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We exist to ensure that people do not face mental health issues alone and can lead their lives free from stigma and discrimination.

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We provide information and support to empower anyone experiencing mental health issues to improve and maintain their wellbeing. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding. We promote and protect good mental health and wellbeing for everyone in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, Bury and N.E. Lancashire. We will not give up until everyone experiencing a mental health issue gets both support and respect.

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We recognise the importance and benefits of having a diverse and inclusive work force, and would therefore particularly welcome applications from the following, currently under-represented, groups:

·         People from culturally diverse communities

·         Disabled people

·         People with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities

RDM Mind is committed to meeting the reasonable adjustments of disabled people and always welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health problems.

To work closely with the Community Outreach and Development Manager as a specialist Deputy Manager, bringing advanced knowledge of diverse communities and high cultural competence to strengthen inclusive outreach practice.

The role supports the delivery of culturally responsive, trauma‑informed community engagement activity and helps embed inclusive approaches within the Community Development and Outreach team and across Rochdale and District Mind.

The postholder will support and develop projects that raise mental health awareness, challenge stigma, and enable people from marginalised and underserved communities to access support, influence services, and have their voices meaningfully heard. The postholder will play a key role leading the development of RDM’s EDI strategy, including the Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework.

Summary of Main Duties and Objectives of the Job:
• Assist in planning and delivering outreach activities.
• Supervise outreach staff and volunteers involved with the Diverse Cultural Communities Emotional Wellbeing Forum, Dementia Team and other services aimed at meeting the needs of under-served and marginalised communities
• Build relationships with community partners.
• Monitor and report on outreach performance.
• Deputise for the Group Manager when required.
• Promote a culture of empowerment, trauma-informed practice, and continuous improvement.

Salary:

£28,736 pro rata / £14,368 actual

Hours:

17.5 hours per week in accordance with service requirement. Some out of hours and weekend work may be required.

Location:

Rochdale Wellbeing Centre, with work taking place across Rochdale Borough, including Heywood, Middleton, and the Pennine Villages

Job Description and Person Specification

Work closely with the Community Outreach and Development Manager in strengthening community engagement, fostering inclusive partnerships, and co-delivering impactful outreach initiatives. The role supports the development and implementation of projects that raise mental health awareness, challenge stigma, and empower diverse communities to access support, contribute their voices, and shape local wellbeing services.

Summary of Main Duties and Objectives of the Job:

The successful applicant will:

1. Assist in planning and delivering outreach activities.
2. Supervise outreach staff and volunteers.
3. Build relationships with community partners.
4. Monitor and report on outreach performance.
5. Deputise for the Group Manager when required.
6. Promote a culture of empowerment, trauma-informed practice, and continuous improvement.

Read the full job description and person specification in the link below.

Salary:
£28,736

Hours:
Up to 35 hours per week in accordance with service requirement. Some out of hours and weekend work may be required.

Location:
The Mind Wellbeing Centre in Rochdale

Job Description and Person Specification

Support the Crisis and Advocacy Services Manager in delivering responsive, rights-based support for individuals in crisis or requiring advocacy. The Deputy Manager will assist with staff supervision, case oversight, and compliance with legal frameworks.

Summary of Main Duties and Objectives of the Job:

The successful applicant will:

1. Assist in managing crisis response and advocacy teams.
2. Provide case oversight and ensure adherence to advocacy standards.
3. Support safeguarding and risk management processes.
4. Monitor service performance and prepare reports.
5. Deputise for the Group Manager when required.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience in crisis intervention or advocacy services.
• Supervisory experience.

Skills & Abilities-

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work strategically and operationally.
• Skilled in safeguarding and risk management
• Ability to design and implement outreach strategies

Read the full job description and person specification in the link below.

Salary:
£28,736

Hours:
Up to 35 hours per week in accordance with service requirement. Some out of hours and weekend work may be required.

Location:
The Mind Wellbeing Centre in Rochdale

Job Description and Person Specification

As part of the Access team the Link Worker will predominantly stand alongside local services to provide a frontline access portal to support clients who currently sit outside of statutory service criteria. Through robust assessments guide the navigation of mental health services for clients presenting with complex needs or in crisis, to access appropriate mental health support. Including assessing and managing presenting risk to self or others.

Summary of Main Duties and Objectives of the Job:

1. To hold day to day responsibility of the delivery of the MASH project and ensure the project is run effectively for a range of needs.
2. To take responsibility for Safeguarding and Health and Safety during case work, with guidance from the Safeguarding Lead and/or your Line manager.
3. To work as part of the Advocacy and Crisis department in the day to day running of all aspects of the department.

Read the full job description and person specification in the link below.

Salary:

£23,955.75 (FTE)

£14750.00 (Actual Annual Salary)

Hours:
20 hours per week in accordance with service requirement. 

Location:
Rochdale/Bury

Job Description and Person Specification

The Mental Health Peer Support Worker will use lived experience and knowledge, acquired through their own experiences of mental health issues and care services, to give people facing similar challenges the right level of support and respect.

The Peer Support Worker will offer a supportive, non-judgemental, person-centred approach. The role will centre around working face to face with individuals, talking, listening, and connecting with them to offer hope, encouragement and focus on their mental health and wellbeing needs.

Summary of Main Duties and Objectives of the Job:

1. Representing the voice of lived experience within community organisations, including the Rochdale and District Mind team, and advising colleagues in team case discussions.
2. Meeting individuals to have initial conversations around mental health issues and wellbeing.
3. Supporting people who have anxieties around engaging with services, helping people to navigate care and think about their preferences and options.
4. Facilitating peer-led support groups and promoting peer opportunities within community settings, including Rochdale and District Mind.
5. Assisting with shaping culture, practice and new ideas for services within the community, based on lived experiences.

Read the full job description and person specification in the link below.

Salary:

£16,526.04 per annum

Hours:
25 hours per week in accordance with service requirement.

Fixed term contract:

31st March 2027

Location:
The Borough of Rochdale

Job Description and Person Specification

At Rochdale and District Mind, a Wellbeing Coordinator is there to provide ongoing support to individuals’ personal development in identifying and accessing services to meet their needs. Their aim is to achieve positive outcomes by supporting personal development, building goals and aspirations and where appropriate, moving onto mainstream service/activities.

Summary of Main Duties and Objectives of the Job:

1. To provide mental health & wellbeing assessments, reviews, support groups and one to one support.  This role will have a specialism in one or more of the following: substance, self-harm, suicide risk, managing difficult emotions, domestic abuse, housing, debt and benefits or similar. 
2. To support individuals in developing their own Wellbeing plan by identifying and accessing services to meet their needs. To achieve positive outcomes by supporting personal development, building goals and aspirations and where appropriate moving onto mainstream service/activities.
3. To implement Wellbeing based outcome tools such as the WEMWBS, PHQ & GAD or others as required.
4. To accurately record and maintain notes in accordance with the requirements of external funders, agencies, quality systems and policy requirements.
5. To liaise closely with other staff and volunteers to ensure a joined up, holistic approach is maintained for the individual.

Read the full job description and person specification in the link below.

Salary:

£18,437 per annum

Hours:
25 hours per week in accordance with service requirement.

Starting date

January 2027

Location:
The Borough of Rochdale

Job Description and Person Specification

Summary of Main Duties and Objectives of the Job:

1. Provide statutory support as defined by the MH Act to detained patients across a range of settings
2. Follow a rights-based approach supporting patients
3. Attend meetings with or on behalf of patients relating to their care whilst in hospital
4. Record case-notes in accordance with agreed timescales
5. Proactively approach patients upon units to offer support.

Read the full job description and person specification in the link below.

Salary:

£25,813 (FTE)  – £10325.20 (Actual Salary)

Dependent on qualifications and pro-rata based on 35 hours.

Hours:
Part-time – 14 hours per week

Location:
The Mind Wellbeing Centre, Rochdale, Prospect Place, Tatton and CAMHS (Fairfield Hospital).

The advocacy service has a base at the Wellbeing Centre however a significant amount of the advocates time will be working upon the units.

Job Description and Person Specification