Mental Health Jobs

Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

The Salesforce Admin will be key for the successful operation of Anna Freud’s Salesforce environment which is at the heart of the current digital transformation. We have developed a bespoke salesforce product that truly benefits the user, in a mental health environment. Working within the IT Department this role is essential to ensure that Salesforce operates effectively for internal and external stakeholders.

The Salesforce Administrator is expected to administer the system, aid in designing solutions, and assist in supporting the developments already in place.

The post-holder will work within the IT department in Central Support Team but they will also be working with teams across the organisation as the first line of support for any issues.

The successful candidate will join a small and supportive team of 7 people within a fast paced and busy environment as there is a lot to do, with a mixture of team working but also having the initiative to problem solve independently.

Location

Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, either at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) or our Northern Hub (Huckletree, The Express Building, 9 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AD).

Contract duration

Fixed-term (two years in the first instance but with scope to extend)

Closing date for applications

Midday (12pm), Friday 1 November 2024.

Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.

Notification of interview

Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Wednesday 13 November 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 20 November 2024.

How to apply

Please click on the 'Apply now’ button. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Fundraising & New Initiatives Manager 

Make an Impact: Join Refugee Resource as a Fundraising & New Initiatives Manager! 

Do you have the passion and drive to create lasting change? Are you ready to take on a role that truly makes a difference in the lives of refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants? 

Refugee Resource is Hiring 
Position: Fundraising & New Initiatives Manager 
Salary: £41,600 FTE (£33,280 pro rata), 28 hours per week 

Refugee Resource supports the well-being, integration, and empowerment of refugees in Oxfordshire through psychological, social, and practical services. We are looking for an innovative leader to spearhead fundraising efforts and new initiatives. 

Your Impact: 

• Secure new income streams and manage transformative projects. 

• Build powerful partnerships with key stakeholders, from major donors to corporations. 

• Lead marketing and communication strategies that elevate our mission. 

• Shape and guide the development of new initiatives within a set budget. 

Why Join Us? 

• Competitive pension 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Professional development & training 

• Generous holiday allowance (25 days + bank holidays + Christmas closure) 

• Sick pay 

Closing Date: Sunday 27th October 2024 
 

Interview Date: Friday 1st November 2024 - candidates to confirm availability for this date

Bring your expertise to a cause that matters. Apply today Get Involved — Refugee Resource and be part of something extraordinary! 

To apply please share your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, summarising how your skills match the job. 

The Digital Campaigns Manager will play a crucial role in driving supporter engagement, fundraising, and brand awareness through the planning, execution, and analysis of effective digital marketing campaigns. They will work closely with the Senior Digital Channel Manager to ensure campaigns are aligned with ARUK's overarching goals and deliver optimal results.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

· Campaign Management: Plan, execute, and analyse in-house digital marketing campaigns across various channels, including paid online advertising, social media marketing, and other relevant digital platforms.

· Campaign Calendar: Own and manage the digital campaigns calendar, ensuring effective coordination and scheduling of all digital marketing activities.

· Cross-Channel Collaboration: Collaborate with the Social Media Manager, Digital Content Manager, and other relevant teams to ensure seamless integration and consistency across all digital channels.

· Briefing and Reporting: Proactively support teams with the briefing, planning, and reporting of agency-led digital marketing campaigns.

· Audience Targeting: Work with the Insight Team to define and segment target audiences, ensuring campaigns are effectively targeted to maximise reach and engagement.

· Creative Development: Collaborate with internal and external creative teams to develop compelling and effective campaign assets.

· Campaign Analysis: Monitor and analyse campaign performance, providing regular reports and insights to inform optimisation and future strategies.

Strategic Support:

· Agency Management: Support the Senior Digital Channel Manager in managing relationships with media agencies and platform suppliers, ensuring optimal digital marketing support for outsourced campaigns.

· Budget Stewardship: Responsible for advocating for budget to be invested in a holistic way across key channels, such as paid search to maximise income, action and influence.

· Campaign Integration: Contribute to the development and implementation of a holistic digital marketing strategy, ensuring campaigns are integrated and aligned with ARUK's overall goals.

· Data-Informed Decision Making: Champion a data-informed approach, utilising analytics and insights to inform campaign planning, execution, and optimisation.

· Additional Responsibilities:

· Trend Monitoring: Stay current on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in digital marketing.

· Innovation: Explore and test new digital channels and technologies to expand ARUK's reach and engagement.

· Internal Communications: Ensure effective communication of digital campaign plans, progress, and results across the organisation.

 

What we are looking for:

· Proven experience in digital marketing campaign planning and execution, with a track record of delivering successful campaigns.

· Strong understanding of various digital marketing channels, including paid advertising, social media marketing, and SEO.

· Expertise in data analysis and reporting, with the ability to derive actionable insights from campaign data.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

· Experience in managing external agencies and suppliers.

· Familiarity with digital marketing ad platforms (e.g. Meta and Google Ads) and other digital marketing analytics tools.

· Organised and methodical, with strong project management skills.

· Creative and innovative, with the ability to generate and execute engaging campaign ideas.

· Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to use insights to inform decision-making.

· Proactive and results-oriented.

· Passionate about using digital marketing to make a positive impact.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 3rd November 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 11th November 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised. Please however note we are unable to anonymise the application question which you are required to complete. When answering this question please remove any personal information, including your name. All questions answered as part of your application are also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. The hiring panel will only be made aware of your name and address once you are invited for an interview. Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK:

Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Reporting to: Mental Health Personal Independence Co-ordinator Manager

Responsible for:  None

Hours: 36 hours a week, Weekend working will be necessary on an ‘as required’ basis

Location: 10 Altyre Road, Fairfield House, East Croydon CR0 5LA and other locations as required.

Purpose of the role:

We are looking for 2 Mental Health Personal Independence Co-ordinator’s to join our team.

The Mental Health Personal Independence Co-ordinator (MHPIC) will work as part of the MHPIC team and will work alongside clinical and social care professionals in local multi-disciplinary teams assigned to specific GP surgeries. Each MHPIC will be assigned to a specific locality located within the Integrated Care Network Plus health and social care systems in either North, Central or South Croydon. The multi-disciplinary team learning and development during the initial two-year test period will inform the development and growth of the MHPIC team to ensure that it can support community-based mental health and wellbeing across the whole population and in all 6 Integrated Care Network Plus localities.

MHPICs will provide initial contact and assessment conversations with clients using Open Dialogue tools and techniques to enable people to develop their own Personal Recovery Plans and supporting them directly over a period of time to find and access the support and services available to them in their local community.

Each MHPIC will be the direct named key worker for a set number of people who are referred to the service by healthcare professionals, including GPs, Mental Health Practitioners & Health Care Assistants, Social Prescribers and other voluntary or community sector organisations. They will provide one-to-one support in the achievement of an individual’s recovery goals, ensuring that support is person- centred; that needs and wishes are identified by people themselves; that they have a stronger voice in relation to issues that affect their lives; and that they are supported and empowered to improve and/or maintain their mental health and wellbeing and to live their best independent lives. 

Support in the community includes home visits. The aim of home visits is to assess clients' strengths and needs and link these to agency and community resources, and to ensure that individual clients’ needs can be met within a risk-assessed policy approach.

Mind in Croydon is an equal opportunities employer. No job applicant or employee will be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We encourage applications from those with Lived Experience.

To apply please send your CV and a Covering Letter explaining:

• Why would you like to apply for this role?
• How your skills and experience relate to the competencies in the Person Specification of the job description?
• What value you can add to the service?

We will be interviewing as and when applications come in.

Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life. 

In this critical role you will work closely with the Co-Investigator (Jim Hume, Director of Public Affairs & Communications) to ensure effective and impactful delivery of all project outputs and outcomes. The position is a multi-agency project employed by Change Mental Health and will be working in partnership with NHS Highland Public Health, High Life Highland, Museums Heritage Highland, Highland third sector organisations, local community groups and the academic research team.

Our Project Coordinator will engage very closely with regional and local community members, setting up and chairing groups where required in partnership with the wider research team, researching process and impact, developing a toolkit, and disseminating findings via events and online media and communication.

The position requires travel throughout the Highlands. Therefore we are looking for the candidate to be based in the highlands, or in Edinburgh (at our National Office).

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and manage the regional stakeholder group; organise and attend the group meetings, deputising for the Co-Investigator (Director of Public Affairs and Communications at Change Mental Health, Jim Hume) as required.
• Proactively assist in the set-up and management of the local co-design stakeholder groups in partnership with the research team; help with engaging local communities, networking and recruiting group members; liaise with Museums Heritage Highland and High Life Highland (providing venues).
• Chairing the co-design stakeholder groups and organising all the meetings.
• Organise online forums for the co-design groups to share experiences, which includes deputising for the Co-Investigator as required.
• Contribute fully and proactively to: (i) project research, for example by giving feedback on the co-design process; (ii) development of the project toolkit; and (iii) recording of project impacts.
• Dissemination of findings as required at multiple stages throughout the project including at the project’s conclusion, which will include leading the organisation of two dissemination events.
• Proactively assist with the setting up of the project website, ensuring website design and maintenance is kept within budget; managing and updating the project website.
• Contribute to communications and publicity, including updates/email bulletins, regular website updates.
• Contribute to and identify others to write blogs, ensure events and project news are publicised

 

General Duties:

• Acting in accordance with Data Protection legislation.  Ensure all records, personal, staff and client data are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies.
• Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Acting in accordance with the charity’s Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and to notify your line manager promptly if there are any concerns.
• Participating in regular supervision and appraisal and undertake any relevant training as appropriate to the role.
• Working in accordance with Change Mental Health’s national policies and local operating procedures and those of external regulators or professional bodies.
• To be friendly, polite and professional to all project partners, community members, stakeholders and the public always.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience and knowledge of co-design
• Project management experience
• Community development/engagement experience.

 

Desirable Criteria

• An understanding of remote and rural communities and their service needs, and I understand the impact of health inequalities. I have experience of mental health.
• A people person that can make great relationships, whilst also organised and enjoy immersing yourself in detail. 
• Comfortable and adept with the tools of the modern world including various online communications platforms and social media.
• Have a positive and enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude and thrive on working in a dynamic team, understanding that everyone needs to be a leader.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and work well with others. Can demonstrate that you have built relationships within communities and with external stakeholders. 
• Enjoy organising and managing meetings that generate positive outcomes for all.
• Can work under pressure and to exacting timelines plus always produce high quality work.
• Ambitious about project team outcomes and achievements. Ability to see a challenge as an opportunity to improve and deliver outstanding service and support.
• Have a driving licence.

This job profile and list of duties is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements and projects commensurate with the general profile and grade of the post.

Successful applicants for this post will require a Basic Disclosure.

Samaritans is looking for a driven and user-focused Website Manager to join our talented Digital Engagement team, for 12 months covering maternity leave. You will play a critical role in developing and optimising the content and functionality of our website to deliver impactful online services and information to our supporters, volunteers, and those in need of emotional support. 

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You will lead a small team and work collaboratively with colleagues and our external development partner to deliver products and campaigns that grow our reach and maximise conversions.

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You’re a proactive and experienced digital specialist with a passion for using your skills to make a real impact in people’s lives.

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• £40,500 – £42,000 per annum

• 12 months fixed term contract, covering maternity leave 

• Permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week)

• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences

• Hybrid working: Linked to Ewell, Surrey office.  A blend of working from home, the Ewell office and other locations for team meetings. 

• In-person working: Meeting in person is something we value. Mandated in-person meetings will be in place from Jan ’25. This includes regular meetings with line managers, team and directorate meetings, new starter inductions and time spent with colleagues in other teams. This is around 2 days per month and further information can be found on our careers website.   

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Web team

• Manage and improve content and functionality for Samaritans’ websites

• Manage major projects

• Manage third-party suppliers, platforms and tools

• Increase our digital reach

• Grow digital maturity

• Analytics and reporting

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Your skills and experience

• Strong understanding of digital marketing techniques, processes and best practice.

• Expertise managing a digital content production workflow. 

• Experience managing web development processes, with experience of working in an Agile environment.

• Detailed experience working with and developing a CMS. Wagtail experience desirable but not essential.

• Experience of managing a high performing team.

• Demonstrable track record of successfully using data-led insights to support continuous improvement in a digital context. 

• Knowledge of the digital sector: key trends, technology, ideas.

• Understanding of user experience principles and skilled at interpreting user behaviour.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and standards and how they apply to monitoring digital performance.

What’s in it for you – our benefits​

So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities. 

Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.

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Hybrid and flexible working: We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us. 

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Being Inclusive: We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans. 

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Application 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply.

You’ll be asked to upload your CV and cover letter. Applications close Sunday 20th October. Video interviews likely to be held in the week commencing 28 October.​

If you're ready to lead impactful change and contribute to our mission that fewer people die by suicide, apply today.

Are you passionate about making a difference and have experience in relationship management and project delivery?

Join the Samaritans as a Regional Development Lead for the Western Route and play a key role in our mission to reduce suicides on the rail network.

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• Fixed term contract until 28 March 2025
• £32,850 per annum pro rata plus benefits (£19,710 per annum for 21 hours/week)
• Part time (21 hours per week) – we are flexible on work pattern (days and times worked), ideally Friday as a non-workday is preferred. Talk to us about your preferences at interview.
• Home based contract with hybrid working
• A blend of working from home and from regional rail offices. Significant travel throughout the Western Route 
• The successful candidate should live within or adjacent to the Western Route 

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About the Role:

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As a Regional Development Lead, you'll be at the forefront of our work with key stakeholders, including Network Rail, British Transport Police, train operating companies, and local organisations. You'll represent the Samaritans Rail Programme at regional and local levels, guiding and supporting stakeholders on suicide prevention initiatives and developing Joint Suicide Prevention Plans (JSSPs). Your role will be to:

• Act as a central point of contact for rail contacts, sharing information on national campaigns, internal communications, crisis signage, policy, and research.
• Manage regional suicide prevention activities, collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver impactful results.
• Lead community activities and post-incident support, ensuring local applicability of national guidelines and strategies.
• Promote responsible and ethical language around suicide and foster a culture change within the rail industry.

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About You:

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To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead initiatives from start to finish.
• Experience in relationship management, with the ability to influence and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex information clearly and accurately.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach with a strong sense of empathy and emotional intelligence.

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Why Samaritans?

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Samaritans is a unique workplace. Here, you’ll find an organisation that’s dedicated to making a real difference. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment, where you will have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded people and grow professionally.

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What’s in it for you – our benefits:

So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.

​Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.

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Hybrid and flexible working: We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.

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​Being Inclusive: We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

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​Application: If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You'll be asked to upload your CV and a 1 page cover letter, which includes your interest in the role and your transferable skills and experience.

The role will close to applications at midnight on Sunday 20th October with interviews in the week of 28th October.

Are you passionate about making a real difference to people’s lives? ​

Do you thrive on delivering positive impact in a dynamic environment where your ideas and energy can push boundaries, shape policy and influence decision-making?

If so, we need your help! Samaritans is the UK and Ireland’s leading suicide prevention charity, and if you know of us, you’ll know we do so much more than listening to those who need us. We know that to make a real difference to those who are affected by suicide, we need to drive meaningful change in UK legislation and policy, funding and research. If your passionate about our cause and up for the challenge, read on about this exciting opportunity of Public Affairs Manager.

You’ll play a pivotal role in leading our efforts to drive meaningful change to help prevent suicide. 

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• Salary of £38,000-£40,000 per annum
• ​Permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week)
• ​Hybrid working: Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office with home working and the option to work from our ​London office in EC3R
• ​In office working -  Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. Mandated in-person meetings will be in place from Jan ’25. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. This is around 2 days per month.
• ​We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences

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The Team

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The Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns team of seven works alongside people with lived experience, our campaigners, supporters and volunteers to push for the public policy and legal changes that will help us achieve our vision. We work to achieve system change with the Westminster parliament, and influence every government department to play their part in suicide prevention, alongside our offices in the nations.

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Your Role

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​You'll lead our public affairs work focused on influencing decision-makers.​

Your key responsibilities include:

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• Lead the implementation of a clear parliamentary influencing strategy to achieve change on Samaritan’s key policy and campaign issues
• Identify, cultivate and maintain excellent relationships across the UK parliament and key political decision makers
• Identify, create, and evaluate opportunities and mechanisms to increase political engagement and persuade decision makers to take positive action on suicide prevention
• Provide timely and sophisticated analysis of political developments relating to Samaritans policy and campaign priorities, organisational mission and operating environment
• Support the work of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Suicide and Self Harm Prevention
• Work across the charity to connect all of our relevant work to Parliamentary audiences, including support for Samaritans branches and volunteers on public affairs activities

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What You'll Bring:

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We're looking for a strategic thinker with a track record of successfully influencing for change. You'll have:

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• Great people skills with the ability to turn contacts into action
• Proven experience in influencing within the UK Parliament.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively.
• A passion for involving people with lived experience in your public affairs work

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Full Job Description here

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What’s in it for you – our benefits 

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So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities. 

Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.

Hybrid and flexible working  - We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us. 

Being Inclusive  - We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans. 

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Application 

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If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply.

You’ll be asked to upload your CV. No covering letter will be required but you'll be asked to answer a number of application questions including the following;

• Why do you want to work on suicide prevention and what do you think might be challenging about this topic?

• Tell us about a time when your influencing has successfully led to change on a public policy issue.

•  How do you ensure you prioritise your public affairs activity to ensure maximum impact within the staff and budget resources available?

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Applications close Sunday 20th October. Video interviews likely to be held in the week commencing 28th October.  

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If you're ready to lead impactful change and contribute to our mission that fewer people die by suicide, apply today. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become Head of Clinical Services to lead our highly-regarded therapy, consultation and supervision activities.  

Our ideal candidate is an experienced parent-infant psychotherapist or practitioner psychologist who is passionate about supporting relationships between babies and their carers, and who can lead our well-established team of parent-infant psychotherapists delivering high-quality clinical work. 

This post has specific responsibility for the recruitment, management and leadership of clinical staff, the quality of clinical delivery and development of parent-infant clinical services, informed by psychodynamic/psychoanalytic parent-infant therapy.  There may also be opportunity to be involved in our highly-regarded national training delivery.

The Head of Clinical Services will be responsible for ensuring excellent safeguarding practice in the organisation. Please refer to OXPIP’s Safeguarding Policies for more details by clicking here.

This role is part of our senior leadership team, reporting to the CEO directly. The post holder will occasionally be required to deputise in the CEO’s absence.

We encourage hybrid working but all staff are required to attend two face-to-face meetings per month on Wednesdays, for a 8.45am start in Kidlington. This role will also require flexibility to attend face-to-face meetings in Oxfordshire as required.

The Oxford Parent-Infant Project provides a wide range of service development and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.  We have benchmarked our clinical salaries, annual leave and pension arrangements to the current NHS terms and conditions.  The role is ideally offered as 22.5 hours per week but there is some flexibility.

We are committed to promoting and supporting equality, diversity and inclusion and  welcome applications from anyone meeting the essential Job Description requirements.

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: LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 

REPORTING TO:PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR 

ACOUNTABLE TO:PROGRAMME MANAGE 

SALARY: £31,346 PER ANNUM

CONTRACT: 36 HOURS PER WEEK  

3 YEAR FIXED TERM  

LOCATION: DERRY~LONDONDERRY OFFICE 

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Learning & Development Officer to join our team at Verbal for our Peace of Mind projects. This role is responsible for the growth and skill development of our Peer Mentors across the North and the Republic of Ireland. The ideal candidate will evaluate the training and performance of these individuals, monitor and review training content, and ensure that all training initiatives align with our Peace of Mind goals and missions 

As Learning & Development Officer your responsibilities include; 

• Design, implement, and manage development programmes aimed at enhancing the skills and competencies of our Peace of Mind Peer Mentors 

• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs by assessing the performance of Peer Mentors  

• Provide ongoing support and coaching to Peer Mentors across schools that have been part of our Peace of Mind project. 

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 Learning & Development Officer recruitment pack – www.theverbal.co 

Closing date for applications is: 01/11/2024 before 12noon  

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. 

• To make decisions under pressure whilst communicating with the client.
• To assess a situation and determine the degree of crisis, needs of the individual caller, and appropriate response.
• To accurately record referrals and details of calls on relevant electronic systems.
• To work in line with performance targets and key contractual requirements.
• To communicate with external stakeholders as required.

• You will be confident, articulate, with proven communication skills
• You will hold a Counselling Certificate Level 3, or equivalent, or be willing to work towards this within the first 6 months of your employment.
• You will have experience in providing a service over the telephone to a range of clients including those in distress
• You will have an excellent telephone manner and be able to actively listen, question and respond.
• You have genuine empathy towards mental health issues and be keen to challenge the stigma surrounding mental health.

Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

The vision of the Schools Division is one where all schools and colleges in the UK are mentally healthy. This means the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people is prioritised alongside their academic attainment. The Schools and Colleges Early Support Service works with schools to offer direct remote support to children, young people, families and school staff across England. Our ambition is to work in up to 200 schools providing direct support for mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The Administrator will sit within a small dynamic team, the Schools and Colleges Early Support Service, supporting the ambitious partnership between The Anna Freud Centre and Mind. 

We are looking for a person who is interested in learning more about the school environment and how remote therapy interventions are delivered. The post-holder will be involved in a large project to implement and imbed a new CRM, with opportunity to become a super-user for the CRM and be involved in training to new team members. There may also be opportunities to get involved in our children and young people’s advisory group or parent/carer advisory group.

Location

Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, either at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) or our Northern Hub (Huckletree, The Express Building, 9 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AD).

Contract duration

Permanent

Closing date for applications

Midday (12pm), Monday 21 October 2024.

Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.

Notification of interview

Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Tuesday 5 November 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 12 November 2024.

How to apply

Please click on the 'Apply now’ button. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

The Events team sits within the Insight and Development team whose purpose is to maximise Alzheimer’s Research UK’s income by driving collaborative, efficient and sustainable ways of working. This team of experts works alongside the whole organisation and is fundamental to the delivery of our ambition.

The Events Officer will work closely with the Events Manager in the development and delivery of a first-class events programme for Alzheimer’s Research UK, ensuring a consistent, professional, and highly engaging supporter experience. This role involves management of events, as well as supporting other teams across the organisation on their events scoping, planning and delivery.

This role is a fixed-term contract to cover a period of shared parental leave.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

· Responsible for the development, management, delivery and evaluation of events within the Events Calendar including dinners, receptions, webinars and other events as required.

· Support in management and delivery of events managed by other members of Events team as required.

· Work alongside the Events Manager and the conference working group on developing, managing and delivering the Research Conference.

· Work alongside the Events Executive to ensure the Events inbox is utilised and RSVPs are responded to in a timely manner

· Responsible for team use of the databases including Events Air, by monitoring and reporting on events activity

· Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Events Manager in line with the responsibilities of the post

· To brief the senior leadership team, scientists, clinicians, speakers, staff and volunteers ahead of each event

· Regular attendance at events; this will include some travel and work outside of ordinary working hours

 

What we are looking for:

· Events industry experience, both online and in-person.

· Planning and delivery of online events via Zoom, Teams or similar.

· Confident working with computers, extensive knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.

· Co-ordinating projects or events, particularly large-scale events of 200+ attendees.

· Delivering activity against and monitoring a budget.

· Excellent project management skills.

· Ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple tasks.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; with a natural ability to articulate ideas, problems and solutions.

· Good interpersonal skills, ability to interact with different stakeholders and significant stakeholder management experience.

· Strong organisational and analytical skills.

· Able to use creativity, innovation and resourcefulness to identify opportunities.

· Collaborative, sharing knowledge and ideas with colleagues.

· A proactive team player, who can work independently.

· Flexibility and adaptability within the role when required.

· Willingness and ability to work at events, often outside of core working hours.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £28,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 22nd October 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 4th November 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised. Please however note we are unable to anonymise the application question which you are required to complete. When answering this question please remove any personal information, including your name. All questions answered as part of your application are also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. The hiring panel will only be made aware of your name and address once you are invited for an interview. Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

About The Role
Closing date: 28th Oct
Hours: This is a full-time position, with 28 hours per week and a prorated salary.
Application Process: Please ensure you apply with your most updated CV and a supporting statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
This role is home-based but requires extensive, independent travel with your own transport across Bournemouth and Dorset.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning Time for Dementia programme, as the programme expands across the South of England to Bournemouth University. This role will be working directly with Bournemouth University to support the implementation of Time for Dementia within their curriculum as well as to find and enrol families affected by dementia to take part.
You will lead in the area of promoting Time for Dementia and networking, building, and maintaining relationships with external organisations. You will be responsible for enrolling families affected by dementia into the programme and supporting them throughout their involvement.
Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction.  This is a wonderful achievement and we're incredibly proud, as this is a fantastic testament to all the people who make up Alzheimer’s Society.
About you
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a role that is fast-paced and varied.

- You have excellent communication skills, with the ability to form productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and people affected by dementia.
- You have a positive and proactive attitude to challenging situations and problem-solving, using a collaborative and engaging approach with colleagues.
- You work with enthusiasm, and a ‘can-do’ approach and are an organisational leader who will inspire the project teams you work with to push through challenges and achieve change.  
- Have a positive and proactive attitude to challenging situations.
- The ability to problem-solve, using a collaborative and engaging approach with colleagues.
- The ability to form productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and people affected by dementia.
- Strong interpersonal and interpretation skills will allow you to have open jargon-free conversations.
- Highly organised and can manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Be a team player, supporting colleagues when there are deadlines, and who knows when to ask for help themselves.
- Ability to collaboratively, develop strong relationships and influence to ensure effective fit-for-purpose business solutions.
- Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.