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Job purpose
This role sits within our crisis alternative service, Safe Space, which is an out of hours service providing a safe and welcoming space for people who are feeling distressed and experiencing crisis. The service operates 365 days a year from 12:00 (midday)-11:30pm across all of our boroughs.
We have 3 positions available. Two full time positions at our Hammersmith & Fulham and Ealing sites, and one part time (3 days a week) at our Hounslow site.
The objectives of the service include:
- To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health crisis in HFEH.
- To provide support to clients accessing the service- for instance: signposting, de-escalation, planned wellbeing activities etc.
- To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- To treat service users with respect, dignity and personalised support
- To raise awareness of mental health services available with the goal to improve long term mental health and reduce social isolation
- To increase self-management skills of those accessing the service
- To reduce the use of police, ambulance and statutory mental health services whilst experiencing crisis.
- To reduce the use of statutory crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual.
You can download a PDF of the job description for this role at the bottom of the page.
Key responsibilities
- Providing a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.
- Guiding the team, responding to referrals and planning each shift in terms of staffing, activities and case allocation
- Understanding of risk and risk management
- Understanding safeguarding adults and children processes and legal requirements
- Understanding of safety planning and de-escalation
- Working collaboratively with clients to understand their needs and developing flexible and realistic crisis support packages/person centred plans
- Listening to clients and encouraging positive steps towards self-management of crisis and recovery
- Providing advice, information, practical and emotional support to clients
You will have
- Minimum of 1 year working in mental health services and with clients experiencing mental health distress and crisis
- Experience of line management within a mental health setting
- Experience of de-escalation
- Experience of managing challenging behaviour and dealing with clients with complex needs
- Experience of managing safeguarding risks and understanding legal requirements for safeguarding adults and children
- Understanding of how to report and mitigate risks
- Understanding safeguarding adults and children processes and legal requirements
- Ability to work out of hours and on weekends
Benefits of working with us
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata].
- Employee Rewards and Benefits Platform/Wellness Hub (Perkbox)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Flexible working
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling sessions
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- Training and personal development opportunities
- Access to shared resources and training opportunities via Mind Federated Network
How to apply
Please provide your CV, and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification (see JD attached) and why you want this role.
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A fast-expanding IAPT compliant Service requires a service administrator to support a team of volunteer counsellors. Mind in Enfield and Barnet is a local, independent mental health charity, working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary organizations to provide a range of services to the local community. The service administrator will work alongside volunteer counsellors, service managers and other clinical staff. This is an integral service of the organization delivering counselling to around 650 people per year. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with work experience in a counselling service.
Seeking a proactive and experienced Administrator to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of a busy and growing IAPT counselling service through excellent administration skills. You will work closely with and support the Therapy Service Co-ordinator and Therapy Service Administrators to ensure effective administration and organisation of the service.
Experience
- Experience of working in mental health service provision and voluntary sector
- Experience of working in a client-facing administrative and reception role
- Experience in appropriate handling and storage of confidential and sensitive information
- Excellent secretarial skills
Skills
- Awareness of the needs of people with mental health issues in the community
- Commitment to valuing diversity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skil
- Excellent multi-tasking and time-management skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to set up and use databases and reports as required
- Ability to meet deadlines and sometimes work under pressure to tight deadlines
- Good listening skills and an ability to work with challenging clients
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a small team as well as on own initiative
- Ability to deal with a range of staff issues with confidence and be a pillar of support for the service
Knowledge
- Excellent IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (including OneDrive) and database systems
- Good knowledge of office administration
- Previous experience of diary management and scheduling
Education & Qualifications
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent
- NVQ in Administration or equivalent
This position is part time, (22 hours per week) and is based in our Enfield Office in Fore Street, N9. The office hours are:
Mondays 3-8pm, Tuesdays 3-8pm, Wednesdays 12-6pm, Thursday 10-4pm
Please see attached Job Description for a full list of duties and details on the role.
Deadline for Applications - Monday 30th September 2024.
Do you want to support people with mental health issues?
Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Courage, Together and Responsive and want to be part of our mission to create opportunities for individuals to make choices, find their own solutions, build resilience and manage their whole life and wellbeing?
If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.
Peer Support Worker
Reference: 237
Responsible to: Peer Mentoring and Group Team Leader
Working hours: 37.5 per week
Contract: One Year Fixed Term (Subject to Contract Extension)
Rate of pay: £22,372 per annum |
Based: Herts Mind Wellbeing Centre closest to applicant’s home with Herts countywide travel for clients where required.
We are pleased to be able to offer an opportunity for another Peer Support Worker to join our thriving team.
About the Peer Support Services
Our Peer Support Service started 10 years ago, with 2 Wellbeing Centres offering this new service. Since then, we have seen our service grow and develop in ways we could not have imagined. This service is the key service most requested by people and we now offer Peer Support across all of our Wellbeing Centres across Hertfordshire.
Working in co-production with clients, staff, volunteers and stakeholders, we were able to create our own Peer Support Charter Values (this can be found on our website). These values form the ethos we work towards within our peer support team. These values also complement HMN’s values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness and Responsive, which form the basis of all the work we do as an organisation.
About the Role
Working with the team to offer 1-1 peer support to anyone accessing HMN. The Peer Support service provide tailored support for individuals to support their needs. This includes using different tools and techniques to help an individual improve areas of their life they may be struggling with. Having a lived experience of mental health issues or supporting someone who has is a key element to what makes this service so unique.
The Peer Support approach includes empathy, warmth, acceptance, authenticity and compassion. Peer Support is based on the recognition that there is no better person to support the path towards recovery, than someone who has walked a similar path as that person.
To meet client need, and work to this personalised approach, we do support people out in the community, within their home, as well as in one of our Wellbeing Centres. Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.
The successful candidate will need a personal understanding of mental ill health, either from your own lived experience or by caring for someone with a mental health condition and have awareness of issues in mental health service provision.
Peer Support Workers will also provide support within our Peer Support Groups, Peer Support Learning Sets and Peer Support Academy when needed.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 28 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 18 October 2024 (by 12 noon).
Shortlisted Applicants will be notified of an interview date.
Please note: Due to high numbers of expected applicants, we may close this advert early.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings.
We are delighted to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
No agencies please.
Role: Housing Officer
Hours: 35 hours per week
Starting salary: £24,337
Contract: fixed term for a minimum of 12 months
Location: Contractual base is our office in Chorley.
Do you want to join an organisation who are passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing for Lancashire communities?
We’re looking for a capable and caring person to join Lancashire Mind’s existing Housing Team. Under the direction of the Housing Operations Lead, you will manage a caseload of tenants with enduring mental health conditions living in properties that are managed by Lancashire Mind.
Via home visits, you will work with each tenant to agree a support plan to enable them to maintain their tenancy and move towards independent living.
You will build strong working relationships with local services to ensure a coordinated approach to supporting tenants, whilst at the same time developing and maintaining good working relationships with other local services and organisations that provide support services to tenants.
You will complete and update records of interactions with tenants on the internal database and input data accurately onto monitoring spreadsheets.
Experience of delivering a housing/tenancy management service, including arrears management, tenancy management (help with budgeting, managing bills and claiming the correct benefits), antisocial behaviour, safeguarding, repairs and health and safety, would be beneficial, but is not essential.
To succeed in the role, you will need excellent communication skills, be IT literate, and able to establish relationships based on trust with different people.
You will be flexible and adaptable with excellent time management and organisational skills. This is an exciting time as Lancashire Mind is growing and we want someone who believes in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible.
Lancashire Mind has a dedicated workplace wellbeing programme to ensure staff are supported with their own wellbeing which includes an Employee Assistance Programme, a half-day wellbeing day and wellbeing activities throughout the year.
We offer a workplace pension scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, regular supervision, and a commitment to supporting learning and development opportunities. We have also recently enhanced our annual leave offer with basic annual leave of 25 days, plus 3 days closure between Christmas and New Year, long service leave, the option to buy or sell annual leave and a half-day wellbeing day for all staff.
Above all, we are a friendly and supportive place to work; ‘Great staff team, positive and supportive culture’ - Lancashire Mind wellbeing survey, March 2024.
Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Application deadline: 12pm Friday 4th October 2024
Interview date: Monday 14th October 2024
We're working towards a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible
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Internally your job title will be Recovery Worker.
You are caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You would also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise, and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship’s Princess Court as a Recovery Worker.
Princess Court is a mental health, supported housing, 24 hour supporting housing and community-based service, working to a recovery model. We provide a range of support services for people with mental ill health to access in their local community, including outreach support, peer support and supported housing. We have been operating in the area for several years and offer a staffed service to our residents aged 18 and upwards.
We know that recovery can look and feel quite different to every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. That is where you come in. Responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community, we will rely on you to work with them to produce a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it is developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure, or educational opportunities, one thing is for sure ‐ you will have every chance to shine.
No relevant experience is required as full training will be provided, although candidates with an understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience would be welcomed. More important is your caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. Whatever your background, you will need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.
In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.
This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week. We do have 18.5 hour posts also available.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are right for the role.
On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation.
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You have great administrative and data entry skills, a flexible approach and lots enthusiasm. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as an Administration and Data Worker.
Aquarius is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.
Right now, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team in Aylesbury who support service users facing drug and / or alcohol related issues. You will provide the vital administrative, data entry and reporting and reception support the service needs to run smoothly. This is a substance misuse service that works with adults aged 18+ and is run in partnership with Inclusion (MPFT NHS Trust), Aquarius, Connections Support and Build on Belief.
As well as GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above (or equivalent), you have experience of data entry, manipulation and reporting. We’ll also be looking for a background in an admin role where you dealt with people from a wide range of backgrounds, both over the phone and face-to-face. There is a requirement in the role to generate, print and record prescriptions. Familiar with all aspects of electronic communication such as email, diaries and the intranet, you have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Windows files and folders too. What’s more, you have lots of initiative, are great at multi-tasking, work well within a team and under direction from others.
This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post-holder to work 37 hours per week.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience.
This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.
To apply please submit a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.
So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits.
On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation.
At the same time, Aquarius will become a subsidiary of Humankind, with no impact to terms and conditions of employment. In October 2024, Humankind will then be renamed to reflect the new, bigger and better organisation, of which Aquarius will remain a subsidiary.
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Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
Due to the award of a new contract, we are looking for new Advocates to join our team in Fife and the surrounding area. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support or already have a Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by Scottish Government, local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for Advocates to join our team covering Fife and the surrounding area. You will be involved in one-to-one advocacy along with group work across the area; this could be in a clients’ home, hospital, care homes or other suitable community venues and be home based for administrative tasks. Therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.
This is a full time role for 35 hours per week, applicants who do not hold the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy will start on £22,500 per annum.
About you
We actively encourage applications from those who are long term unemployed.
Desirably you will have some experience of working, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, attending tribunals or review meetings ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education, training, benefits, employment, care and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. This can be through 1-2-1 advocacy or in a group setting.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain or to already hold, the Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values, and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; midnight on Sunday 29th September, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
NB:
If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete this within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
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We are recruiting a Mental Health Support Coordinator to join our Herts Haven Cafe team.
Do you want to support children and young people (CYP) with mental health concerns? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Together, Courage and Responsive and want to be part of our vision to ensure everyone in Hertfordshire will feel supported with their mental health?
If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.
Job title: Mental Health Support Coordinator (CYP)
Reference Number: 238
Salary scale: £13.12 per hour
Reports to: Senior Lead – CYP
Based: Stevenage, Herts Haven Café
No. of hours: 0 Hours contract or Part- Time Contracted (7 or 14 hrs) hours available
Café opening hours are:
Wednesday – 15:30- 20:00
Saturday – 12:00 – 17:00
About the Project
Hertfordshire Mind Network is proud to provide early intervention support to children and young people experiencing poor mental health across Hertfordshire. We provide a combination of support through psychoeducational workshops, open access, 1:1 and group support.
We are expanding our provision, to offer drop in, open access community support to 10–18-year-olds across the county who need someone to talk to about their mental health in that moment. This space will offer timely support, in a person-centred, trauma informed way.
The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network’s Herts Haven Café service are:
- To improve the mental wellbeing of children and young people experiencing mental health issues, including crisis presentations, in Hertfordshire.
- To provide drop in, no referral required, timely support to 10-18 year olds.
- To support children and young people in Hertfordshire to access community based mental health help.
- To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided across the CYP MHS system.
About the Role:
The key purpose of this post is to be an integral member of staff delivering the Herts Haven Café service, facilitating drop-in mental health support for children and young people aged 10-18. As a practitioner you will meet the varying needs of the individual, as they present, meaning no day may look the same.
A person-centred approach will be maintained, and this role is pivotal to ensuring CYP have a warm and welcoming space to turn to. You will be working as a team to facilitate support, deliver brief mental health interventions, signposting, and ensure timely information, guidance and referrals are provided for ongoing support.
Key Responsibilities
- To play an integral role in instilling HMN’s values throughout the Herts Haven Cafe Service.
- To play a key part in the development and delivery of quality CYP mental health support services.
- To provide consistent and clear communication to the team, working proactively and with initiative.
- To be part of a cooperative and collaborative team that is flexible and adaptable to changing requirements.
- To deliver 1:1 and group interventions, depending on need, flexibly and creatively.
- To ensure that every individual accessing the service receives, safe and trusted support.
- To create and review risk assessments, wellness plans, crisis support plans, safety plans, as well as signposting resources, as required.
- To proactively recognise indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitate appropriate action, whilst liaising with relevant agencies e.g., C-CATT, Emergency Duty Teams, CYP MHS, etc.
- To work alongside Crisis Teams in line with joint protocols, where required, to support those individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
- To signpost and refer effectively into other Herts Mind Network services, as well as alternative VCFSE and statutory organisations.
- To act as a positive role model showing professional and caring attitudes and behaviours towards other team members, children and young people, families/carers and professionals.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days pro rata after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
Closing date for receipt of applications is: Sunday 6th October 2024
Interviews will take place on: Monday 7th October 2024
Please note: We may close this advert early if we have sufficient applications
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.
We are delighted to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
No agencies please.
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My client is a small but ambitious charity, working to help adults with learning disabilities to develop and maintain their independence.
At present they are looking to recruit an interim Head of Finance to lead on a review of the organisation’s accounting processes and controls including financial accounting, management reporting and audit procedures.
The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant with a track record of working in the Not-for-Profit space. Comfortable with working on a change programme, you will enjoy the variety of tasks outside of business as usual.
Our Greenwich Counselling Service, including our culturally specific Asian service, has been offering free counselling to Greenwich borough residents for more than 40 years. It has grown organically from telephone counselling and crisis intervention to longer term and culturally specific counselling and relationship work. Counselling sessions are delivered by our dedicated and highly professional volunteer counsellors, as well as a small team of counselling coordinators. We consider accessibility, responsiveness, and a client-centred approach to be the key strengths of our service.
We are currently seeking an Asian Counselling Service Coordinator who will work directly with clients as well as managing and supervising the team of volunteer counsellors. You will work closely with the Clinical Leads and other members of the clinical team.
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday 6th October (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Week beginning 14th October
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark
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Do you want to help improve people’s mental wellbeing?
At Mental Health Resource we are passionate about improving mental wellbeing in our community by providing people with information and wellbeing tools, enabling people to feel supported, and providing opportunities for social connections. We deliver high quality and effective services across West Kent providing safe spaces and person-centred mental health support.
We are a well-established, independent charity based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent and this is an exciting part-time opportunity for you to join our small and friendly team.
The role
We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate Mental Health Trainer to deliver short courses to groups of people in our community to improve their mental wellbeing. You will also deliver mental health awareness workshops to corporates and other organisations in and around the Tunbridge Wells area, and help to facilitate internal workshops with staff and volunteers. The main duties and responsibilities are:
1. Course Development:
- Design and develop short courses for specific groups of people in our community, with information and tools to enable people to manage their mental wellbeing, ensuring content is evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and relevant to diverse audiences.
- Develop workshops for corporates and other organisations on mental health and steps they can take to promote mental wellbeing in their workplace or organisation.
2. Course Delivery:
- Facilitate engaging and interactive short courses and workshops on mental health, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Provide practical tools and strategies for managing mental health and promoting mental wellbeing.
3. Participant Engagement:
- Foster a participatory and non-judgmental atmosphere that encourages open discussion and sharing among participants.
- Respond to participant questions and concerns with empathy and expertise.
5. Promotion:
- Work with the Marketing Manager to develop and disseminate marketing and promotional materials and activities for the short courses.
- Attend events and meetings, and deliver talks, to promote the courses, training and the work of the wider charity.
6. Evaluation and Feedback:
- Collect and analyse feedback from participants to continually improve course content and delivery, and share feedback with colleagues.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the courses and workshops and make adjustments as needed.
An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
You will have experience of supporting people with complex mental health issues, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong networking and presentation skills and a passion for raising awareness about mental wellbeing. As a Mental Health Trainer, you will play a crucial role in representing the charity and enhancing the mental wellbeing of our community through the delivery of engaging and informative short courses and workshops.
You will be a great team player, and someone who is friendly, collaborative and who wants to contribute to a positive charity culture.
The role is office-based, with days and hours to suit where possible, and scope for flexibility and some working from home.
We offer an attractive benefits package including:
- a competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave entitlement per year pro rata (plus bank holidays), which rises to 30 days after 10 years’ service
- An additional day of leave on your birthday
- A fully supportive working environment with regular supervision
- Flexible working
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training relevant to your role, and access to a range of training courses
- Up to 4% matched pension contributions
Mental Health Resource is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience or skillset doesn’t align perfectly with the role description and person specifications, please apply anyway, we would still love to hear from you.
If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job title: Fundraising Administrator
Reporting to: CEO
Hours: Full (37.5 Hours) or Part-time (minimum 24 hours)
Salary: £22,308 pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Job Summary:
Pete’s Dragons is an award-winning charity which provides postvention support to those affected by suicide.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative person that would like to help develop and grow the charity’s fundraising capacity.
The role will involve nuturing relationships with funders & partners, assisting with the logistics of fundraising events, liaison of volunteers, day-to-day running of social media profiles across multiple platforms and providing administration support to funding projects.
Ideally, we are looking for someone to take on this role with a view to engaging in training & development which will support a step up to being a Fundraising Lead.
Pete’s Dragons is fast growing and dynamic. To be the right fit in our team you will relish change and growth and be able to spin many plates whilst keeping a huge smile on your face!
Role Specific
- Manage existing and support new fundraising events, including attendance at events where required.
- Develop and cultivate relationships with sponsored event participants and community fundraisers.
- Provide administrative support for community events.
- Manage the Pete’s Dragons CRM system ensuring all fundraising information is recorded accurately in a timely manner.
- · Respond to general enquiries relating to community and events fundraising.
General
- Provide a welcoming and professional first point of contact for all callers and visitors to the Pete’s Dragons office.
- Receive queries by telephone and email, responding appropriately by providing basic information about Pete’s Dragons services; recording and referring to the appropriate team; or signposting to other services where necessary.
Organisational Responsibilities
- Work in accordance with Pete’s Dragons aims, objectives and values
- Work in accordance with all Pete’s Dragons policies and procedures.
- Work flexibly to best meet the needs of the service which may include undertaking occasional evening and weekend work.
- Be an ambassador for Pete’s Dragons
In addition, you will be
- Personable, collaborative, and good at working both in a team and under your own initiative.
- Flexible and dynamic, with an ability to adapt and respond quickly to a fast-changing environment.
- Able to prioritise tasks and workloads to ensure that deadlines are met.
- Observant and detail orientated.
The role is office based at Pete’s Dragons HQ in Exmouth, with occasional travel to our other locations in Plymouth, Torbay, and Barnstaple so the ability to drive, a full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.
A DBS check will be required for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an opportunity for a highly organised individual to join our Quality Team, as a Quality Administrator. With proven skills and experience of using IT, excel and databases related to administrative tasks to support the wider organisation. You will play an essential role with supporting the team and the service operational teams.
You will be the first point of contact for teams who need support with any case management system queries, incidents and accidents and any data related queries. Strong customer service skills are essential for this role. You will be adaptable and able to work in an agile environment to support the team meet deadlines and reporting cycles.
The weekly working hours are 37.5 hrs, to be completed between 9am-5pm Mon- Fri. This is a hybrid based role with two days a week completed at our national office.
This advert may close early if enough applications are received.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an exceptional and experienced Operations Coordinator to work closely with the Chief Executive to lead and manage the operational growth of Black Minds Matter UK.
Operations Coordinator
Location: Flexible, must be able to work from our London office at least once a week and will be required to attend in person meetings and fundraising activities.
Salary: £32,000
Contract: Full time, 37.5hrs per week – permanent
This dynamic role is ideal for an experienced operations professional who can deliver strategic initiatives.
The Operations Coordinator will be responsible for implementing operational initiatives, working creatively to enhance efficiency and identify new opportunities. Reporting to the CEO, the Operations Coordinator will be a key member of Black Minds Matter UK’s team.
Key responsibilities and tasks of role:
- Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with organisational goals.
- Handling multiple email inboxes and correspondence.
- Scheduling meetings, appointments, and coordinating calendars across the departments.
- Managing files, records, and documentation for the operations team.
- Preparation of documentation within the HR scope, such as appraisals.
- Preparing reports, presentations, and other documents.
- Management of storage unit based in London and of inventory
- Managing Beacon inquiries, ensuring they are assigned to the appropriate person and responded to within our 48-hour response time.
- Managing recruitment and onboarding processes for all new recruits.
- Coordinate with the finance team to facilitate payments for vendors and sta requirements, such as purchasing work equipment and arranging travel accommodations if necessary.
- Foster relationships with external partners and service providers.
- Support CEO with diary and email management.
- Management of Health and Safety and Sta training.
Required skills and qualifications:
- Proven experience in the operations department or a similar role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations including Health and Safety
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Our vision
A community of Black people, readily accessing mental health support, recovering fully from mental illness and thriving
Our Mission
We create and champion safe, and accessible mental health support with, and for the Black community.
Our Values
Community, Access, Safety, Healing and Change
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how your skills and passion can contribute to our mission of promoting mental well-being within the Black community.
Please note that the application deadline is Monday 14th October 2024.
We will review all applications and contact shortlisted candidates for further assessment and interviews.
Interviews: In-person in London- Monday 21st October 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.
You must have the right to work in the UK.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
At Black Minds Matter UK, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from Black and minority ethnic communities.
No agencies please.
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BCYP is seeking a seasoned Communications and Marketing Officer who will design and implement a strategy to boost BCYP’s brand and support the efforts of clinicians and researchers’ projects. The candidate will also support the fundraising team through grassroots event management and the adoption of a small portfolio of donors.
The applicant will have excellent communication skills able to translate the stakeholders’ (Trustees/clinicians/donors/young people) needs and broadcast them to the community. They must have hands-on skills creating and designing digital, print, and social media and the confidence to put their signature on a strong communications and marketing strategy that will maximize external partnerships.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident self-starter to bring their vision and expertise into play to shape the look and feel of BCYP’s image, and to coalesce BCYP’s services to offer a holistic experience for our community.
Applications close once post is filled.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.