Support Group Practitioner - Swindon, United Kingdom - Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind

Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind

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Swindon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Working with Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind

Everything we do is about making sure that the services we provide are the best they can be for local people; that they are provided in places where people can get to them easily and that they optimise independent living - our aim is to support people to live life as they want to despite their mental health needs.

Job Purpose - The Support Group Practitioner is responsible for coordinating and running a programme of activities throughout the week for our Mind Time Programme. All sessions are based on the 5 Ways to Wellbeing and are held within different community settings. The Support Group Practitioner will also provide 121 support through wellbeing appointments for people accessing Mind Time only, and will work closely alongside other practitioners and peer support workers who support people to engage with the Mind Time sessions. _(for Job Description, please visit )_

Benefits of working with Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind:

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, pro rata for part time staff)
Aviva Pension Scheme
Ongoing training and development opportunities including Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed Practice, Youth MHFA, Suicide First Aid, 5 Ways to Wellbeing
Opportunities for progression and development e.g., leadership courses
Team away days to support a culture of wellbeing and teamwork and other wellbeing schemes
Long service benefits (extra holiday)
We promote a positive, effective and collaborative place to work.

Essentials:

Experience of working within a mental health service
Experience of running groups
An understanding of a range of skills, preventions, interventions and management linked to wellbeing and personcentred support
A sound understanding and knowledge of recovery principles and the role of mental health services across Swindon.
GCSE/O Levels education (94/A*C) in Maths & English (or equivalent numeracy and literacy).
Degree or Diploma in an appropriate health and social care field, i.e. psychology _Desirable._
An accredited qualification with the appropriate professional body (i.e. Health and Care Professions Council, Nursing & Midwifery Council, Charted Management Institute etc.)
Desirable

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