Mind in Bradford is looking for a passionate and committed individual to deliver an exciting and collaborative project aimed at improving the physical health of people with serious mental illness.  The programme is in response to the commitment in the Mental Wellbeing in Bradford District and Craven Strategy to reduce premature mortality in people with serious mental illness. The role will play a key part in evolving a new way of working across mental health providers and statutory partners. 

The role will appeal to those who have:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grades A-C – must include English and Maths
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Experience of leading and supporting multiple projects  
• Experience of working with people with serious mental health difficulties including client engagement
• Experience of delivering training programmes
• Experience of working in a person-centred way 
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating work  
• Experience of working within a multi-agency setting and knowledge of services to signpost to 
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing 
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage own workload
• Ability to motivate and inspire stakeholders 
• Ability to work with partners to develop effective client engagement strategies
• Wide range of IT skills including Microsoft applications 
• Ability to work with complex issues and a demanding workload 
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team as well as independently
• Resilient in an ever changing environment 
• Ability to engage and succeed in partnership working and co-production
• Ability to support other agencies and professionals 
• An understanding of current issues and debates in mental health and how they might affect our clients including physical health inequalities
• Knowledge and experience of working within the health care system 
• Has an understanding of the effectiveness of group support and peer group support
• Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity 
• Understanding that mental health difficulties are a natural part of life 
• Understanding of and commitment to the Mind in Bradford values of Partnership, Inclusivity, Empowerment, Excellence and Responsibility 

Salary scale: £23,000 to £26,000 pro rata, based on experience and qualifications

Hours: 30 hours per week, to be worked flexibly to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays according to the  needs of the service 

Contract: 18 month fixed term contract to 31st March 2022. SECONDMENTS WELCOME

Base: Kenburgh House, 28 Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4QU with requirement to travel between service locations

Responsible to: Service Manager

Annual Leave: 25 days pro-rata

Pension: We operate a contributory pension scheme which you will be auto-enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme).

Probationary period: 6 months

Closing Date: 12pm on 9th October 2020

Interview Date: To be confirmed

In the first instance any enquiries to be emailed to Recruitment@mindinbradford.org.uk

Making an Application

• CVs will not be accepted.
• Please email your completed application form in word format (as an attachment) to recruitment@mindinbradford.org.uk  
• Please note it is not possible for us to give feedback to non-shortlisted applicants
• Mind in Bradford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and all successful applicants will be asked to apply (through Mind in Bradford) for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check.

Downloads -  https://www.mindinbradford.org.uk/get-involved/job-vacancies/

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