The following is information from Mind in Camden and relates to a job in their organisation, not the National Hearing Voices Network itself. Please send any applications or enquiries directly to them (recruitment@mindincamden.org.uk).
Hearing Voices Development Worker Prisons and Secure Units
Please send your completed application to: recruitment@mindincamden.org.uk (or by post to Mind in Camden, Barnes House, 9-15 Camden Road, London NW1 9LQ)
The application pack can be found here: www.mindincamden.org.uk/support-us/jobs
Starting salary £14,646 (inclusive ILW) for 21 hours per week plus a non-contributory pension
We are seeking a motivated, creative and confident individual for the post of development worker in our innovative project to establish a network of peer support groups for people in prison who hear voices, see visions or have other unusual sensory experiences.
Funded until 31st March 2017, this post will give the right person an opportunity to take the lead on an established and renowned project.
We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility and the awareness to work well in challenging environments. In addition to the above, the successful candidate will have the experience of facilitating Hearing Voices or a similar peer support group; an in-depth understanding of the principles and practice of HVN Hearing Voices Groups and a strong commitment to user-led initiatives.
Applications are particularly welcome from those with personal experience of hearing voices, seeing visions or having other extra sensory experiences.
Closing date: 5 pm Monday 27th April 2015
Interviews: Wednesday 6th May and Tuesday 12th May
Download: Job Advert
If you, or someone you know, is interested in this job opportunity please contact Mind in Camden directly on the details above.
