Rethink Mental Illness
Senior Mental Health Recovery Officer
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Senior Mental Health Recovery Officer Agile work style – Working from home & in the community Part-time (28 hours) – Permanent | £21,165.60
Make a difference when it matters most At Rethink Mental Illness, we’re looking for a commissionate, resilient, and driven individual to join our team as a Senior Mental Health Recovery Officer. You’ll support adults affected by suicide—whether they’re experiencing suicidal thoughts, recovering from attempts, or grieving—helping them navigate recovery, advocacy, and emotional healing.
This is more than a role—it’s a commitment to creating hope when it matters most.
About the Services
You’ll work across two person-centred services:
- Survivor of Suicide (SOS) – Provides emotional and practical support to adults experiencing suicidal thoughts, prior attempts, or bereavement (historical or current).
- Bereaved by Suicide Service (ICB) – Supports individuals recently bereaved by suicide, including incequest process guidance.
Both services are non-judgemental, tailored to individual needs, and prioritise recovery-focused support.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Mental Health Recovery Officer, your work will include:
- Case management: Lead your own caseload, delivering 1:1 personalised support.
- Emotional & practical care: Assist people exploring suicidal distress, recovery, and coping mechanisms; assist with safety planning.
- Community outreach: Provide support in-field settings as required.
- Group facilitation: Lead (or co-facilitate) bereavement or recovery groups.
- Collaboration: Partner with experts by experience, professionals, and external agencies.
- Record-keeping: Maintain accurate case records/day reports using organisational systems.
- Referral navigation: Ensure timely escalation to wider services, while adhering to safe practice boundaries.
- Reflective practice: Engage in supervision and professional development to enhance resilience.
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Demands: Your role will often involve high-intensity support, requiring adaptability, empathy, and emotional composure in difficult situations.
Requirements
We’re seeking someone who:
- Experience: Prior experience supporting those affected by mental illness, suicide, bereavement, or related challenges is essential.
- Qualifications: A relevant professional qualification (e.g., counselling, social work, equivalent).
- Case management skills: Able to work independently, handle complex caseloads with clarity and emotional awareness.
- Support delivery: Confident facilitating 1:1 sessions and group work—adapting approaches to diverse needs.
- IT & record-keeping: Proficient with digital systems and case note documentation.
- Resilience: Comfortable managing emotionally taxing workloads and occasional late-work when necessary (up to 7PM).
- Teamwork: Strong partnering skills: interagency collaboration, teamwork, and clear communication (both verbal and written).
Strong preference for candidates with:
- Lived experience of mental illness or bereavement by suicide.
- Training/education in trauma-informed care.
- Volunteer or professional training in awareness-raising or mental health advocateships.
*Available for an Enhanced DBS (Adults Barred List) check and *local-area travel.
Why Join Rethink?
- Join a passionate, purpose-driven team dedicated to dismnishing mental health stigma.
- Make an immediate impact: Every conversation supports real recovery journeys.
- Supportive culture: Access supervision, shared learning, and flexibility.
- Flexible part-time role: Embrace a community-focused approach while contributing to device outcomes.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment
We actively celebrate difference. Representation of ethnically diverse, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and neurodiverse voices enriches our work and improves service delivery.
Proudly a Disability Confident Employer, we are attracted to—and actively welcome—applications from: ✔ People with lived experience of mental illness ✔ LGBTQIA+ individuals ✔ Neurodivergent persons ✔ Educated from a BAME background ✔ Veteran applicants ✔ Carers & those with disabilities
Please ensure your application reflects inclusive language.
Rethink Perks: Benefits & Support
Our benefits reflect our belief that thriving staff drive great care. Key offerings include:
Wellbeing & Work-Life Balance
- 25+ days annual leave (plus bank holidays & your birthday off) + options to buy/sell extra days.
- Access our Wellbeing Hub, Unmind app, and Employee Assistance Programme.
Career Growth
- Structured onboarding/training to develop recovery-focused skills.
- Designed backed by progress discussions.
Financial & Practical Support
- Contributory pension scheme (generous employer matching).
- Cycle-to-work & season ticket loan schemes.
- Enhanced family leave policies.
Community & Recognition
- Cashback and partner discounts via PULSE platform.
- Referral bonuses: Earn up to £300 for helping us build our team.
“Apply now—help us build a world where mental health challenges never stand in the way of a life well-lived.”
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