Mental Health Jobs

Head of Engagement 

Hours per week: 37.5  

Location: Hybrid, working from Home and First Steps ED offices 

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 

Aim and Job Outline 

First Steps ED supports people of all ages and genders experiencing problems with eating difficulties and eating disorders. The purpose of this role is to is to provide strategic leadership and direction for the charities fundraising, contract management and marketing activities. The Head of Engagement will lead, motive and develop direct reports and other stakeholders to provide input to deliver on engagement objectives. You will play a vital role by securing additional statutory income, maximising other funding opportunities, and finding new ways to generate income through the sharing of our specialist knowledge and expertise. 

• Lead and manage new B2B relationships and secure new contracts within the NHS or similar settings.

• Develop and maintain working relationships with relevant business, statutory and voluntary agencies 

• Work closely with Senior Leadership Team as well as key stakeholders within the charity to develop engagement initiatives. 

• Support the Fundraising Manager to ensure the fundraising strategy is on target to achieve objectives. 

• Ensure all engagement activities are inclusive, accessible, and reflective of our values and charity objectives. 

• Manage the fundraising, marketing and communications budgets. 

• Implement robust system for reporting outcomes and project initiatives. 

• Lead the development of our Friends of First Steps and Ambassador Network and develop new opportunities.

What you will bring 

• Proven experience in a senior engagement role within the charity sector. 

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Strategic thinker with a track record of developing successful engagement strategies. 

• Proficiency in using engagement tools and platforms. 

• Ability to analyse data and generate actionable insights. 

• Passion for the charity sector and a commitment to our mission. 

The role will be hybrid based at home or at any of our First Steps ED office or sites. You will be expected to attend our Derby office for in person meetings as and when required. Starting salary will normally be at the lower point of banding scale and dependant on skills and experience.

Our Offering 

• 28 Days annual leave 

• Flexible Working 

• Enhanced Sick Pay 

• Company Events 

• Pension 

• Company events 

• Health & Wellbeing Programme 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Employee Retail Discounts 

• Referral programme 

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity where mental health, wellbeing, and support is at the heart of what they do. We are recruiting their Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager, which is a brand new role for the charity. 

The charity offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working 2 days per week from their office in Oxford. 

The Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager is responsible for leading and developing the Charity’s philanthropy and partnerships donor base, focusing on building and nurturing relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners as well as legacy and in-memory supporters (larger funders).
This plays a pivotal role in shaping the charity’s fundraising strategy, identifying major funding opportunities and creating impactful engagement strategies to secure long-term financial support for the charity’s sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Develop and implement a comprehensive Philanthropy and Partnerships (P&P) fundraising strategy to drive fundraising activities and support long-term sustainability. This includes overseeing the cultivation and stewardship of major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners as well as legacy and in-memory supporters (larger funders). 
•  Report on income and expenditure targets, ensuring targets are met and assisting with budget setting. 
•  Cultivate, solicit and steward relationships with larger funders, ensuring strong and sustained engagement. 
•  Develop tailored proposals and partnership packages aligned with potential partners’ priorities and interests.
•  Manage, identify and build relationships with key corporate funders, negotiate and manage agreements, ensuring clear communication of expected deliverables. 
•  Oversee and manage all trust and foundation opportunities, identifying potential funders whilst monitoring and reporting on deliverables and outcomes ensuring timely delivery of all requirements, ensuring compliance with regulations. 
•  Develop compelling, tailored proposals and partnership packages to align with the interests and priorities of potential partners, demonstrating impact. 
•  Plan and execute donor stewardship events and activities to enhance engagement and retention. Ensure that donor recognition and communications are carried out with precision, ensuring donors feel valued and informed. 
•  Manage, track and utilise CRM systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics) to maintain up-to-date donor data, track progress and provide concise and timely reports on fundraising activities and income and expenditure reports. Analyse donor trends and engagement metrics to optimise fundraising strategies.

Person Specification: 

•  Demonstrable experience in a senior fundraising role, with a proven track record in securing major funds from larger funders. 
•  Exceptional major donor management skills, with experience in donor stewardship, partnership development and engagement strategies that build long-term relationships. 
•  Extensive knowledge and understanding of targeting, segmentation and response analysis. 
•  Persuasive written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling applications, proposals and donor communications. Capable of tailoring messaging for different audiences and ensuring clarity, consistency and emotional impact. 
•  Experience of managing a fundraising team and assisting with recruitment and team development. 
•  Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and manage relationships at all levels, both internally and externally. 
•  A strategic outlook with the ability to identify fundraising opportunities and take the initiative to drive growth.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Following a series of significant new business wins, the Corporate Fundraising Team at CALM are looking to grow. We are looking for an ambitious and experienced account manager who is motivated by results and a natural-born relationship builder. 

The role will be responsible for managing, growing and extending a portfolio of existing corporate partnerships, and, where appropriate, may be asked to support with new business by attending meetings, pitches and staff votes on an ad hoc basis. This role reports into the Corporate Fundraising Lead.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent relationship management to a portfolio of corporate partners (worth approx. £20k-100k per annum), including, but not limited to, producing account management plans, setting partnership objectives, supporting fundraising initiatives and employee engagement, thereby significantly contributing to the corporate fundraising budget and strategy.

• Ensure partnership milestones and fundraising targets are monitored, met, reported on and celebrated with key internal and external stakeholders.

• Confidently represent CALM at key meetings and events, where public speaking and the delivery of CALM Champion Workshops may be required.

• Work closely with the Services, Data and MarComms teams to build engaging, accurate and tailored impact reports for partners that encourage long-term support.

• Continue to seek ways of deepening partner relationships, and spotting opportunities for growth and extensions where possible, contributing to CALM’s strategy of growing repeatable, sustainable income. 

• Devise sustainable exit strategies for partners that leave behind a lasting legacy for CALM.

• Build strong working relationships and collaborate closely with colleagues across CALM to complement partnership activity.

• Use data, insight and subject matter expertise to inform team strategy, budgeting and reporting.

• Support the corporate partnerships team, where necessary, in securing new partnerships. This may involve (but not limited to) providing quotes or case studies, attending meetings or pitches, and canvassing for staff votes.

• Support the Corporate Fundraising team with administrative tasks and identifying and making improvements to working practice, process and knowledge across the High Value team to drive efficiency, improved ROI and inform strategy.

• Adhere to GDPR and be fully conversant with relevant fundraising regulator legislation and guidelines.

• Maintain awareness of industry trends and best practice, with a view to use these to benefit CALM.

• Be a data steward for fundraising, ensuring quality data management.

• When required, be an active and engaged member of CALM’s EDI Supergroup.

• Understand and adhere to the CALM values.

Your profile

Competencies

• A demonstrable track record of delivering significant financial results against agreed targets and timescales.

• Excellent relationship management skills, with ability to engage effectively with a range of audiences, especially with influential and senior people, both internal and external.

• Ability to direct client facing meetings, getting to the core of what motivates a partner to take action, and present a case for support convincingly.

• Confidence in managing partner expectations and having difficult conversations where necessary, keeping the charity’s best interests at heart.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to develop tailored and compelling presentations, reports and communications to a high standard.

• Proven ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload, taking initiative and often working to conflicting deadlines.

• Ability to collaborate and positively contribute to team culture.

• Willingness to work hard and attend, where necessary, commitments outside of office hours.

• Passion for the cause and delivering CALM’s mission.

Experience

• 5-7 years experience of successfully managing multi-layered, five or six figure corporate partnerships, ideally within the third sector - from the onboarding of a partnership to delivering exit strategies.

• Experience of growing and extending partnerships in line with organisational objectives.

• Experience of being part of a new business process whether that’s attending meetings, pitches or staff votes.

• Experience of working in a fast paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines.

Why work for us?

Reports to: ​Corporate Fundraising Lead 

Contract: Permanent 

Benefits: Unlimited annual leave, Healthcare cash plan, 6% pension contribution, therapeutic services (after completion of probation), hybrid working & nine day fortnight.

Based: London Waterloo twice a week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) / Remote Working (Mon, Tues & Fri), 9.30am - 5.30pm.

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 per annum

A work environment that values creativity, personal growth and collaboration.

About us:

We're the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - a suicide prevention charity fighting to reduce the devastating impact of suicide in the UK.

We run a life-saving helpline for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts, and our website has loads of tools and resources packed with practical advice.

We also run vital campaigns to increase awareness, smash stereotypes, and change the culture around mental health and suicide.

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are looking for two new Advocates to join our team in Lincolnshire on a 12-month fixed term contract. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for Advocates to join our team covering Lincolnshire. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential. 

This is a full-time role for 35 hours per week, applicants who do not hold the IAP or IAQ qualification will start on £22,500 per annum pro-rata.

About you

Exciting opportunity for Children's advocacy.

Some experience of working with young people advantageous and knowledge of Looked after children, Child in Need and Child protection processes advantageous.

The role will also necessitate limited work out of normal hours (week time only) to visit Childrens Homes to deliver face to face advocacy

Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.

Preferably, you should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service 
• 5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution 
• Salary sacrifices pension scheme 
• Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary) 
• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance programme 
• Access to remote counselling service 
• Paid Disability Leave 
• Paid compassionate Leave 
• Home Working Allowance  

Support with continuous professional development 

Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development  

Personal Development Plans 

 

How are staff supported to work remotely? 

VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community. 

When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).  

VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach. 

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account on our website. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; 12pm Friday 4 April 2025 however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.

Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?

Please visit out website

We look forward to hearing from you.

Seeking an experienced, self-motivated and compassionate individual to join our team and play a key role in our community based, non-medical sanctuary for those who are sucidal. At Maytree, we offer a potentially transformative experience with a once-only 4-night stay at our non-medical,family-style house. Through respite, time and space for reflection and compassionate and nurturing care, our Volunteer Befrienders and Lead Befrienders support an opportunity for the revival of hope and resilience.

As House and Adminstration Manager, you will work closely with our team of Lead Befrienders and Volunteer Befrienders to ensure the smooth running of the operations within the house, overseeing recruitment of staff and volunteers as well as acting as first point of contact for the organisation.An exciting and varied role for the right candidate. 

Credentialing Coordinator
£30,373 to £33,357 pa, plus excellent benefits
Aldgate, London
Full-time, fixed term contract until 30 June 2027

We are looking to appoint an important administrative role within the Training and workforce Team. This role supports the careers of Psychiatrists as well as maintaining and improving the standards of psychiatric education.

The post requires an excellent communicator with strong, professional written, including minute taking and meeting preparation, verbal and presentation skills as well as the ability to respond to a wide range of queries both online, via social media and phone.   
 
The successful candidate will be proactive, have attention to detail, be keen to learn and develop, and be able to work flexibly in a busy and supportive team in a collaborative and respectful way.

The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves. 

We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.  We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.

We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment, the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.

We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work-life balance.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 19,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is a values-based organisation and, in 2019, was named Charity of the Year in the European Diversity Awards.

Closing date: 4 April 2025.
Interviews: 7 November 2024.

Do you want to be part of an exciting service, supporting children and young people with mental health issues or emotional wellbeing needs?

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Courage, Together and Responsive?

Do you want to be part of our vision that every person in Hertfordshire will feel supported with their mental health?

If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.

Job title: CYP Support Worker – WithYOUth Service (Children and Young People)
Reference: 269
Salary: £23,809 - £24,750 per annum incl. Outer London Weighting
Hours: 37.5 hours to be worked flexibly across a 7-day week, between the hours of 2pm – 10pm, excluding bank holidays.
Contract: Fixed Term until September 2026 (with possibility to extend)
Working base: Watford Wellbeing Centre (expectation of working flexibly in our centres across Hertfordshire and from home)

About the Project

Hertfordshire Mind Network (HMN) has been awarded Hertfordshire’s CAMHS Early Help Digital Intervention Service (WithYOUth). The WithYOUth Service is an innovative partnership between BfB Labs and Hertfordshire Mind Network to provide a countywide digital service that is accessible to children and young people aged 5 – 18, at the earliest point of an emerging emotional wellbeing and/ or mental health need. The service will operate between 14:00 – 22:00 seven days a week.

Purpose of Post

As a CYP Support Worker you will be responsible for delivering this exciting service as part of a wider team, and whilst experience is advantageous, the most important thing to us and the children and young people we support is having the right values, skills and commitment to being part of this dynamic, new provision.

Our trauma-informed model offers a range of support options for CYP, based around digital interventions and supported by one-to-one and group sessions, so children and young people can engage in the way that works best for them. The service will build resilience in CYP by working with them to develop coping strategies and solutions that will enable them to improve their own health and wellbeing. We will also provide advice and guidance to parents/families/carers and professionals to provide a holistic response to supporting CYP and creating a network around them to empower and enable positive change.

We are looking for passionate, creative and committed individuals who wants to support children and young people to thrive.

We offer:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days pro rata after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 13th April 2025.
Please note: We will close the advert prior to this date if we receive sufficient applications.
Interviews to be held week beginning 21st April 2025 and will be held online via Teams.

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.

No agencies please.

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Courage, Together and Responsive and want to be part of our mission to create opportunities for individuals to make choices, find their own solutions, build resilience and manage their whole life and wellbeing?

If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.

Job title: Flourish Outreach Worker (Refugee & Asylum Seeker Mental Health Outreach)
Reference: 267
Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 per annum, pro rata
Based: Flexible across our 7 Hertfordshire wellbeing centres

We have a vacancy for a Flourish (Refugee and Asylum Seekers) Community Outreach Worker to join our team, supporting refugees and asylum seekers in the community with multiple needs who have mental health as a primary need, through providing advice, information and holistic support.

About the Service

This is an exciting and reasonably new project, ‘Flourish’ – Mental Health for Refugees in Hertfordshire, which is a highly flexible and responsive outreach service developed to meet the needs of refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine & other refugees in Hertfordshire. The aim of the service will be to support refugees in the community with multiple needs who have mental health support as a primary need.

The countywide holistic service also provides emotional wellbeing support for families who are hosting refugees.

Purpose of Post

• To provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients with mental ill health.
• Support to build social networks and reduce isolation whilst settling into the Hertfordshire community this includes building a sustainable and empowering peer support network and building confidence and self-esteem.
• To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly.
• To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
• Embed a person centred and solution focused approach in all aspects of the role.
• To work in a trauma informed way including awareness of the 6 principles of trauma informed practice, putting the clients emotional and practical needs at the forefront of this work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with all key delivery partners across the system to ensure the service is responsive, inclusive and easy to access.
• To take allocated referrals from any agencies including the Community Navigators, Borough and District Councils, Herts Help, Housing Providers, the Refugee Council and self-referrals including walk in contacts at any of the Mind wellbeing centres across the county.
• Hold a caseload of clients, supporting for approx. 10 weeks
• To create a safe space for the individual to be able to explore their feelings and improve their understanding around their mental health.
• To complete a holistic needs assessment, making use of assertive outreach work to achieve the initial client contact, if required.
• Ensure all person-centred risk assessments and support plans are completed as appropriate.
• Proactively recognise the indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitate appropriate action, whilst liaising with relevant agencies.
• To provide safeguarding intervention support. This will include responding to problems, which pose an immediate risk.
• To work alongside translators when required to provide a robust package of support for clients.
• To provide advocacy services to clients experiencing mental ill health.
• To accompany clients to initial visits and appointments as necessary in order to ensure the sustained use of existing support services in the Borough.
• To work with the third sector and signpost to other agencies as necessary to improve the health and wellbeing of clients referred to the service.
• To liaise with other agencies to ensure that clients receive appropriate support and continue to remain engaged with the service.
• To assist clients to access appropriate mental health services, housing/tenancy services and other services according to assessed needs.
• To establish effective pathways across a variety of agencies to maximise and provide effective partnership working.
• Support clients to build their emotional resilience, promoting self-management through building an understanding of their own triggers/coping strategies.
• To actively seek the views and feedback from refugees and hosting families in order to shape and improve service delivery.

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.
• Eligibility for blue light card.
• 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 application: Ongoing until role is filled.
Interviews: Held on a rolling basis 
Please note: we reserve the right to close the post once we have reached maximum applications or filled the role.

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.

No agencies please.

Jigsaw4u is a charity with a proud 27 year history in supporting mental health and wellbeing in South West London. We are seeking a support worker who is passionate about assisting carers, and who shares our values and person-centred approach.

Role in Context

Jigsaw4u’s Carers Peer Support Service supports carers in the London Borough of Merton through emotional support and access to information, opportunities and practical advice.

Working alongside other VCSE peer support providers in the Borough, other carer organisations or providers of statutory carers work, the post holder will work on improving pathways and coordinating services for carers experiencing mental health issues, often as a direct result of caring.  The post holder should have lived experience of caring for someone with mental health challenges, or direct experience of mental health challenges as a result of their caring responsibilities.

 

1. Purpose of the job

Be responsible in the designated area for:

• Delivery of one-to-one and group peer support sessions designed for and by carers
• Collecting data and reporting on direct work delivered with carers
• Collaborative working with the Merton Peer Support Partnership
• Developing and enhancing relationships with strategic partners
• Maintaining and striving to improve service delivery standards and effectiveness

1. Main duties

• Providing emotional and wellbeing support for carers through one-to-one, person-centred interventions
• Working flexibility to support carers aged 18 and over, who are caring for someone with mental health difficulties or experiencing mental health issues, often as a direct result of caring
• Empower and support carers to become involved in local Mental Health developments, particularly within SWLSTG
• Encourage and assist the uptake of Carers Assessments and the ability of carers and their families to assess their own needs to develop solutions and manage resources
• Assist carers in accessing opportunities for breaks from caring through activities within the partner organisations and external agencies
• Delivering time-limited, outcome-focused interventions to support personal outcomes so carers feel emotionally and practically supported
• Group-based support to address intended specific outcomes
• Encouraging access to local services to promote community inclusion and connectedness, enabling sustainable recovery and support
• Practical support to help carers access the right services and support based on needs, preferences, and the options available
• Evaluation of interventions provided through use of Outcomes Star and other
• agreed measurement tools
• To assist the Service Manager in creating monitoring reports
• To attend professional/monitoring meetings if required

Our ideal candidate is committed to providing a high standard in their work, with a passion to supporting clients to help them on their journey towards positive mental health and who embed and share Beacon’s values.

You will be delivering 1:1 counselling, face to face appointments and potentially remote, and be able to work evenings to meet the demand and needs of our clients. You may be based in a school setting for some of the hours you work

Our ideal applicant with be enthusiastic, caring, positive and committed to learning and developing within their role to ensure we continue to provide the best service to our clients. Although training to use our systems will be provided, you will have some digital competence and understanding to fulfil the administrative requirements of the role.

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team at Beacon and would particularly welcome applications from under represented communities including, LGBTQIA+, older applicants and global majority communities.

Please see the job pack for further information regarding the role.

Beacon Counselling is a registered mental health charity in Stockport dedicated to improving mental health and emotional resilience of our community for more than 40 years.

We deliver a whole range of mental health and wellbeing services in schools, community hubs, online and from our base in the heart of Stockport, offered by our dedicated team of qualified paid and volunteer counsellors and wellbeing workers.

We know that everyone and every situation is different and that’s why we provide people with a space to talk, and to be heard.

We are looking for a Wellbeing Worker who has experience supporting child and young people’s emotional wellbeing and mental health and is dedicated to improving the mental health and emotional resilience of our community.

Our ideal candidate is committed to providing a high standard in their work, with a passion to supporting children and young people to help them on their journey towards positive mental health and who embed and share Beacon’s values.

You will be delivering 1:1 wellbeing support, face to face appointments and potentially remote, and will be able to work evenings to meet the demand and needs of the service.

Our ideal applicant with be enthusiastic, caring, positive and committed to learning and developing within their role to ensure we continue to provide the best service to our clients.

Although training to use our systems will be provided, you will have some digital competence and understanding to fulfil the administrative requirements of the role.

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team at Beacon and would particularly welcome applications from under represented communities including, LGBTQIA+, older applicants and global majority communities.

Please see the job pack for further information regarding the roles.

Director of Strategic Development

Prout Bridge Project

Beaminster, Dorset – with some homeworking available

Circa £40,000 per annum (pro rata for part time)

The Prout Bridge Project offers youth, mental-health and community services in the town of Beaminster in West Dorset. Set up in 2016 in response to cuts in youth and family provision, it has evolved in response to the community’s needs and has become a much-valued resource for the town, and beyond. Our aim is to support children, young people and adults to participate, thrive and connect as part of an inclusive and resilient community.

The project is run by a small team of staff supported by an active board and volunteers – all experienced in their field. Programmes are developed in genuine co-production with service users, staff and volunteers, funders and partners. 

 

This is a great time to join the Prout Bridge Project with exciting growth opportunities and funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, which is enabling this new senior role of Director of Strategic Development.

We are looking for an exceptional, experienced and enthusiastic person, who shares our culture and values and is passionate about our vision. The ideal candidate will lead on our strategy, financial stability and sustainability through income generation - including grant applications, fundraising and contracts - and marketing. They will support and grow our team of staff and volunteers and ensure that we have the structures and processes in place to maintain high-quality service delivery.

If you believe you have the skills, drive and ambition to add value to our committed team, we look forward to receiving your application.

For further information please apply via the link.

Head of Marketing, Fundraising and Stakeholder Relations

Location: Worcester (Head Office) / Hybrid Working Available
Additional office: Hereford
Salary: £41,496 - £43,516 (pro rata)
Hours: 22.5 - 30 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

At WMRSASC, your work truly matters. You will play a vital role in securing funding and raising awareness to support survivors of sexual violence. Your work will directly contribute to life-changing services while securing long-term financial sustainability for the charity.

We are a values-driven team, offering flexibility, professional growth, and a supportive workplace where your contributions are recognised and celebrated.

About the Role:

As Head of Marketing, Fundraising, and Stakeholder Relations, you will:

• Drive income generation through corporate sponsorships, donor engagement, and self-funding initiatives.
• Lead marketing strategies to enhance WMRSASC’s brand and visibility.
• Develop strategic partnerships with funders, businesses, policymakers, and key stakeholders.
• Manage multi-channel marketing campaigns across digital, press, and PR.
• Identify and secure funding bids and tenders for long-term sustainability.
• Oversee impactful fundraising events that align with our strategic goals.
• A key aspect of this role is to develop sustainable revenue streams to cover your own salary and contribute to the charity’s financial growth.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven professional with:

• Proven experience in marketing, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement.
• A strong track record of income generation and financial sustainability.
• Expertise in branding, digital marketing, and multi-channel campaigns.
• Experience in corporate sponsorship, donor engagement, and bid writing.
• The ability to build long-term partnerships with funders and stakeholders.
• Passion for WMRSASC’s mission and a drive for social impact.

What We Offer

• Hybrid & Flexible Working.
• 26 days holiday 8 statutory holidays (pro rata) – Increasing to 31 days after 5 years.
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution – Investing in your future.
• Benenden Health Scheme – Prioritising your well-being.
• Accredited training & career development – Grow with us.
• Regular management supervision & support – Your success matters.

Join Us!

Are you ready to use your marketing and fundraising expertise to drive real social impact? Join WMRSASC and be part of something truly meaningful.

Apply today and make a difference!

WMRSASC are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

As an equal opportunities employer, West Mercia Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC) is committed to ensuring the fair and equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join WMRSASC.

CLOSING DATE: 11/04/2025

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Housing Worker
Hours: 30 - 37 hours per week, flexible to be over 4-5 days
Following probation the role requires on-call for approx 6 weeks a year, for which extra payments are made.
Salary: £27,876 - £30,002 (pro-rata - salary dependent on skills, experience and knowledge) 
Contract: Permanent
Base: Garden House Project, OX4 2ND and Projects across East Oxford

We have a vacancy for housing support and recovery worker based in Oxford city.

The Housing Support and Recovery Worker will provide flexible, proactive and assertive support, to residents of our housing projects, to promote recovery and independence within a positive risk management approach to adults with serious and enduring mental health issues.

About the Project:

Oxfordshire Mind’s Transitional Housing Recovery Service is for people aged 18 -65 who have severe and enduring mental health problems. The service is part of a pathway of housing services that promote recovery and independence within the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership (OMHP). The OMHP brings together Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Oxfordshire Mind, Connection Floating Support, Response, Restore and Elmore Community Services to deliver integrated mental health support and services across the county.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assessment of mental health needs & risk
2. Creation and management of appropriate strategies to manage risks for individuals and environment
3. Providing proactive individual support planning and case management in conjunction with residents and external stakeholders
4. Property and housing management including health and safety responsibilities, fire safety checks and arranging repairs to maintain a safe environment
5. Record keeping and administration
6. Interagency working and liaison
7. Promotion of community interaction to improve physical and mental wellbeing
8. Formulate and see through plans for residents to move on to more long-term resident accommodation within commissioned timeframes

Key Skills

• An understanding of the issues for people with mental health issues living in the community
• Experience of working in a housing or residential setting.
• Experience of working with individuals, enabling them to identify their own goals to support personal wellbeing and recovery, and the ability to support them in pursuing these.

Please ensure that you match your skills and experience against the above and provide details and evidence of this in your application. If you don't provide this you may not be shortlisted for the role.

Closing date: 2nd April 2025
Shortlisting date: 3rd April 2025
Interview date: 8th April 2025
Interview location: Garden House, 6 Ivy Close, OX4 2NB

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.

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We are sadly unable to hire on work visa Sponsorship.

Oxfordshire Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.  We therefore require a Disclosure and Barring Service check, for all our roles. The level of which will vary depending on the nature of the role.

No agencies please.