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Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you. Community Outreach Worker – Physical Health Reference: 341 Salary: £26,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: 1 Year fixed term (Subject to extension) Working base(s): Watford, Borehamwood or Hemel Hempstead About the Service The Community Outreach Worker plays a vital role in delivering the Physical Health Checks programme for individuals with severe mental illness (SMI). This position focuses on engaging hard-to-reach individuals, facilitating health checks in healthcare settings, community settings, and supporting follow-up care to enhance physical health outcomes. The post holder will collaborate with health professionals and stakeholders to reduce health inequalities and promote recovery About the Role The role ensures that individuals with severe mental illness receive timely and effective physical health checks, overcoming barriers to engagement and supporting continuity of care. The post holder will provide proactive outreach to improve health outcomes, promote engagement with primary care and support individuals to access and sustain appropriate health and community-based support. The post holder will manage their workload independently, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure high standards of service delivery. They will also contribute to monitoring and reporting to support the success and sustainability of the Physical Health Checks programme. Key Responsibilities • Support the delivery of the Physical Health Checks programme, • Target and engage individuals on GP mental health registers who are difficult to reach, • Deliver physical health checks in healthcare and community settings, supported accommodation, day centres, and through home visits, • Follow up on health check results and liaise with GPs and social prescribers for onward referrals, • Support clients to access follow-up appointments and ongoing physical health treatment, • Provide one-to-one support tailored to individual needs (in person, via telephone, or email), • Signpost and assist access to relevant health and wellbeing services, • Facilitate effective liaison between families and professionals, including GPs, • Hold a caseload of clients with SMI, delivering support through home visits and community-based interventions, • Monitor and review the safety and wellbeing of clients on a regular basis, • Maintain accurate documentation including participant notes and data required for monitoring and reporting, • Actively promote the service through GP practice meetings, events, and outreach activities, • Build and maintain effective relationships with health care professionals and community partners to support referrals, • Collect feedback from participants to improve service quality, • Encourage and support clients to access volunteering opportunities that build skills, confidence, and community connection, • Embed a person centred and solution focused approach in all aspects of the role, • 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. Closing date for receipt of applications is 27th May 2026. Interviews will be held at our Watford Wellbeing Centre on 5th June 2026. Please note: Due to high numbers of expected applicants, we may close this advert early. N.B. Please quote reference number 341 when completing your application for this role. 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. 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. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team. No agencies please.

Team Manager - Social Work England registration required\n\nResponsible To: Responsible Individual\n\nLocation: Thrive Fostering Office, 2 Floor, 1-9 St. Ann’s Road, HA1 1LQ\n\nContract Type: Full-time, Permanent\n\nSalary: Competitive\n\nJob Purpose\n\nThe Team Manager will support the Registered Manager in leading and managing Fostering UK’s fostering service. This includes the supervision of social workers and administrative staff, oversight of foster carer assessments and reviews, quality assurance, and strategic development. The postholder will ensure the delivery of a high-quality, child-centered fostering service that meets or exceeds regulatory standards.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLeadership & Supervision\n\nLine manage and supervise a team of Supervising Social Workers (SSWs) & Administrative Support Staff.\n\nProvide guidance, direction, and challenge to ensure high standards of practice and accountability.\n\nOversee staff performance, probation, appraisal, and where necessary, performance management processes.\n\nDeputise for the Registered Manager as required.\n\nFoster Carer Assessment & Review\n\nManage the assessment of prospective foster carers, ensuring compliance with agency standards and statutory timescales.\n\nSupervise Form F assessments and maintain quality assurance of reports.\n\nLine manage the Assessment Administrator ensuring that Statutory checks are completed within the required timescales.\n\nManage the annual review process for foster carers, ensuring timely completion and quality reporting.\n\nPanel & Quality Assurance\n\nCollaborate with the Panel Chair and Panel Administrator to schedule and prepare for panel meetings.\n\nMonitor and improve service quality through regular audits, QA reports, and reflective learning.\n\nPractice Development\n\nLead reflective practice groups to support continuous learning and development.\n\nPromote evidence informed practice and contribute to the development and delivery of staff training.\n\nSupport the implementation and review of agency policies and procedures.\n\nPlacement Oversight\n\nManage the Placement Officer to ensure effective and appropriate matching of children with foster carers.\n\nMonitor placement stability and outcomes, promoting good practice and placement security.\n\nSafeguarding\n\nPromote and uphold the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people at all times.\n\nEnsure staff and foster carers comply with safeguarding policies and complete mandatory training.\n\nLiaise with multi-agency partners, including LADOs, and provide safeguarding data to the Registered Manager and Ofsted as required.\n\nEnsure fostering household records and statutory checks are maintained and up to date.\n\nStrategic & Operational Management\n\nContribute to strategic planning and service development to support the Senior Management Team.\n\nWork within allocated budgets and support financial sustainability.\n\nLiaise with Ofsted and other regulatory bodies, including statutory notifications.\n\nRepresent and promote the agency with local authorities and external stakeholders.\n\nOut-of-Hours Support\n\nParticipate in the rota for the out-of-hours service.\n\nAdditional Responsibilities\n\nEnsure compliance with Health & Safety, Data Protection, and confidentiality policies.\n\nPromote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.\n\nDemonstrate commitment to the ethos and values of Fostering UK.\n\nMaintain flexibility to meet service needs, including occasional evening and weekend work.\n\nHold a full UK driving license and meet travel requirements of the role.\n\nPerson Specification Essential\n\n * Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.\n\n * Experience as a Team Manager.\n\n * Significant experience in fostering services and team management.\n\n * Strong understanding of fostering regulations, safeguarding, and child development.\n\n * Proven ability to lead reflective practice and quality assurance processes.\n\n * Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.\n\nDesirable\n\n * Knowledge of trauma-informed and therapeutic fostering approaches.\n\n * Experience in placement matching and strategic planning.\n\nWhat We Offer\n\n * Annual Growth/Development Bonus\n\n * 28 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays\n\n * Professional Supervision & CPD Opportunities\n\n * Pension Scheme\n\nPlease note: This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and robust vetting procedures

TEZLOM – Health & Social Care Recruitment\n\nSupporting Communities Across West London\n\nJoin Our Team: Mental Health Therapeutic Support Worker\n\nTezlom is a trusted, well-established agency supplying exceptional Health and Social Care staff throughout West London.\nWe are now welcoming applications for compassionate and motivated Mental Health Therapeutic Support Workers to support individuals in our community drop-in centre.\n\n⭐ Your Role\n\nAs a Mental Health Therapeutic Support Worker, you will play an important part in supporting individuals who are experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, or crisis.\nYou will help create a safe, calm, and welcoming environment where people can feel heard, supported, and empowered.\n\nYou Will Provide:\n\n * \n\n A safe and welcoming space for people in need\n\n * \n\n A supportive, non-judgemental listening ear\n\n * \n\n 1-to-1 emotional support, advice, and guidance\n\n * \n\n Support in developing personal safety plans\n\n * \n\n Help accessing local community and mental health services\n\n * \n\n A hot drink and snack for comfort and care\n\n * \n\n Team support in maintaining a drop-in crisis service\n\n🎨 Group Activities You’ll Help Facilitate\n\nOur centre offers a range of calming and connection-based activities, including:\n\n * \n\n Tea & Chat\n\n * \n\n Arts & Crafts Sessions\n\n * \n\n Mindfulness & Meditation\n\nThese activities help create community, stability, and wellbeing for those needing support.\n\n✔️ What You Bring\n\n * \n\n Confidence using IT systems, databases, and Microsoft applications\n\n * \n\n Experience in Mental Health or Psychology (helplines, community support, or current study welcomed)\n\n * \n\n Ability to travel easily to West London\n\n * \n\n Availability for 14:00 – 22:00 shifts\n\n🌟 Why Choose Tezlom?\n\nAt Tezlom, we value and invest in our staff. When you join us, you receive:\n\n✓ Excellent Pay Rates (including holiday pay)\n\n✓ Weekly Pay\n\n✓ Full-time or Part-time hours\n\n✓ Flexible shift options – day, night, early, and late\n\n✓ Outstanding out-of-hours management support\n\nReady to Make a Difference?\n\nApply today, and one of our team members will be in touch to discuss it further

GLL are currently recruiting a Senior Lifeguard to join our team at Hatfield Swim Centre If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Senior Lifeguard, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than a Senior Lifeguard job, it's a career. Like the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job description. As a Senior Lifeguard, youll oversee a team of lifeguards, acting as a mentor and role model, and be responsible for some staff training. Senior Lifeguards have real attention to detail as youll be ensuring the safety of our customers as well as the cleanliness of the pool environment. Senior Lifeguards are responsible for the maintenance and preparation of areas and equipment as appropriate, so youll need to be hard working and have a conscientious attitude. Excellent communication and social skills are necessary as youll often be the first point of contact for customers. Health and safety is paramount, therefore attendance at regular pool training sessions is a must. A Senior Lifeguard's job can't be underestimated, and neither can the responsibility that comes with this vital lifeguarding role. If you're calm under pressure, highly responsible, and natural with people from all walks of life, this is your chance to develop your career with the UKs leading leisure provider. What youll do: * Supervise the lifeguard team. * You will experience regular pool rotations. * Supervising and cleaning the pool area. * Setting up equipment. * Deliver first-class customer service. * Deal with customer queries. * When not poolside, you will be a key support to your team on a daily basis from preparing Studios, Gyms, or Sports Halls for various activities to the general cleaning and upkeep of the centre. As a leader within the leisure industry we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else. What you need: * A can-do attitude. * A real focus on customer service. * Passion and personality. * Knowledge of health and safety. * Be a great team player. * Ideally, you'll have your National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) with up-to-date NPLQ training records. If not, the NPLQ training can be provided subject to passing a swim test. As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with! The basics: This is a full time permanent position. Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service, flexible working may be possible, working from home is not possible in this role. We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry leading rates of pay We can offer a career, not just a job with extensive Learning & development support available. A uniform will be supplied and must be worn GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in. As a staff owned organisation you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business Additionally GLL offers employees a range of employment benefits: * Access to a pension scheme. * Health Assurance and access to Counselling services * Access to the tax efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme. * Free annual eye tests * Discounted nationwide (over 200 centres) inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner. This includes GLL Extras! GLL Society benefits (if you choose to join the Society after your probation period) include: * The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you * Access to team building and fun events such as Treks, Concerts outings etc * Access to a range of benefits exclusive to our people ask your line manager for details or check out the Intranet About GLL: As the UKs largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and childrens centres. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. One of our core values is More than a Job, because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we are having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community. We offer two different types of work arrangements: * A permanent employment contract - part time and full time * A flexible worker engagement by joining our flexible worker pool If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you. So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, youll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL. Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Gold Award employer. However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to peoples lives. We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams. xrnqpay All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.

GLL is currently looking for Swimming Teachers based at Highgrove Pool and Fitness Centre. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Swimming Teacher, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than just a Swimming Teacher job, it's a career. Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely. As aSwimming Teacher, you will play a key role in developing our customers' swimming skills. This is your chance to deliver safe, consistent swimming lessons that give people real confidence in the water and an invaluable life skill. As an experiencedSwimming Teacher, youll thrive on supporting people to achieve their potential, taking a pupils nature and needs into account.Swimming Teachersdraw on their knowledge of practices, progression, and teaching points and apply it in the most effective way. Naturally, therell be some administration involved, but rest assured that almost all of your time will be spent doing what you do best, teaching people to become stronger swimmers, whether in a group or one-to-one, and from children to adults. Were looking forSwimming Teacherswho are approachable, with the friendly, patient nature needed to build peoples trust, motivate pupils, and encourage with praise. Youll need to be STA Award or Certificate level or Swim England Level 2 qualified and ideally have the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches. Knowledge of health, safety, and other relevant legislation will be vital too, as will an understanding of Child Protection Policy. What youll do: • Maintain a good and positive image of the Centre to customers and the public generally by providing a welcoming, helpful, and professional poolside service., • Comply with the commitments outlined in the Customer Charter, ensuring that standards are maintained as stipulated., • Ensure the safety and control of the pupils within the swimming lesson and to ensure that all relevant regulations applicable to the centres operation are enforced and complied with., • Actively encourage pupils to enrol on further courses and short courses., • Assist with new-enrolments and re-enrolments as required by the General Manager., • Understand and follow the Safeguarding Policy and Procedure & Behaviour policy contained within the Swim School product., • Record and complete relevant awards in line with expected standards, ensuring that the levels are obtained. What you need: • STA Award or Certificate level or Swim England Level 2 qualified., • Ideally have the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches., • Knowledge of health, safety, and other relevant legislation. The basics: This is a Full time / part time /, permanent / Flexible position. Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service, flexible working may be possible, working from home is not possible in this role. We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry leading rates of pay We can offer a career, not just a job with extensive Learning & development support available. A uniform will be supplied and must be worn GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in. As a staff owned organisation you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business Additionally GLL offers employees a range of employment benefits: • Access to a pension scheme., • Health Assurance and access to Counselling services, • Access to the tax efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme., • Free annual eye tests, • The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you, • Access to team building and fun events such as Treks, Concerts outings etc As the UKs largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and childrens centres. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. One of our core values is More than a Job, because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us.To make sure we are having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community. We offer two different types of work arrangements: • A permanent employment contract - part time and full time So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, youll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL. Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Gold Award employer. However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to peoples lives. We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams. xrnqpay All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.

Team Manager - Social Work England registration required In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents. Responsible To: Responsible Individual Location: Thrive Fostering Office, 2 Floor, 1-9 St. Ann’s Road, HA1 1LQ Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive Job Purpose The Team Manager will support the Registered Manager in leading and managing Fostering UK’s fostering service. This includes the supervision of social workers and administrative staff, oversight of foster carer assessments and reviews, quality assurance, and strategic development. The postholder will ensure the delivery of a high-quality, child-centered fostering service that meets or exceeds regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Supervision Line manage and supervise a team of Supervising Social Workers (SSWs) & Administrative Support Staff. Provide guidance, direction, and challenge to ensure high standards of practice and accountability. Oversee staff performance, probation, appraisal, and where necessary, performance management processes. Deputise for the Registered Manager as required. Foster Carer Assessment & Review Manage the assessment of prospective foster carers, ensuring compliance with agency standards and statutory timescales. Supervise Form F assessments and maintain quality assurance of reports. Line manage the Assessment Administrator ensuring that Statutory checks are completed within the required timescales. Manage the annual review process for foster carers, ensuring timely completion and quality reporting. Panel & Quality Assurance Collaborate with the Panel Chair and Panel Administrator to schedule and prepare for panel meetings. Monitor and improve service quality through regular audits, QA reports, and reflective learning. Practice Development Lead reflective practice groups to support continuous learning and development. Promote evidence informed practice and contribute to the development and delivery of staff training. Support the implementation and review of agency policies and procedures. Placement Oversight Manage the Placement Officer to ensure effective and appropriate matching of children with foster carers. Monitor placement stability and outcomes, promoting good practice and placement security. Safeguarding Promote and uphold the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people at all times. Ensure staff and foster carers comply with safeguarding policies and complete mandatory training. Liaise with multi-agency partners, including LADOs, and provide safeguarding data to the Registered Manager and Ofsted as required. Ensure fostering household records and statutory checks are maintained and up to date. Strategic & Operational Management Contribute to strategic planning and service development to support the Senior Management Team. Work within allocated budgets and support financial sustainability. Liaise with Ofsted and other regulatory bodies, including statutory notifications. Represent and promote the agency with local authorities and external stakeholders. Out-of-Hours Support Participate in the rota for the out-of-hours service. Additional Responsibilities Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Data Protection, and confidentiality policies. Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role. Demonstrate commitment to the ethos and values of Fostering UK. Maintain flexibility to meet service needs, including occasional evening and weekend work. Hold a full UK driving license and meet travel requirements of the role. Person Specification Essential • Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration., • Experience as a Team Manager., • Significant experience in fostering services and team management., • Strong understanding of fostering regulations, safeguarding, and child development., • Proven ability to lead reflective practice and quality assurance processes., • Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills. Desirable • Knowledge of trauma-informed and therapeutic fostering approaches. xrnqpay, • Experience in placement matching and strategic planning. What We Offer • Annual Growth/Development Bonus, • 28 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays, • Professional Supervision & CPD Opportunities, • Pension Scheme Please note: This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and robust vetting procedures

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you. Job title: Mental Health A&E Link Workers Reference Number: 327 (Watford) or 334 (Stevenage) Salary: £24,336 per annum Reports to: Crisis Services Manager Contract length: Permanent Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week over a 7-day rota (typically 3pm – 11pm) Woking bases: Watford General Hospital or Lister Hospital We have a vacancy for a Mental Health A&E Link Worker to join our team. About the Project Our A and E Link Workers help adults access alternative mental health crisis support, including our Nightlight Crisis Service. We focus on providing a calmer, quieter environment away from the hospital when it’s needed. Service Objectives The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network’s (HMN) A&E Liaison Service are to: • Improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire., • Increase timely access to help for people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided by HMN and other third sector and statutory providers., • Contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing., • Remain a source of independent support for all clients., • Provide an alternative pathway to people in distress and crisis to support better outcomes and reduce the demand on statutory crisis services, emergency services and A&E departments. About the Role: The Mental Health A&E Link worker will work closely with individuals in a mental health crisis currently in A&E, by using a person-centred approach to ensure that everyone is supported with dignity and respect. They will encourage and facilitate positive steps towards management of crisis and recovery; through providing emotional support, signposting and completing onward referrals into mental health support. They will work closely with A&E clinical staff, integrated discharge teams, Bounce Back, and mental health liaison teams, to proactively identify referrals into the crisis alternatives service to facilitate timely discharges from A&E. We offer: • Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days pro rata 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., • Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments. A driving Licence with access to a car for the purpose of business use; or alternative means to travel reliably between places, outside of 9am - 5pm is essential for this role. Closing date for receipt of applications is 29th May 2026 Interviews to be held on a rolling basis in our Watford office or Microsoft Teams. N.B. Please quote reference number 327 or 334 when completing your application for this role. 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. 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. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team. No agencies please

Do you want to support people with mental health issues? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Courage, Together and Responsive and want to be part of our mission to create opportunities for individuals to make choices, find their own solutions, build resilience and manage their whole life and wellbeing? If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you. Peer Support Worker / Group Facilitator Reference: 332 Responsible to: Team Lead (Peer Mentoring and Groups) Working hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Salary: £25,233 per annum Based: Role involves travelling across Hertfordshire county Another exciting role has become available within our Peer Support and Wellbeing Service. About the Service The Peer Support service started 14 years ago, with 2 Wellbeing Centres offering this service. Peer Support alongside our Meeting Places are now offered in all of our Wellbeing Centres across Hertfordshire. About the Role This role will be a hybrid role, combining a 1-1 client peer support caseload, as well as the opportunity of supporting our Meeting Places Groups. Working with the team to offer 1-1 peer support to anyone accessing HMN. The Peer Support service provide tailored support for individuals to support their needs. This includes using different tools and techniques to help an individual improve areas of their life they may be struggling with. Peer Support is based on the recognition that there is no better person to support the path towards recovery, than someone who has walked a similar path as that person. To meet client needs, and work to this personalised approach, we do support people out in the community, within their home, as well as in one of our Wellbeing Centres. The successful candidate will need a personal understanding of mental ill health, either from your own lived experience or by caring for someone with a mental health condition and have awareness of issues in mental health service provision. We offer: • Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 28 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., • 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 (or equivalent) is essential for this role. Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 30 April 2026 Interviews to be held on Wednesday 6 May 2026 in our Ware Wellbeing Centre. Address will be provided. Please note: Due to high numbers of expected applicants, we may close this advert early. N.B. Please quote reference number 332 when completing your application for this role. 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. 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. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team. No agencies please

Role: Refuge Worker Based: Hillingdon Rate: £14ph PAYE or £18ph umb Start Date: ASAP Duration: Temp ongoing Hours: 35 hours per week 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday - on-site parking available Our client, a specialist Domestic Violence charity, is looking to recruit a Refuge Worker responsible for providing high-quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in their refuges. Synopsis of duties: Providing practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse Conducting key work sessions regularly and keeping casework records up to date Be present at the refuge when contractors attend, homegroup, pest control, water checks, cleaner, etc, accompany them to all the rooms when required Carry out CCTV Checks daily, H&S checks daily, weekly or monthly checks on all the floors Carry out evacuation(monthly), fire drills (monthly) and fire alarm testing (weekly) Be onsite to monitor and sign in guests, e.g. health visitors, social workers, etc Have face-to-face sessions with residents weekly Help residents complete most forms, sometimes housing applications, etc which is time-consuming Report housing maintenance issues following checks Attend to women on an ad-hoc basis Provide cleaning products, etc Keep on top of service charges and rent arrears, and ensure residents are paying monthly when their benefits come in, you may need to check evidence of this monthly Attend appointments, GP, court hearings, etc with clients Physically see the state of the house, i.e. to book work like gardening, broken furniture, etc any repairs Keep an inventory of outstanding items in-house, like cleaning products, pots, pans, emergency food, etc Distribute or unpack donations Prepare residents or houses for cultural events, e.g. Eid, giving out donations, putting posters around the house, celebrating with residents Carry out house meetings, H&S recording, or chasing Turn around voids, prepare rooms, or get maintenance, take referrals Physical presence at site, may need to attend to other sites Lone working sometimes when there is no site cover Take part in staff meetings and supervision meetings, sometimes offsiteEssential Requirements: Experience of working in a refuge Experience working with vulnerable adults and children, acknowledging safeguarding concerns, and responding appropriately Experience working with victims of domestic abuse in a professional capacity Enhanced Child and Adult workforce DBS on the update service DBS dated within the last 12 months or on the update service Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you. Community Outreach Worker – Physical Health Reference: 341 Salary: £26,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: 1 Year fixed term (Subject to extension) Working base(s): Watford, Borehamwood or Hemel Hempstead About the Service The Community Outreach Worker plays a vital role in delivering the Physical Health Checks programme for individuals with severe mental illness (SMI). This position focuses on engaging hard-to-reach individuals, facilitating health checks in healthcare settings, community settings, and supporting follow-up care to enhance physical health outcomes. The post holder will collaborate with health professionals and stakeholders to reduce health inequalities and promote recovery About the Role The role ensures that individuals with severe mental illness receive timely and effective physical health checks, overcoming barriers to engagement and supporting continuity of care. The post holder will provide proactive outreach to improve health outcomes, promote engagement with primary care and support individuals to access and sustain appropriate health and community-based support. The post holder will manage their workload independently, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure high standards of service delivery. They will also contribute to monitoring and reporting to support the success and sustainability of the Physical Health Checks programme. Key Responsibilities * Support the delivery of the Physical Health Checks programme * Target and engage individuals on GP mental health registers who are difficult to reach * Deliver physical health checks in healthcare and community settings, supported accommodation, day centres, and through home visits * Follow up on health check results and liaise with GPs and social prescribers for onward referrals * Support clients to access follow-up appointments and ongoing physical health treatment * Provide one-to-one support tailored to individual needs (in person, via telephone, or email) * Signpost and assist access to relevant health and wellbeing services * Facilitate effective liaison between families and professionals, including GPs * Hold a caseload of clients with SMI, delivering support through home visits and community-based interventions * Monitor and review the safety and wellbeing of clients on a regular basis * Maintain accurate documentation including participant notes and data required for monitoring and reporting * Actively promote the service through GP practice meetings, events, and outreach activities * Build and maintain effective relationships with health care professionals and community partners to support referrals * Collect feedback from participants to improve service quality * Encourage and support clients to access volunteering opportunities that build skills, confidence, and community connection * Embed a person centred and solution focused approach in all aspects of the role * To remain a source of independent support for all clients 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 (or equivalent) is essential for this role. Closing date for receipt of applications is 27th May 2026. Interviews will be held at our Watford Wellbeing Centre on 5th June 2026. Please note: Due to high numbers of expected applicants, we may close this advert early. N.B. Please quote reference number 341 when completing your application for this role. 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. 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. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team. No agencies please

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