SUPPORT WORKER

Imagine Independence is a charity with a positive approach to mental health working to promote opportunities for people to live a full and independent life. We are proud to have the support of up to 150 volunteers and over 200 staff members to help those who need us.

SUPPORT WORKER                                        

Job Reference: 17/41

Salary: £16,781.74 p.a.                                     `          

37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated person to join Imagines’ Specialist Service portfolio. In a recent CQC inspection the service, based in Salford received an OUTSTANDING IN ALL AREAS rating.

Working as part of a team supporting women who have recently been discharged from secure services and have severe and enduring mental health diagnoses; this position provides specialist input to empower women to continue on their journey to independence and support them to achieve their full potential. The service delivered is a psychologically informed and therapeutically driven environment that puts women at the heart of their own recovery.

The ideal candidate will have experience of women’s support, forensic or mental health services and a willingness to engage with the extensive training programme provided.

The successful candidate will be provided with a standard five-day induction course along with a comprehensive package of specialist training. The candidate will be trained to deliver a service based on the principals of Cognitive Analytical Therapy and supervised monthly by our psychotherapist to ensure a consistently high-level of informed practice.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a positive mindset to recovery and inclusion and is looking for an opportunity to part of a team committed to outstanding person centred delivery. In return Imagine offer development opportunities across the UK, exposure to well-coordinated multi-disciplinary team working (including our collaborative team approach with CPNs and Psychiatrists) and the opportunity to work in a well resourced, well respected supportive team environment.

These posts are open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine Occupational qualification under the Equality Act 2010.

If you wish to apply please contact jmatthews@imaginementalhealth.org.uk  for an application pack. Completed application forms are to be returned by no later than the closing date/time by email to jmatthews@imaginementalhealth.org.uk

Please note that we shortlist from received application forms only, we do not accept CVs.

Our benefits include contributory company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and career development opportunities.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS check

Closing date for applications: Midday on Thursday 21^st September 2017.

(Previous applicants need not apply)

Imagine Independence aims to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community