Job summary

About New Leaf

New Leaf is part of Devon Partnership NHS Trusts VocationalRehabilitation Service. Our service hasbeen developed from delivering many years of therapy, training and supportedemployment to adults living with a mental health condition who are workingtowards paid employment now or in the future.Set in a rural environment near Exeter overlooking Exminster and the ExeEstuary. New Leaf offers an opportunity for people to test themselves outside amedical environment, and develop themselves as a"person not apatient"within its different businesses.

Woodworks

Wood Works offers awide range of supported learning opportunities in a well-equipped, commercial,workshop environment run by our experienced instructor. Working with woodprovides people with the opportunity to build skills using a variety of toolsand machinery. It can also support people in their recovery through enhancingconcentration, planning, and productivity. As peoples ability and creativitydevelop, they are able to help produce a range of products for the commercialmarket. With the support of the staff, people are able to worktowards achieving their vocational aspirations

Main duties of the job

Key tasks:

Contributeto planning of daily activities linkedto individuals goalsToparticipate in practical tasks such as preparation of materials to supporttasks and projectsWorkwith the Technical Instructor support individuals requiring additional supportContributeto development of woodworksTowork alongside colleagues and potentially service users during the dayTobe aware of health and safety and contribute to the maintenance of a safe workingenvironment.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key tasks:

Contributeto the planning of daily activities linkedto individuals goals

Toparticipate in practical tasks such as preparation of materials to supporttasks and projects

Workwith the Technical Instructor to support individuals requiring additional support

Contributeto the development of woodwork

Towork alongside colleagues and potentially service users during the day

Tobe aware of health and safety and contribute to the maintenance of a safe workingenvironment.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Key tasks:

Contributeto the planning of daily activities linkedto individuals goals

Toparticipate in practical tasks such as preparation of materials to supporttasks and projects

Workwith the Technical Instructor to support individuals requiring additional support

Contributeto the development of woodwork

Towork alongside colleagues and potentially service users during the day

Tobe aware of health and safety and contribute to the maintenance of a safe workingenvironment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Good levels of physical fitness and a practical person, you will be on your feet the majority of the day and some tasks will require stamina
People who are happy volunteering in a workshop environment
Basic knowledge /interest in woodwork
Manual handling experience (not essential)
Commitment to the ethos and values of DPT
Adaptability, flexibility and creativity
Good interpersonal skills and experience of working in a team

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

Good levels of physical fitness and a practical person, you will be on your feet the majority of the day and some tasks will require stamina
People who are happy volunteering in a workshop environment
Basic knowledge /interest in woodwork
Manual handling experience (not essential)
Commitment to the ethos and values of DPT
Adaptability, flexibility and creativity
Good interpersonal skills and experience of working in a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address

New Leaf

Farm House Rise

Exminster

Devon

EX6 8AB

Employer's website

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

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