Job summary

This is a key leadership role with responsibility for our growing range of advocacy and practical support services. Youll primarily lead services, including our ISVA provision, community activities, support for loved ones, through-the-gate work, and complex support, ensuring they are well-led, connected, and responsive to what survivors actually need.

Working closely with our Service Director, Operations Director and wider Executive Team, youll help turn organisational strategy into good day-to-day practice. Youll support managers and senior practitioners, oversee service performance and quality, and ensure we meet our commitments to survivors, commissioners and partners. Youll also have an important role in safeguarding, reporting, service development and ensuring our trauma-informed and survivor-centred approach is reflected consistently across our work.

Were looking for someone who understands that advocacy is about more than navigating systems. It can mean helping someone access practical support, ensuring their voice is heard, connecting them with services around them, or simply making sure they dont fall through the cracks. Youll need experience in leading services or clinical provision, alongside an understanding of how to support adults and/or young people who may be experiencing vulnerability. Just as importantly, youll need to be comfortable building relationships with people with lived experience and bringing their voices into the development of services.

Main duties of the job

Support the Service Director, Operations Director and Executive Team with the successful delivery of all support and advocacy services, meeting contractual obligations and associated KPIs.

Proactively build and maintain a highly influential role as a key senior member of the Management Team.

Operational governance responsibility for the organisations trauma-informed / survivor-centric model and pathway, including those aligned to the NHS (locally, regionally and nationally) and IAPT pathways.

Deliver quality assured trauma-informed / survivor-centric services, in line with the organisations model and pathways.

Operational leadership of the accurate record keeping of all We are Survivors clients and interventions.

Design and develop accurate auditing and reporting to Executive Leadership and stakeholders on service performance and operations, including safeguarding.

Attend / Chair internal meetings in line with organisational requirements for delivery teams.

Engage with and attend relevant external meetings engage, influence and input accordingly.

Keep informed of changes in policy at local and national levels.

Maintain professional registration, membership and undertake compliance as required, including CPD, etc.

Undertake specific tasks as directed by a member of the Executive Team.

About us

We Are Survivors is a survivor-focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary individuals) survivors of sexual harms across Greater Manchester, providing access to quality-assured support. Our work is focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by our trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.

Our vision is to have A society where NO male survivor is left behind

Job summary

Freedom from Torture is the Winner of the Overall Award for Excellence and the top prize for Campaigns and Advocacy at the 2023 Charity Awards.

Would you like to join our award-winning organisation?

Main duties of the job

Please kindly refer to the job description and specifications for complete details, requirements, and responsibilities.

About us

Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.

Job summary

As an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist, you will have expert knowledge of working with survivors of an acquired brain injury, individuals with neurodegenerative conditions with potentially co-morbid mental illness and complex physical health conditions. Patients at the Unit can be detained under the Mental Health Act, supported via Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards or as an informal patient. Referrals are taken from many sources including psychiatric hospitals, prisons and the courts This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established Neurological Service, with an established team of professionals. St Neots is a town and civil parish in the Huntingdonshire District of the county of Cambridgeshire, England, approximately 50 miles north of central London. The town straddles the great river Ouse and is served by a railway station on the East Coast main Line. Working for Elysium Healthcare will give you access to a large and supportive peer group of like-minded professionals. With experience from the NHS or private sector, you will operationally manage within agreed standards, targets, timetables and constraints, following operational and strategic objectives.

Main duties of the job

As an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist, you will have expert knowledge of working with survivors of an acquired brain injury, individuals with neurodegenerative conditions with potentially co-morbid mental illness and complex physical health conditions. Patients at the Unit can be detained under the Mental Health Act, supported via Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards or as an informal patient. Referrals are taken from many sources including psychiatric hospitals, prisons and the courts This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established Neurological Service, with an established team of professionals. Working for Elysium Healthcare will give you access to a large and supportive peer group of like-minded professionals. As a senior member of the team, you will provide leadership as you provide high-quality care, conduct unit rounds, assessment of referrals, attend Care and Treatment Reviews, Managers Panel Hearings and Mental Health Review Tribunals. You will be required to deliver regular supervision to junior members.

About us

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each persons individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Job summary

Youll be part of a multidisciplinary Pathfinder team, working alongside highly specialised psychotherapists, psychiatry, complex case workers and low-intensity mental health practitioners, as well as partners across Greater Manchesters sexual harm services. Its an opportunity to practise social work in a genuinely collaborative way, combining trauma-informed support with practical problem-solving and helping services work better together around the person.

Were particularly interested in someone who can engage people who may not always find traditional services easy to access. Youll need to be professionally curious, comfortable working with complexity and able to balance compassionate relationship-building with safeguarding, risk and professional boundaries. The role requires Social Work England registration and a Level 6 or above Social Work qualification, along with experience supporting or advocating for adults and/or young people experiencing vulnerability. Experience within the criminal justice system, VCSE sector or working with sexual harm is welcomed but is not essential.

Most importantly, were looking for someone who shares our belief that no male survivor should be left behind and who wants to work creatively with survivors and our partners to make that a reality.

Main duties of the job

To manage the operational and clinical duty of care for support services

To maintain the safe and inclusive provision of spaces for all clients

Supporting the wider We are Survivors team in addressing the emotional, social, practical, and financial needs of Survivors and their loved ones impacted by sexual harms.

Collaborating closely with relevant social services and healthcare professionals, in line with legislation, professional standards, and policies.

Assisting with welfare rights, financial matters, housing, education, and the variable impacts of being a survivor of sexual harms.

To effectively lead and successfully manage the provision of client services, as designed and governed by the organisation, including ensuring KPIs are met and data handling and reporting is accurate.

To ensure that all services managed, effectively record and identify threats and trends that will result in responding effectively to meet clients needs.

To maintain and deliver relevant services to a small caseload of clients.

To support the further development of the services that meet clients needs.

Undertake specific tasks as directed by a Manager or a member of the Executive Team.

Maintain professional registration, membership and undertake compliance as required, including CPD, etc

About us

We Are Survivors, are a survivor focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male, including trans and non-binary individuals, survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation across Greater Manchester providing access to quality assured support. Our work is focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by our trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.

Our vision is to have A society where NO male survivor is left behind

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and autonomous Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our well established and evolving North Staffordshire Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS) giving you the opportunity to help drive developing and implementing high quality stroke rehabilitation care pathways and multidisciplinary training plans.

This is a 9 month contract for 30 hours to cover a secondment.

You will actively contribute to working in partnership with our patients, care partners and building a culture of research and development. Supporting our strong links to our local community an invested interest in improving our stroke rehabilitation service with the overall aim being to improve the health and wellbeing of the population served.

We offer excellent continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities and building robust learning plans utilising the Stroke Specialist Education Framework (SSEF) and aligning to Allied Health Professionals (AHP) pillars of practice. Our service is transformational with the post holder requiring a level of NHS and stroke rehabilitation experience, high emotional intelligence and confidence to support with helping us drive development of our ICSS model.

We are based at the Haywood Hospital with our community service working across a 7 day shift pattern. Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to travel independently and efficiently over a large geographical area .

Main duties of the job

As the Specialist Occupational Therapist you will be responsible for the management of a complex stroke caseload, which includes specialist assessment and evaluation (within service specification), goal setting and care planning in conjunction with patient and care partner.

As part of this role you will be expected to,

Deliver a range of therapeutic interventions following specific occupational therapy and interdisciplinary assessments including goal planning and evaluation within a biopsychosocial approach to maximise an individual's abilities.

Develop effective communication and delegation to team members and wider professionals within service specified processes to meet the needs of the individual.

Complete and contribute to robust risk assessments & management plans promoting positive risk taking to improve quality of life and maximise occupational and functional performance/independence.

Maintain effective service and clinical governance reporting systems including contemporaneous paperwork, safeguarding and incident reporting mechanisms.

Support in the provision of formal and informal training of pre/post registration students, staff members, carers and service users.

Responsible for participating in quality driven processes, research and service development opportunities.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trustorwww.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

301-LBG-26-8297793

Job locations

Haywood Hospital

High Lane

Burslem

ST6 7AG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

To see the full detailed job description and full details of the job, please refer to the job description and specification attached.

Job description Job responsibilities This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn To see the full detailed job description and full details of the job, please refer to the job description and specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Registration with HCPC
• Proof of CPD

Desirable

• Specialist interest and education in stroke
• MOCA training
• Bobath or equivalent training
• Masters modules

Experience

Essential

• NHS or relevant experience
• Supporting service users, families, carers
• Good time management
• Previous experience with stroke survivors

Desirable

• Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations.
• Splinting
• Cognitive rehabilitation
• Behavioural management
• Anxiety management
• Lifestyle and risk prevention

Skills, knowledge and abilities

Essential

• oUnderstanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC / RCOT standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children.
• Clinical knowledge of Stroke
• Good IT skills
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• oKnowledge of relevant NHSE / DOH and NICE guidance. Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context.

Personal attributes

Essential

• Aware of trust values
• Able to work independently
• Good communication
• Team working

Desirable

• Lone working confidence

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent. Registration with HCPC Proof of CPD Desirable Specialist interest and education in stroke MOCA training Bobath or equivalent training Masters modules Experience Essential NHS or relevant experience Supporting service users, families, carers Good time management Previous experience with stroke survivors Desirable Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations. Splinting Cognitive rehabilitation Behavioural management Anxiety management Lifestyle and risk prevention Skills, knowledge and abilities Essential oUnderstanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC / RCOT standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children. Clinical knowledge of Stroke Good IT skills Good communication skills Desirable oKnowledge of relevant NHSE / DOH and NICE guidance. Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context. Personal attributes Essential Aware of trust values Able to work independently Good communication Team working Desirable Lone working confidence

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Haywood Hospital

High Lane

Burslem

ST6 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Haywood Hospital

High Lane

Burslem

ST6 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

If you have an interest in Stroke and would like to support and enable stroke survivors to reach their full potential, both in their own homes and care settings then this is the job for you. We are looking for a speech and language therapist to work in our Stroke Early Supported Discharge Service. This job will allow you to broaden your knowledge base.

Stroke survivors often feel isolated and vulnerable after they are discharged from hospital. Our team is there to allay these fears and support stroke survivors at this difficult time, whilst also providing them with therapy and nursing support should they need it. On a day to day basis you will deliver speech and language therapy alongside our other speech and language therapists for people with communication and swallowing disorders following a stroke who have been discharged from hospital into the care of the ESD service for South East Essex

We offer a highly motivated and supportive team, regular supervision, excellent training and development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

This is a fixed term contract (or secondment) for a 6 month period to cover maternity leave. Due to this being a fixed term post, Visa sponsorship will not be considered. Access to a vehicle and UK driving licence is essential for this post.

For further information or an informal discussion contact Ailsa Miller (Team Leader) on 07908 177962 or Kirsty Jenkins (Lead SLT) on 07583671281.

Main duties of the job

• To work within the local Early Supported Discharge for Stroke (ESD) Team to provide a 7 day a week rehabilitation programme for up to six weeks following discharge from hospital into the community. This is likely to include some weekend working.
• To liaise closely with the Speech and Language Therapy team on the Stroke Unit at Southend Hospital to ensure a smooth handover from the hospital into ESD.
• To work with the Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service to ensure a smooth handover of those with longer term therapy needs at the end of their time with ESD.
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• To use specialist skills in the management of patients with communication disorders and dysphagia following a stroke.
• To hold responsibility for own case load.
• To participate in clinical audit, protocol development, objective-setting etc as required by the SLT and ESD teams.
• To receive regular clinical and management supervision. Access to advice and support from a more senior SLT is available if required between supervision meetings.
• To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams' clinical practice.
• ng stroke in the local area.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a creative, dynamic Band 3 RSW, with a passion for providing patient-centred rehabilitation, to join the trust.

The role sits within the inpatient acute stroke team as part of the Tower Hamlets Stroke pathway.

You will be part of a large, friendly, highly successful multidisciplinary team, based at the Royal London Hospital (RLH), aiding assessment and delivering rehabilitation to patients on our busy stroke ward. This role is available full time (37.5hrs/wk).

The team comprises Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists and Rehabilitation Support Workers who work alongside other health professionals which may include Dieticians, Clinical Psychologists, and the Medical and Nursing teams.

You will be responsible for supporting the therapy team to deliver highly specialist individualised treatment programmes to service users. You will carry out a wide range of physical tasks requiring a good level of physical fitness.

You will be responsible for assisting the Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists in providing daily care including the implementation of therapy programs and supporting patients with their daily care needs to help them progress towards their rehabilitation goals.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, plenty of initiative and enthusiasm, be confident using technology and can work as a part of the wider MDT.

Main duties of the job

To support the inpatient therapy teams (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy) within the Acute Stroke Unit at the Royal London Hospital in providing high quality patient centered care:

o To assist therapists in the rehabilitation of patients by carrying out treatment plans developed by therapists and by progressing those treatment plans within agreed frameworks.o To carry out patient assessment and treatment in a wide variety of settings including the ward and gym.o To facilitate stroke survivors with self-managemento Work autonomously without direct supervision to support patients in their rehabilitation plans using advanced communication and therapeutic handling skills.o Assist therapists in treatment requiring more than one therapist including those with complex therapeutic handling needs.o Lead the delivery of Therapist prescribed group exercise and education programmes.o To autonomously identify need for re-evaluation, progression and termination of interventionso Modify specific patient treatment programmes by reassessing and progressing as appropriate where agreed by responsible Therapisto To autonomously identify and order simple aids and adaptations as well as the ordering of Therapy prescribed equipment, aids and adaptations for stroke RSWs.o To communicate effectively with therapists about patients' condition.o To record patient information in a SOAP note format.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job summary

We Are Survivors are currently looking for individuals that have the passion, drive and determination to help us deliver our OUT Spoken Talking Therapy Services in our Lancashire prison estate.

We Are Survivors provide survivor-focused therapeutic and advocacy support to male (including Trans and Non-binary) victims/survivors, and their loved ones, of sexual harms. We have developed a three-tiered approach to services and underpin everything we do with a trauma and recovery framework pioneered by Dr Judith Herman.

We are currently commissioned to deliver trauma-informed therapy services in 15 prisons across the Northwest of England and we require postings in our prisons in Lancashire. Please note we have no vacancies in our Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire prisons.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver prison-based trauma-informed therapeutic services.
• Accurately record clinical interventions.
• Maintain good clinical governance and utilisation to ensure delivery of quality services.
• Undertake specific tasks as directed by a Manager or a member of the Executive Team.
• Maintain professional registration, membership and undertake compliance as required, including CPD, etc.

About us

We Are Survivors is a survivor-focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary individuals) survivors of sexual harms across Greater Manchester, providing access to quality-assured support. Our work is focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by our trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.

Our vision is to have A society where NO male survivor is left behind

Job summary

The Havens is recruiting a full time Band 2 Receptionist to join our dedicated team.

The Havens are London's Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) located in Camberwell, Paddington (Ladbroke Grove) and Whitechapel, providing 24/7 (365 per year) forensic medical examinations and care to people disclosing rape or sexual assault.

This post will be predominately based at our Haven Paddington and Haven Whitechapel sites although regular cross site working is expected. Working pattern is Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) 9am to 5pm shifts, with a 12 noon to 8pm shift (maximum once per week, typically once every two weeks -at the time of publication, awaiting an implementation date)

The post holder will work as part of team in facilitating a high quality customer-focussed reception service including: taking and transferring calls (including client calls), registering clients, booking in clients on arrival, directing clients to the appropriate staff and preparing and administering clinical proformas and client files. The post-holder will be responsible for entering highly sensitive information onto the Havens systems. This involves sexual assault information which may be used in criminal investigations. The data entry needs to be accurate so attention to detail is crucial.

Main duties of the job

To be part of the reception and administration rota providing a friendly, professional and welcoming reception and administration service.

To answer telephone calls, take messages and respond to calls including those from clients and police enquiries in a courteous and professional manner, maintaining confidentiality at all times. To refer callers to the appropriate staff members in a timely manner. To act as the first point of contact for clients returning to the Havens follow-up services and booking and managing follow up appointments for clients. To undertake data entry (client and other data) and uploading of documents to the Havens client management system(s), databases and spreadsheet trackers. To send external referrals and other shared data and documents, including to police, GPs, social care ensuring strict adherence to information governance security and confidentiality. To liaise closely with clinical colleagues to ensure that clinics and appointments are run well, including virtual appointments, appointment reminders and the administration required to support such. To provide clinical administration support which will include liaison with partner services and referrers, arranging client appointments and providing pre and post clinic and appointment administration.To review, distribute and action incoming emails received within service generic mailboxes. To undertake photocopying, scanning, notes archiving.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. Transforming Healthcare is the vision at the heart of the King's Strategy - 2026 to 2031. Together, we are pursuing six strategic ambitions: delivering high-quality patient care; being a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. Achieving these ambitions will require all of us to work as one Team King's, united by a shared commitment to our values of being caring, collaborative, inclusive and innovative. By living these values every day, we will transform healthcare for our patients, our communities and each other

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£31,066 a year per annum, including HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-DivisionB-8134711

Job locations

The Havens Pan London - Camberwell, Ladbroke Grove, Whitechapel

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be part of the reception and administration rota providing a friendly, professional and welcoming reception and administration service.To answer telephone calls, take messages and respond to calls including those from clients and police enquiries in a courteous and professional manner, maintaining confidentiality at all times.To refer callers to the appropriate staff members in a timely manner.To act as the first point of contact for clients returning to the Havens follow-up services and booking and managing follow up appointments for clients.To undertake data entry (client and other data) and uploading of documents to the Havens client management system(s), databases and spreadsheet trackers. To send external referrals and other shared data and documents, including to police, GPs, social care ensuring strict adherence to information governance security and confidentiality. To liaise closely with clinical colleagues to ensure that clinics and appointments are run well, including virtual appointments, appointment reminders and the administration required to support such.To provide clinical administration support which will include liaison with partner services and referrers, arranging client appointments and providing pre and post clinic and appointment administration.Ensure clients are logged in and out of Havens clinics on the Havens appointment system.To review, distribute and action incoming emails received within service generic mailboxes.To undertake photocopying, scanning, notes archiving.To assist in maintaining the smooth running of office equipment.To support monitoring and ordering of stock, including stationery and basic clinical supplies.To use email and computer programmes as effective business and communication tools.To assist administrators in providing a confidential secretarial typing service for Havens clinicians.To communicate with other admin staff and the post-holders line manager on issues relating to administration and reception, and where appropriate take action as directed by the management team.To adhere to all Haven policies, procedures and quality standards and generally assist in the smooth running of the Havens. Action promptly and effectively statements, notes requests and court warnings. To attend, engage and prepare for own One2One supervision sessions with line manager.To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post.

Job description Job responsibilities To be part of the reception and administration rota providing a friendly, professional and welcoming reception and administration service.To answer telephone calls, take messages and respond to calls including those from clients and police enquiries in a courteous and professional manner, maintaining confidentiality at all times.To refer callers to the appropriate staff members in a timely manner.To act as the first point of contact for clients returning to the Havens follow-up services and booking and managing follow up appointments for clients.To undertake data entry (client and other data) and uploading of documents to the Havens client management system(s), databases and spreadsheet trackers. To send external referrals and other shared data and documents, including to police, GPs, social care ensuring strict adherence to information governance security and confidentiality. To liaise closely with clinical colleagues to ensure that clinics and appointments are run well, including virtual appointments, appointment reminders and the administration required to support such.To provide clinical administration support which will include liaison with partner services and referrers, arranging client appointments and providing pre and post clinic and appointment administration.Ensure clients are logged in and out of Havens clinics on the Havens appointment system.To review, distribute and action incoming emails received within service generic mailboxes.To undertake photocopying, scanning, notes archiving.To assist in maintaining the smooth running of office equipment.To support monitoring and ordering of stock, including stationery and basic clinical supplies.To use email and computer programmes as effective business and communication tools.To assist administrators in providing a confidential secretarial typing service for Havens clinicians.To communicate with other admin staff and the post-holders line manager on issues relating to administration and reception, and where appropriate take action as directed by the management team.To adhere to all Haven policies, procedures and quality standards and generally assist in the smooth running of the Havens. Action promptly and effectively statements, notes requests and court warnings. To attend, engage and prepare for own One2One supervision sessions with line manager.To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE levels or equivalent including English and Mathematics
• Experience in general clerical/admin and reception duties working with the public

Desirable

• NVQ or administrative qualification such as ILM 3, 4 or 5

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of entering data into databases and spreadsheets

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience working within a service for people with vulnerabilities/safeguarding issues

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Ability to liaise appropriately with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds including professionals and service users
• Good typing and multidisciplinary skills
• Excellent PC skills, Experience of working with PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access with good keyboard skills
• Awareness of confidentiality issues
• Customer focused
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal with stressful and often upsetting information
• Ability to work on own initiative and to plan, structure and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Flexible and responsive to changing priorities in a busy environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Systemic, methodical approach to work
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines

Desirable

• Knowledge of issues affecting survivors of sexual assault

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Self motivated
• Confident
• Assertive approach
• Can do approach
• Seek advice/help when required
• Good work attendance record
• Good time keeping

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to problem solve

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE levels or equivalent including English and Mathematics Experience in general clerical/admin and reception duties working with the public Desirable NVQ or administrative qualification such as ILM 3, 4 or 5 Knowledge and Experience Essential Proven experience of entering data into databases and spreadsheets Desirable Experience of working within the NHS Experience working within a service for people with vulnerabilities/safeguarding issues Skills and Competencies Essential Ability to liaise appropriately with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds including professionals and service users Good typing and multidisciplinary skills Excellent PC skills, Experience of working with PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access with good keyboard skills Awareness of confidentiality issues Customer focused Good written and oral communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to deal with stressful and often upsetting information Ability to work on own initiative and to plan, structure and prioritise own workload Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Flexible and responsive to changing priorities in a busy environment Ability to work under pressure Systemic, methodical approach to work Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines Desirable Knowledge of issues affecting survivors of sexual assault Personal Qualities Essential Self motivated Confident Assertive approach Can do approach Seek advice/help when required Good work attendance record Good time keeping Other requirements Essential Ability to problem solve

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Havens Pan London - Camberwell, Ladbroke Grove, Whitechapel

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Havens Pan London - Camberwell, Ladbroke Grove, Whitechapel

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

As an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist, you will have expert knowledge of working with survivors of an acquired brain injury, individuals with neurodegenerative conditions with potentially co-morbid mental illness and complex physical health conditions. Patients at the Unit can be detained under the Mental Health Act, supported via Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards or as an informal patient. Referrals are taken from many sources including psychiatric hospitals, prisons and the courts. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established Neurological Service, with an established team of professionals. St Neots is a town and civil parish in the Huntingdonshire District of the county of Cambridgeshire, England, approximately 50 miles north of central London. The town straddles the great river Ouse and is served by a railway station on the East Coast main Line.

Main duties of the job

As an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide leadership and deliver high-quality care to patients with acquired brain injuries, neurodegenerative conditions, and complex physical and mental health issues. The role involves managing within prescribed standards and participating in unit rounds, assessments, and reviews. You'll supervise juniors, partake in research, CPD, and enjoy study leave for courses and conferences. Responsibilities include administering the Mental Health Act, conducting audits, and working with stakeholders to ensure the best care for service users.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an agile and stable company with over 8,000 employees and a unique delivery approach. It offers opportunities for growth with a network of over 90 services across England and Wales. It is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network across 10 countries employing over 86,000 people. Elysium Healthcare is committed to inclusive recruitment as a Disability Confident employer, ensuring staff promote the welfare of service users. All candidates undergo a DBS disclosure.

Job summary

At the heart of this role is our ambition that no male survivor is left behind. You will support the CEO to keep that ambition visible in their day-to-day work, helping them stay focused on the conversations and opportunities that can create meaningful change for male survivors.

This is more than an administrative role. You will help the CEO manage their priorities and prepare for important meetings. You will keep track of commitments, follow up on agreed actions, and ensure the right information is available when needed. There will be times when plans change quickly, so you will need to be comfortable using your judgement and adapting your approach.

You will also help We Are Survivors engage and influence at the local, regional, and national levels. This could involve supporting contact with commissioners or government departments, preparing briefings for meetings, coordinating events and helping the CEO maintain strong relationships across the sector. Your work will help ensure that the experiences of male survivors are heard in the places where decisions are made.

As someone working closely with the CEO, you will often be a first point of contact for people inside and outside the organisation. You will need to be approachable while understanding the importance of confidentiality. You should feel confident managing sensitive information and recognising when something needs the CEOs immediate attention.

Main duties of the job

• Adhere to behaviours that provide the highest level of confidentiality in the organisation.
• Lead, manage and deliver a whole system approach to the management and administration of the Office of the Chief Executive Officer.
• Liaise with the Board of Trustees on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer in the effective delivery of board meetings and sub-groups.
• Undertake the role of Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer.
• Provide front of house function for the Chief Executive Officer in facilitating visits and visitors, both internal and external.
• Collaborate with the Information and Data Manager to mobilise the collection, analysis and reporting of specific data tasks to aid the Chief Executive Officer.
• Undertake Project Management and delivery of specific tasks as directed by the Chief Executive Officer.
• Be an active part of the We Are Survivors management team in adhering to the charitable objectives.

Undertake specific tasks as directed by your Line Manager or a member of the Executive Team.

About us

We Are Survivors is a survivor-focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary individuals) survivors of sexual harms across Greater Manchester, providing access to quality-assured support. Our work is focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by our trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.

Our vision is to have A society where NO male survivor is left behind

Job summary

Do you have a passion for working with people who have experienced complex trauma and a desire to change people's lives for the better?

Join our team as a Complex Trauma Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) within our established Ascend Service (Sexual Abuse and Assault Pathway) for 2 days a week, based in Cannock.

The Ascend Service is provided by Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, North Staffordshire Combined NHS Trust, VCSE (Survive and Woman's Aid) and Staffordshire Police Crime Commissioner.

The team comprises of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, CBT Therapists, Assistant Psychologists and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to work with patients presenting with sexual abuse complex trauma with responsibility for assessing patient suitability and delivering evidenced based, trauma focused interventions and clinical supervision.

You will be a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist with a minimum of 2 years of demonstratable clinical experience of working with people experiencing trauma and will need clinical supervision training to deliver clinical supervision to the teams PWP's. Training in EMDR and/or experience of working in secondary care mental health services would be desirable.

Hours are 9-5. There may be an expectation to work flexibly between the hours of 8am-8pm Monday to Friday to meet service needs and in the future, on Saturday morningsApproximately 50% of the working week will be office based and 50% can be worked remotely across South Staffordshire.

Main duties of the job

Good communication skills and an informed clinical judgement are vital to this role as you will be liaising between primary and secondary sectors to facilitate referrals into the complex trauma pathway.

As part of this role, you will be expected to:

• Make decisions on the suitability of new referrals, identifying the most suitable service for the patient
• Formulate, implement and evaluate individual therapy programmes for patients that fall between Primary and Secondary services
• Attend Inter service meetings with regard to referrals
• Liaise with other health and social care staff from a range of agencies with a regard to referrals
• Promote and maintain links with services across the Trust to help co-ordinate provision of an effective Psychological Therapies Service
• Provide specialist advice to other professionals from the Trust and voluntary agencies in regard to our therapeutic service provision
• Contribute to the teaching and training of mental health professionals and other staff working in the service

About us

MPFT provides physical and mental health care, learning disability, and adult social care services across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. In addition, we provide services on a wider regional and national basis. We serve a population of 1.5 million and employ around 8,500 members of staff.

By joining MPFT you will become part of a diverse and inclusive team who are empowered and supported to deliver care in a way which is consistent with our values:

• putting people at the heart of what we do
• empowering people to improve care and wellbeing
• delivering better health, better care in partnership

We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals. All have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.

We will support your career development and progression. Membership of the excellent NHS pension scheme, generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave, pay and the option for flexible working. You will receive up to 27 days annual leave (increasing to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.

We are also proud to have a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

301-LBG-26-8247611

Job locations

102 High Green Court

Cannock

WS11 1GR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.

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

Check out our videos showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Job description Job responsibilities This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn. For further information regarding this role, please see attached the job description and person specification. Check out our videos showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Trained to Post Graduate Diploma LevelE.g. CBT
• Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
• BABCP Accredited

Desirable

• Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in providing CBT
• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
• evidence of working in TT

Desirable

• Experience of working with victims/survivors of sexual assault and abuse

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Trained to Post Graduate Diploma LevelE.g. CBT Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required. BABCP Accredited Desirable Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression. Experience Essential Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in providing CBT Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services evidence of working in TT Desirable Experience of working with victims/survivors of sexual assault and abuse

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

102 High Green Court

Cannock

WS11 1GR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

102 High Green Court

Cannock

WS11 1GR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

If you have an interest in Stroke and would like to support and enable stroke survivors to reach their full potential, both in their own homes and care settings then this is the job for you. We are looking for a speech and language therapist to work in our Stroke Early Supported Discharge Service. This job will allow you to broaden your knowledge base.

Stroke survivors often feel isolated and vulnerable after they are discharged from hospital. Our team is there to allay these fears and support stroke survivors at this difficult time, whilst also providing them with therapy and nursing support should they need it. On a day to day basis you will deliver speech and language therapy alongside our other speech and language therapists for people with communication and swallowing disorders following a stroke who have been discharged from hospital into the care of the ESD service for South East Essex

We offer a highly motivated and supportive team, regular supervision, excellent training and development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Access to a vehicle and UK driving licence is essential for this post.

For further information or an informal discussion contact Ailsa Miller (Team Leader) on 07908 177962 or Kirsty Jenkins (Lead SLT) on 07583671281.

Main duties of the job

• To work within the local Early Supported Discharge for Stroke (ESD) Team to provide a 7 day a week rehabilitation programme for up to six weeks following discharge from hospital into the community. This is likely to include some weekend working.
• To liaise closely with the Speech and Language Therapy team on the Stroke Unit at Southend Hospital to ensure a smooth handover from the hospital into ESD.
• To work with the Community Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service to ensure a smooth handover of those with longer term therapy needs at the end of their time with ESD.
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• To use specialist skills in the management of patients with communication disorders and dysphagia following a stroke.
• To hold responsibility for own case load.
• To participate in clinical audit, protocol development, objective-setting etc as required by the SLT and ESD teams.
• To receive regular clinical and management supervision. Access to advice and support from a more senior SLT is available if required between supervision meetings.
• To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams' clinical practice.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

Make a Difference When It Matters Most An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and motivated Crisis Worker to join Ynys Saff Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC). As a regional NHS service for South East Wales, we play a vital role in supporting individuals who have experienced sexual violence and abuse, helping them access the care and assistance they need.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in someone's journey towards safety, recovery, and empowerment. As a Crisis Worker, you will be one of the first professionals that clients encounter following a traumatic experience, offering immediate emotional support, practical guidance, advocacy, and reassurance during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals in your community.

Main duties of the job

As a Crisis Worker, you will:

• Provide immediate emotional and practical support to individuals accessing the SARC.
• Ensure clients understand their options and can make informed decisions about their care and next steps.
• Coordinate referrals and provide access to specialist support services.
• Advocate for clients and help them navigate the process.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding processes.
• Participate in a rota that provides responsive support to people when they need it most 24 hours of the day 365 days of the year
• Have excellent communication skills with our partner agencies
• Be able to complete a full forensic clean of the area to standards which meet ISO 15189 Forensic Accreditation Standards

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Empathetic, non-judgemental, and committed to supporting survivors of sexual violence.
• Skilled communicators with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Able to remain calm and professional in emotionally challenging situations.
• Passionate about delivering person-centred, trauma-informed care.
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Whether you have experience in crisis intervention, advocacy, safeguarding, social care, victim support, mental health services, or a related field, we would love to hear from you.

Every contact matters. Every conversation can make a difference. Every survivor deserves to be heard.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job summary

Freedom from Torture is the Winner of the Overall Award for Excellence and the top prize for Campaigns and Advocacy at the 2023 Charity Awards.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Care Coordinator to support in our clinical service delivery. Many of our clients have complex needs and this role ensures that clients acquire the support they need to receive multi-agency services.

Would you like to join our award-winning organisation?

Main duties of the job

Please kindly refer to the job description and specifications for complete details, requirements, and responsibilities.

About us

Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.

Job summary

We are seeking two compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Crisis Workers to join our NHS-run Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), the regional hub for South East Wales. As a leading provider of specialist services for individuals affected by sexual violence and abuse, we are committed to delivering the highest standards of care and are currently working towards forensic accreditation ISO 15189.

This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in supporting individuals on their journey towards safety, recovery, and empowerment. As a Crisis Worker, you will often be one of the first professionals that clients encounter following a traumatic experience. You will provide immediate emotional support, practical guidance, advocacy, and reassurance, ensuring that every individual feels heard, respected, and supported during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of a trauma-informed, person-centred service that places the needs, choices, and wellbeing of survivors at its heart.

Due to the nature of the role, we will only accept applications from female candidates (exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1)

Although you will be part of the team, the post holder will be largely lone working.

Main duties of the job

As a Crisis Worker, you will:

• Provide immediate emotional and practical support to individuals accessing the SARC.

• Ensure clients understand their options and can make informed decisions about their care and next steps.

• Coordinate referrals and access to specialist support services.

• Advocate for clients and help them navigate complex systems.

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding processes.

• Provide support and information to self referrals accessing the service.

• Undertake comprehensive forensic cleaning procedures ensuring the preservation of forensic integrity and minimising the risk of contamination.

Whether you have experience in crisis intervention, advocacy, safeguarding, social care, victim support, mental health services, or a related field, we would love to hear from you.

The post holder will be flexible to cover shortfalls in the rota at short notice so we can operate 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job summary

Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to announce an exciting job opportunity. The North Yorkshire & York Perinatal serviceare looking for a Peer Practitioner to join their team. The successful candidate will work across York, Selby, Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale.

The perinatal service provides community-based support to women and birthing people who are experiencing mental health difficulties:

during pregnancy

in the first year after they have had their baby

Peer support can be described as when people with shared experiences connect to build relationships that are:

safe

trusting

non-judgmental

Peer Practitioners are:

people who have experience of mental health challenges

people who have experience of accessing services for mental health care

employed, trained and supported to work to the TEWV Peer Support Values and use their experiences to support others.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Main duties of the job

These are challenging but rewarding roles supporting people with a wide range of experiences.

For these roles, we are looking for people who have:

relevant experience of mental health challenges - for example, lived experience of mental health difficulties during pregnancy and after birth

personal experience of accessing secondary or inpatient mental health services

personal experience of using your lived experience to support others

Your time in post will start with attending our peer support training. This will be alongside other people starting peer support roles. The training is delivered by people with their own lived experience of mental health challenges. They also have direct experience of working in peer roles.

From there your work will involve:

providing 1:1 peer support to people accessing the service - this may involve supporting family / carers too

setting up and facilitating / co-facilitating peer support groups

working into team meetings to support service user's voices to be heard and bring lived experience expertise into team processes

supporting service development within the teams you work in

building connections with a range of people and organisations - including other peer support workers / providers

To support you with this work you will receive ongoing regular one to one and group supervision. You will be able to access a range of other peer connection and development structures.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

Individuals who submit a successful application will attend a recruitment day. This will aim to give them an opportunity to learn more about the role and to show their values and skills. There will be a shortlisting process after the recruitment day to identify candidates for interview.