Job summary
The Involvement, Recovery & Wellness Centre (IRWC) is seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic mentor/tutor who has a passion for recoveryand teaching to support the facilitation of workshops Cheshire wide. The role requires you to champion hope, opportunity, independence, andcontrol by supporting and teaching evidence based self-management strategies both in groups and on a one-to-one basis; in order to support the people utilising CWP services to live their best lives and reach their own personal potential in all areas of life.
Main duties of the job
To create, develop and facilitate workshops Cheshire Wide (i.e. Chester, Crewe, Macclesfield), as well as work with people on a one to one basisutilising evidence based recovery principles.
Facilitate wellbeing events, encourage public engagement and promote prevention and wellbeing.
The team is made up of people with lived experience, who believe in and teach self management/recovery strategies to the users of CWP services.
The role requires the facilitation of psychosocial strategies in both groups and on a one to one basis.
Shortlisting for this vacancy is due commence on 12th January 2026 and the proposed interview date is 22nd & 23rd January 2026
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited Train the Trainer course level 3 or equivalent experience
- Accredited deliverer of the Expert Patient Programme OR
- Willingness and ability to undertake and successfully complete the programme within 6 months of being in post
Desirable
- Educated to Diploma level or equivalent in education & training or health care
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge and expertise of working with/facilitating groups
- Understanding and appreciation of the principles of recovery and self-management
- Computer literate to a level necessary to operate a PC without difficulty, navigate the internet and send emails with confidence.
- Knowledge of safeguarding workings and practices
Experience
Essential
- Working with service users and carers of mental health services in a role that acknowledges and supports involvement, recovery, and wellness
- Experience of living with and managing a long-term health condition
- Experience of communicating with a wide range of people including Service users. Staff and partner agencies
- Experience of providing admin support to teams
- Experience of gathering feedback from Service users/carers in a variety of ways including face to face, in groups and electronically.
- Experience of engaging with people of all ages
Desirable
- Experience of working as a team in an office environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited Train the Trainer course level 3 or equivalent experience
- Accredited deliverer of the Expert Patient Programme OR
- Willingness and ability to undertake and successfully complete the programme within 6 months of being in post
Desirable
- Educated to Diploma level or equivalent in education & training or health care
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge and expertise of working with/facilitating groups
- Understanding and appreciation of the principles of recovery and self-management
- Computer literate to a level necessary to operate a PC without difficulty, navigate the internet and send emails with confidence.
- Knowledge of safeguarding workings and practices
Experience
Essential
- Working with service users and carers of mental health services in a role that acknowledges and supports involvement, recovery, and wellness
- Experience of living with and managing a long-term health condition
- Experience of communicating with a wide range of people including Service users. Staff and partner agencies
- Experience of providing admin support to teams
- Experience of gathering feedback from Service users/carers in a variety of ways including face to face, in groups and electronically.
- Experience of engaging with people of all ages
Desirable
- Experience of working as a team in an office environment
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.
