Finance Administrator

Role title: Finance Administrator
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Salary: €29,075 per annum
Contract type: 28 hours a week, permanent contract
Location:Shine’s head office in Maynooth

Purpose of role:

The purpose of this role is to facilitate the day-to-day finance of the organisation. This is a varied role requiring good organisation and multi-tasking skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills and experience. This position is often privy to confidential information and
requires discretion and confidentially.

Read or download the Full job description and person specification for more information.

Application is by official Shine Application form ONLY. CV’s will not be accepted.

Send your completed Application Form in Microsoft Word or PDF format to recruit@shine.ie. In the subject field, please enter Finance Administrator.

Application Deadline: 5pm, Monday 25th Sept 2023.

 

Conditions of Appointment: All offers of posts are subject to Garda Vetting approval and completion of HSELand Children First E-learning programme prior to commencement of employment.

Shine is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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Mental Health Recovery Support Worker (Kerry)

Role title: Mental Health Recovery Support Worker
Reporting to: Regional Mental Health Team Leader
Salary: €33,630 per annum
Contract type: Full time, 35 hours per week, fixed term 1-year contract
Location: This position would cover county Kerry with an office base in Tralee (The team member would be the sole person responsible for the Kerry region but will be part of a wider team that covers Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Clare and Tipperary North).

Purpose of role:

  • To promote and deliver the aims and objectives of Shine in accordance with strategic and operational plans.
  • To foster the Shine ethos and values.
  • Implement and practice the Shine Recovery and Engagement Model to empower people to manage their mental health recovery effectively.
  • The Mental Health Recovery Support Worker will work in the community with people who experience ongoing mental health difficulties and with people who are family/supporters.

Read or download the full job description and person specification for more information.

Application is by official Shine Application form ONLY. CV’s will not be accepted.

Send your completed Application Form in Microsoft Word or PDF format to recruit@shine.ie. In the subject field, please enter Mental Health Recovery Support Worker (Kerry).

Application Deadline: 12 noon, Monday 9th October 2023.

 

Conditions of Appointment: All offers of posts are subject to Garda Vetting approval and completion of HSELand Children First E-learning programme prior to commencement of employment.

Shine is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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Mental Health Recovery Peer Support Group Facilitator (Kerry)

Role title: Mental Health Recovery Peer Support Group Facilitator
Reporting to: Mental Health Recovery Support Group Worker
Rate per hour: €23 per hour
Contract type: Independent Contractor for one year fixed with minimum of 4 hours per month
Location:Tralee, Co. Kerry

Purpose of role:

  • Facilitate Shine peer support groups in the community, in hospital settings and/or online with people who experience ongoing mental health difficulties.

Read or download the Full job description and person specification for more information.

Application is by official Shine Application form ONLY. CV’s will not be accepted.

Send your completed Application Form in Microsoft Word or PDF format to recruit@shine.ie. In the subject field, please enter Mental Health Recovery Peer Support Group Facilitator (Kerry).

Application Deadline: 12 noon, Monday 25th Sept 2023.

 

Conditions of Appointment: All offers of posts are subject to Garda Vetting approval and completion of HSELand Children First E-learning programme prior to commencement of employment.

Shine is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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Mental Health Journalism Fellows Announced

Headline is pleased to announce that Órla Ryan of The Journal, working with its investigative platform Noteworthy, and Shauna Bowers of The Irish Times have been selected as the inaugural winners of the Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism in the Republic of Ireland (RCJF).

Ryan and Bowers will represent Ireland and join over 250 mental health journalism alumni fellows from across the globe.

The fellowship empowers journalists to tell stories that reflect the complexities of mental health challenges. With the support of Headline, Shine and The Carter Center, Órla and Shauna will have the time and resources needed to produce that important work.

Who are the fellows?  

Órla Ryan has worked as a journalist for over ten years. Her submission focusses on how inadequate services are impacting teens with schizophrenia.

Currently she works at The Journal and specialises in human rights and social justice. Her podcast, ‘Redacted Lives’ won the Best Podcast category in the Spider Awards 2023 and received a silver trophy at the prestigious New York Festivals Radio Awards. Ryan was also nominated for the Journalism Excellence Award from the Irish Red Cross Humanitarian Awards 2022.

Shauna Bowers has worked as a journalist for four years as a news reporter. Her submission examines the prevalence and impact of mental health issues among those engaged in the criminal justice system.

Currently she works at The Irish Times. Previously she has written for The Times Ireland edition, The Sunday Times in Ireland and The Irish Examiner. Bowers’ work has been shortlisted for a number of Irish journalism awards.

They both will receive a €10,000 stipend and the opportunity to travel to Atlanta, Georgia, USA to visit The Carter Center at the beginning and end of their fellowship year and meet their peers.

We would like to thank everyone who applied for the fellowship this year. The judging process was tough, and we encourage unsuccessful candidates to apply again next year.

For more information on Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism visit Headline | Ireland | Supporting Media | Changing Attitudes | Headline

Vacancy: Mental Health Recovery Support Worker (Northeast)

Job title: Mental Health Recovery Support Worker
Reporting to: Regional Mental Health Team Leader
Salary: €33,630 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, 35 hours per week, one-year contract (covering maternity leave)                                       
Location:  Main geographical remit of the role: Meath, Louth, Monaghan, Cavan

Purpose of role:

  • To promote and deliver the aims and objectives of Shine in accordance with strategic and operational plans.
  • To foster the Shine ethos and values.
  • Implement and practice the Shine Recovery and Engagement Model to empower people to manage their mental health recovery effectively.
  • The Mental Health Recovery Support Worker will work in the community with people who experience ongoing mental health difficulties and with people who are family/supporters.

Read or download the Full job description and person specification for more information.

Application is by official Shine Application form ONLY. CV’s will not be accepted.

Send your completed Application Form in Microsoft Word or PDF format to recruit@shine.ie. In the subject field, please enter Mental Health Recovery Support Worker (Northeast).

Application Deadline: 12 noon, Monday 2nd October 2023.

 

Conditions of Appointment: All offers of posts are subject to Garda Vetting approval and completion of HSELand Children First E-learning programme prior to commencement of employment.

Shine is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Informal inquiries regarding the job can be directed to Derek Pepper, Regional Mental Health Team Leader at dpepper@shine.ie or on 086 8525422

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Nominate Us for AIB’s €1 Million Community Fund!

On May 10, the AIB Community €1 Million Fund opened for 2023, giving anyone in Ireland a chance to nominate their local charities to receive additional financial support. The nomination window is open for five weeks, and anyone can nominate a charity that means the most to them!

The fund aims to support various community groups and help nonprofit organisations keep up their good and much-needed work. The fund is currently supporting 72 charities across six regions in Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK and is looking to support a further 72 organisations this year.

The organisations that receive the highest number of nominations will be shortlisted and invited to present to a judging panel that will consist of several AIB representatives and independent judges.

If you intend to nominate Shine for consideration, you can simply submit your nomination on the AIB Community €1 Million Fund website (by clicking on this link: https://aib.ie/community). All you have to do is click on ‘nominate here’, enter Shine: Supporting People Affected by Mental Ill Health and our charity registration number (20011512) and give a short description of why you think we deserve support.

We at Shine greatly appreciate any and all nominations because, as a charity, every little bit of funding we receive makes it possible for us to continue to provide vital support to anyone living with mental health challenges, along with family members and supporters. By doing so, you’ll also be helping us achieve our vision of a more compassionate Ireland where those affected by mental illness and stigma are supported and included in all aspects of society.

Shine Recovery Fund 2023: Applications Now Open!

What is the Shine Recovery Fund?

The purpose of the Shine Recovery Fund is to facilitate a person with self-experience of mental health challenges to achieve some aim, which may be an educational, recreational or social activity that requires some funding to help him/ her achieve this purpose.

Applications must be for a recognised project where there is a clear need and benefit from undertaking it. Examples of projects which might be supported include:

  • Part or full payment of educational or training course fees.
  • contribution towards the development of a creative or artistic project.
  • contribution towards participation in a recreational activity.
  • contribution towards the purchase of an item which may assist the person in a creative, educational or work activity (excludes purchase of mobile phones, games consoles, holidays)
  • contribution to a project which enhances the person’s employment, self-esteem or presence in the community.

Conditions of application:

  • Applications will only be accepted from individuals who are Shine members, volunteers, ambassadors, someone who attends Shine’s groups/training programmes or use our services. Applicants should provide the name of a Shine staff member in the application form who can confirm that they are familiar with the applicant.
  • Applications will only be accepted from the individual seeking and benefiting from the funding applied for. We do not accept applications from organisations or mental health professionals on behalf of individuals
  • The maximum amount that can be applied for is €500.
  • Application forms must be typed if possible, or if not, writing should be legible in block capital letters.
  • Applications must be accompanied by a quote/ full details of the funding being requested.

Individuals who received funding in 2022 cannot apply for funding in 2023. Shine receives many applications for the Recovery Fund and has limited funding, so this is to ensure fairness and that as many people as possible can benefit from the funding.

If you wish to apply for the Shine Recovery Fund, please fill out the Shine Recovery Fund Application Form. If you would like an application form posted to you, please email info@shine.ie with your name and address or call 01 541 3715.

Please read the Shine Recovery Fund Privacy Statement.

Applications close 5pm on Thursday 25th May 2023.

Tickets now on sale for Speak Up – Shine Conversations for Change, May 2023

We are delighted to announce tickets are now on sale for Speak Up – Shine Conversations for Change, our mental health conference taking place on 24th May, 2023 in the Radisson Blu, Cork. We will bring together experts from Shine, the mental health sector, the media and people with lived experience of mental health challenges, to share their knowledge and insights on a range of topics all aimed at raising the voice of lived experience.

This year’s conference will feature inspiring keynote speakers, informative panel discussions, and engaging workshops that will explore a wide range of topics, including raising the voice of lived experience to end mental health stigma, advocating for lasting and effective change in government policies, and think-tank sessions between people with lived experience and members of the media, among others. Our goal is to create a space where participants can gain new knowledge, connect with peers, and leave with practical strategies to have conversations around mental health that will bring positive change in our communities.

We hope that you will be able to join us in Cork City for this exciting event.

To purchase your ticket and for more conference details, visit Eventbrite. 

Findings from the national survey on the experiences of those living with psychosis

National survey findings highlight lack of specialised supports and significant experiences of stigma for those living with psychosis.

Findings from a national survey carried out by Shine, in partnership with Mental Health Reform and the HSE National Clinical Programme for Early Intervention in Psychosis, aimed at gathering information from people with lived experience of psychosis and their family members and supporters, showed significant gaps and highlighted areas for improvement in the provision of dedicated and specialised support services for those living with psychosis. This first-of-its-kind survey in Ireland provides a platform for us to hear first-hand what it is like to experience and seek care for psychosis in Ireland.

The findings of this survey indicate that there are notable differences in the experiences of people attending an Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service compared to those attending a non-EIP team or receiving support through general mental health services. 91% of people who had access to an EIP team reported access to services was ‘easy’ or ‘very easy. However, where people did not have access to an EIP team, only 26% found access to care ‘easy or ‘very easy. Those who accessed EIP (60%) spoke of the positive impacts of having a dedicated keyworker and support from a fully specialised team (43%) as being essential components in their recovery. Respondents referenced the importance of being listened to, understood and supported.

Over 42% of family members and supporters indicated that an increase in dedicated support for those supporting a friend or family member living with psychosis is crucial. Those who participated in family support groups, recovery education, psychoeducation programmes and peer support (through voluntary organisations and programmes such as Shine), praised the benefits of such support to enable them to accompany loved ones in their recovery journeys and jointly gain confidence to manage their lives. In EIP services, 86% reported access to family psychoeducation/ intervention in mental health services, compared to 4% in non- EIP services.

48% of people with self – experience of psychosis called for an increased availability of psychological interventions and alternative therapies for psychosis, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to enable them to develop a better understanding of their situation and to support them to take control of their recovery. In EIP services, 95% had access to CBT for psychosis, while this was only 14% in non-EIP services. Those who had access to an EIP team identified the CBT as very helpful and supported their recovery.

One of the key findings from the survey was the significant role that voluntary and community organisations play in providing support to people with self-experience of psychosis and their family members and supporters. Over 40% of all people surveyed had accessed support through Shine with 26% of family members mentioning Shine as the only organisation that they received support in relation to psychosis.

Within national conversations around mental health, the voice of those that experience psychosis and their families and supporters is often under represented. Fear, shame and lack of public education and awareness about more complex and severe mental health difficulties, creates a barrier to speaking out, meaning that psychosis remains a highly stigmatised and rarely spoken about experience. The findings of this survey put the extent of this experience of discrimination into sharp focus.

73.2% of respondents with personal experience of psychosis reported experiencing stigma and discrimination related to their mental health. The highest percentage of participants, 83.2%, reported experiencing stigma through media representation of psychosis, while 73.2% reported experiencing stigma in the workplace. Participants also experienced stigma within their local communities and among family and friends. 55% of survey respondents called for increased awareness and education among the Irish public and within general health services, on more complex mental health issues such as psychosis.

Nicola Byrne, CEO of Shine said; “International evidence has shown that people who experience psychosis deserve and need dedicated, specialised supports and services. We need to demand that current treatments are not good enough and more needs to be done, at a quicker rate, to support people experiencing psychosis”

Patricia McKeever, Regional Mental Health Team Leader with Shine said; “Shine continuously seeks opportunities to raise the voice of individuals and family members who have experiences of psychosis. It is only through asking people about their experiences can we discover strengths and gaps in service provision. Psychosis, as a mental health experience, is not widely understood. People face stigma and discrimination across all aspects of their life, so it was not easy for many of the respondents to speak out. We will continue to work to improve the supports available for individuals and family members who have experience with psychosis.”

National survey on the experiences of those living with psychosis

As our government prepares for Budget 2023, Shine in partnership with Mental Health Reform and the HSE National Clinical Programme for Early Intervention in Psychosis, wants to hear the voice of people affected by psychosis to support our call for increased funding for improved specialised psychosis supports nationally.

In our national conversations around mental health, the voice of those that experience psychosis and their families is under represented and often not heard. We understand the concern and fear affecting those who have experiences with psychosis and how it presents a barrier to speaking out. However, it means that psychosis remains a stigmatised and rarely spoken about experience.

International evidence has shown that people who experience psychosis deserve and need dedicated, specialised supports and services. We need to demand that current treatments are not good enough and more needs to be done, at a quicker rate, to support people experiencing psychosis.

Have you, a family member or friend, an experience of living with psychosis? If so, we want to hear from you. Please take our survey and have your voice heard.

The survey will remain open until 5pm on Friday 12th August.

Thank you