Job Description

Full Time, 35 hours per week.
Banbury, Oxfordshire - Office based.
\xc2\xa326,499 per annum Service Overview The Orchard Recovery Group offers Restore service users (Members) the opportunity to engage in a range of structured activities aimed at supporting them to take control of their mental health recovery, develop skills, build confidence, and connect with peers. The Recovery Group staff team provides information, support and guidance, delivering craft and woodwork activities alongside access to one to one coaching and tailored resources on employment and training. Job Summary To hold responsibility for the day-to-day running of The Orchard recovery group, working alongside and leading staff and volunteers, as well as group members, to deliver a high quality and effective service that achieves positive outcomes for participants. In close co-operation with the Recovery Service Staff Team, the post holder will lead in the planning, training and supervision of the Recovery Group and recovery activities. As a team leader they will be expected to implement all aspects of the work of the project as agreed with the group, including on-site sales to the public of goods produced by the group. They will also participate in running open days and other fundraising and awareness events. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and experience in order to fufil the role. We will assess your application based on what you tell us about how you meet the essential criteria outlined below. Please give at least one real life example for each criteria. This may be drawn from current or past employment, or volunteering experience.

• Experience of managing a staff team and / or a team of volunteers
• Qualified to Level C GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
• Knowledge and experience of working with people with experience of mental health problems
• Awareness and understanding of the issues faced by people with Multiple and Complex Needs
• Ability to keep accurate and up to date records and support others to do so.
• To recognise and value all aspects of diversity and an understanding of the importance of Equality, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Please download the full job specification to see the full criteria and the areas that will be covered at interview. We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged and your application About Restore Restore works across Oxfordshire with people who have severe and enduring mental health difficulties. We know that everyone has talents and abilities, and the capacity to make a valuable contribution to the community. We believe that people with mental health difficulties have the right to work, the right to the support they need to gain employment and lead fulfilling lives. We also believe that the stigma associated with mental health difficulties damages the whole community and in all we do, we work to challenge this discrimination. Find out more at www.restore.org.uk Advert close - Midday on Wednesday 13th December 2023
Interviews will be held on - Wednesday 19th December 2023