Job summary
We are committed to the development of a recovery-orientated service. Our Recovery College offers an educational approach to supporting people with their recovery journey. Our courses are co-produced by experts by personal experience alongside experts by professional training. We are looking to recruit applicants with strong demonstrable commitment to recovery with experience of working/supporting people with mental health conditions.
This is a countywide role covering Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Luton.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide managerial and professional lead for the Recovery College. Support and guide the team in developing partnership and strategic pathways, working within our integrated model which brings together primary care, social care, mental health services, the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector to provide joined-up, flexible and recovery based offer for all our local communities.
This post is in the Bedfordshire and Luton Mental health and wellbeing services directorate. The Recovery College will be delivered by working with ELFT Peer Tutors, carers and staff in partnership with a range of statutory and third sector organisations across the directorate. The post holder will be expected to forge and maintain partnerships across a range of organisations to delivering the college to support the individual journey to recovery and social inclusion and wellbeing.
This post holder will be required to develop and deliver the strategic vision of the college delivering the implementation of the Recovery College ensuring the quality and consistency of College provision in the Directorate and ensuring that students, carers and staff are active partners in the co-production process.
About us
The post holder must comply with and promote the organisation's Equal Opportunities Policy and avoid any behaviour which discriminates against colleagues, potential employees, patients or clients on the grounds of gender, sexuality, age, race, ethnic or national origin, religion, disability or social class.
You are at all times required to carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy and to ensure that staff receive equal treatment throughout their employment with the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide and participate in staff supervision, appraisal, sickness monitoring, recruitment and selection
- The post holder will be positive, energetic with a proactive approach, and have excellent communication / interpersonal skills which will enable him / her to support students and staff involved in the co-production of the Recovery College courses
- The continued leadership of the Recovery College and its promotion throughout the directorate.
- The post holder will be aware of and meet the targets of the Recovery College
- Ensuring the principles of recovery, co-production, co-delivery and co-learning are embedded in all of the Recovery College activities.
- Co-ordinating the day to day running and management of the Recovery College, and participation in the development of agreed standards for the college.
- Oversee the planning, development and commissioning of courses as identified through the student questionnaires
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide and participate in staff supervision, appraisal, sickness monitoring, recruitment and selection
- The post holder will be positive, energetic with a proactive approach, and have excellent communication / interpersonal skills which will enable him / her to support students and staff involved in the co-production of the Recovery College courses
- The continued leadership of the Recovery College and its promotion throughout the directorate.
- The post holder will be aware of and meet the targets of the Recovery College
- Ensuring the principles of recovery, co-production, co-delivery and co-learning are embedded in all of the Recovery College activities.
- Co-ordinating the day to day running and management of the Recovery College, and participation in the development of agreed standards for the college.
- Oversee the planning, development and commissioning of courses as identified through the student questionnaires
Person Specification
Educational/Qualification
Essential
- Degree level education
- Educator/teaching/training qualification
- Postgraduate qualification Or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- Educator/ teaching/training qualification
- Postgraduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a mental health related setting
- Experience of implementing recovery oriented practice
- Experience of collaborative working
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current and relevant local and national agendas that impact upon recovery and mental health wellbeing services and the wider health and social care system and the ability to understand and disseminate this knowledge to others.
- Excellent understanding of recovery principles and NICE guidance in relation to mental health community services and the ability to ensure that evidence based practice with clear clinical outcomes is embedded into practice
- Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Person Specification
Educational/Qualification
Essential
- Degree level education
- Educator/teaching/training qualification
- Postgraduate qualification Or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- Educator/ teaching/training qualification
- Postgraduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a mental health related setting
- Experience of implementing recovery oriented practice
- Experience of collaborative working
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current and relevant local and national agendas that impact upon recovery and mental health wellbeing services and the wider health and social care system and the ability to understand and disseminate this knowledge to others.
- Excellent understanding of recovery principles and NICE guidance in relation to mental health community services and the ability to ensure that evidence based practice with clear clinical outcomes is embedded into practice
- Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
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).
