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Job Title: Recovery and Wellbeing Worker
Reports to: Locality Lead
Salary: £12.84 per hour
Pension: Up to 9% (non-contractual)
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027 with 6 months’ probation
Hours: 14 hours per week
Location: Shepton Mallet
Holiday: 23 days plus 8 days bank holidays pro-rata
Job Context:
‘Open Mental Health’ is a Somerset alliance of local voluntary organisations and the NHS. We are working in partnership to ensure that residents of Somerset get the support they need, when they need it.
Our shared ambition is to ensure that people living with mental health problems get the right support at the right time. Working together, we support people to live a full life, by enabling access to specialist mental health services, housing support, debt and employment advice, volunteering opportunities, community activities and physical exercise, to help support and improve their wellbeing and quality of life.
This role will be a big part of this exciting new initiative, where we value and adhere to a philosophy of ‘no wrong door’.
This role may require temporary redeployment to other areas of Somerset in response to need. This role will involve occasional weekend working (Saturday) to support the delivery of our Taunton Community Day.
Job Purpose
As a Recovery and Wellbeing Worker, you will enable people with emotional, mental health and well-being needs to aspire towards and achieve their own goals. This role will be a hybrid between 1:1 and group support. As part of the wider alliance, we will be facilitating thriving group support and activity work in each area/district across Somerset which promotes the principles of social inclusion, recovery/enablement and independence. We are looking to recruit individuals who are able to motivate and engage individuals through a range of innovative group activities. The service will complement the IAPT services and contribute to the ‘Open Mental Health’ alliance that offers accessible support at each level.
Main Tasks:
Other Duties & Responsibilities
Lived Experience
We welcome applications from people who have lived experience of mental health difficulties. The service values a shared understanding of mental health and its challenges and encourages applicants with strong values around social inclusion and recovery.
Please apply via Indeed or send a CV and covering letter to recruitment@mindinsomerset.org.uk
Job Title: Recovery and Wellbeing Worker
Reports to: Locality Lead
Salary: £12.84
Pension: Up to 9% (non-contractual)
Contract: Fixed Term to cover 9 months maternity leave
Hours: 21 hours per week
Location: Shepton Mallet
Holiday: 23 days plus 8 days bank holidays pro-rata
Job Context:
‘Open Mental Health’ is a Somerset alliance of local voluntary organisations and the NHS. We are working in partnership to ensure that residents of Somerset get the support they need, when they need it.
Our shared ambition is to ensure that people living with mental health problems get the right support at the right time. Working together, we support people to live a full life, by enabling access to specialist mental health services, housing support, debt and employment advice, volunteering opportunities, community activities and physical exercise, to help support and improve their wellbeing and quality of life.
This role will be a big part of this exciting new initiative, where we value and adhere to a philosophy of ‘no wrong door’.
This role may require temporary redeployment to other areas of Somerset in response to need. This role will involve occasional weekend working (Saturday) to support the delivery of our Taunton Community Day.
Job Purpose
As a Recovery and Wellbeing Worker, you will enable people with emotional, mental health and well-being needs to aspire towards and achieve their own goals. This role will be a hybrid between 1:1 and group support. As part of the wider alliance, we will be facilitating thriving group support and activity work in each area/district across Somerset which promotes the principles of social inclusion, recovery/enablement and independence. We are looking to recruit individuals who are able to motivate and engage individuals through a range of innovative group activities. The service will complement the IAPT services and contribute to the ‘Open Mental Health’ alliance that offers accessible support at each level.
Main Tasks:
Other Duties & Responsibilities
Lived Experience
We welcome applications from people who have lived experience of mental health difficulties. The service values a shared understanding of mental health and its challenges and encourages applicants with strong values around social inclusion and recovery.
Job Title: Peer Recovery & Wellbeing Worker
Project: Open Mental Health
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Pension: Up to 9% (non-contractual)
Salary: £13,802.88, £12.64 per hour
Contract: Fixed term until 31.05.2026, 21 hours per week.
Location: Yeovil
Holiday: 23 days plus bank holidays pro-rata
The role of Peer Recovery and Wellbeing Worker has been specifically developed to employ people who have lived experience of mental distress and of using mental health services. Through sharing your own experiences, Peer Recovery and Wellbeing Workers will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others.
Open Mental Health is a Somerset alliance of voluntary sector organisations and the NHS. Our shared ambition is to ensure that people living with mental health needs and challenges get the right support at the right time. Working together, we support people to live a full life by enabling access to specialist mental health services, housing support, debt and employment advice, volunteering opportunities and community activities, to help support and improve their wellbeing and quality of life. Open Mental Health recognises and actively supports the Power of the Peer.
Mind in Somerset is a leading provider of mental health services. We offer excellent training, support and career development opportunities. We acknowledge the commitment and dedication of our employees and see this as a foundation of our success. We would like to hear from people who share the same belief and values.
As an integral and valued member of the multi-disciplinary Open Mental Health team, the Peer Recovery and Wellbeing Worker will draw directly on their own personal lived experiences of mental health difficulties and previous relevant work experience, to work collaboratively with those experiencing suicidal thinking.
The Peer Recovery and Wellbeing Worker will be using their own personal lived experience to connect with people and help them by:
Due to the nature of these roles the Peer Recovery and Wellbeing Workers will be provided with extensive training and provided with robust wrap around support from a number of Open Mental Health partners, including 1:1, clinical and group pastoral supervision.
Please apply via Indeed or by sending a CV and covering letter to recruitment@mindinsomerset.org.uk
Assisting Volunteering Manager with volunteer recruitment processes
Hours required: Hours to suit, ideally Tuesday or Friday office based, 8-10 hours per week.
Main Purpose of role: Assisting the Volunteering Manager with volunteer recruitment processes for Mind in Somerset. The role would be invaluable experience for anyone who wishes to embark on a career in HR or studying for a CIPD qualification or HR degree.
Key Tasks:
Person Specification
Essential: Strong IT skills (Microsoft packages), experience in an administrative role.
Desirable: Experience in Recruitment/HR processes, CIPD qualification or working towards.
To support the facilitation of groups for individuals who experience auditory and other hallucinations. Wednesday 11.45am-1.30pm
Main Purpose of role: Assist with the weekly Hearing voices group
Key Tasks:
To support the facilitation of groups for individuals who experience auditory and other hallucinations. This will involve delivering creative, engaging and inclusive group and activity support work that encourages and enables people to improve/maintain their mental wellbeing.
· To support service-users in accessing the group support offer.
· To encourage peer support within the group.
· To adhere to our inclusive way of working and support a diverse group of individuals. This will include supporting younger and older adults.
· To enable service-users to have access to information and signposting to other areas of support.
· To engage fully with the values and community of Mind in Somerset.
· To attend regular one-to-one supervision with your line manager.
Person Specification
Essential:
All new volunteers will be required to complete 5 essential online training courses as part of their induction into the Charity. Dependant on the type of volunteer role undertaken, additional training may be also required to meet service expectations.
To co-lead a fortnightly cooking group in Shepton Mallet. Teaching cooking skills and educating on how food/nutrition supports overall wellbeing.
Role: Cooking group- Lead Support (Wednesday 1.30pm-4pm-fortnightly)
Project: Mind in Somerset Recovery and Wellbeing groups
Location: Shepton Mallet office
Hours/Days available: Wednesday 1.30pm-4pm-fortnightly
Mind in Somerset have the expectation that all who Volunteer for us always live our organisations Values at all times, we ask that you be;
Collaborative – work better together
Respectful – treat people how we like to be treated
Accountable – are responsible for own actions
Inclusive – respect everyone’s uniqueness
Compassionate – empathise, care and support
Main Purpose of the role: To co-lead a fortnightly cooking group in Shepton Mallet. Teaching cooking skills and educating on how food/nutrition supports overall wellbeing
Key tasks:
· Passion for cooking and desire to engage others.
· Initiate meal planning options for the cooking group to implement.
· Co-lead the group in cooking skills and preparation.
· Promote/teach good food hygiene at all times
· To attend the organisation update meeting.
· Abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues.
· To adhere to all volunteer policies of the organisation.
· There may be other duties required of our volunteers from time to time.
Person Specification
Desirable: Food hygiene certificate/training would be desirable. If not willingness to undertake necessary training courses.
· Experience in catering, teaching or food/nutrition.
· Open and friendly with potential group members
· Confidence to lead and engage a group
· Reliable and consistent with plans
· Good and open communication with group leader about any issues, complications, changes, and positives.
Equal Opportunities:
Mind in Somerset is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination, direct or indirect. All employees and volunteers are expected to promote and work fully in line with the company’s Equal Opportunities Policy. Mind in Somerset is a Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from disabled people. If disabled applicants meet the minimum criteria for the job, they can request and will be offered a guaranteed interview. Should applicants require reasonable adjustment support for the interview/Volunteer meeting, please contact Mind in Somerset.
Criminal Record:
Due to the safeguarding nature of our work, the successful candidate/volunteer may need to complete a fully funded disclosure and barring check (DBS) prior to starting with us. A criminal record will not automatically mean withdrawal of an offer, however, to safeguard our staff, volunteers and clients, further discussion or investigation may be required so that an informed decision can be made as to your suitability to work with vulnerable people to ensure that we are not putting service users at risk. For Volunteers there are occasions when a DBS will not be required, however a risk assessment will be conducted and the form completed and placed within the Volunteer’s electronic file.
All new volunteers will be required to complete 5 essential online training courses as part of their induction into the Charity. Dependant on the type of volunteer role undertaken, additional training may be also required to meet service expectations.
Would you like to be part of our future? After a number of years of sustained growth Mind in Somerset is seeking to recruit a further trustee.
We are a local mental health charity serving the people of Somerset. We are part of the national Mind network, and, like other local Minds, we run as an independent charity with our own strategy, funds and leadership. As a Trustee, you will be joining a charity in a strong position with a turnover of nearly £4 million and with an ambition to consolidate our successes and growth over the last few years. We will be looking to build on and protect existing activities and also by bringing in innovative new projects.
Trustees are our most senior leaders. They set our strategic direction, make sure we’re using our resources effectively and ensure we’re having the greatest possible impact on our community. Trustees are expected to undertake duties in a manner that reflects Mind in Somerset’s values and ethos.
We are particularly looking for a Trustees with skills and experience in the area of governance and/or legal to become our Company Secretary.
We are a friendly and welcoming organisation and are passionate about what we do. You’ll be joining our Board of Trustees at a time which is both exciting and challenging with opportunities to build on our success over the next few years. If you have the time and enthusiasm to be part of something amazing, please get in touch.
We welcome applications from those with experience of mental or emotional distress.
Please apply with a CV and covering letter to volunteer.recruitment@mindinsomerset.org.uk
For an informal conversation about the role please contact the Chair, geoff.pateman@mindinsomerset.org.uk
To provide a receptionist service to Mind in Somerset.
Role: Volunteer Receptionist
Project: Core
Supervisor: Elaine Price
Location: Taunton and Yeovil
Hours/Days available: We are seeking to cover the following hours:
Taunton-Wednesday and Thursday 9-5, & Friday 1pm-5pm ( these can be broken into am/pm roles and we are seeking several volunteers to cover these hours).
Yeovil-Monday & Wednesday 9-1am and 1-5pm
Mind in Somerset have the expectation that all who Volunteer for us always live our organisations Values at all times, we ask that you be;
Collaborative – work better together
Respectful – treat people how we like to be treated
Accountable – are responsible for own actions
Inclusive – respect everyone’s uniqueness
Compassionate – empathise, care and support
Main Purpose of the role: To provide a reception service for Mind in Somerset.
Key tasks:
To be the first point of contact for the Mind in Somerset reception function.
Greet all, welcome and help navigate visitors within our offices.
Supply refreshments if people need to wait.
Answer the telephone and support with general administration including responding to e-mail queries.
Providing service users with a signposting and information
Basic administrative support as required e.g. photocopying, scanning, making phone calls, booking venues for training or events, booking rooms.
Liaising with fellow volunteer receptionists to ensure rota is covered
Effectively take and distribute messages to relevant project leads
Dealing with Post and Deliveries
To attend the organisation update meeting
Abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues
To adhere to all volunteer policies of the organisation.
There may be other duties required of our volunteers from time to time.
Person Specification
Essential:
Positive team-working skills
Flexible approach
Demonstrable IT knowledge/experience using Microsoft Packages
Willingness to learn (including independently) to extend their knowledge
Desirable:
Understanding of the need for good record keeping and GDPR
Equal Opportunities:
Mind in Somerset is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination, direct or indirect. All employees and volunteers are expected to promote and work fully in line with the company’s Equal Opportunities Policy. Mind in Somerset is a Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from disabled people. If disabled applicants meet the minimum criteria for the job, they can request and will be offered a guaranteed interview. Should applicants require reasonable adjustment support for the interview/Volunteer meeting, please contact Mind in Somerset.
Criminal Record:
Due to the safeguarding nature of our work, the successful candidate/volunteer may need to complete a fully funded disclosure and barring check (DBS) prior to starting with us. A criminal record will not automatically mean withdrawal of an offer, however, to safeguard our staff, volunteers and clients, further discussion or investigation may be required so that an informed decision can be made as to your suitability to work with vulnerable people to ensure that we are not putting service users at risk. For Volunteers there are occasions when a DBS will not be required, however a risk assessment will be conducted and the form completed and placed within the Volunteer’s electronic file.
All new volunteers will be required to complete 5 essential online training courses as part of their induction into the Charity. Dependant on the type of volunteer role undertaken, additional training may be also required to meet service expectations.
For an application form and information pack for this role, please email mindline@mindinsomerset.org.uk
Mindline Somerset is an Emotional Support Helpline. Well established since 2001 we are looking for more volunteers to help run our 24/7 service.
This role will involve supporting people in emotional distress or needing somebody to talk to. This opportunity is ideal for those wanting to improve their listening skills. All training provided including mental health awareness and telephone listening. Gain personal satisfaction and a sense of achievement by experiencing the diversity of telephone support. Applications are encouraged from people who have had experience of mental distress or have an understanding of what mental distress may mean for others.
This role will involve supporting people in emotional distress or needing somebody to talk to. This role requires you to commit to supporting the line four evenings a month (8pm-11pm) and attending our monthly group supervision.
Mindline call handlers will have the opportunity to volunteer for our Mindline Trans + helpline as a progression opportunity. You will need to attend Trans Awareness training. You will be offering emotional support to transgender people, their family and friends. Mindline Trans+ operates every Friday 8pm – 11pm. Minimum commitment for Mindline Trans+ 2 x 3hr shifts per month.
Essential:
PC / Laptop with good internet connection
Positive team-working skills
Flexible approach
Demonstrable IT knowledge/experience using Microsoft Packages
Willingness to learn (including independently) to extend their knowledge
Desirable:
Understanding of the need for good record keeping and GDPR
It’s simple… using your time to give something back feels amazing. Whether you can give minutes, hours, or days, our volunteer roles are designed to fit around your available time. These small deeds really can make a huge difference to people’s lives – including yours!
People choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. For some it offers the chance to give something back to the community or make a difference to the people around them. For others it provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. Regardless of the motivation, what unites them all is that they find it both challenging and rewarding.
You’ll have the chance to meet some great people who are passionate about the same things as you, as each and every one of our volunteers play an important part in supporting mental health.
Comprehensive induction programme
Line Manager supervisions
Essential training courses and training to support ongoing CPD
Opportunity to learn new skills whilst supporting others
Access to discount shopping platforms
Meet new people and broaden your horizons
Enhance your CV to support a route in employment
Fully funded DBS
Mind in Somerset have the expectation that all who Volunteer for us always live our organisations Values, we ask that you be:
Collaborative – work better together
Respectful – treat people how we like to be treated
Accountable – are responsible for own actions
Inclusive – respect everyone’s uniqueness
Compassionate – empathise, care and support
Once we have received your volunteering application we will contact you by email to advise if you have been selected for an interview. We provide the opportunity for candidates to view the interview questions in advance of the interview on request. Please email volunteer.recruitment@mindinsomerset.org.uk
Interviews will be conducted remotely via a teams’ meeting and will be of an informal, get to know you nature. Should you wish to be interviewed via another method, please make this known to us and we are happy to accommodate your needs where possible. We will always provide an outcome after your interview.
Due to the safeguarding nature of our work, the successful candidate/volunteer may need to complete a disclosure and barring check (DBS) prior to starting with us. A criminal record will not automatically mean withdrawal of an offer, however, to safeguard our staff, volunteers and clients, further discussion or investigation may be required so that an informed decision can be made as to your suitability to work with vulnerable people to ensure that we are not putting service users at risk. For Volunteers there are occasions when a DBS will not be required, however a risk assessment will be conducted, and the form completed and placed within the Volunteer’s electronic file.
We will also require you to provide the names and contact details for two referees who we can approach for references as part of the recruitment process.
All new volunteers will be required to complete 5 essential online training courses as part of their induction into the Charity. Dependant on the type of volunteer role undertaken, additional training may be also required to meet service expectations.
Mind in Somerset is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination, direct or indirect. All employees and volunteers are expected to promote and work fully in line with the company’s Equal Opportunities Policy. Mind in Somerset is a Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from disabled people. If disabled applicants meet the minimum criteria for the job, they can request and will be offered a guaranteed interview. Should applicants require reasonable adjustment support for the application or interview process, please contact us at: volunteer.recruitment@mindinsomerset.org.uk
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