What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Navigator position at Rethink Mental Illness?
Vacancy Salary £22,004
Vacancy Location Durham/Teeside
This is a Permanent, 35 vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 GMT.
Your role
Rethink Mental Illness is an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Navigator to work seamlessly with the other Care Navigators and Apprentice Health and Wellbeing Coaches, to ensure holistic and meaningful support is provided to those with health vulnerabilities on their release from prison, ensuring continuity of care and fruition of release plans.
Care Navigators use a coaching framework, to manage wellbeing in the pre and post release period, to prevent a return to ill health as well as a reduction in reoffending. By preventing this decline in health, through robust reconnection with health services in the community we will reduce health inequalities for those leaving the criminal justice system and provide support to allow a seamless, and effective transition to independent community living.
You Will Work With The Following People And Teams
Associate Director for Criminal Justice and Care Navigation
Head of Prisons and Criminal Justice
Head of Care Navigation
Contract Manager
IAPT Clinical Leads
Health and Wellbeing Coaches (Probation Services)
Care Navigators
Apprentice Health and Wellbeing Coaches
The Successful Candidate Will Have
Please see further details on our website
You can also follow us on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram and LinkedIn to find out more about the work we do!
Caring for our people.
We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include:
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA ); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here.
Our Charity
Our work to achieve this is guided by seven core values:
Passion
We are passionate about leading the way to a better quality of life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.
Commitment
We work tirelessly to provide support for everyone severely affected by mental illness.
Openness
We are open and transparent in all our work with beneficiaries, supporters, partners and the public to achieve change for people severely affected by mental illness.
Hope
We offer hope of a better quality of life for all those severely affected by mental illness.
Expertise
We constantly use our expertise to provide practical and personal support for people who are severely affected by mental illness.
Understanding
People who are severely affected by mental illness are at the heart of everything we do in our organisation – our membership, our governance and our workforce.
Equity
We believe that in a world where discrimination and disadvantage exist, treating people with equity is critical to ensure justice and fairness for all.
Openness
We are open and transparent in all our work with beneficiaries, supporters, partners and the public to achieve change for people severely affected by mental illness.
What will you receive?
You Will Have Plenty Of Opportunities To Enhance Your Abilities With The Opportunity To Make a Real Difference Every Day. In Addition, You Will Have Excellent Development Opportunities Including Funded Training, Career Development, And a Range Of E-learning Courses. You Will Also Receive
Employer funded pension
Flexible
working
Life
assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Eyecare vouchers
up to £55 towards the cost of new glasses or lenses
Training opportunities
e-learning courses & much more
Annual
leave
25 days rising to 30, plus bank holidays
Rethink
day
1 day’s additional leave (pro rata) on your Birthday
PULSE
Reward, Benefits and Recognition Platform
Employee Assistance Programme
Rethink day
1 day’s additional leave (pro rata) on your Birthday
For the full list, see our website here.
Our colleagues say
“From the very start I was made to feel welcome and respected in my new team. In the short time I have been working with Rethink Mental Illness as a service administrator I have been able to contribute ideas and make meaningful change, and I appreciate that Rethink allows me to direct my own role development and help me build on the skills I want to work on.”
“Working for Rethink Mental Illness is the most rewarding job I could ask for. As a Peer and Volunteer Co-ordinator I get to work with a huge variety of people, with a range of skills and support them to incorporate those skills into their volunteering roles. I am always looking for gaps that need filling and creating new and exciting opportunities that will benefit our service, mental health in the community, but most importantly the people giving up their time to help.”
“I’ve previously worked in a large corporate environment, in the criminal justice sector and other charities. Without a shadow of a doubt, Rethink Mental Illness has been the best employer I’ve ever had. They care about their staff. Its great working with like-minded people and knowing that you are making a real difference to people’s lives.”
“It feels very rewarding to be part of such a meaningful Organisation where everyone is valued and has the opportunity to make a difference”.
Please be mindful that we may need to close adverts early if we receive a high volume of applications, we, therefore, encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Documents
DBS Handling and Storage Policy Statement - DownloadEmployee Benefits - DownloadPolicy statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders - DownloadJD.docx - Download
Vacancy Location Durham/Teeside
This is a Permanent, 35 vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 GMT.
Your role
Rethink Mental Illness is an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Navigator to work seamlessly with the other Care Navigators and Apprentice Health and Wellbeing Coaches, to ensure holistic and meaningful support is provided to those with health vulnerabilities on their release from prison, ensuring continuity of care and fruition of release plans.
Care Navigators use a coaching framework, to manage wellbeing in the pre and post release period, to prevent a return to ill health as well as a reduction in reoffending. By preventing this decline in health, through robust reconnection with health services in the community we will reduce health inequalities for those leaving the criminal justice system and provide support to allow a seamless, and effective transition to independent community living.
You Will Work With The Following People And Teams
Associate Director for Criminal Justice and Care Navigation
Head of Prisons and Criminal Justice
Head of Care Navigation
Contract Manager
IAPT Clinical Leads
Health and Wellbeing Coaches (Probation Services)
Care Navigators
Apprentice Health and Wellbeing Coaches
The Successful Candidate Will Have
- Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent with qualifications or training relevant to the Care Navigation role, e.g. Health and Social Care
- Relevant experience of supporting vulnerable individuals to identify, set and meet their own goals using 1:1 and/or group interventions
- Working knowledge of health, debts, social care, housing, court systems, mental health, criminal justice and substance misuses
- Experience of working to support individuals using structured, time limited support and am confident with this way of working
- The passion and motivation to support individuals leaving the criminal justice system through provision of a high quality, professional level of care, recognizing and respecting individual differences and promoting diversity
- A full UK driving license and have access to own transport for work purposes
- Excellent time management skills, understanding the need to work effectively and efficiently at all times
- The ability to develop professional relationships with patients and colleagues, and practice in a non-discriminatory manner, respecting the beliefs and cultural practices of individuals and groups.
- Confidence in communicating and have excellent verbal and written skills.
- Working knowledge of standard IT packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and use of database / information systems.
- A Driving License and access to own Transport is Essential for This Role*
Please see further details on our website
You can also follow us on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram and LinkedIn to find out more about the work we do!
Caring for our people.
We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include:
- PULSE: our recognition, rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc. As well as being able to thank colleagues and nominate them for awards.
- Wagestream: gives you instant access to up to 50% of your pay. Also provides a library of expert tools, tips and articles plus, helps you start building a rainy-day pot straight from your salary.
- Wellbeing support: our Wellbeing hub gives physical, emotional, and mental health support. We also have a BUPA Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments.
- Taking time for you: we work flexibly –you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. We have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave.
- Planning for the future: We have a contributory pension scheme.
- Structured Corporate Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way.
- £300 when you introduce a Friend: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA ); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here.
Our Charity
Our work to achieve this is guided by seven core values:
- Commitment
- Equity
- Expertise
- Hope
- Openness
- Passion
- Understanding
Passion
We are passionate about leading the way to a better quality of life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.
Commitment
We work tirelessly to provide support for everyone severely affected by mental illness.
Openness
We are open and transparent in all our work with beneficiaries, supporters, partners and the public to achieve change for people severely affected by mental illness.
Hope
We offer hope of a better quality of life for all those severely affected by mental illness.
Expertise
We constantly use our expertise to provide practical and personal support for people who are severely affected by mental illness.
Understanding
People who are severely affected by mental illness are at the heart of everything we do in our organisation – our membership, our governance and our workforce.
Equity
We believe that in a world where discrimination and disadvantage exist, treating people with equity is critical to ensure justice and fairness for all.
Openness
We are open and transparent in all our work with beneficiaries, supporters, partners and the public to achieve change for people severely affected by mental illness.
What will you receive?
You Will Have Plenty Of Opportunities To Enhance Your Abilities With The Opportunity To Make a Real Difference Every Day. In Addition, You Will Have Excellent Development Opportunities Including Funded Training, Career Development, And a Range Of E-learning Courses. You Will Also Receive
Employer funded pension
Flexible
working
Life
assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Eyecare vouchers
up to £55 towards the cost of new glasses or lenses
Training opportunities
e-learning courses & much more
Annual
leave
25 days rising to 30, plus bank holidays
Rethink
day
1 day’s additional leave (pro rata) on your Birthday
PULSE
Reward, Benefits and Recognition Platform
Employee Assistance Programme
Rethink day
1 day’s additional leave (pro rata) on your Birthday
For the full list, see our website here.
Our colleagues say
“From the very start I was made to feel welcome and respected in my new team. In the short time I have been working with Rethink Mental Illness as a service administrator I have been able to contribute ideas and make meaningful change, and I appreciate that Rethink allows me to direct my own role development and help me build on the skills I want to work on.”
“Working for Rethink Mental Illness is the most rewarding job I could ask for. As a Peer and Volunteer Co-ordinator I get to work with a huge variety of people, with a range of skills and support them to incorporate those skills into their volunteering roles. I am always looking for gaps that need filling and creating new and exciting opportunities that will benefit our service, mental health in the community, but most importantly the people giving up their time to help.”
“I’ve previously worked in a large corporate environment, in the criminal justice sector and other charities. Without a shadow of a doubt, Rethink Mental Illness has been the best employer I’ve ever had. They care about their staff. Its great working with like-minded people and knowing that you are making a real difference to people’s lives.”
“It feels very rewarding to be part of such a meaningful Organisation where everyone is valued and has the opportunity to make a difference”.
Please be mindful that we may need to close adverts early if we receive a high volume of applications, we, therefore, encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Documents
DBS Handling and Storage Policy Statement - DownloadEmployee Benefits - DownloadPolicy statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders - DownloadJD.docx - Download
Salary : $22,004
