16 hours per week

£23,201.08 per annum pro rata

Position open until filled

Rochdale & District Mind currently provides a Delayed Transfer of Care (DTOC) service where we support patients with Mental Health issues who are awaiting discharge from John Elliot Mental Health unit, we take referrals for patients where there is not already a statutory service provision under Section 117 aftercare – therefore we have been supporting Section 2 discharges and informal discharges.

The DTOC Coordinator is based on the John Elliot unit working across the Hollingworth and Moorside Wards, attending the ward rounds and the MDT’s liaising with ward staff and clinicians regarding appropriate referrals to our service.

The Home From Hospital Worker, will work alongside the DTOC Coordinator supporting patients who have been discharged and require further initial support in the community.  The worker will provide a link across the various mental health support systems and practical issues – such as; homelessness, housing issues, referrals for deep cleans, applications for benefits, assisting patients who have no recourse to public funds, and immigration issues.

Main duties:

• Receive referrals, working in conjunction with our DTOC worker to offer support to patients who have been discharged from acute psychiatric hospital in patient settings – providing a continuum of support from Rochdale and District Mind after discharge with the aim of avoiding re-admission.
• Working on supporting the patient with both practical issues and wellbeing support to ensure successful transition from the hospital setting into the community.
• Proactively support the patients in the community to stay well and identify appropriate 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
• Liaising with Rochdale & District Mind Listening Lounge service in order to support service users who would benefit from a higher level of support, receiving referrals to work with and referring into the service.
• Provide cover for our Delayed Transfer Of Care worker on in-patient units (when trained) for leave an absence.
• To work effectively with staff from other services, elected members, health organisations, and voluntary and statutory agencies. To provide help and advice about additional services so that individuals have a full appreciation of the services available within the borough.
• Produce a quarterly case study for commissioners in conjunction with the Delayed Transfer of Care Worker.

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

To apply, please send a C.V. in the first instance to: [email protected]

Job Description

Person Specification

30 hours per week

£22,452.77 per annum pro rata

Position open until filled

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.

Main duties:

• Representing the voice of lived experience within community organisations, including the Rochdale and District Mind team, and advising colleagues in team case discussions.
• Meeting individuals to have initial conversations around mental health issues and wellbeing.
• Supporting people who have anxieties around engaging with services, helping people to navigate care and think about their preferences and options.
• Facilitating peer-led support groups and promoting peer opportunities within community settings, including Rochdale and District Mind.
• Assisting with shaping culture, practice and new ideas for services within the community, based on lived experiences.
• Supporting individuals who use mental health and emotional wellbeing services, including Rochdale and District Mind’s services, promoting their rights and acting as a facilitator, connector and/or navigator for the person they support.
• Working with individuals to identify and connect with groups, activities or programmes that may improve their mental health and wellbeing.
• Supporting individuals when they access or express interest in groups, activities or programmes to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
• Working alongside other mental health and wellbeing workers.

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

To apply, please send a C.V. in the first instance to: [email protected]

Job Description

Person Specification

25 hours per week

£22,458.00 – £23,956 per annum pro rata

Position open until filled

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.

Main duties:

• 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.
• To implement Wellbeing based outcome tools such as the WEMWBS, ReQol 10 and Family & Friends or others as required.
• To accurately record and maintain notes in accordance with the requirements of external funders, agencies, quality systems and policy requirements.
• To liaise closely with other staff and volunteers to ensure a joined up, holistic approach is maintained for the individual.
• To work effectively with staff from other services, elected members, health organisations, and voluntary and statutory agencies. To provide help and advice about additional services so that individuals have a full appreciation of the services available within the borough.
• A full, clean, UK driving license and own transport will be required for the role.

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

To apply, please send a C.V. in the first instance to: [email protected]

Job Description

Person Specification

25 hours per week

£19,828.55 – 21,745.46 per annum pro rata

Position open until filled

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.

Main duties:

• Representing the voice of lived experience within community organisations, including the Rochdale and District Mind team, and advising colleagues in team case discussions.
• Meeting individuals to have initial conversations around mental health issues and wellbeing.
• Supporting people who have anxieties around engaging with services, helping people to navigate care and think about their preferences and options.
• Facilitating peer-led support groups and promoting peer opportunities within community settings, including Rochdale and District Mind.
• Assisting with shaping culture, practice and new ideas for services within the community, based on lived experiences.
• Supporting individuals who use mental health and emotional wellbeing services, including Rochdale and District Mind’s services, promoting their rights and acting as a facilitator, connector and/or navigator for the person they support.
• Working with individuals to identify and connect with groups, activities or programmes that may improve their mental health and wellbeing.
• Supporting individuals when they access or express interest in groups, activities or programmes to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
• Working alongside other mental health and wellbeing workers.
• A full, clean, UK driving license and own transport will be required for the role.

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

To apply, please send a C.V. in the first instance to: [email protected]

Job Description

Person Specification

35 hours  

Salary: £23,660 per annum

Position open until recruited

As our Marketing Coordinator you will be a key member of the team, supporting all colleagues who work across our inspiring projects and programmes that support and give voice to people with mental health issues. You will help us deliver our vision and mission and live our values and make a real difference for the people of Rochdale.

You will play a key role in promoting our mission, increasing awareness of what we do and why it is important. You will work with the management team and others in the organisation to develop and implement creative communications strategies with Rochdale and District Mind key audiences. This will include service users/families, community supporters, other Local Minds, Mind in Greater Manchester, National Mind, fundraisers, prospective funders, and Trustees.

Main duties include:

• Manage our organisation’s marketing and communication efforts and ensuring effective engagement with our target audience and stakeholders.
• Bring creativity and energy to delivering the key messages, stories and campaigns about our work.
• Share our passion for promoting and sharing the stories of people and the families of those needing mental health support.
• Develop and execute engaging social media campaigns, including planning, scheduling, and creating graphics and monitor social media engagement, responding to comments and messages promptly.
• Write compelling and tailored content for different audiences, including working with our users and staff to capture inspiring content.

To apply, please send CVs to: [email protected]

Job Description & Person Specification

Voluntary Position

We are welcoming applicants for the role of Trustee. We welcome people from all the diverse communities in the area that have an interest in mental health and have a passion to help support and steer Rochdale and district Mind. We are also in particularly interested in recruiting individuals with knowledge and experience in, Finance, Law and fundraising to sit on our finance subgroup.

The Board meets bi-monthly and more frequently if necessary to provide an accountability framework for the often complex and demanding work undertaken by this organisation. We estimate that your time commitment would be 3-4 hours per month. For more information call 01706 752333.

Please send completed CVs to: [email protected]