Job Description

Post: Recovery Practitioner

Hours: Full Time 30 hrs per week

Location: Teignbridge and Torbay or other locations as required

Salary:

26,010 FTE/ pro rata amount of 20,806

End date: 31st January 2027 which potential for the contract to extend

The Devon Mental Health Alliance has been commissioned through the Community Mental Health Framework to help transform the county's approach to mental health, by supporting greater connectivity between the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector and statutory partners. This forms part of the NHS Long Term Plan and presents as a very exciting opportunity to be on the ground floor and part of a major reform in service provision.

The Alliance is passionate about developing and delivering services in partnership with experts by experience, families, carers, and statutory and VCSE agencies - services that will have the best outcomes for people facing significant challenges in their lives. We are now seeking to appoint a Recovery Practitioner with the right skills and experience to deliver positive outcomes to a case load of individuals with a variety of mental health concerns. We are looking for someone with experience of working in a person-centred solution focused role with people from all walks of life who are seeking opportunities that will have positive outcomes for their mental health. You will have the ability to work with individuals on a one-2-one basis as well as provide group sessions in accordance with local needs. You will use nationally recognized outcome measures to inform a holistic support offer based around providing coping skills in line with the latest psychological practices. You will help to signpost individuals to VCSE services that suit their needs and help to inform the Alliance in identifying and closing gaps in the services available to people.

This role will be employed through Step One Charity, working alongside the Alliance Locality Manager to help deliver a mental health and wellbeing support offer across Teignbridge. The successful candidate will undergo a comprehensive induction and training programme to learn the necessary psychologically informed skills, such as DBT essential skills, required to perform the role. You will work closely with other professionals to deliver a joined-up approach to mental health services.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in an innovative and impactful programme that will make a genuine difference to people across Devon. You will be joining a committed and forward-looking team, with opportunities for you to grow your experience, skills, and influence as the programme develops. Through a creative and responsive approach, you will build relationships with the people we support to improve their health and wellbeing and enable their emotional, physical, intellectual and social needs. You will be able to deliver one-to-one interventions as well as group sessions. Knowledge of psychologically informed interventions and coping strategies is desirable. The ability to work in a person-centred manner and signpost individuals to services that best suit their needs is essential.

Please note that we do not accept applications through Indeed. To be considered, kindly apply using the link provided on our website. Applications submitted via the Indeed platform will not be reviewed.

To apply for the role please visit out website job page https://stepone.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/search

What we would like from you:

Compassion, integrity and patience a strong "can do" attitude emotional resilience excellent interpersonal and communication skills a positive approach flexibility to respond to the changing needs of those we support

What we can give to you:

competitive salary travel costs enhanced disclosure cost coverage comprehensive induction programme with ongoing training 35 days leave including bank holidays Company pension scheme
Step One Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of those we look after. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Step One reserves the right to close this job advert early if necessary.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: Up to 26,010.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs On-site parking Referral programme Sabbatical Sick pay Store discount
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person