Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the successful Mind in Bexley Recovery College team. The Recovery College was formed by Mind in Bexley in 2014 and our purpose is to develop and deliver programmes of self-management, awareness and information sessions for adults with experience of mental ill-health to promote wellbeing and recovery, for their relatives and friends and for professionals working in the London Borough of Bexley.
Main duties of the job
As a Recovery College Facilitator, youll be a key point of contact within the Recovery College. Your responsibilities will focus around designing, delivering, evaluating, reporting and the continuous development of structured learning programmes for people with mental ill health. You will help shape the ongoing vision and goals of the Recovery College to ensure that future development of the service meets the needs of the people it supports. You will also participate in external forums, workshops and events to promote the work and ethos of Mind in Bexley.
About us
We believe no one
should have to face a mental health problem alone. We work to reduce the stigma
associated with mental health, support people in their recovery and champion
better services for all. We believe that with the right support and resources
everybody can create a life that feels meaningful irrespective of the presence
of symptoms. Mind in Bexley is a local Mind mental health charity offering an
extensive range of support, advice, and information to communities in Bexley
and East Kent. The purpose and objects of the charity is 'to promote the
preservation and the safeguarding of mental health and the relief of persons
suffering from mental disorder'. We promote well-being and work to reduce poor
mental health and the stigma associated with it. We support people in their
recovery and champion better services for everyone. We seek to meet these
purposes by undertaking a wide range of therapeutic and non-clinical mental
health activities within Bexley and East Kent, including direct therapeutic
support of individuals, advice, advocacy, recovery and employment services, and
campaigning to reduce the stigma of mental health and to raise awareness of
mental health issues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Recovery College Facilitator, youll be a key point of contact within the Recovery College. Your responsibilities will focus around designing, delivering, evaluating, reporting and the continuous development of structured learning programmes for people with mental ill health. You will help shape the ongoing vision and goals of the Recovery College to ensure that future development of the service meets the needs of the people it supports. You will also participate in external forums, workshops and events to promote the work and ethos of Mind in Bexley.
Key Responsibilities
1. Make a positive contribution to the delivery of a thriving, innovative and effective Recovery College.
2. As part of the Recovery College team, deliver both face to face and online courses, workshops and groups according to curriculum requirements.
3. As required, design, deliver and evaluate courses, workshops and groups ensuring co-production at each stage.
4. Ensure effective learning takes place by using evidence based interventions, appropriate teaching methods and learning processes.
5. Demonstrate effectiveness by achieving high levels of student retention, measuring impact, increased involvement of participants and positive individual progress.
6. Contribute to the development of best practice within the service.
7. Undertake student assessments and regularly review individual progress.
8. Support individual students in setting learning goals and participating in workshops, courses and groups to ensure positive learning outcomes.
9. Keep accurate and up to date records of students including attendance, assessments, progress and impact measures.
10. Signpost and refer students to internal and external services when appropriate.
11. Ensure individual inclusion, accessibility and other needs are met.
12. Provide students with information and advice on further learning and progression opportunities including volunteering and support into employment
13. Participate in external forums, workshops, meetings and events to promote the work of the Recovery College and Mind in Bexley.
14. Keep up to date on local resources, facilities, training and recovery services.
15. Work effectively with peer facilitators and volunteers.
16. Work in partnership with team members, colleagues, professionals and other services.
17. Participate in induction, training, supervision and continual professional development.
18. See advice and support from line manager when needed.
19. Pay regard to materials and equipment.
20. Identify, report and monitor any safeguarding concerns or risk in accordance with the latest local procedures.
21. Keep informed of relevant legislation and guidance.
22. Adhere to Mind in Bexley and East Kent policies and procedures including (but not limited to) Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Lone Working and Safeguarding.
23. Undertake any other duties and tasks which may be reasonably required, as discussed with line manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of support adults with Mental Health issues
- Experience or understanding of the principles of Recovery.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Mind in Bexley Ltd.
Address
2a Devonshire Road
Bexleyheath
DA6 8DS