Jobs at Healthy Minds
PROJECT WORKERS: 3 posts available
Halifax, Todmorden and Upper Valley teams
We are seeking dynamic, experienced Project Workers for three of our services.
Healthy Minds (Calderdale Wellbeing) works with people of all ages who live or work in the Calderdale borough. Through a range of educational and supportive activities, our aim to is help people have better emotional wellbeing by understanding their experiences and finding what works for them to have healthier, happier lives.
Recovery & Support is the “spine” of Healthy Minds; the embodiment of the organisation’s ethos and approach, with three main elements:
• Peer support groups
• Recovery Programme (courses & workshops)
• Information & Advice Drop-ins
We also have satellite projects in Todmorden and Hebden Bridge, offering all of the above within those districts. Our services are developed and co-delivered with volunteers who have relevant experience, supported by a strong training and induction programme.
This will be an exciting challenge for the right person. Alongside the existing teams and local communities, you will be involved in developing and delivering strong, community-based services and activities that support people emotionally, socially and practically.
Could this be you?
You will:
· Have a good knowledge of Calderdale’s communities
· Be able to speak with people from all backgrounds to find out what they want and need
· Have a good understanding of mental health recovery and maintaining emotional wellbeing
· Have experience in support work, group work, community development, advice or similar roles
· Think and work flexibly to find the best ways to meet people’s needs
There are three Project Worker posts available, each with different hours and duration. You may choose to apply for one or more posts within one application.
Hours: 14 - 21 hours per week
Pay: NJC point 26 : £23,866 per annum gross, pro-rata + 5% employer’s pension contribution.
For more information, and to apply, please see below.
Closing date for completed applications: 9.00 a.m. on Monday 29th April 2019.
Interviews will be held during week beginning 6th May.
Halifax, Todmorden and Upper Valley teams
We are seeking dynamic, experienced Project Workers for three of our services.
Healthy Minds (Calderdale Wellbeing) works with people of all ages who live or work in the Calderdale borough. Through a range of educational and supportive activities, our aim to is help people have better emotional wellbeing by understanding their experiences and finding what works for them to have healthier, happier lives.
Recovery & Support is the “spine” of Healthy Minds; the embodiment of the organisation’s ethos and approach, with three main elements:
• Peer support groups
• Recovery Programme (courses & workshops)
• Information & Advice Drop-ins
We also have satellite projects in Todmorden and Hebden Bridge, offering all of the above within those districts. Our services are developed and co-delivered with volunteers who have relevant experience, supported by a strong training and induction programme.
This will be an exciting challenge for the right person. Alongside the existing teams and local communities, you will be involved in developing and delivering strong, community-based services and activities that support people emotionally, socially and practically.
Could this be you?
You will:
· Have a good knowledge of Calderdale’s communities
· Be able to speak with people from all backgrounds to find out what they want and need
· Have a good understanding of mental health recovery and maintaining emotional wellbeing
· Have experience in support work, group work, community development, advice or similar roles
· Think and work flexibly to find the best ways to meet people’s needs
There are three Project Worker posts available, each with different hours and duration. You may choose to apply for one or more posts within one application.
Hours: 14 - 21 hours per week
Pay: NJC point 26 : £23,866 per annum gross, pro-rata + 5% employer’s pension contribution.
For more information, and to apply, please see below.
Closing date for completed applications: 9.00 a.m. on Monday 29th April 2019.
Interviews will be held during week beginning 6th May.
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1: Monitoring form - this contains your personal details and is removed from your application until shortlisting is completed
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Return BOTH documents by email to jobs@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk by the closing date of 9.00 a.m. on Monday 29th April 2019
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