Mental Health Jobs
We are looking for a Finance and Operations Officer to help support our growing team. We welcome anyone to apply who possess the qualities and behaviours outlined or who believes they can learn them fast. You will be joining an inclusive and supportive team who welcome people from all backgrounds. What’s important isn’t your level of education or the opportunities which you have had, it’s about you and how you seize the opportunities ahead of you. The successful candidate will work with the Head of Finance and Operations to ensure the Charity’s infrastructure continues to develop at pace to provide the operational support necessary to deliver the work. They will also provide administrative support to the Chief Executive and the wider team. This is a part time, permanent role.
The successful candidate will be
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Driven to ensure our workplace is run as efficiently as can be
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Displaying exceptional organisational skills and a keen eye for details
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Able to manage competing priorities
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Willing to get stuck in - we’re a small team and everyone pitches in
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A self-starter who takes initiatives
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An enthusiastic team player
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Sharing our values and sympathetic to the cause we are fighting for
The Finance and Operations Officer will provide general support to the Head of Finance and Operations across the following areas:
Office Management
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Managing day-to-day relationship with landlord
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Ensuring office meets all health & safety requirements
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Managing purchases of stationery and office equipment
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Booking meeting rooms
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Organising catering for internal meetings
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Supporting with new office search and move to new premises
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Liaising with utility, cleaning and security providers in new premises if required
Human Resources
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Liaising with the external HR providers regarding employee documents
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Maintaining employee personnel records ensuring that all annual leave and sick leave is recorded correctly
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Assisting in the recruitment of new posts
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Onboarding and welcoming new employees, including ensuring newcomers have the necessary IT and office equipment and access to the required IT systems
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Coordinate annual staff surveys and collate responses
Operations
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Assisting the CEO and the wider team with administrative tasks
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Liaising with our external IT providers to ensuring all IT equipment is functioning and replaced when required
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Organising away days and other large meetings
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Reviewing/renewing supplier contracts annually (including insurance provider)
Governance
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Organising Trustee meetings
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Attending and taking notes at specific meetings (e.g. Trustee, Advisory Board, team away days)
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Updating the Charity Commission for changes in Trustees and submission of annual returns
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Ensuring all policy documents are up to date and reviewed within the correct time frame
Finance
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Processing invoices and expenses and coordinating twice monthly payment runs
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Reconciliation of the monthly corporate card bills
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Keeping the fixed asset register up-to-date
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Bank account administration
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Collation of information for the auditors
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following skills and experiences:
Essential
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Reliable, trustworthy and discreet
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Excellent organisational skills
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Confident user of Microsoft or Google packages, in particular excel spreadsheets or google sheets, Word or google docs
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Good written and verbal communication skills
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Good numeracy skills
Desirable
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Previous experience as personal assistant or office manager
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Demonstrable interest in mental health and other key issues on which the charity works
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Previous bookkeeping experience including use of accounting software
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Comfortable using IT systems generally (e.g. online banking, web-based platforms)
Terms and Conditions
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Location: Money and Mental Health’s central London office for at least 2 days per week with option for home working the rest of the time. The office is wheelchair accessible.
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Hours: 3 to 4 days (22.5 to 30 hours) a week. The charity has a flexible working policy with core hours of 10am - 3pm and remaining contracted hours distributed throughout the week flexibly. We are open to discussing other flexible arrangements, such as accommodating school runs.
Benefits
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Holidays: 28 days p.a. (including 3 days of annual leave between Christmas and New Year when the office is closed) plus bank holidays, adjusted for the part-time nature of this post and therefore calculated on a pro rata basis.
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Pension: Opportunity to be enrolled in the work pension scheme (subject to meeting standard auto-enrollment qualifying criteria). After auto-enrollment the charity will make a monthly contribution to the scheme equivalent to 5.5% of the monthly gross salary you receive, subject to you making a minimum contribution of 2.5% of the monthly gross salary you receive.
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Enhanced maternity/paternity/parental and adoption leave: All employees eligible for Statutory Maternity/Paternity/Shared Parental and Adoption Pay receive 90% of their earnings for up to 12 weeks
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An Employee Assistance Programme
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Cycle To Work Scheme (up to £1000 loan for bike)
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Season Ticket Loan Scheme
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Annual training budget of £500, subject to the financial health of the Charity
Equal Opportunities and Mindful Employer
We are an equal opportunities employer and Mindful Employer and welcome applications from all, including those with lived experience of a mental health condition and other under-represented groups. We are also committed to improving employment opportunities in the charity sector for minority ethnic groups, and are particularly keen to receive applications from members of diverse ethnic communities. We are also happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process or once in post.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About West Kent Mind
West Kent Mind enriches lives through better mental health by offering support to get well, stay well and thrive. We are an ambitious, award-winning organisation, and an enthusiastic member of the Mind federation. We value collaboration, partnership, creativity, and growth.
Engaging in projects with the potential to positively impact people's lives can be truly rewarding. Surrounded by individuals who provide support and motivation, personal growth and progress are encouraged, resulting in a feeling of achievement and satisfaction in the work accomplished. Teaming up with a group, committed to making that difference, can instil a sense of purpose and determination, inspiring individuals to excel and make valuable contributions to their community.
About the Programme
The Creative Minds Programme is a six-month initiative promoting mental health and well-being through creative activities like painting, music, writing, and more. Open to adults (over the age of 18) in West Kent, the programme offers inclusive, free sessions led by professional artists and supported by wellbeing workers. Participants need no prior experience, just enthusiasm and a desire to improve their mental health.
Key Objectives include boosting confidence, fostering connections, enhancing life skills, and increasing participants' ability to manage their mental health and support others.
Now in its second year, the programme aims to support 864 adults over three years, with a focus on those with mental health challenges or feelings of loneliness. In addition to creative workshops, the programme offers leadership training to select participants, empowering them to become "Creative Agents." These agents lead "Creative Places" to engage the wider public in community-based creative activities.
The programme is set to conclude in March 2026, with two more rounds of activities still to come.
About the role
Our Creative Minds programme, funded by the National Lottery, is designed to enhance mental health and wellbeing for adults in West Kent through engaging in creative activities. These 24-week programmes are held in various locations across West Kent and are conducted in collaboration with professional artists, local arts organisations, and our Creative Agents, supported by the West Kent Mind community wellbeing team.
The programme leverages creativity to support mental health and wellbeing.
We are seeking an Independent Evaluator to assess the effectiveness of the Creative Minds Programme, a three-year initiative supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.
Following a successful first year, the evaluator will use various methodologies to evaluate:
Effectiveness and how well the programme met its objectives and outcomes to include but not limited to:
- Impact: Short- and long-term effects on clients' mental health and well-being.
- Accessibility and Inclusivity: Measures taken to ensure activities are accessible to all.
- Collaborators: Engagement levels among staff, volunteers, artists, clients, and partners.
- Public Outcomes: Community engagement with programme results.
- Challenges and Lessons Learned: Identification of challenges and strategies used, with insights for future projects.
Methodology will include a mixed approach using surveys, interviews, observations, case studies, and data analysis, including metrics from the Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (SWEMWBS).
Deliverables:
- Evaluation plan with data collection tools.
- Interim report (May 2025) with preliminary findings and adjustments.
- Final report (March 2026) detailing programme impact, challenges, and recommendations.
- Presentation of findings to the National Lottery Community Fund.
Who you are
All previous experience may be paid or voluntary, full or part-time, in the UK or overseas.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate the following:
· Proven experience in evaluating arts and health programmes or similar community-based initiatives.
· Strong knowledge and understanding of creativity, the arts, and mental health, either independently or in collaboration.
· Ability to conduct an inclusive evaluation process, working effectively with a diverse range of adults.
· Awareness of safeguarding practices.
Timeline
- Submission deadline: Close of business Wednesday 23 October 2024
- Interview date: Thursday 7 November 2024
- Evaluation plan: December 2024
- Interim report: May 2025
- Final report submission and presentation: March 2026
Terms and Conditions
Freelance Fee: An inclusive fee of £8000 (inc. VAT). The fee is inclusive of all expenses related to the successful candidate’s time, travel, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Hours: The freelancer will allocate the time required to complete and fulfil this agreement. Visits to the programme to be discussed and scheduled with West Kent Mind Wellbeing and Creative Arts Programme Lead.
Location: The freelancer will work remotely. Scheduled visits within West Kent are required for in session visits.
Equal opportunities
We provide equal opportunities and are committed to the principle of equality in accordance with legislative provisions. We expect the support of all contractors in implementing these policies.
Health and safety
All freelancers have a responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others when carrying out their duties and must help us to apply our general statement of health and safety policy.
Safeguarding Commitment
We believe that every adult regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, has the right to equal protection from abuse and/or neglect. Our policy outlines our commitments at West Kent Mind and informs personnel of their responsibilities in relation to adult safeguarding.
Our policy aims to prevent harm and reduce the risk of abuse or neglect to adults with care and support needs. All our personnel, in whatever setting, have a key role in preventing harm or abuse occurring and acting responsibly where concerns arise. When abuse or neglect does take place, it needs to be dealt with swiftly, effectively and in ways which are proportionate to the issues and where the adult in need of protection has a voice.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check will be required.
Confidentiality
All evaluation-related data, documents, and communications should be treated with utmost confidentiality and used solely for the purposes of this evaluation. It is therefore a requirement for the postholder to sign a West Kent Mind Confidentiality statement.
Application process
Please find attached or on our website the job description and person specification for the role you are applying for.
- Please send an evaluation proposal (no more than 2 sides of A4) plus your CV no later than close of business Wednesday 23 October 2024.
- Your proposal should outline your approach to evaluating this project and highlight any relevant experience evidencing how you meet the requirements with the role description.
Due to the volume of applications, we may not acknowledge your application; thank you for your understanding.
We invite you to complete an Equality & Diversity monitoring form on our website. This information is detached from your personal data and is processed anonymously.
We aim to hold interviews on 7 November 2024 and we will let shortlisted candidates know no later than 30 October 2024 if they are invited to interview.
As part of our recruitment process, some of the questions for candidates will be sent in advance of interview to allow candidates to consider their answers.
Please note: to apply for this role, you must be able to provide evidence that you have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. This evidence must allow you to carry out the role which you are applying for without visa sponsorship. West Kent Mind, unfortunately, are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
We look forward to receiving your application.
We’re fighting for a future where no mind is left behind.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
To coordinate and grow York Mind’s community and events fundraising income through effective networking, event, and volunteer coordination.
This role sits within our Corporate Wellbeing Service team, where you will mainly work alongside our Head of Corporate Wellbeing Services and Corporate Fundraiser, to generate income for the charity through community engagement and events. You will be responsible for meeting the annual community and events income target. The role will require someone with strong organisational skills, and prior experience as a Fundraiser in another organisation. You will divide your time between developing, planning, and running events, supporting people to raise money on behalf of York Mind, and creating new relationships in the community, such as with schools and sports clubs. We have an annual calendar of both internal and external events, including our annual Mental Elf run, as well as challenges such as the York 10k and Yorkshire Marathon. Your role will be to fill events, and effectively steward and support people to raise as much money as possible through their participation. As part of your role in event coordination, you will be responsible for our fundraising volunteer base, including recruitment and effective utilisation of volunteers at our various events. Flexibility will be key, as some events happen on evenings and weekends. Another important part of this role will be engaging and developing relationships with community supporters. You should have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy getting out and about in the community (eg. sports clubs/community organisations) to grow our supporter base and look after those who we currently work with. Finally, the Corporate Wellbeing Services Team work collaboratively and therefore you should be able to work effectively as part of a team and be willing to support others in their roles to ensure the effective running of the whole department. For example, you may be involved in running campaigns and referring individuals to our training courses. This will require someone who is adaptable and supportive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
HR Adviser L&D
£34,932 - £38,440 pa, plus excellent benefits
London (including flexible working)
Full-time, permanent
We are looking for an experienced HR Adviser (Learning and Development) to provide support across a diverse portfolio of Learning and Development activities. This includes being the go-to person for our Employee Development Programme, Corporate Induction, Employee Recognition Scheme and our appraisal scheme.
Reporting into the HR Manager; this is a varied role that manages the commissioning, implementation and evaluation of all of our training activities and also provides support on more strategic projects where relevant.
The ideal candidate will be someone with substantial learning and development experience, gained either in an L&D focussed or generalist role. With a positive and proactive approach, you will need to be confident working independently and autonomously to deliver great results.
The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.
We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.
We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.
We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work life balance.
We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 19,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is a values-based organisation and, in 2019, was named Charity of the Year in the European Diversity Awards.
Closing date: 24 October 2024.
Interviews: 13 November 2024.
Key Responsibilities:
- Telephone & Online Support: Provide emotional support and advice to callers, ensuring all interactions are accurately recorded in electronic systems.
- Shift Supervision: Manage shift activities, allocate colleagues to appropriate tasks, and troubleshoot any issues to ensure service quality and efficiency.
- Team Support & Development: Provide guidance and debrief to team members during shifts, promote a positive working environment, and ensure compliance with operating procedures.
- Minimum Level 2 Certificate in Counselling, with a willingness to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Counselling within the first 6 months of employment.
- Experience within the mental health industry in a voluntary or professional capacity is highly desirable.
- Experience in supervising or leading a team is highly advantageous.
- Lead, manage, and support a team to deliver outstanding services to vulnerable groups.
- Drive a positive and inclusive culture, fostering continuous professional development.
- Oversee service delivery, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
- Monitor team performance, implementing strategies for improvement where needed.
- Develop strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders to enhance service provision.
Careers Coordinator
£29,645 to £32,553 pa, plus excellent benefits
Aldgate, London
Permanent, full-time
This opportunity is for a coordinator skilled in administration, with a flexible attitude and ability to manage their workload across a range of activities. As a self-motivated team player, you will work independently and with the team to create innovative ways of working as projects evolve.
In this varied and interesting role, you will use your strong organisational skills to ensure our members receive an excellent service from the College. You will be working with highly motivated people and will need excellent written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with a range of people from school students to consultant psychiatrists.
The Training and Workforce team provides operational support to psychiatrists throughout their careers. Our careers activities are aimed at school students, medical students, and trainee doctors to help them develop and to encourage them to choose a career in psychiatry.
The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.
We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.
We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment, the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.
We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work-life balance.
We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 19,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is a values-based organisation and, in 2019, was named Charity of the Year in the European Diversity Awards.
Closing date: 21 October 2024.
Interviews: 7 November 2024.
CDS UK (Clinic for Dissociative Studies) is a small psychotherapy clinic, offering assessment and long-term specialist outpatient treatment to people with dissociative disorders. CDS UK is a charity and an approved supplier for the NHS and is subcontracted by NHS CCGs nationally on a per-patient basis, where local mental health services are unable to provide appropriate treatment.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with CDS UK to recruit a Finance Officer to join its team on a part-time (3 days per week) basis, based in North London.
The Role:
This role will support the Head of Finance in all aspects of accounting and financial management responsibilities including bookkeeping, processing and approving supplier invoices, issuing monthly sales invoices, reconciling bank accounts, supporting preparation of managements accounts, budget and year end accounts. The role will also be liaising with the admin team, as well as suppliers and customers.
You will also oversee the day-to-day accounting and financial management tasks to ensure that CDS accounts are accurate and up to date and ensure that the various tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
The Person:
The successful candidate will have substantial experience as a book-keeper/finance assistant ideally in the charity sector but not essentially. This person will also be qualified to AAT level 3 or the equivalent, practiced in VAT returns and familiar with UK Charity sector finance governance and compliance. Experienced with major financial platforms, ideally Liberty Accounts or something similar and a sound handling of Excel. A real team player, this person will be able to work on their own initiative and be a collaborative and supportive member of staff.
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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 27th October, 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Purpose
We have an opportunity to fill a brand-new role within our charity for our new perinatal project supporting the partners of birthing parents.
We are looking for an outreach worker, to work alongside colleagues in the Perinatal Mental Health Service team at West London NHS Trust to:
- Identify and provide support for adult non-birthing parents, where the birthing parent is open to WLNT PMHS.
- Provide individual assessments, peer support groups and signposting to partners.
- Promote the mental health and well-being of partners/significant others.
- Provide information to partners/significant others on how they can support the mental health and well-being of the birthing parent and other members of their family e.g. other children.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver support to enquirers and manage a caseload of individuals as agreed with the HFEH Mind Service Manager.
- Work with the West London NHS Trust Perinatal Mental Health team to promote the Perinatal Support for Partners service and create marketing materials.
- To manage the service inbox which may contain enquiries from referrers.
- To identify partners of the birthing parents and inform them of the service.
- To conduct assessments with said partners.
- Signpost to other relevant services, taking into account the partners’ holistic needs.
- Develop a resource collecting local referral and signposting opportunities relevant to the service user group.
- Keep up to date about current best practices and legislation within mental health, as well as within the field of perinatal mental health.
- Provide updates and feedback to the broader HFEH Mind team and West London NHS Trust Perinatal Mental Health Service team.
- To record details of all client referrals and contacts to ensure client information is kept up to date.
- Record the results of outcome assessments and satisfaction surveys on the database.
- Ensure you comply with safeguarding, suicide prevention, self-harm and GDPR regulations/practice.
You will have:
- Experience of working within the NHS or with the NHS.
- Experience of perinatal mental health.
- Experience of developing and delivering new services.
- Experience working in an agile working environment and being able to demonstrate a commitment to improving processes.
- Demonstrable commitment to collaboration and team working.
- Empathy with and understanding of the mental health sector.
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.
A project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)
At Verbal we work to ensure that every story matters, using storytelling to enhance the well-being of individuals and communities. We believe that access to storytelling should be universal, helping build a more equal and fair society.
JOB TITLE: OUTREACH ENROLMENT CO-ORDINATOR
REPORTING TO: PROGRAMME CO0ORDINATOR
ACOUNTABLE TO: PROGRAMME MANAGER
SALARY: £27,741PER ANNUM
CONTRACT: 36 HOURS PER WEEK
3YEAR FIXED TERM
LOCATION: DERRY~LONDONDERRY
As Enrolment Co-Ordinator, your role will involve coordinating and liaising with schools in the North and Republic of Ireland to secure Peace of Mind project delivery throughout the funding period. The Enrolment Co-ordinator will work closely with the Project Co-ordinator and Project Trainers to ensure smooth and efficient transitions between project phases.
As Outreach Enrolment Co-Ordinator for our Peace of Mind projects your responsibilities will include:
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Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to secure and schedule project delivery sessions
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Plan and coordinate the logistics of Peace of Mind project delivery, including scheduling, resource allocation, and location arrangements
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Communicate session details to Project Trainers, including location, participant information, and session objectives
If you are interested in working in an environment where you can truly make a difference in the lives of those you work with, please download the Enrolment Co-Ordinator recruitment pack – www.theverbal.co
Closing date for applications is: 01/11/2024
It should be noted that the criteria for this post may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
The Verbal Arts Centre operates a Child Protection Policy.
The Verbal Arts Centre is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham & Redbridge (Mind THNR) is a local Mind association and community mental health charity. We endeavour to make sure that everyone with a mental health or emotional issue has somewhere to turn for advice and support.
Our vision is a society where everyone is accepted and included; where there is no stigma or discrimination towards people because of mental health issues; and where our clients' needs and ambitions are supported. We provide an extensive range of support services- including for those in crisis, through our work in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join us in the brand new role of Governance and Executive Officer.
You will provide proactive and efficient secretariat and administrative support to the Executive and Non-Executive Teams, working closely with the Leadership Team to support the fulfilment of their day-to-day tasks and strategic objectives.
The role includes supporting and organising meetings and reports, and minuting of executive meetings. In addition to general PA and administrative duties, you will provide a cohesive secretariat function to support the smooth and efficient operation of the Mind THNR Board and its sub-committees.
You will work closely with the Leadership Team to set agendas, monitor action logs, and provide a high level of support to the Board. You will share collective responsibility for supporting the delivery of business objectives, through active engagement and collaboration with colleagues at all levels in the organisation
This role is flexible in terms of days and hours, although you need to attend Board meetings in person, once a quarter in the evening and committee meetings, which are also in the evening, but on line, so three evening meetings a quarter. We are based in a beautiful office in Tower Hamlets, with lots of outside space and a café, so ideally you would be present in the office two or three days a week ( if full time).
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. The majority of our staff and trustees have live experienced of mental health.
How to apply
You will need to:
- Submit a comprehensive CV and supporting statement
The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
Closing Date: Sunday 3 November
Interview date: 7 November (likely to be in person)
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
Do you have experience of working within the health, social care or charity sector supporting people experiencing mental health difficulties, crisis or distress often?
Do you have experience of managing people to feel supported, safe, trusted and valued, enabling them to excel in the work they do?
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.
Job title: Nightlight Team Leader - Crisis House
Reference Number: 241
Salary scale: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Reports to: Nightlight Crisis Service Manager
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time)
Work pattern: 5 out of 7 days (Early, Late and Night 8 Hour Shifts)
Working base: Hemel Crisis House, Hemel Hempstead
Could you be a key member of the NightLight management team, providing effective operational leadership delivering the NightLight Mental Health Crisis Service?
About Us
Hertfordshire Mind Network has been providing innovative mental health services in the county since 1970. As an independent local charity federated to national Mind, we are dedicated to making a real difference in our community.
About the Role
The Crisis Centre is one of the 5 crisis services under our Nightlight brand we provide to residents in Hertfordshire:
- Crisis Centre – 24/7, 365 days a year
- Crisis Helpline – 365 days a year, 7pm to 1am
- Crisis Cafes providing drop in support – 365 days a year, 7pm to 1am
- Daylight – short term, outreach support
- A&E Crisis Support in Watford and Lister Hospitals (in partnership with Mid Herts Mind)
This role is leading a team of coordinators and support workers to provide excellent support within a small 4 bed crisis centre in Hemel Hempstead, which is a short stay provision, usually 3 or 4 nights, to provide;
- emotional support
- support to develop coping strategies, support plans and safety plans
- ensuring robust discharge plans in place for on-going support
Key Accountabilities
- On occasion, provide emotional support, advice, signposting, assessing risk, support planning for clients in mental health crisis often where risks are significant.
- Overseeing and ensuring the delivery of appropriate needs and risk assessments and support planning for clients.
- Liaise with statutory agencies to ensure appropriate intervention is obtained.
- Organising a rota to ensure appropriate service cover is in place at all times across the Nightlight Crisis Centre provision.
- Contribute to an on-call service, on rotational basis, usually every 8 weeks, taking calls outside of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday providing staff support.
- Representing Nightlight and wider HMN at external meetings, and network locally to develop contacts, services and raise Herts Mind Network’s profile.
- Manage budgets, expenses, payroll as well as facilities needed for the centre
- Supporting the Crisis manager with developing and ensuring ongoing positive relationship with external NHS, local authority and emergency services including Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Teams, Single Point of Access, Safeguarding Out of Hours Service, Mental Health Liaison Teams, Adult Community Mental Health Services etc.
- Provide management support to Crisis Centre Coordinators and support the Crisis Manager in ensuring practice within the service is safe, effective and person centred, as well as supporting the implementation of strategic service plans.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 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.
- Cash plan health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
- Eligibility for blue light card.
Closing date for applications is 8th November 2024.
Interviews will be held on 13th November 2024.
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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An exciting marketing and fundraising role for a leading environmental and wellbeing charity in Suffolk.
Reporting to our Head of Marketing and Fundraising, this position plays a key role in raising the profile of Green Light Trust to targeted audiences through a range of marketing and fundraising activities and campaigns.
The priorities in this role will include:
· Researching and progressing fundraising opportunities to help us grow our income and impact
· Developing fundraising campaigns and appeals, and working on engaging communications to build our supporter base and generate income
· Record, monitor and track our fundraising progress and evaluate effectiveness of channels and campaigns
· Ensure supporter data is accurate and managed according to regulations, permissions and consent
· In consultation with finance colleagues, ensure that donations, other income and gifts in kind are correctly recorded and donors are appropriately and promptly thanked
· Contribute to the content plan, and create compelling authentic content to be shared via all marketing channels, using copywriting for blogs & news, as well as photos and videos / podcasts & vlogs
· Create and schedule engaging social media posts in line with campaigns and messaging
· Undertake monthly reporting on all marketing and fundraising activities, to evidence effectiveness of campaigns and growth of supporter base
· Liaise with suppliers for brand, design and campaign creation, and media contacts to raise GLT’s profile across the region
· Update CRM for fundraising pipeline and reporting, as well as ensuring marketing and media contacts are up to date and segmented
· Liaise with the delivery team to identify stories and content ideas from the team and the pathways, events and participants
Benefits:
• Technology – Cloud based everything with a laptop and all the bits you need to work where suits you best – including remote IT support.
• Proper holiday - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays as well as that time between Christmas and New Year you always forget to book.
• Flexible working as standard from day one – Work from home or at our carbon neutral HQ (sit next to the wood burner) or a combination of what brings out the best in you.
• Rewards and support - Enhanced employee rewards package, no questions access to counselling support. Time out in the woods to be at one with nature. Supported time off when you need it most.
• Genuine development - Regular performance reviews, support, and progression opportunities.
• Training and coaching – Where do you want to be? What do you need to get there? Answer those questions and we’ll find a way to make it happen with training and amazing coaching with Alitus!
Green Light Trust are a Safer Recruitment and Disability Confident employer
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You have an understanding of drug, alcohol, and health related issues, and experience of working with adults in an addictions, housing or social care setting? All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Complex Needs Practitioner (Recovery Worker).
Aquarius is a charity that helps people and communities overcome the harm caused by alcohol, drugs and gambling. We are part of ‘One Recovery Buckinghamshire’ (ORB), a partnership between Inclusion (MPFT NHS Trust), Aquarius, and Build on Belief providing support for alcohol and drug issues across Buckinghamshire.
We are looking for three Complex Needs Practitioners (Recovery Worker) to join our team in High Wycombe.
The purpose of the role is to engage people in a variety of interventions, using a person centred approach, empowering them to reduce risk, increase resilience and achieve positive outcomes.
All Complex Needs Practitioners (Recovery Worker) work flexibly across the community and within our multi-agency partnership settings. The caseload will include a mixture of community and multi-agency referral pathways including health and social care. You will join our caring multi-disciplinary teams, to help empower you to provide quality psychosocial interventions to our diverse client groups.
A core part of the role will be working with people to address holistic support needs across all aspects of the person’s substance use and wellbeing. This could include diverse work related to physical and emotional health, meaningful use of time, family and relationships, community engagement and activites, accommodation, physical and emotional health, offending as well as substance use (drug use and / or alcohol use).
An energetic and confident self-starter, you have a qualification in health/social care, youth and community work (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies). Alternatively, we’ll consider candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse field with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care. Experience of liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals and engaging effectively with clients in a variety of settings is essential. You’ll also need a flexible approach, excellent record keeping and report writing skills and a willingness to work flexibly across the community and within our multi-agency partnership settings, on an outreach basis, with a central hub base at our head office.
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 we would 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 submit a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.
Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation.
Aquarius was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship, with both organisations being 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. On 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship 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. At the same time, Aquarius became a subsidiary of Humankind, with no impact to terms and conditions of employment. In October 2024, Humankind was renamed Waythrough to reflect the new organisation, of which Aquarius will remain a subsidiary.