Job summary
ReCoCo is an independent Charity that works in collaboration with the NHS and other statutory organisations to provide effective, evidenced based, educational approaches to people in recovery from trauma and disadvantage.
We need someone to manage the general operation of The Recovery College. Someone who can build and nurture mutually reciprocal relationships with multiple statutory and VCS organisations. Someone creative, brave and responsible.
The post includes a lead role in exploring, assessing and managing risk within a busy, public facing, service.
Main duties of the job
Operational management and overview of a busy, face to face Recovery College.
Workforce allocation. Developing/coordinating operational and staffing needs for the safe delivery of recovery focussed courses/workshops/opportunities.
Lead responsibility for the coordination of internal/external Train the Trainer program.
Creation of new courses, resources, approaches and collaborations.
Establishing and nurturing mutually beneficial relationships with external partners.
Line management of (5) CNTW and non CNTW staff.
Identifying and managing risk, including assessing individual risk issues from limited information.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Recoco is an independent charity that employs staff from the NHS and the voluntary sector. Our aims are;
To provide a peer led, peer delivered education and support service where people can learn from each other's insights, skills and lived experience.
To nurture a community of troupers and troopers, strivers and survivors, all moving towards a sense of belonging and acceptance for whom, what and how they are.
To enable connection, positive relationship building, mutual support and friendship.
To provide opportunities that allow students to aspire to be their best selves, identifying and recognising their innate strengths and talents and their ability to help others.
To promote recovery through peer led education and activity.
To provide a focal point, locally, regionally and nationally for peer leadership, peer support and recovery orientated practice.
To be directed by people who use (or have used) mental health services/experienced mental distress.
To enable collaboration between mental health service providers and organisations that support these aims.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Line management of (5) CNTW and non CNTW staff.
Responsibility for seeking and managing complex and sensitive risk information.
Responsibility for the day to day operation of the Recovery College, including workforce allocation.
Lead responsibility for the coordination of internal/external Train the Trainer program.
Responsibility for cash/financial payments, in line with Recoco finance policies.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 6th March 2025
Closing date : 20th March 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Line management of (5) CNTW and non CNTW staff.
Responsibility for seeking and managing complex and sensitive risk information.
Responsibility for the day to day operation of the Recovery College, including workforce allocation.
Lead responsibility for the coordination of internal/external Train the Trainer program.
Responsibility for cash/financial payments, in line with Recoco finance policies.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 6th March 2025
Closing date : 20th March 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Educated to Degree Level, Post Graduate Diploma, or equivalent experience
- Experience of development, coordination and delivery of training
- Experience of effective liaison with external partners
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of Recovery College management
- Experience of managing staff who are peers
- Experience of and skills in working with individuals and groups presenting with mental health problems
- Ability to use own discretion and judgement for problem solving and conflict resolution
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills and ability to work with diverse groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstration of knowledge of current issues affecting mental health services
- Personal lived experience of mental health issues, or personal experience of caring for individual(s) who has experienced mental health issues
- Minimum of 3 years' experience working with mental health services and service user and carer groups in mental health
- Demonstrable experience in the development, coordination and delivery of training and education programmes
- Demonstrable experience in transformation and service improvement practice
- Considerable experience of wellbeing, resilience and recovery practice
- Proven experience of effective networking with a range of individuals and organisations and multi- agency working
- Understanding of quality issues and the ability to effectively apply these to service developments.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Educated to Degree Level, Post Graduate Diploma, or equivalent experience
- Experience of development, coordination and delivery of training
- Experience of effective liaison with external partners
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of Recovery College management
- Experience of managing staff who are peers
- Experience of and skills in working with individuals and groups presenting with mental health problems
- Ability to use own discretion and judgement for problem solving and conflict resolution
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills and ability to work with diverse groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstration of knowledge of current issues affecting mental health services
- Personal lived experience of mental health issues, or personal experience of caring for individual(s) who has experienced mental health issues
- Minimum of 3 years' experience working with mental health services and service user and carer groups in mental health
- Demonstrable experience in the development, coordination and delivery of training and education programmes
- Demonstrable experience in transformation and service improvement practice
- Considerable experience of wellbeing, resilience and recovery practice
- Proven experience of effective networking with a range of individuals and organisations and multi- agency working
- Understanding of quality issues and the ability to effectively apply these to service developments.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
