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SANE, London (On-site)
£28,000 – 30,000 pa (FTE) dependent on experience
We are looking for people interested in providing compassionate support to people affected by mental health problems.
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London, Greater London (On-site) 12.54 miles
£28,000 – 30,000 pa (FTE) dependent on experience
Full-time or part-time (Full time (5 days a week) or Part time (3 days a week) with regular evening and weekend work )
Contract (One-year contract, subject to a six-month probationary period)

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Job description

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, our 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, as well as supporting our skilled volunteers through their development and weekly shifts.

This role also provides valuable practical experience in providing emotional support to vulnerable people.

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:  Midday Wednesday 24th September 2025

To apply: Please complete your application before the closing date, addressing all areas on the person  specification and tell us why you want to work for SANE. Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.


Job Description

1. Delivering support through calls, emails and other means (e.g. text messaging) to people affected by mental illness, and supporting and mentoring volunteers.

2. On shift, creating a safe and supportive team environment with SANE volunteers.

3. Providing debriefing and support to volunteers following their work with callers.

4. Sharing information with your team both verbally and in writing, to ensure effective handover to colleagues.

5. Working as part of a team to ensure a shared understanding of how SANE support services operate; using your knowledge and experience to ensure our callers are effectively supported.

6. Recording work in accordance with SANE’s organisational systems.

7. Always working within SANE’s values, policies and procedural guidelines.

8. Keeping abreast of and working in accordance with relevant legislation and regulatory standards.

9. Understanding and working within SANE’s safeguarding framework.

10.  Ensuring all work is in line with the Equality Act.

11.  Keeping volunteers up to date with any key service information or legal or procedural changes, as appropriate.

12.  Ensuring that any issues or concerns are logged and discussed with a Services team manager.

13.  Attending supervisions and appraisals and contributing to team meetings.

14.  Having a commitment to personal, volunteer and team development and your own well-being. 

15.  Being self-sufficient in terms overseeing any I.T., security, and health & safety matters which may arise whilst on the shift.

16.  Undertaking any other duties commensurate with this role.

 
Person Specification

Experience

1. Experience of working with people with mental health conditions/mental illnesses and families and carers. Essential

2. Experience of working on a mental health helpline (or similar helpline) or providing support by email/text or chat services. Desirable

3. Experience of working in a service with volunteers at the heart of delivery where you have supported volunteers to deliver a high-quality service. Desirable

4. Experience of providing high-quality written and verbal support to people asking for help. Essential
 

Knowledge and Qualifications

5. Good general knowledge of the mental health system including access, treatment and common relevant legislation and available support structures for people with mental illnesses and carers. Desirable
 

Personal Qualities

6. The ability and enthusiasm to create a team with volunteers, and provide them with support, mentoring and autonomy. Essential

7. The ability to work with distressing and challenging content, support callers with complex needs and ensure self-care. Essential

8. The empathy and compassion to be able to provide meaningful support both on the phone and in emails. Essential

9. A work ethos underpinned by a commitment to equality and diversity. Essential

10.  An understanding of and ability to work within appropriate professional boundaries Essential


Skills

11.  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both verbally and in writing. Essential

12.  Commitment and ability to adhere to organisational policies and procedures, especially with regard to safeguarding and confidentiality. Essential

13.  Able to work independently, flexibly, and also collaboratively within a team. Essential

14.  Good self-awareness. Essential

15.  Effective organisational and planning skills.  Essential

16.  Proficiency in IT packages including Word, Excel and Outlook, with the ability to input and extract data from relevant databases. Essential

Application resources
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SANE View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 03 September 2025
Closing date: 24 September 2025 at 12:00
Tags: Advocacy, Counselling, Helpline, Mental Health, Psychology / Therapy, Wellbeing

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