Job summary
Passionate about visible recovery from harmful drug and alcohol use you will be leading a small team of peer mentor Community Engagement Workers to expand the Next Steps Network, under the direction of the Community Development Team Lead.
This is a part-time post at 0.5 whole time equivalent equating to 18.75 hours in Bury.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the role is to coordinate service user and carer engagement and community development associated with the Next Steps Network in Bury.
he post holder will be responsible for coordinating the development of a range of community initiatives, including but not limited to maintaining a positive service user experience, volunteer mentoring, advocacy and the monitoring and updating of community information.
The post holder will be responsible for increase the Social Value impact of Next Steps, which will involve support related to volunteering and education/training opportunities.
The post holder will be responsible for the line management of Peer Mentor Community Engagement Workers and project volunteers, allocating tasks using dynamic approaches to reduce stigma, improve community engagement in supporting visible recovery, using an asset based approach and contributing to various information streams, including social media and performance reports.
There is an emphasis on building and maintaining strong local connections within Bury, amongst organisations and individuals working within the broader wellbeing agenda.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- Educated to diploma/NVQ 4 level in Community or related subject (or substantial demonstrable community development experience in a health or social care setting
Desirable
- Addictions related qualification/or substantial experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of engaging marginalised groups oExperience of providing support to vulnerable/social excluded individuals/groups
Experience
Essential
- o Experience of mentoring or supervising volunteers
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of people including service users, carers, members of the public and other professionals
Skills
Essential
- To have a positive regard for people who use drugs and/or alcohol and to understand the importance of working in partnership with them and other services to encourage independence
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- Educated to diploma/NVQ 4 level in Community or related subject (or substantial demonstrable community development experience in a health or social care setting
Desirable
- Addictions related qualification/or substantial experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of engaging marginalised groups oExperience of providing support to vulnerable/social excluded individuals/groups
Experience
Essential
- o Experience of mentoring or supervising volunteers
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of people including service users, carers, members of the public and other professionals
Skills
Essential
- To have a positive regard for people who use drugs and/or alcohol and to understand the importance of working in partnership with them and other services to encourage independence
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).
