Job summary
Recovery
CollegeTutor 25 hrs available
Are you a skilled trainer
in the adult care sector?
Are you passionate about
delivering positive messages about mental health and well-being?
This is an exciting
opportunity to join our established team within IMPACT on Teesside to support
people through learning. The main responsibilities of this role are to deliver
our interactive and informative sessions alongside volunteers with lived experience.
You will work creatively
developing new course material to enhance the offer of support for local
people.
Impact
on Teesside is a primary care therapy and support service led by Alliance
Psychological Services working in partnership with Teesside Mind.
At
Teesside Mind, our staff are at the very core of all we do. To offer the best
possible services we need the best possible people within our team. So, we aim
to offer varied and rewarding roles with substantial development opportunities.
What's more we hope that we offer a sense of community and a sense of belonging
to something meaningful.
Salary
£24208.64 pro rata
For
more information please contact Samantha
Hume, info@teessidemind.org.uk
Closing
date for applications: Monday 26th February 2024
Expected Interview dates:
Tuesday 11thMarch 2024
This position is subject to a 6 month probationary
period, satisfactory references, Minds policies on Safeguarding of Children
and Young People and Vulnerable Adults and an enhanced DBS check and subsequent
re-checks.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties:
- To provide tuition for a range of mental health / well-being courses and learning opportunities within the service, based on learners interests and needs
- To follow and develop lesson plans and use a diverse range of learning material, tools and methods to educate learners about good mental health and general wellbeing
- To proactively work with learners so they can access and benefit from appropriate services in a timely manner
- To respond to and manage risk within the service with support from senior staff.
- To work collaboratively and supervise peer support/co-facilitators in the service.
- To provide support and guidance to peer support/co-facilitators during delivery and planning of group work
- To work as part of the team to develop the content of existing and new courses
- To encourage the involvement of individuals with lived experience in the planning, development and delivery of the service
- To attend meetings and events and develop networks as appropriate
- To ensure that project targets are met
- To keep up to date service user records in line with policies and procedures
- To contribute to service developments/quality improvements
About us
The
Impact on Teesside service provides primary care psychological wellbeing and
therapy services. It offers a broad range of interventions tailored to meet individual
needs.
The
Recovery College sits within the Foundation and Recovery element of Impact on
Teesside offering short courses aimed at improving the well-being of clients
through a learning model. Offering individuals the opportunity to explore ideas
with like-minded people either face to face in a community venue or via
Microsoft Teams.
The
post holder will be able to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment
across Teesside with a clear focus on mental health recovery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties:
- To provide tuition for a range of mental health / well-being courses and learning opportunities within the service, based on learners interests and needs
- To follow and develop lesson plans and use a diverse range of learning material, tools and methods to educate learners about good mental health and general wellbeing
- To proactively work with learners so they can access and benefit from appropriate services in a timely manner
- To respond to and manage risk within the service with support from senior staff.
- To work collaboratively and supervise peer support/co-facilitators in the service.
- To provide support and guidance to peer support/co-facilitators during delivery and planning of group work
- To work as part of the team to develop the content of existing and new courses
- To encourage the involvement of individuals with lived experience in the planning, development and delivery of the service
- To attend meetings and events and develop networks as appropriate
- To ensure that project targets are met
- To keep up to date service user records in line with policies and procedures
- To contribute to service developments/quality improvements
General:
1. To be responsible for own Health and Safety and contribute to Health and Safety systems and safe working practices
2. To undertake administrative duties as required and make appropriate use of admin support
3. To ensure all activities are delivered within legal requirements and Minds Quality Standards
4. To work within the policies and procedures of Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind at all times
5. To take part in support and supervision as required
6. To take part in learning and development activities as required
7. To undertake other tasks commensurate with the position as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties:
- To provide tuition for a range of mental health / well-being courses and learning opportunities within the service, based on learners interests and needs
- To follow and develop lesson plans and use a diverse range of learning material, tools and methods to educate learners about good mental health and general wellbeing
- To proactively work with learners so they can access and benefit from appropriate services in a timely manner
- To respond to and manage risk within the service with support from senior staff.
- To work collaboratively and supervise peer support/co-facilitators in the service.
- To provide support and guidance to peer support/co-facilitators during delivery and planning of group work
- To work as part of the team to develop the content of existing and new courses
- To encourage the involvement of individuals with lived experience in the planning, development and delivery of the service
- To attend meetings and events and develop networks as appropriate
- To ensure that project targets are met
- To keep up to date service user records in line with policies and procedures
- To contribute to service developments/quality improvements
General:
1. To be responsible for own Health and Safety and contribute to Health and Safety systems and safe working practices
2. To undertake administrative duties as required and make appropriate use of admin support
3. To ensure all activities are delivered within legal requirements and Minds Quality Standards
4. To work within the policies and procedures of Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind at all times
5. To take part in support and supervision as required
6. To take part in learning and development activities as required
7. To undertake other tasks commensurate with the position as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Teaching Qualification e.g. PTLLS or equivalent.
Desirable
- Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification
Other Skills & Qualities
Essential
- Mental health problems, treatments and services
- Vulnerable and excluded groups and their needs
- Knowledge of interventions or specialism in Depression, Anxiety or Sleep Hygiene
- Ability to enthuse, energise and motivate others
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Effective engagement and support planning
- The ability to respond to and manage risk
- Personal organisation and time management
- Administration and IT
- Ability to work remotely & autonomously or as part of a team
- Ability to promote & self-manage safe & effective practice
- Ability to work with minimum supervision, use own initiative & make appropriate decisions
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and targets
- Caring, compassionate and person centered approach
- Motivated, assertive and accurate worker
- Recovery focused, promotes independence & sense of personal control
- Commitment to Minds/Impacts values and objectives
- Willingness to work within Minds/Impacts policies and procedures
- Willingness to undertake professional development
- Ability and willingness to work flexibly
- Own car user and able to travel for work purposes
Desirable
- Local mainstream and targeted services across sectors
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental health needs
- Working with vulnerable adults with complex needs
- Providing recovery focused outcomes / activities
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Working with, motivating and supporting volunteers
- Working effectively with partners agencies
- Developing group work or learning packages
Desirable
- Working with, motivating and supporting volunteers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Teaching Qualification e.g. PTLLS or equivalent.
Desirable
- Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification
Other Skills & Qualities
Essential
- Mental health problems, treatments and services
- Vulnerable and excluded groups and their needs
- Knowledge of interventions or specialism in Depression, Anxiety or Sleep Hygiene
- Ability to enthuse, energise and motivate others
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Effective engagement and support planning
- The ability to respond to and manage risk
- Personal organisation and time management
- Administration and IT
- Ability to work remotely & autonomously or as part of a team
- Ability to promote & self-manage safe & effective practice
- Ability to work with minimum supervision, use own initiative & make appropriate decisions
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and targets
- Caring, compassionate and person centered approach
- Motivated, assertive and accurate worker
- Recovery focused, promotes independence & sense of personal control
- Commitment to Minds/Impacts values and objectives
- Willingness to work within Minds/Impacts policies and procedures
- Willingness to undertake professional development
- Ability and willingness to work flexibly
- Own car user and able to travel for work purposes
Desirable
- Local mainstream and targeted services across sectors
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental health needs
- Working with vulnerable adults with complex needs
- Providing recovery focused outcomes / activities
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Working with, motivating and supporting volunteers
- Working effectively with partners agencies
- Developing group work or learning packages
Desirable
- Working with, motivating and supporting volunteers
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.
