Mind Hertfordshire Network
Mental Health Trainer
Job Location
Denner Hill, United Kingdom
Job Description
We are seeking a part-time trainer to deliver our training programmes both in-person and online.
Mental Health Trainer
Reference number: 244
Responsible to: Training & Learning Services Manager
Based: Across Hertfordshire with the potential for some work outside the county
Working hours: 15 or 22.5 hours per week
Work Pattern: Preferably on Tue, Wed & Thu, 9am-5pm, however the role is flexible.
Rate of pay: £27,000 per annum FTE (depending on skills and experience - inclusive of Outer London Weighting [OLW]).
About Us
For over 50 years, we have supported the people of Hertfordshire with their mental health. We deliver essential mental health support, providing a diverse range of services from our eight Wellbeing Centres and other locations across the county. Funded locally, our services are available to all residents in Hertfordshire over the age of 18 and we offer separate services for 5-18 year olds.
We help individuals experiencing mental ill health to make choices, find their solutions, build resilience and manage their wellbeing. We offer opportunities for individuals to get support to allow them to recover from or live with mental ill health. Each year, we help 15,000 people experiencing mental ill health.
We are a local Mind, affiliated to national Mind, the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. This means that we are an independent charity responsible for raising our own funds through contracts, grants and fundraising
About the Role
The ideal candidate will be confident in engaging with new settings and committed to maintaining the high quality of our services during in-person training. While some sessions will be delivered online, the ability and readiness to provide in-person training is essential.
Beyond delivering our current training courses, we are looking for enthusiastic, skilled individuals who will actively collaborate with us to enhance existing course content, develop new standard and bespoke programmes, and deliver additional talks and workshops to meet client needs.
We would expect post holders to have a good understanding of the issues facing those with mental health issues, ideally with both recent experience of working within the mental health sector directly in a support and/or educational role and a proven training ability, both in person and online.
As a Mental Health Trainer, you will be responsible for delivering a variety of mental health training programs to a wide range of audiences. You will play a key role in expanding our company training offerings, training our staff and volunteers, fostering a positive impact on workplace wellbeing, and becoming an essential part of our team dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
We offer:
* Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
* An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
* Ongoing training relevant to your role.
* An Employee Assistance Programme.
* Eligibility for blue light card.
* Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.
Closing date: Thursday 21st November 2024 at 6pm.
Interviews to be held: 27th November 2024 in our Watford Wellbeing Centre.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.
No agencies please
Location: Denner Hill, GB
Posted Date: 11/23/2024
Mental Health Trainer
Reference number: 244
Responsible to: Training & Learning Services Manager
Based: Across Hertfordshire with the potential for some work outside the county
Working hours: 15 or 22.5 hours per week
Work Pattern: Preferably on Tue, Wed & Thu, 9am-5pm, however the role is flexible.
Rate of pay: £27,000 per annum FTE (depending on skills and experience - inclusive of Outer London Weighting [OLW]).
About Us
For over 50 years, we have supported the people of Hertfordshire with their mental health. We deliver essential mental health support, providing a diverse range of services from our eight Wellbeing Centres and other locations across the county. Funded locally, our services are available to all residents in Hertfordshire over the age of 18 and we offer separate services for 5-18 year olds.
We help individuals experiencing mental ill health to make choices, find their solutions, build resilience and manage their wellbeing. We offer opportunities for individuals to get support to allow them to recover from or live with mental ill health. Each year, we help 15,000 people experiencing mental ill health.
We are a local Mind, affiliated to national Mind, the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. This means that we are an independent charity responsible for raising our own funds through contracts, grants and fundraising
About the Role
The ideal candidate will be confident in engaging with new settings and committed to maintaining the high quality of our services during in-person training. While some sessions will be delivered online, the ability and readiness to provide in-person training is essential.
Beyond delivering our current training courses, we are looking for enthusiastic, skilled individuals who will actively collaborate with us to enhance existing course content, develop new standard and bespoke programmes, and deliver additional talks and workshops to meet client needs.
We would expect post holders to have a good understanding of the issues facing those with mental health issues, ideally with both recent experience of working within the mental health sector directly in a support and/or educational role and a proven training ability, both in person and online.
As a Mental Health Trainer, you will be responsible for delivering a variety of mental health training programs to a wide range of audiences. You will play a key role in expanding our company training offerings, training our staff and volunteers, fostering a positive impact on workplace wellbeing, and becoming an essential part of our team dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
We offer:
* Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
* An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
* Ongoing training relevant to your role.
* An Employee Assistance Programme.
* Eligibility for blue light card.
* Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.
Closing date: Thursday 21st November 2024 at 6pm.
Interviews to be held: 27th November 2024 in our Watford Wellbeing Centre.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.
No agencies please
Location: Denner Hill, GB
Posted Date: 11/23/2024
Contact Information
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