reduce the use of police, ASB, tenancy enforcement, housing needs and environmental health services by clients whose primary need is related to mental ill health. Reduce the use of crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual. Provide an assertive outreach approach for clients who are in crisis and/ or those that may have complex or multiple needs. Work collaboratively within a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) consisting of Change Grow Live (CGL), District and Borough councils, housing teams and other professionals. About the Role The purpose of the Hertfordshire Mind Network Community Outreach Worker role is to: To provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients who are experiencing mental ill health or need support with their mental wellbeing. These will be clients who are presenting to District and Borough councils as homeless and need intervention and support with their mental health and housing. To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly. To remain a source of independent support for all clients. Embed a person-centred recovery orientated and trauma informed approach in all aspects of the roles. We offer: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays) An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period. Ongoing training relevant to your role. An Employee Assistance Programme. Eligibility for blue light card. Health cover (after 6 months employment) compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments. Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role. Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 17th June at 5pm. Interviews to be held on Thursday 25th June and Monday 29th June at our Watford Wellbeing Centre. N.B. Please quote reference number 358 when completing your application for this role. 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. We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team. No agencies please.

Are you looking for a rewarding career that is stimulating and varied each day? Creative Support are looking for warm, reliable and proactive Support Workers to join our Dual Diagnosis service in Blackpool to provide quality recovery support to individuals with a range of support needs including mental health needs, drug and/or alcohol misuse, people with complex needs and people with an offending history. Your role will include: - Medication prompting/oversight, - Providing help with domestic living tasks, - Record keeping and support plan writing for service users, - Support individuals to access other services that will be beneficial to their physical, emotional and financial wellbeing, - Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, to include daytimes, evenings weekends and bank holidays. Lone working may be required, sleep in shifts may be available. - You must be a positive individual with an empathetic approach to meeting the needs of our service users. It is essential that you are able to work independently, using your own initiative and as part of a team and that you have good verbal and written communication skills. Experience of working in a community-based service is desirable. The ability to drive is preferred for this role. Vacancy Reference Number: 93167 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas .

We have opportunities for Advanced Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the North East and North West of Surrey. The salary range for Advanced Social Workers is £52,884 - £56,175 per annum . This is inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You: A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to sustain and develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce from our business support and family support workers to our frontline practitioners through to leadership- all working together to create and sustain the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce equipped to deliver consistent and good quality social work practice for our children and families. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement , which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that our social workers are "skilled at building relationships with children who are subject of children in need or child protection plans. Creative direct work helps them to build a rounded understanding of children's daily lives." "They also build positive relationships with parents, enabling honest and sometimes difficult conversations." Overall "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About our Family Safeguarding Service Our Family Safeguarding services include responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate practitioners who are child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. As an Advanced Social Worker (ASW) you'll enjoy mentoring and collaborating with less experienced social workers within the team supporting their development. We aim for you to hold a reduced caseload to enable you to support effectively whilst also deputising for the Team Manager when needed. This is a great role for anyone looking to enhance their professional development and take a step towards a management position. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our staff, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Why Choose Surrey? Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families, but that's just part of it. It's our staff that truly make the difference day in day out and we'd like to share with you some of their insights as to why they choose to be part of Surrey Children's social care workforce. Our staff highlighted that you can expect Positive team and colleague relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration with supportive colleagues in your team, across the organisation and with key partners will enable and enrich your practice. Flexibility and work-life balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs, balancing this against the need to visit your children and families. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week. Opportunities and support for professional development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities via our Surrey Children's Service Academy, including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision. A sense of belonging and familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources, working for a team where your individual expertise are valued and where you can have fun together. A focus on wellbeing - We recognise that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families. The job you do is serious therefore we take your well being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Three years post-qualified experience Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions: Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What is your understanding of Surrey's Practice Model for family safeguarding? Can you describe the strengths and challenges of this model? Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Your new company Our client is a well-established national provider delivering specialist support to individuals experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, and multiple disadvantages. They are committed to a person-centred, recovery-focused approach, working closely with local authorities, healthcare providers, and community partners to achieve sustainable outcomes for the people they support. With a strong emphasis on inclusion, safeguarding, and partnership working, the organisation plays a key role in helping individuals rebuild their lives through access to accommodation, treatment, and wider support networks.The service in Southampton forms part of a wider network delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions, supporting individuals to improve wellbeing, reduce harm, and move towards independence. Your new role You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred support by: Supporting individuals from initial engagement through to recovery and move-on Completing assessments, developing recovery plans and delivering tailored interventions Providing 1:1 support, group work and psychosocial interventions Promoting harm reduction and improving health outcomes Supporting access to housing, healthcare, and wider support services Working collaboratively with partner agencies and stakeholders Managing risk, safeguarding concerns and maintaining accurate records What you'll need to succeed Experience working in homelessness, substance misuse, or a related support setting Strong understanding of complex needs, including substance use and mental health Ability to manage a caseload and deliver outcome-focused support Confident in multi-agency working and partnership collaboration Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills Ability to work independently and within a team Compliance RequirementsDue to the nature of the role, all candidates must have: Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service) Right to Work in the UK Up-to-date references covering April 2024 - present (with gaps explained) National Insurance number Oliver McGowan Training (desirable but preferred) What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Highbury Grove Recovery House in Highbury Sounds great, what will I be doing? In this role, you will empower clients to build confidence, develop coping skills, and work towards greater independence throughout their time in the service. You will manage a varied caseload, deliver group activities and co produced programmes, and support service users to engage effectively with community professionals and local support networks. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will help shape peer support opportunities, ensure the safety and wellbeing of all service users, and maintain accurate, timely records in line with organisational values and procedures. This is a dynamic position that requires flexibility, strong communication skills, and a commitment to recovery focused practice, including active participation in supervision, assessments, and service reviews. The working hours are 8am-4pm and 2pm-10pm, including bank holidays and weekends. What do I need to bring with me? You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application. We're seeking someone with proven experience supporting individuals with mental health needs, including those with dual diagnosis, and a strong understanding of the challenges they face. You'll bring knowledge of mental health legislation, safeguarding, recovery focused practice and local wellbeing services, along with the ability to communicate with empathy, dignity and respect. The role requires someone confident working both independently and as part of a team, able to support new staff and volunteers, and comfortable collaborating with statutory and community partners. You'll have experience delivering groups or added value initiatives, strong organisational and time management skills, and the ability to work dynamically under pressure. Competence in risk assessment, case management, and maintaining clear written records is essential, as are solid IT skills and the confidence to represent the organisation externally, including presenting to stakeholders. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Residential Childcare Practitioner Southampton £32,780-£35,564 (incl. £5,000 Market Supplement) 37 hrs/week, Permanent Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK Are you ready to make a lasting impact in a child's life? Join our secure residential care team, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, as a Residential Childcare Practitioner supporting up to ten children with complex mental health, behavioural, and attachment needs. As a Residential Childcare Practitioner , you'll work in a structured, therapeutic setting that helps vulnerable young people feel safe, supported, and empowered. You'll act as a trusted role model, build secure relationships, and support recovery from trauma with empathy and consistency. What You'll Do: Be a therapeutic parent and positive influence Collaborate with education and wellbeing teams Lead structured, enriching activities Work flexible shifts incl. weekends, early/late, and sleep-ins Receive full induction and ongoing training What We're Looking For: Passion for working with children and young people Emotional resilience, patience, and physical capability Experience in residential or secure settings (preferred) Why Join Us? Enhancements for evenings/weekends Career development and training Supportive team environment Up to 33 days leave + public holidays Take the next step in a meaningful career as a Residential Childcare Practitioner . Apply today and help shape brighter futures.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled CBT Therapist or Psychologist to join Gordon Moody, supporting individuals experiencing gambling-related harms through specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment. This role involves delivering structured Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions across both individual and group settings within residential and remote treatment programmes. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide psychologically informed, trauma-informed care that supports long-term recovery and wellbeing. The successful candidate will work autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of Gordon Moody s clinical governance, policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities: Provide specialist psychological assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing gambling-related harms. Deliver evidence-based CBT interventions within individual and group treatment settings. Develop collaborative treatment and risk management plans tailored to service user needs. Facilitate psychoeducational, relapse prevention and therapeutic group programmes. Support individuals presenting with co-occurring mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression and trauma-related symptoms. Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records in line with organisational, professional and GDPR standards. Monitor and manage clinical risk, safeguarding concerns and service user wellbeing appropriately. Work within professional and ethical guidelines relevant to CBT and psychological therapies. Support service users to engage with onward recovery and community support services where appropriate. Multidisciplinary & Partnership Working: Work collaboratively with therapists, recovery workers, support staff and external professionals. Liaise with GPs, mental health services, social care teams and partner agencies to ensure continuity of care. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical reviews and case discussions. Contribute to maintaining effective referral pathways and integrated recovery support. Promote psychologically informed and trauma-informed approaches across services. Clinical Governance & Service Development: Participate in regular clinical supervision, reflective practice and continuing professional development. Contribute to audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives. Support the development and implementation of evidence-based practice within gambling harm treatment. Maintain awareness of emerging developments within behavioural addiction and CBT practice. Adhere to all clinical governance, safeguarding and information governance policies. Contribute to the ongoing development of therapeutic programmes and interventions. Person Specification Essential Qualifications: BABCP accredited CBT Therapist or actively working towards accreditation. Postgraduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or equivalent recognised qualification. Relevant professional registration or core profession qualification (e.g. mental health nursing, psychology, social work, counselling or psychotherapy). Desirable Qualifications: Additional training in motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care or addiction treatment. Further training in group facilitation or behavioural addictions. Essential Experience: Experience delivering CBT interventions within a mental health or addiction setting. Experience undertaking specialist psychological and risk assessments. Experience facilitating therapeutic groups. Experience supporting individuals experiencing complex emotional or psychological difficulties, including trauma. Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Desirable Experience: Experience working within gambling harms or behavioural addiction services. Experience within residential treatment settings. Experience supporting individuals with co-occurring mental health and addiction needs. Experience delivering remote or online therapeutic interventions. Training or qualification in other NHS-recognised therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, CAT, DIT, IPT, DBT, MBCT or ACT. Knowledge & Skills Essential: Strong knowledge of CBT theory and evidence-based interventions. Knowledge and experience of treating PTSD and trauma. Understanding of gambling-related harms and addiction recovery models. Understanding of relapse prevention approaches and motivational interviewing. Strong safeguarding and risk assessment knowledge. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage emotionally distressing situations professionally and sensitively. Strong organisational and time management skills. Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and outcome measures. Desirable: Awareness of current developments in behavioural addiction treatment. Please note that we may close this vacancy at any time should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Gambling Wellbeing Practitioner to join our clinical team. You will work closely with the Clinical Lead, CBT Therapists, Gambling Therapists, Recovery Workers, and external partners to support individuals experiencing gambling-related harm. This role focuses on delivering evidence-based, psychologically informed interventions that promote recovery, emotional wellbeing, social inclusion, and positive long-term outcomes. You will support assessments, care planning, low-intensity therapeutic interventions, safeguarding responsibilities, and partnership working across services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about mental health, addiction recovery, and helping people rebuild their lives. Key Responsibilities Clinical Practice: Deliver psychologically informed wellbeing interventions to individuals affected by gambling-related harm. Support assessments and formulation of emotional, psychological, and social needs. Help service users identify goals and develop recovery-focused care plans. Deliver structured short-term interventions within agreed treatment pathways. Encourage engagement with treatment, peer support, and recovery activities. Support access to appropriate external services and community resources. Risk and Safeguarding: Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and risks. Undertake risk assessments and escalate concerns in line with organisational policies. Maintain professional boundaries and safe working practices at all times. Partnership Working: Build effective relationships with colleagues and external agencies. Liaise with healthcare professionals, referrers, and community organisations. Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions, and reviews. Clinical Governance & Development: Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely records. Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing training. Contribute to service improvement, audit, and evaluation activities. Work in line with organisational policies, procedures, and professional standards. About You Essential Qualifications & Experience: Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT, or a relevant qualification in Mental Health, Counselling, Psychology, Social Care, Wellbeing Practice, or equivalent experience. Ongoing professional development relevant to the role. Experience supporting individuals with mental health, addiction, or complex emotional wellbeing needs. Experience delivering structured wellbeing or psychologically informed interventions. Experience working within health, social care, charity, or community settings. Experience in managing and prioritising a caseload effectively. Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Essential Skills & Knowledge: Understanding of gambling-related harm and addiction recovery principles. Knowledge of low-intensity CBT interventions or equivalent approaches. Understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and professional boundaries. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to build compassionate, trusting relationships with service users. Ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally challenging situations. Good organisational and record-keeping skills. Ability to work independently and use initiative appropriately. Desirable: Experience within addiction, criminal justice, or residential treatment settings. Knowledge of motivational interviewing, CBT-informed approaches, or trauma-informed practice. Understanding of co-occurring mental health difficulties and social exclusion. Experience facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups. Please note that we may close this vacancy at any time should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Community Support Worker Home-based with regular UK travel The Organisation Our client helps vision-impaired ex-service people from every generation rebuild their lives regardless of how or when they lost their sight. They are currently seeking a Community Support Worker to join them on a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2027, working full-time, 35 hours per week. The role operates in a peripatetic capacity and will involve regular travel across South & West Wales with occasional travel into England to meet service and casework requirements. Your Benefits - A salary of £37,909.22 - Generous annual leave with the option to buy additional days - Pension scheme with generous employer contributions - Healthcare cash plan - Access to legal services and mental health support - Employee assistance programme - Paid professional subscriptions and discounts - Home working allowance - Professional and personal development - Enhanced pay This is the ideal opportunity for a qualified support worker with experience of helping people with disabilities to achieve their potential to grow and develop their career with our client's charity. You'll have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of people who have given so much to our country and now need the support of others for their wellbeing, making this a highly rewarding role. What's more, you'll have plenty of scope to travel and develop your skills with a wide range of people, ensuring your professional growth and the chance to enhance your expertise. The Role As a Community Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing a member-led service to support individuals across South & West Wales and parts of England to thrive within their own communities. Optimising social inclusion, you will use a range of internal and external resources to help members meet their needs and reach their goals and aspirations while maximising independence and wellbeing. You will take a proactive and collaborative approach, undertaking comprehensive assessments for members, planning and delivering specialist interventions, and co-ordinating services as the main point of contact. What's more, all teams have a shared responsibility for creating a highly positive and solution-focused working culture reflecting the organisational values, culture, and vision, whilst always keeping the member at the heart of everything they do. About You To be considered as a Community Support Worker, you will need: - Experience of working with people with disabilities to maximise their independence and wellbeing - Competence in the use of the Microsoft Office suite and other applications and systems used to organise, document, store and plan work - Excellence in teamworking and collaboration - Be engaging, proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and make decisions - Experience of delivering remote and face-to-face services - Ability to prioritise a diverse range of tasks whilst remaining calm under pressure and meeting deadlines - Willingness and ability to share knowledge, skills and experience and support others in their learning - A relevant Level 4 qualification (at a minimum) or equivalent experience The closing date for this role is 21st May 2026. Other organisations may call this role Rehabilitation Support Worker, Rehabilitation Co-ordinator, Support Worker, Outreach Worker, Wellbeing Practitioner, or Recovery Worker. Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you want to step into a rewarding role as a Community Support Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Substance Use Practitioner A rewarding role with the opportunity to help our client support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better. They'll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst an incredible and collaborative team. Service Area : Norfolk & Suffolk Services Status : Full-time Contract Type : Permanent Total Salary Pro Rata : £26,298 Closing Date : 17/05/2026 Our client has an exciting opportunity for someone looking to work in psychosocial treatment for substance use. Previous experience is desirable, however, not essential. Practitioners come from many different backgrounds and experiences, and you may have the skills required. Our client is seeking dedicated individuals, based on your values, willingness to learn new skills and the compassion to deliver the best service possible to residents. The Role As a Substance Use Practitioner, you will support men at a men's prison to reach their goals and change their lives for the better. You will be part of a passionate and skilled team, contributing to the provision of tailored interventions and recovery approaches. You will work with those accessing the service, delivering 121 interventions, group work and working closely with others involved in their care to ensure all their needs are met to support recovery. About You To join our client as a Substance Use Practitioner, it would be advantageous to have: - Relevant experience of working in health and social care, ideally within the field of problematic substance use, mental health or another comparable field - Evidence of effective partnership working and the ability to network for the benefit of the client and service - Evidence of managing a busy caseload or tasks and excellent organisational skills - To be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Word, and be familiar with database management systems - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - Have an understanding of complex issues presented by people entering custody - Determined, with a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn - Passionate and enthusiastic about making a real difference to the lives of people our client supports Other organisations may call this role Recovery Worker, Recovery Co-ordinator, Criminal Justice Worker, or Substance Use Recovery Worker. Please note, our client will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should they find sufficient applicants with which to make their shortlist. As such, they would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Invites to interview will be sent from a gov.uk email address, and may end up in your junk email, so please do check this when waiting for a response. Our client encourages and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people they support are represented. They are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves, and they ensure equity of opportunity. So, if you're seeking your next challenge as a Substance Use Practitioner, please get in touch or apply today. Your Rewards - 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days) (pro rata) - You will be paid £26,298 annually - Benefits, including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance - Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities - Continuous training and career development via a dedicated learning management system - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme, including telephone and online access The Organisation Our client is a provider of drug and alcohol treatment. Their values are what define them and ensure they work to the highest standards. They believe in being the best, they are passionate about recovery, and they value their history and use it to inform their future. They work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing.

Creative Support are looking to recruit a support worker who is experienced in working in with people who have mental health support needs, for our Gateshead based service. You will be working with an outcome-focused floating support team for people over the age of 18 who are experiencing homeless, or who are at risk of homelessness and have housing related support needs. The service is commissioned by Gateshead Council and will provide a time-limited support service from an office in Gateshead. The service will work with individuals with complex and often chaotic lives to provide a range of support options, including: Support in people's own homes Drop-in sessions and activities/courses at our office Signposting services to ensure people have the support they need to find and maintain tenancies in the local community. You will manage a case-load and provide direct support to service users in accordance with their holistic support plans. As a recovery worker you will support service users who have complex and multiple needs, taking a multi-agency approach that ensures people have access to appropriate services that meet those needs. You will work with service users who require longer term support with the aim of stabilising their lives through supporting them in developing the necessary skills and confidence for finding and managing a tenancy. You will promote inclusion, independence and wellbeing with the aim of enabling service users to become active and productive citizens. You will support service users by providing one-off interventions and longer term support, devising clear exit strategies that take into account opportunities to build resilience, local connections and knowledge of local service provision. Support will focus on the following areas; Resettlement & tenancy sustainment Prevention of tenancy failure or homelessness Maximised income Financial management and resilience Meaningful activity including; volunteering, training and employment Improved health and wellbeing including; smoking cessation, reduction in alcohol consumption and substance misuse, increased physical activity, improved diet and greater engagement with primary and specialist health care services Improved engagement with probation and rehabilitation services, and criminal justice agencies Improved self-reported quality of life and self-reliance Improved connections to local community activities and leisure opportunities. This role offers unique and challenging opportunities bringing great job satisfaction to those who are looking to make a positive difference to the lives of others. You will be required to work in a flexible manner on a rota which may include evenings, weekends and nights. In addition to opportunities for personal and career development, we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture. Vacancy Reference Number: 93480 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK

Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of people living in Bradford ? As a Crisis Support Worker you will be providing person centred recovery focused support to adults with mental health needs accessing our crisis service in Shipley, Bradford. You will work with service users to develop a recovery support plan based on their presenting needs, wishes and choices. You will provide direct support including therapeutic approaches, problem solving and practical support. The role also includes management of risk and close working with other organisations and carers. You will also assist people to move on from the service providing signposting support and working closely with other agencies including community assets. As a Crisis Support Worker you will use a strengths based approach to supporting individuals with a range a needs from a variety of backgrounds. Key responsibilities would be: Providing strengths based, person centred support to adults experiencing a mental health or social crisis. Develop crisis recovery support plans and risk assessments with support from the Team Leader. Providing direct support, therapeutic and problem solving approaches on an individual basis. Assisting with move-on and close inter-agency working. Vacancy Reference Number: 90396 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK

Our client Oldham Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Mental health team. Adult Mental Health Social worker working in a Local Authority Community based team undertaking all aspects of Care Act Assessments and safeguarding. Main duties include: Assess needs and risks of adults with mental health conditions Develop and review care and support plans Safeguard vulnerable adults from abuse or neglect Work under the Care Act 2014 and Mental Health Act 1983 Support individuals in crisis and coordinate appropriate services Work with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies Promote independence, recovery, and wellbeing Maintain accurate records and review cases regularly Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.