Mental Health Recovery Facilitator

We are looking for an experienced professional looking to support individuals with their mental health by helping them remain socially integrated in the community.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and confident person who is seeking a rewarding role. You will have the ability to multi-task with a high level of accuracy and excellent communication skills are essential.

Our team is growing in a fast-paced environment.  We work together to ensure Bracknell Forest residents are receiving the most appropriate support with their mental health.

Working with people who are in distress can be challenging at times, however, we have various supports in place including a team monthly wellbeing day, Friday debriefs and a paid hour once a month to do something that makes you happy.

We are a friendly and supportive team who share the passion to support those struggling with their mental health on their recovery journey.

Key responsibilities...

• To engage with people using a strengths-based approach to assess their own needs and develop a person-centred recovery plan.
• Working together with carers, family and friend networks, health professionals and statutory and voluntary services.
• To support with development and facilitation of our Connecting Minds Young Adults offer.
• To tailor your communication approach to the individual client’s needs.
• To collect information and record data accurately on our systems.

Our benefits include… 

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time).
• Annual leave purchase policy.
• Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.
• Staff dental and health plans.
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
• Supermarket discount.
• Paid monthly wellbeing hour.

Interview date 

Interviews will be held on Thursday 28th November 2024. 

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question? 

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: 

Bronya Fenton - Mental Health Team Lead

Tel: 01344 351917

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.