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The Devon Mental Health Alliance has been commissioned through the Community Mental Health Framework to help transform the county’s approach to mental health, by supporting greater connectivity between the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector and statutory partners.
This forms part of the NHS Long Term Plan and presents as a very exciting opportunity to be on the ground floor and part of a major reform in service provision. The Alliance is passionate about developing and delivering services in partnership with experts by experience, families, carers, and statutory and VCSE agencies – services that will have the best outcomes for people facing significant challenges in their lives. We are now seeking to appoint a Recovery Practitioner with the right skills and experience to deliver positive outcomes to a case load of individuals with a variety of mental health concerns. We are looking for someone with experience of working in a person-centred solution focused role with people from all walks of life who are seeking opportunities that will have positive outcomes for their mental health. You will have the ability to work with individuals on a one 2-one basis as well as provide group sessions in accordance with local needs. You will use nationally recognized outcome measures to inform a holistic support offer based around providing coping skills in line with the latest psychological practices. You will help to signpost individuals to VCSE services that suit their needs and help to inform the Alliance in identifying and closing gaps in the services available to people.
This role will be employed through Step One Charity, working alongside the Alliance Locality Manager to help deliver a mental health and wellbeing support offer across Torbay & the South Hams. The successful candidate will undergo a comprehensive induction n and training programme to learn the necessary psychologically informed skills, such as DBT essential skills , required to perform the role. You will work closely with other professionals to deliver a joined-up approach to mental health services.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in an innovative and impactful programme that will make a genuine difference to people across Devon. You will be joining a committed and forward-looking team, with opportunities for you to grow your experience, skills, and influence as the programme develops. Through a creative and responsive approach, you will build relationships with the people we support to improve their health and wellbeing and enable their emotional, physical, intellectual and social needs. You will be able to deliver one-to-one interventions as well as group sessions. Knowledge of psychologically informed interventions and coping strategies is desirable. The ability to work in a person-centred manner and signpost individuals to services that best suit their needs is essential.
What we would like from you:
- Compassion, integrity and patience
- a strong “can do” attitude
- emotional resilience
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- a positive approach
- flexibility to respond to the changing needs of those we support
- a full driving license
What we can give to you:
- competitive salary
- travel costs
- enhanced disclosure cost coverage
- comprehensive induction programme with ongoing training
- 33 days leave including bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
To be considered for this vacancy please send your completed application form to:
[email protected] or post to HR, Step One Charity, X Centre, Commercial Road,
Exeter, EX2 4AD. For further information on the role and an application pack please
go online to our website at www.devonmentalhealthalliance.co.uk and
www.steponecharity.co.uk
Step One Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
those we look after. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding
screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and
disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal
opportunities employer.
For further information on the role please go to our website to see the job description.
Please note that Step One reserves the right to close this vacancy early if necessary.
Pay: Up to £26,790.00 per year
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
