Jobs for the Mental Health sector
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Reporting to: Senior Peer Support Worker
Responsible for: None
Hours: 24 hours per week. These hours to be agreed with post holder set against the backdrop of the needs of the service and in consultation with Ward Managers.
Contract:Permanent
Location:Westways Rehab Unit at the Bethlem Royal Hospital.
Mind in Croydon is a charity concerned with the welfare of people with mental health problems living in the London Borough of Croydon and the surrounding areas. Mind in Croydon delivers Mental Health Transformation Program services alongside Croydon BME Forum, these include Croydon Health and Wellbeing Space and Mental Health Personal Independence Coordinators. Other services include Recovery Space, Advocacy, Active Minds, Carers Support, In-Reach Peer Support, Social Networking, Therapeutic Service and an Information Service.
Purpose of the role:
We are seeking a Peer Support Worker who has personal lived experience of mental health challenges. This individual will act as a role model for service users, utilizing their own recovery journey to instil hope and resilience. By sharing their life experiences and the lessons learned throughout their recovery, they will motivate others.
The Peer Support Worker will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team within the Unit, assisting in-patients in developing essential skills and coping mechanisms, while promoting overall wellness through strength based and non-directive conversations. They will provide both practical and emotional support, facilitate access to community resources to help individuals maintain their independence while ensuring their wellbeing.
Additionally, this role includes supporting service users after discharge in the community for up to 12 weeks, aiding them in fostering independence within their local community, connecting with various agencies, enhancing life skills, providing guidance related to employment or educational opportunities and improving their ability to manage challenges effectively to prevent re-admission.
This position requires building connections with service users through shared experiences of mental health challenges, making lived experience a crucial requirement for applicants.
Please apply only if you meet this requirement.
You will join the wider Peer Support In-Reach Service alongside 7 other peers who will work in various Rehab wards across South London but primarily work in a well-supported In-Patient Unit with the MDT at Westways Rehab Unit, Alexandra House, First Floor, Bethlem Royal Hospital, Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham, BR3 3BX.
The ward is for people, aged 18-65, who have severe mental illness. We provide 24-hour rehabilitation, treatment and care for people who live in the London Borough of Croydon.
Our service is for people who would benefit from six months to two years rehabilitation. We help people to maintain their health and move towards greater independence in the community.
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 complete the application form with a cover 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?
Closing date for applications is Friday 6th June 2025
Please send your cv with a cover 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?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Some of the work will be providing specialised wrap around support to children and their families where the child has been, or is currently being sexually exploited (CSE support). You will provide information about reporting processes; support CYP who have reported to the police; provide emotional support to CYP when they give their evidence in court and provide information about other options, such as civil action and Criminal Injuries Compensation.
12 month fixed-term contract with opportunities for extension (funding dependent)
An approved and accredited ISVA qualification is preferable for this post, and will start at the accredited salary rate. However, candidates who demonstrate and live RSVP’s values (bold-believing-big hearted), and have a willingness to work towards ISVA accreditation will also be considered.
Salary
Untrained ISVA: £31,067 (NJC 19) full time equivalent plus 3% employer pension contribution
Accredited ISVA: £32,654 (NJC 22) full time equivalent plus 3% employer pension contribution
Hours of work
Full-time | 38 hours per week | Working hours pattern: 3 days working 9am-5pm, 1 day working 9am-3pm and 1 day working 11am-7pm | 2 days working from home a week
Standard office hours (9am-5pm) with a requirement to work late one evening a week. You may occasionally be require to work outside of hours.
Location:
Mainly in our Birmingham City Centre offices with some remote working
Purpose of post:
To provide a high quality and victim/survivor-focused advocacy service to CYP who have been subjected to sexual violence, abuse, sexual exploitation and/or coercion, in order to:
- Provide emotional and practical support, at every stage of the victim/survivor journey
- Pro-actively and assertively advocate for those who have reported to the Police, are thinking of doing so, or choose not to report (safeguarding guidelines will be followed at all times).
- Ensure that the voices, needs, rights and legal entitlements of children and young people are heard, understood and acted upon by all individuals and organisations.
- Following safeguarding assessments and reduce risk to keep children and young people (and others) safe
- Ensure that victims/survivors can access the health and other support services that they need.
- Support the work of the CYP ISVA Team, and the wider ISVA Team (Adult, LGBT, Sex Worker and Race and Equality ISVAs) which may include working within Umbrella sexual health settings and other appropriate services as required.
- Work closely with our Counselling and Wellbeing Services Teams.
Please email your completed Application Pack and Equal Opportunities form to Yvonne Langham, Head of ISVA Services via the email address shown by 5pm on the 20th June 2025. We will be reviewing applications upon submission.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Our mission is to support people in Birmingham and Solihull to thrive and enjoy a future of hope and confidence after sexual violence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join the innovative Bolton Listening Lounge, providing adults in Bolton with mental health and wellbeing support. Working in partnership with Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust and BAND/FAmily Action, the Bolton Listening Lounge is a collaborative approach to providing mental health and wellbeing support from late afternoon into the evening. It provides a safe space for people who are experiencing mental distress or who feel that they are going through a personal crisis. Our staff will offer low level calming interventions and one to one support to identify the cause of the emotional distress and to put in place a plan including signposting and referring on to other organisations and services.
We are looking for someone with knowledge and understanding of Mental Health conditions and their impact on daily living and a strong track-record of working with individuals and their families to deliver positive outcomes. You will work within the team to prototype new ways of supporting individuals, and contribute to the ongoing development of the team by sharing learning and by listening and responding to feedback from people who use the service.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
To deliver a friendly, safe and positive environment for people with mental health problems. Giving people the skills and tools to self-manage.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
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Position | Caseworker
Salary | £30-32k dependent on experience
Contract type | Permanent- 0.6FTE (3 days a week)
Remote/Hybrid | Hybrid
Days in office | 2 days
Overview and key points on the role | Rape Crisis South London is looking for 2 part time skilled, passionate and professional Caseworkers who will be based within the Advocacy Service. As a Caseworker you will support clients through their journey through the housing and benefits system by providing practical and emotional support to survivors of sexual violence. You should have a good working knowledge of Housing processes and Welfare benefits systems with experience of carrying out assessments and completing applications. In addition to having excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills you should also be able to develop key relationships with external agencies such as the local authority. You should have demonstrable experience working with survivors of sexual violence and of working in a trauma-informed way. We will provide clinical supervision, full training and line management, and the opportunity to develop your skillsets. Responsible to the Advocacy service manager you will be a key member of the advocacy service, working alongside our ISVA’s in a busy and supportive team.
The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. RCSL is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in management and leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement. All positions are located in the UK and require the right to work in the UK.
How to apply | Please apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter (of up to 1000 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Closing date: 15th June, we will be reviewing applications as we go so may close earlier if we recruit before the closing date.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Specialist South London support for women and girls who have experienced rape and/or childhood sexual abuse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
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| Position |Multiple Disadvantage Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA)
| Salary | £30-32k dependent on experience
| Contract type | Permanent- Full time
| Remote/Hybrid | Hybrid
| Days in office | 3 days
| Overview and key points on the role | Rape Crisis South London is looking for a skilled, passionate and professional Multiple Disadvantage ISVA. This is a permanent role with responsibility for supporting women and girls who are survivors of sexual violence, to navigate the criminal justice system. As an Multiple Disadvantage ISVA you will have a good understanding of what constitutes multiple disadvantages, disempowerment, or discrimination, and how they intersect with experiences of sexual violence. You should have experience of providing support to women with multiple complex needs, ideally within the Criminal Justice System. In addition to having excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills you should also be able to develop key relationships with external agencies. You should have demonstrable experience of working with survivors of sexual violence and of working in a trauma-informed way. We will provide clinical supervision, full training and line management, and the opportunity to develop your skillsets. Responsible to the Advocacy service Deputy Manager you will be a key member of the advocacy service, working alongside our ISVA’s and Case Workers in a busy and supportive team.
The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. RCSL is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in management and leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement. All positions are located in the UK and require the right to work in the UK.
| How to apply | Please apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter (of up to 1000 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Closing date: 15th June,we will be reviewing applications as we go so may close earlier if we recruit before the closing date.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Specialist South London support for women and girls who have experienced rape and/or childhood sexual abuse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living.
Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health?
Learning & Development Coordinator - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum pro rata to £18,621.62 - £20,729.73 (Salaries vary depending on experience)
Hours – Part – Time, 25 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Department – Learning & Development
Location – Littlemore, Oxfordshire
What You’ll Be Doing:
Response are looking for an enthusiastic & motivated Learning & Development Coordinator to join our amazing Learning & development team! As Learning & Development Coordinator you will play a key role in supporting the growth and effectiveness of the organisation by coordinating and assisting in the management of training initiatives and employee development programmes using the 70/20/10 model of learning. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a compassionate organisation, we want to hear from you!
Overall job responsibility: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description.
Some of the core duties include:
- Organise and schedule training sessions, workshops, and seminars.
- Setting up the room on the training day including equipment, lunches, refreshments, badges etc.
- Coordinate logistics such as venues, materials and IT equipment.
- Work with managers and HR to identify employee training needs.
- Analyse performance gaps and recommend learning solutions.
- Support with the delivery of internal training programmes including Dialogue Plus, Care Certificate Assessors, Continuous Feedback and Insights Discovery.
- Manage and update the LMS with new courses and content.
The Successful Applicant:
Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day – Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. We provide excellent training on everything else, but we do ask that you have:
- GCSE/O levels in Maths and English Grade C or above, or equivalent
- A desire to progress a career in Learning & Development
- Good IT literacy with experience using Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Previously worked in an administrative role
- Familiarity with LMS platforms and e-learning tools
- Analytical mindset for evaluating training outcomes
- Able to proactively identify new learning and development opportunities
What We Offer:
- 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Blue Light card and other discounted shopping
- Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling
- Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation)
- Enhanced family friendly leave
- Flexible and agile working opportunities (role dependent)
- Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave
- £500 refer a friend bonus scheme
- Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments
- Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app – approved by NHS
- Free flu jabs
- Free DBS application
If this Learning & Development Coordinator position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date – 09/07/2025.
Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.
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Peer Support Worker
Salary: £27,008 per annum (£17,285.12 pro rata)
Hours per week: 24 hours per week
Location: Phoenix Rehabilitation Unit, Springfield Hospital, SW17 0YF.
Have you experienced mental health challenges and want to inspire others with your recovery? Join them!
Our client are looking for someone who brings compassion, resilience, and lived experience to the role of Peer Support Worker at their Phoenix Rehab Unit in Springfield Hospital.
This is a meaningful opportunity to use your personal journey to support individuals navigating their own recovery. As part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, you’ll offer emotional and practical support to inpatients and continue to work with them in the community after discharge, helping them build confidence, independence, and essential life skills.
You will:
- Use your own lived experience to build trust and inspire hope
- Support service users in developing coping strategies, social skills, and independence
- Assist individuals in identifying goals and personal interests
- Help monitor progress and recognise early signs of relapse
- Facilitate connections with community resources and services
- Support reconnection with family, friends, and wider networks
- Provide up to 12 weeks of follow-up in the community post-discharge
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to service evaluations
- Promote recovery-focused, strength-based approaches in all interactions
You bring:
- Personal lived experience of mental health challenges (essential)
- A willingness to share your recovery journey appropriately
- Excellent communication, listening, and organisational skills
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and recording notes
- The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- A strong understanding of boundaries, safeguarding, and confidentiality
- A commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and anti-stigma principles
- The ability to travel across boroughs using public transport
About the Unit:
The Unit is a 16-bed specialist inpatient rehabilitation facility supporting people with enduring mental health conditions. They provide 24-hour care in a supportive environment that bridges the gap between hospital care and independent living. You’ll join a forward-thinking team that prioritises patient empowerment and sustainable recovery.
About them:
They’re a leading community-based organisation dedicated to providing outstanding mental health support and clinical interventions across London. Their experienced clinically led teams are focused on directly addressing a range of mental health needs in our communities. They combine innovative solutions with decades of local community knowledge to empower people to live the life they choose. They partner with the NHS and local authorities to deliver clinically driven frontline services with fantastic outcomes. They focus on early intervention and prevention, targeting mental health conditions at the most cost-effective stage, while also supporting people with moderate to severe mental health needs across our communities.
A site visit will take place on Wednesday 18th June at the Unit.
Face-to-face interviews will be held the following week — date to be confirmed.
Benefits:
- Hybrid-working if nature of role permits
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme (interest free lone paid back 12 months period)
- Employee Assistance Programme A 24-hour helpline from Health Assured to support you through any of life’s issues or problems
- Free eye test
- Flexible working
- Interest free loan, those in financial hardship
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Project Manager - Digital Projects
Location: Central London, hybrid working (1-2 days a week in the office)
Contract: Temporary, 1 month, probably longer
Salary: £19.23 PAYE, plus £2.32 HP per hour (£35,088 FTE)
Hours: 3 days a week (21 hours), flexible up to full-time.
Charity People are seeking a capable and proactive Project Manager/Coordinator to join a charity focused on wellbeing, on a temporary basis. This role involves managing digital projects and ensuring smooth coordination between the charity's in-house team and external agencies. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of digital projects and excellent project management skills.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management:
- Set up and coordinate meetings.
- Write and distribute meeting notes.
- Ensure projects are progressing and deadlines are met.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams and external agencies.
Digital Projects:
- Assist with research and updates for website projects.
- Coordinate the creation of new website sections (supporter section, webinar section).
- Oversee the review process of the charity's email automation software (HubSpot).
- Summarise research findings and conclusions.
Publishing/Website Project:
- Coordinate the production of the charity's annual report/online magazine.
- Chase writers and update the agency on progress.
Experience required:
- Proven experience in project management or coordination.
- Familiarity with digital projects and website management.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Skills required:
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Essential Requirements:
- Strong project management skills.
- Experience managing digital projects.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Familiarity with Google Marketing Suite and web analytics.
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience with WordPress or Drupal.
- Understanding of SEO and UX/UI principles.
- Experience implementing analytics tracking.
If you would like to apply, please send your CV asap to avoid disappointment, interviews are being arranged asap, with the view of starting w/c 2nd June.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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Actively Interviewing
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SMART is hiring! We are looking for full time Employment Advisers to provide support to people who face barriers to obtaining and/or retaining employment, due to mental ill-health. This includes people looking for work, as well as those who are currently employed but struggling.
We offer a friendly, collaborative, hybrid and integrated work environment in partnership with CNWL’s Talking Therapies service, as well as a pension program, 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays), employee led HR processes and a competitive salary.
Ideally you will: have experience of working with people who have mental health needs/emotional difficulties in an employment setting; proven experience of meeting (or exceeding) outcomes and targets; be knowledgeable about relevant laws and policies relating to employment, disabilities and equal opportunities; have experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams and; be able to liaise with other services and professionals on service users’ behalf.
Please send us your CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 pages of A4), covering the ‘experience, skills and abilities’ part of the person specification.
Our first stage interviews will be ON SITE on 25th June, 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Ready to lead change for LGBTQ+ mental health? Join a bold, values-driven charity making a real difference in people’s lives, as our Income Generation & Communcations Manager!
This is your chance to shape the future of inclusive fundraising and communications at MindOut.
We’re looking for a dynamic, strategic thinker to become our Income Generation and Communications Manager - a pivotal role that fuels our mission to support LGBTQ+ people experiencing mental health challenges. You’ll lead on fundraising innovation, build meaningful donor relationships, and craft powerful communications that amplify our impact.
This isn’t just another charity job. It’s a chance to:
- Drive real-world change by securing vital funding for life-saving mental health services.
- Champion LGBTQ+ voices through inclusive, affirming storytelling and campaigns.
- Collaborate with passionate changemakers - from community fundraisers to corporate partners.
- Shape strategy and take ownership of income generation and donor engagement systems.
- Work flexibly in a hybrid role based in Brighton, with a supportive, values-led team.
- Create and implement a dynamic and engaging communications strategy
- Engage with the LGBTQ community and wider, through events and awareness raising activities
If you’re creative, driven, and ready to lead with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
We actively welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health challenges, and from individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, people of colour, disabled, or from other underrepresented communities - your unique perspective and voice are valued here.
Employee Benefits include:
- 29 days annual leave + Bank Holiday
- One day off for your birthday each year
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working
- Access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Up to 5% employer contribution towards your pension
Please ensure you submit a cover letter with your CV (maximum two pages each) referencing your skills & experience with regard to our core purpose and person specification outlined in the job description.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
We work to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all LGBTQ+ people, reduce stigma and make LGBTQ+ mental health a community concern.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?
Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
Job title: Hospital Mental Health Outreach Worker (Bounce Back)
Reference Number: 287
Reports to: Senior Community Outreach Worker
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week days and hours flexible between Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm)
Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum, pro rata - depending on skills and experience, inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW)
Based: Kingfisher Court, Radlett WD7 / Albany Lodge, St Albans AL3 / Borehamwood Wellbeing Centre WD6 + Outreach
Bounce Back workers work with the Herts Mind Network Community Outreach Teams and hospital staff to ensure that patients are offered advice, information and holistic support for smooth, timely and supportive discharge from hospital back in to the community.
About the Project
Herts Mind Network (HMN) has formed a partnership with Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (HPFT) to deliver a one-to-one outreach service for people who are in psychiatric hospitals across Hertfordshire.
About the Role:
The Bounce Back Worker will be based at Kingfisher Court or Albany Lodge and HMN Centres, promoting joint working between Kingfisher Court staff and HMN, creating a seamless pathway into community support for clients recovering from mental ill health.
The aims of the Bounce Back service are; to provide up to 10 sessions of emotional and practical support, advice and information to patients. We will visit patients on the ward and continue the sessions in the local community and in patient’s homes once discharged. We will facilitate a smooth and timely hospital discharge.
The recovery approach includes empathy, warmth, acceptance, authenticity, compassion and humanity.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive referrals from the ward teams at Kingfisher Court, Albany Lodge and other appropriate hospitals across Hertfordshire.
- Provide practical and emotional support to encourage patients to develop their independence within their local community.
- Facilitate a smooth discharge from hospital back to the community.
- Have a solid understanding on the dual effect of mental health and drugs and alcohol.
- Monitor outcomes and evaluate the service.
- Ensure that the safety and wellbeing of patients using the service is monitored and reviewed regularly.
- Embed a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.
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.
- Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 22nd June at 5pm.
Interviews to be held on Wednesday 25th June at our Watford Wellbeing Centre.
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.
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Are you ready to make a real impact and help us drive meaningful change? At Samaritans, we’re looking for a Mass Participation Senior Officer to join our dynamic Income Generation team, specifically within Community and Events Fundraising.
• £37,000 per annum
• Permanent role
• Full time (35 hours per week) with flexible working
• Hybrid working: Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office, with an option to work occasionally from a shared office space in London Bridge.
• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. Staff are expected to work in person around 2 days per month.
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences.
About the Role
In this exciting role, you’ll work with the Mass Participation Product Manager to deliver virtual fundraising programmes and create inspiring stewardship journeys that empower our supporters to fundraise successfully. You’ll also develop engaging, multi-channel campaigns, analyse performance to drive improvements, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure our products exceed expectations.
This role gives you the chance to combine project management and event planning skills, while contributing to Samaritans’ life-saving work.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Leading on the delivery of key virtual fundraising events and programmes.
• Crafting supporter communications and experiences that build lasting relationships.
• Developing marketing plans and optimising campaigns using data-driven insights.
• Collaborating with teams across Samaritans to maximise income and engagement.
• Managing external suppliers and ensuring smooth operations for fundraising events.
What We’re Looking For
• Proven experience in event management or community fundraising.
• Strong project management skills and marketing experience across online/offline channels.
• Excellent written communication skills with an understanding of tone of voice.
• Experience in managing online communities and using data to inform decisions.
• Experience in social media management for a brand (desirable).
• Knowledge of CRM systems and working to income targets (desirable.
Job Description is here
If you’re ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to a role that makes a real impact, we want to hear from you!
Working at Samaritans:
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure on our careers page.
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, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Application:
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV and answer some application questions, in relation to the job description, outlining your motivations for applying and your transferable skills and experience. Applications close at 9 am on 12 June with video interviews taking place from Wednesday 18 June onwards.
Whilst we appreciate that the use of generative AI functions like ChatGPT is quickly becoming part of working life for many people, through our recruitment process we want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths. Therefore, we kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, cover letter or to generate interview answers.
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SANE is a UK-wide mental health charity working to improve the quality of life of anyone affected by mental illness. It aims to raise awareness and understanding of all mental health conditions; fight to improve frontline mental health services for individuals and carers; provide support, information and guidance through SANEline, Call Back service, email and text support; and promote and host research into causes, treatments and therapies through its Prince of Wales International Centre for SANE research.
About the role:
We are looking for people interested in providing compassionate support to people affected by mental health problems. This includes supporting people with severe mental illness, and carers, families and friends. You will provide support by telephone, email and text.
Call Back Officer/s will work within our team to provide support services. Hours for this role are flexible but would likely range from 12-6pm or 12-8pm for 2 days per week.
This role provides valuable practical experience in providing emotional support to vulnerable people.
Starting Salary: £15.46 per hour
About you:
- You must have experience of working in the mental health field.
- You are personable, highly compassionate, and genuinely interested in supporting people from all walks of life.
- You are a warm and confident communicator.
- You can work collaboratively with our team to ensure delivery of a high-quality service on the Call Back Service.
We are also keen to hear from people interested in different hours, or bank work, in particular those with counselling, psychology or therapy qualifications.
What can you expect?
- To work within SANE’s framework, including regular check-ins, debriefs, and weekly team meetings. To receive training specific to your role.
- To become part of an established and diverse team.
- To gain exposure to a wide range of mental health problems.
- To gain valuable practical experience in providing emotional support to vulnerable people.
- A culture where team members support and learn from each other.
- A warm supportive and encouraging environment.
Requirements:
- Ideally 1 year mental health work experience
- To undergo an enhanced DBS check
- Expected start date – late June 2025
- For all bank staff - availability of a minimum of 1 day every week.
Please note: This role may close early if a suitable candidate is found, please do not delay in submitting your application as interviews are taking place on an ongoing basis
Closing date: Wednesday 4th June at 12pm (midday).
To apply: Please complete your application before the closing date, addressing all areas on the person specification (downloadable below) and tell us why you want to work for SANE. Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
SANE is a UK-wide mental health charity working to improve the quality of life of anyone affected by mental illness. It aims to raise awareness and understanding of all mental health conditions; fight to improve frontline mental health services for individuals and carers; provide support, information and guidance through SANEline, Call Back service, email and text support; and promote and host research into causes, treatments and therapies through its Prince of Wales International Centre for SANE research.
About the role:
We are looking for people interested in providing compassionate support to people affected by mental health problems. This includes supporting people with severe mental illness, and carers, families and friends.
In our main SANEline Support Officer position, you will help our service to provide support by telephone, email and text, as well as supporting a team of our skilled volunteer. SANEline is a confidential service open 365 days per year, providing support to service users with a wide range of mental health problems.
This is a Bank role of 2-3 shifts per week, including some weekend work, with working hours of 2.30-10.30pm, on-site at our London office.
Working on SANEline services requires empathy and resilience and we take pride in providing a nurturing environment and unwavering support to our teams. We are keen to hear from people with counselling, psychology or therapy qualifications.
Salary: £15.46
About you:
- You must ideally have experience of working in the mental health field.
- You are personable, highly compassionate, and genuinely interested in supporting people from all walks of life.
- You are a warm and confident communicator.
- You can work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service on SANEline.
What can you expect?
- To work within SANE’s framework, including regular check-ins, debriefs, and weekly team meetings. To receive training specific to your role.
- To become part of an established and diverse team.
- To gain exposure to a wide range of mental health problems.
- To gain valuable practical experience in providing emotional support to vulnerable people.
- A culture where team members support and learn from each other.
- A warm supportive and encouraging environment.
Requirements:
- Ideally 1 year mental health work experience
- To undergo an enhanced DBS check
- Expected start date – late June 2025
- For bank staff - availability of a minimum of 1 day every week
Please note: This role may close early if a suitable candidate is found, please do not delay in submitting your application as interviews are taking place on an ongoing basis
Closing date: Wednesday 4th June at 12pm (midday).
To apply: Please complete your application before the closing date, addressing all areas on the person specification (downloadable below) and tell us why you want to work for SANE. Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Help make a difference where it matters most.
Samaritans is seeking an experienced Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) professional to lead the delivery of our external EDI strategy across our services, outreach, partnerships, policy, and research. This is a key role in helping us to to improve how we reach and support minoritised communities and ensure our services are inclusive and accessible to all.
You'll work closely with staff and volunteers across Samaritans to embed best EDI practice into everything we do - from improving service accessibility to leading equality impact assessments and developing strategic partnerships. You’ll also support capacity building across the organisation and play a key role in delivering our new Culture and Inclusion Plan.
We're looking for someone who:
- Is an experienced EDI practitioner with strong knowledge of best practice across service delivery, policy and influencing.
- Can lead organisation-wide projects and develop partnerships with community organisations
- Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially in engaging volunteer audiences
- Is passionate about creating a more inclusive and equitable society, especially for those at greater risk of suicide and self-harm
Join us and be part of an organisation that is deeply committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and increasing our reach to a wide range of people who need us. Read more in our linked pages.
Read the full job description here.
Why join Samaritans
Samaritans is one of the UK and Ireland’s best known and respected charities - our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. In these challenging socio-economic times, Samaritans is needed more than ever. If you want to make a real difference to people’s lives – this is the role for you!
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
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, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Application
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV and answer the questions in the application including the following;
- Why are you interested in the EDI Specialist (Reach and Access) role at Samaritans, and how does your experience and motivation align with our work? Max 500 words
- Samaritans works with a large, volunteer-led network. Describe a time you acted to embed EDI practice into volunteer-led service delivery, including how you adapted your approach for this audience. Max 300 words
- Please describe your experience in developing and delivering EDI projects that have resulted in measurable improvements – particularly those involving services, outreach, or policy. Max 300 words
Applications close at Sunday 8 June 2025, with video interviews taking place in the week beginning 16 June 2025.
We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Apply now and help shape a future where fewer people die by suicide.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.