Recovery service facilitator in Bexleyheath

This is an exciting opportunity to join the successful Mind in Bexley Recovery College team. The Recovery College was formed by Mind in Bexley in 2014 and our purpose is to develop and deliver programmes of self-management, awareness and information sessions for adults with experience of mental ill-health to promote wellbeing and recovery, for their relatives and friends and for professionals working in the London Borough of Bexley.

As a Recovery College Facilitator, you'll be a key point of contact within the Recovery College. Your responsibilities will focus around designing, delivering, evaluating, reporting and the continuous development of structured learning programmes for people with mental ill health. You will help shape the ongoing vision and goals of the Recovery College to ensure that future development of the service meets the needs of the people it supports. You will also participate in external forums, workshops and events to promote the work and ethos of Mind in Bexley.

• Make a positive contribution to the delivery of a thriving, innovative and effective Recovery College.
• As part of the Recovery College team, deliver both face to face and online courses, workshops and groups according to curriculum requirements.
• As required, design, deliver and evaluate courses, workshops and groups ensuring co-production at each stage.
• Ensure effective learning takes place by using evidence based interventions, appropriate teaching methods and learning processes.
• Demonstrate effectiveness by achieving high levels of student retention, measuring impact, increased involvement of participants and positive individual progress.
• Contribute to the development of best practice within the service.
• Undertake client assessments and regularly review individual progress.
• Support individuals in setting learning goals and participating in workshops, courses and groups to ensure positive learning outcomes.
• Keep accurate and up to date records of client including attendance, assessments, progress and impact measures.
• Signpost and refer clients to internal and external services when appropriate.
• Ensure individual inclusion, accessibility and other needs are met.
• Provide clients with information and advice on further learning and progression opportunities including volunteering and support into employment.
• Participate in external forums, workshops, meetings and events to promote the work of the Recovery College and Mind in Bexley.
• Keep up to date on local resources, facilities, training and recovery services.
• Work effectively with peer facilitators and volunteers.
• Work in partnership with team members, colleagues, professionals and other services.
• Participate in induction, training, supervision and continual professional development.
• See advice and support from line manager when needed.
• Identify, report and monitor any safeguarding concerns or risk in accordance with the latest local procedures.
• Adhere to Mind in Bexley and East Kent policies and procedures including (but not limited to) Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Lone Working and Safeguarding.

This is not an exhaustive list, you will be required to undertake any other duties and tasks which may be reasonably required, as discussed with line manager.

Interviews will take place week commencing 19th January 2026.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £26,874.00 per year

Benefits: Casual dress, Company events, Company pension, Employee discount, Sick pay

Application question(s): Do you have experience of working within a Mental Health setting? Do you have experience of supporting people who are struggling with Mental Health? Do you have a working understanding of the principles of recovery? Do you have knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and best practice relating to risk including safeguarding?

Experience: Mental Health: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person