Compass Recovery College offers free mental health and wellbeing workshops for anyone over the age of 18 in Reading, reaching a range of participants, their relatives, supporters and carers, voluntary sector staff and others as appropriate. Compass helps participants develop knowledge and skills for coping and self-management through a range of workshops which are co-produced with people who have lived experienced mental health challenges. Participants do not need a referral from a clinician or service to enrol.

This is an exciting opportunity to support people with their mental health and wellbeing, to work with vulnerable communities and to engage people before they reach crisis point. This role has scope to develop and create workshops based on post holder’s interests and expertise.
1. To work with local communities, mental health professionals and people with lived experience to co-produce a range of recovery focussed workshops which will support Reading’s residents’ mental health and wellbeing.
2. Provide formalised support and practical assistance to participants in order for them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery process.
3. Act as an ambassador for recovery for the Public Health and Wellbeing team, the Recovery College, and RBC with external partner organisations.