Job summary
18.75 hours per week - Internal only
Are you passionate about
creating opportunities for people to learn, grow, and take control of their
wellbeing? As a Recovery College Co-ordinator, youll help shape an inclusive,
inspiring environment where lived experience and professional expertise come
together. This role is about collaborationworking with volunteers, tutors, and
partners to co-produce courses that make a real difference. Youll need strong
organisational skills, creativity, and empathy to thrive in a dynamic setting
where innovation and shared leadership are valued. If you want to join a team
committed to recovery, hope, and positive change, wed love to hear from you.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to
have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
Youll share responsibility
for coordinating courses and events across multiple venues, ensuring they are
safe, welcoming, and inclusive. Working closely with partners and our admin
team, youll maintain clear communication and effective scheduling to support
the smooth running of the College. Youll help ensure the College reflects its
community and offers wider progression routes and pathways for learners into
community provision and vocational opportunities. Flexibility is keyyoull
work across venues and offices, with some home working, to stay connected and
productive.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements (salary threshold or occupational requirements)set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this moment in time.
We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will be responsible to the Pathways Team Manager for the delivery of specific projects designed to ensure the effective development of the Recovery College in Kirklees.
The post holder will have no budgetary, signatory or line management responsibilities.
The post holder will supervise staff involved in the Recovery College on a day to day basis to ensure effective delivery.
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day running of the College including developing the prospectus, marketing the courses, enrolling students, co-ordination of the tutors and peer training and management of volunteers.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
1. Use initiative to deal with issues relating to the Recovery College delegated by the Pathways Team Manager taking action to ensure urgent issues are dealt with appropriately.
2. In conjunction with the Recovery College Steering group and the Pathways Team Manger will prepare business cases which facilitate the development of the Recovery College.
3. Manage prospectus or elements of projects within the Recovery College supporting, facilitating and monitoring the progress of project work. To plan key workstreams in relation to projects.
4. Understanding Recovery College project work; namely
- Co-ordinating the volunteer element of the Recovery College, devising appropriate training for volunteers and providing vocational and emotional support for volunteers.
- To be responsible for enrolling students on courses and developing their learning plans.
- To assist in providing information, advice and guidance for students.
- To co-ordinate the prospectus
- To co-ordinate the tutors and volunteers
- To support and oversee the day to day running of the Recovery College library and monitor its use.
5. Communicate information clearly and effectively to all those engaging in the Recovery College and to other stakeholders. Use a range of influencing and negotiating skills, receiving, handling and forwarding as necessary incoming and outgoing correspondence (email, letter, fax & telephone)
6. To establish and sustain efficient administration procedures and systems in conjunction with Recovery College admin staff.
7. Work with all members of the Recovery College to involve them in service improvement and development.
8. Collect statistical information on an ad hoc and regular basis relating to the Recovery College and prepare reports for circulation within the Recovery and the wider organisation.
9. Arrange schedule and co-ordinate meetings and events taking notes and minutes and being responsible for actions identified in meetings being delivered.
10. Manage own workload effectively in accordance with the priorities of the Recovery College, seeking advice and guidance as appropriate.
11. Actively participate in regular supervision sessions with Pathways Team Manager.
12. Participate in individual staff development reviews annually understanding all mandatory training as required and any additional training and personal development as agreed.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will be responsible to the Pathways Team Manager for the delivery of specific projects designed to ensure the effective development of the Recovery College in Kirklees.
The post holder will have no budgetary, signatory or line management responsibilities.
The post holder will supervise staff involved in the Recovery College on a day to day basis to ensure effective delivery.
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day running of the College including developing the prospectus, marketing the courses, enrolling students, co-ordination of the tutors and peer training and management of volunteers.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
1. Use initiative to deal with issues relating to the Recovery College delegated by the Pathways Team Manager taking action to ensure urgent issues are dealt with appropriately.
2. In conjunction with the Recovery College Steering group and the Pathways Team Manger will prepare business cases which facilitate the development of the Recovery College.
3. Manage prospectus or elements of projects within the Recovery College supporting, facilitating and monitoring the progress of project work. To plan key workstreams in relation to projects.
4. Understanding Recovery College project work; namely
- Co-ordinating the volunteer element of the Recovery College, devising appropriate training for volunteers and providing vocational and emotional support for volunteers.
- To be responsible for enrolling students on courses and developing their learning plans.
- To assist in providing information, advice and guidance for students.
- To co-ordinate the prospectus
- To co-ordinate the tutors and volunteers
- To support and oversee the day to day running of the Recovery College library and monitor its use.
5. Communicate information clearly and effectively to all those engaging in the Recovery College and to other stakeholders. Use a range of influencing and negotiating skills, receiving, handling and forwarding as necessary incoming and outgoing correspondence (email, letter, fax & telephone)
6. To establish and sustain efficient administration procedures and systems in conjunction with Recovery College admin staff.
7. Work with all members of the Recovery College to involve them in service improvement and development.
8. Collect statistical information on an ad hoc and regular basis relating to the Recovery College and prepare reports for circulation within the Recovery and the wider organisation.
9. Arrange schedule and co-ordinate meetings and events taking notes and minutes and being responsible for actions identified in meetings being delivered.
10. Manage own workload effectively in accordance with the priorities of the Recovery College, seeking advice and guidance as appropriate.
11. Actively participate in regular supervision sessions with Pathways Team Manager.
12. Participate in individual staff development reviews annually understanding all mandatory training as required and any additional training and personal development as agreed.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level in an appropriate subject or with a demonstrably equivalent level of experience.
Desirable
- Project Management Skills eg Prince 11.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work with people in a supportive and empowering way.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written.
- Organisational planning skills.
- Ability to problem solve, suggest and recommend solutions/approaches to resolve them.
- Ability to identify information/data requirements and analyse, interpret and report on incomplete/ambiguous information.
- Knowledge of equal opportunities.
- Ability to work as a team member as well as on own initiative.
- Ability to plan, set objectives, prioritise, monitor and negotiate project delivery.
- Negotiating / influencing skills.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a mental health setting.
- Experience of implementing the principles and practice of a recovery approach to mental health.
- Co-ordinating projects or elements of projects of programmes and understanding project work.
- Computer literate with working experience of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel.
- Presenting to groups of people.
Desirable
- Lived mental health experience.
- Knowledge of national policy/guidance affecting NHS (mental health).
- Knowledge of marketing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level in an appropriate subject or with a demonstrably equivalent level of experience.
Desirable
- Project Management Skills eg Prince 11.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work with people in a supportive and empowering way.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written.
- Organisational planning skills.
- Ability to problem solve, suggest and recommend solutions/approaches to resolve them.
- Ability to identify information/data requirements and analyse, interpret and report on incomplete/ambiguous information.
- Knowledge of equal opportunities.
- Ability to work as a team member as well as on own initiative.
- Ability to plan, set objectives, prioritise, monitor and negotiate project delivery.
- Negotiating / influencing skills.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a mental health setting.
- Experience of implementing the principles and practice of a recovery approach to mental health.
- Co-ordinating projects or elements of projects of programmes and understanding project work.
- Computer literate with working experience of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel.
- Presenting to groups of people.
Desirable
- Lived mental health experience.
- Knowledge of national policy/guidance affecting NHS (mental health).
- Knowledge of marketing.
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.
