Job Description

This is an exceptional and exciting opportunity for a Psychology Graduate to gain experiences towards a career in psychology and other mental health professions. Slough Mental Health Services' Co-production Pathway is seeking a well organised and passionate person with good communication and interpersonal skills. The post holder will work directly with adults with complex mental health needs in the Slough community through focusing on their individual needs and equipping them with skills which will empower them to manage their own mental health and promote recovery.



This post offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the co-production pathway in Slough and The Royal College of Psychiatrists accredited Therapeutic Community.



This exciting role offers an excellent opportunity for a career development, and we would welcome passionate and dynamic candidates, keen to progress in their careers.



You will work as a valued member of the Slough Mental Health Team , working to enable co-production throughout.



You will work with Volunteer Peer Mentors and co-facilitate workshops within Hope College



You will contribute to the delivery of t he Accredited Therapeutic Community and all related activities that ensure its continuous accreditation



You will be r eliable and knowledgeable, and you will have great IT skills and be familiar with various systems and software packages.



You will need to be able to travel independently across Berkshire.



Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

Caring for and about you is our top priority



Committed to providing good quality, safe services



Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions



Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:



Flexible working options to support work-life balance



27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell



Generous NHS pension scheme



Excellent learning and career development opportunities



'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles



Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services



Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants



Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality



Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave



Free parking across Trust sites

The "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:

?Batchelor degree in Psychology



Experience of mental health distress either as a worker, carer or service user



Good inter-personal skills, e.g. able to empathise, listen to others and be non-judgemental.



An enhanced DBS check



For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.



We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.



We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.



We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Vickie Miller on 01753690950 or email: Vickie.Miller@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.



Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.