Mental Health Services Manager (Lived Experience)
35 hours per week
£31,176.24 – £34,015.72

Position Open Until Filled

The Living Well Service is a community mental health service, delivered in partnership between Pennine Care, Rochdale Mind and wider Health & Social Care Partners.

The service aims to bridge the gap between primary and secondary mental health services, supporting patients from within the Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale primary care network who otherwise might seek further support of local GP’s whilst being unable to access community mental health team support.

The Service Manager will take overall responsibility for the delivery, management and further development of Rochdale and District Mind Wellbeing staff, working as part of a multidisciplinary service made up of professionals coming from the Voluntary, Statutory, Health and Social Care sectors.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced mental health service manager, being part of an innovative service which aims to put peopl’es strengths and lived experiences central to the work which helps individuals stay well as part of their community.

Summary of Main Duties and Objectives of the Job:

1. To lead and manage the collaborative working of the Rochdale & District Mind staff within the Multi disciplinary teams across the Primary Care Networks within the Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale footprint, working towards a unified purpose and outcomes for service users.
2. To work on strategy, process management and continued implementation of the Living Well model to enable an integrated programme of service provision within the primary care locations to enhance service delivery outcomes.
3. Be responsible for delivering the service outcomes and coordinating the monitoring and the reporting of data for delivery and contractual requirements.
4. To implement wellbeing based outcome tools such as the WEMWBS, PHQ, REQOL and  GAD or others as required for the team.  Currently this is REQOL 10.

Please see Job Description below for full summary of duties and responsibilities.

This role is subject to an Enhanced with Barring List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. A previous conviction does not necessarily preclude employment.

Please send a C.V. in the first instance to: [email protected]

Job Description

Person Specification

Project Coordinator Sports for Wellbeing
20 hours per week
£22,452.77 – £23,956.23

Position Open Until Filled

The Sports for Wellbeing (S4W) project was started in May 2022 with a focus on individuals having access to a range of physical activities that help them to develop a healthy lifestyle. We support people from Rochdale, Middleton & Heywood who have mild to moderate emotional health issues.

The Sports for Wellbeing Project Coordinator will help participants to overcome challenges that they are experiencing and help them to access the activities on offer. They will talk through any health issues that the participant may have and look at what they CAN DO rather than what they CAN’T DO. They will help them to believe in themselves and help build self esteem and body confidence in a safe and confidential environment.

Summary of main duties and objectives of the job:

1. To deliver the Sports for Wellbeing project within Rochdale and District Mind.
2. To support individuals to access a programme of activities and help them to develop an active lifestyle.
3. To manage the delivery of the project within Rochdale and District Mind, including:

Developing a creative suite of accessible activities to help individuals achieve maximum benefits from the programme and leading towards life-time behaviour change, in particular Keeping Well.

Recruiting, training, and managing a team of Getting Active – Sport Connectors (volunteers) and working with Peer Support Workers to help individuals access the project.

Establishing, developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders locally and regionally (including sport providers), supporting them in understanding mental health and wellbeing, and the needs of the target population.  Working in close partnership with those stakeholders to ensure participants receive continued support and encouragement.

4. To market and promote the project, including the use of digital information, to maximise recruitment of volunteers and increase participation.

Please see Job Description below for full summary of duties and responsibilities.

This role is subject to an Enhanced with Barring List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. A previous conviction does not necessarily preclude employment.

Please send a C.V. in the first instance to: [email protected]

Job Description

Person Specification

Listening Lounge Worker (Temporary position to cover sick leave approx 2-3 months)
Various hours per week (see Job Description below for more details)
£12.34 per hour

Position Open Until Filled

The aim of the Listening Lounge Service is to provide support to individuals who are experiencing emotional distress and present with self-defined crisis, allowing access without prior arrangement, although also available through a bookable appointment service.

The Listening Lounge service provides a safe, welcoming none clinical environment, giving a listening ear, practical support and/or a referral for a mental health assessment if required.

Main duties:

• To work with the Listening Lounge Lead to support the running of the Listening Lounge in a safe and effective manner, delivering 1-1’s, wellbeing support in the ‘safe place to be’ and reception cover.
• To support the engagement of service users and identify appropriate services to meet their needs and achieve positive outcomes.
• To take an active role in safeguarding and Health and safety during the Listening Lounge sessions with guidance from the Listening Lounge Lead, under the governance of the Lead, Manager and Safeguarding Lead.
• To work with service users to gather feedback and ensure their involvement in the way the Listening Lounge delivers its services.
• To actively engage with pre session planning meetings and session debriefs.
• 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.
• 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.

Please see Job Description below for full summary of duties and responsibilities.

This role is subject to an Enhanced with Barring List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. A previous conviction does not necessarily preclude employment.

Please send a C.V. in the first instance to: [email protected]

Job Description

Person Specification