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Porchlight is looking for an experienced and compassionate Area Manager to lead the delivery and development of our internal Live Well Kent and Medway (LWKM) services and related support services, including domestic abuse support and work focused on the alleviation of poverty.
This is a key leadership role within our mental health provision. You will provide strong operational oversight across a range of community-based services, ensuring they are safe, person-centred, trauma-informed and delivered to a consistently high standard. Working closely with service managers, internal teams, commissioners, voluntary sector partners and statutory agencies, you will help ensure that people experiencing mental health challenges, domestic abuse, financial hardship or multiple disadvantage receive coordinated and effective support.
You will be responsible for supporting service performance, quality assurance, safeguarding practice, contract compliance and continuous improvement. You will also play an important role in developing staff, strengthening partnerships and identifying opportunities to improve outcomes for people using our services.
We are looking for someone with proven experience of managing mental health or related support services, including leading teams through complexity and change. You will understand the impact of trauma, poverty, domestic abuse and social exclusion, and you will be confident using data, insight and partnership working to improve service delivery. Excellent communication, judgement and organisational skills are essential, alongside a clear commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and recovery-focused practice.
In return, you will join a values-led organisation committed to making a lasting difference in people’s lives. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated manager to shape high-quality services, support dedicated teams and contribute to Porchlight’s mission to help people live safely, independently and with hope for the future.
This role requires:
- Leadership experience
- Strong influencing, relationship management and communication skills
- Experience of performance and risk management of complex services and contracts
- Strong strategic skills, with the ability to align and develop services to support the charity’s ambitions and plans.
- A commitment to the values that underpin all of Porchlight’s work.
- Experience of the housing and social care landscape will be helpful but we’re looking for the right person and will invest in your professional development with ongoing training and learning opportunities.
Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
Working pattern: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday with some flexibility required.
Location type: On-site
Contract type: Permanent
Interview date: 18th September 2026
Our application form and interview process have been designed to assess your transferable skills rather than direct experience. This helps remove barriers for people who may have the right values, abilities, and potential but may not have formal experience in the role they’re applying for. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please have a look atthe application guidanceandjob descriptionat the bottom of the pageto give you the best chance of being shortlisted.
A safe home, better life and fairer future for everyone.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
6 x Vacancies Available
We are looking for six client-focused Support Time Recovery Workers to join our new Wigan Crisis Space service, supporting local residents experiencing emotional distress and mental health challenges.
Wigan Crisis Space is a new service providing a safe space for those in distress and struggling with unwanted thoughts and feelings. Looking to improve mental health and wellbeing, we connect individuals to a range of services to reduce low mood, anxiety and loneliness, develop new skills and ensure their voice is heard.
Our STR Workers provide low-level calming interventions and one-to-one support to help people identify the causes of their emotional distress and put in place a support plan that includes signposting and referrals to other appropriate organisations and services.
The ideal candidates will have an awareness of mental health conditions, experience of building strong relationships with people and excellent listening skills. The ability to develop trust with those accessing the service is key to supporting them to achieve their recovery goals and desired outcomes.
Main Responsibilities
• Develop trusting relationships and provide short-term one-to-one appointments that offer practical and emotional support.
• Carry out initial ‘getting to know you’ conversations, working with individuals to plan their support and achieve the goals and outcomes that are important to them.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of local services and organisations that can provide support to improve wellbeing.
• Ensure regular and robust case recording and risk management in line with quality standards.
• Complete referrals to ensure people accessing Wigan Crisis Space have the appropriate support networks around them.
• Support and facilitate group activities that promote wellbeing and recovery as part of our prevention agenda.
Benefits
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees), increasing by one day each April up to a maximum of 30 days, plus bank holidays.
• Up to 6% matched pension contributions.
• Flexible working arrangements, with the right to request flexible working from day one.
• Enhanced paid sick leave and family leave provisions.
• Eye care vouchers and winter flu jab vouchers.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Role Details
• Salary: Starting at £25,221 FTE per annum, rising to £27,780 FTE per annum (£14,314.62 to £15,766.02 per annum for 21 hours per week).
• Location: Wigan Crisis Space, Crompton Street, Wigan, WN1 1YP. Office-based and wheelchair accessible.
• Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week. The role includes evening and weekend working on a rota basis.
Find Out More
Interested in learning more about Wigan Crisis Space and what it's like to work within the service?
We are holding an informal online drop-in session where you can meet the Service Manager and Operational Manager, learn more about the role and the service, and ask any questions you may have before applying.
• Date: Tuesday 1 September 2026
• Time: 10:30am
• Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
• Joining details are available on the Family Action vacancy webpage.
No booking is required. We would be delighted to meet anyone interested in joining the team and learning more about the service.
About Family Action
Wigan Crisis Space is delivered by Family Action, a national charity that works from the heart of local communities. For more than 150 years, we have supported people through change, challenge and crisis, providing practical, emotional and financial support to families, children, young people and adults across the UK.
We are a forward-looking, ambitious and people-focused organisation, committed to continuous improvement, mutual respect and excellence in all we do.
How to Apply
• Click the Apply button below. You will be redirected to the Family Action vacancy webpage to complete your application.
• Closing Date: Sunday 6 September 2026 at 11:59pm.
Interview Dates
In-person interviews are scheduled to take place on 16 and 17 September 2026.
For Direct Queries
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the role, the selection process or flexible working requests, please visit the Family Action vacancy webpage for the hiring manager's contact details.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from people from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates.
We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. Candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse reasonable travel costs for candidates invited to attend an interview in person.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



South East London Mind is looking for a Group Activities Facilitator, in our new Southwark Wellbeing Hub (SWH), to lead an exciting new programme of groups and activities across Southwark. The Group Activities Facilitator will create opportunities for people with mental health needs to connect with others who understand their experiences, gain practical tools and information, and build resilience. This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by ensuring Southwark residents have access to the support and community they need to thrive.
You will be a highly skilled facilitator with good knowledge of mental health and experience supporting people with mental health problems. Your exceptional organisation skills will support the successful delivery of the project and ensure that it is evaluated effectively.
As the Group Activities Facilitator, you will coordinate and facilitate a programme that brings group activities to community spaces across the borough. You will work in partnership with other delivery organisations and community facilitators, helping people feel more connected to the people and resources around them. This will include developing and refining a structured programme and continuously building on feedback.
What you'll be doing:
- Developing and overseeing the safe delivery of a flexible programme of short-term groups to support wellbeing
- Partnering with a variety of organisations and venues to ensure the programme covers a range of needs
- Managing the day-to-day operations of activity delivery, including group & venue bookings and relationships with delivery partners
- Jointly managing a co-production group including service users and local partners to plan programme priorities
- Supporting service users, addressing concerns and encouraging participation, and providing information about upcoming programmes
- Connecting to the wider community to encourage sustainable participation and longer-term options for service users
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday 6th September (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Monday 14th September
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark



2 x Vacancies Available
We are looking for two passionate Team Leaders to join our new Wigan Crisis Space service and support local residents experiencing emotional distress and mental health challenges.
Wigan Crisis Space is a new service providing a safe space for those in distress and struggling with unwanted thoughts and feelings. Looking to improve mental health and wellbeing, we connect individuals to a range of services to reduce low mood, anxiety and loneliness, develop new skills and ensure their voice is heard.
As a Team Leader, you will combine strong leadership skills with a caring and supportive approach. You will have a good understanding of mental health and the impact it can have on people's lives, alongside the ability to lead and develop a team delivering high-quality support.
You will have a proven track record of working effectively with individuals and their families, contributing to service development, and supporting colleagues to learn and grow. You will be a self-starter who is confident in helping to shape and develop a new provision within the local community.
Main Responsibilities
• Lead and line manage a small team of Support Time Recovery (STR) Workers to deliver a safe, effective and responsive service.
• Support STR Workers with goal setting, safety planning and interventions, providing guidance and advice on safeguarding matters and working closely with the Service Manager on complex cases.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of local services and organisations that can provide support to improve wellbeing.
• Ensure regular and robust case recording and risk management in line with quality standards.
Benefits
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees), increasing by one day each April up to a maximum of 30 days, plus bank holidays.
• Up to 6% matched pension contributions.
• Flexible working arrangements, with the right to request flexible working from day one.
• Enhanced paid sick leave and family leave provisions.
• Eye care vouchers and winter flu jab vouchers.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Role Details
• Salary: Starting at £28,884 FTE per annum, rising to £31,698 FTE per annum (£23,419.45 to £25,701.08 per annum for 30 hours per week).
• Location: Wigan Crisis Space, Crompton Street, Wigan, WN1 1YP. Office-based and wheelchair accessible.
• Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week. Working late afternoons and evenings, with weekend working on a rota basis.
• Contract: Permanent.
Find Out More
Interested in learning more about Wigan Crisis Space and what it's like to work within the service?
We are holding an informal online drop-in session where you can meet the Service Manager and Operational Manager, learn more about the role and the service, and ask any questions you may have before applying.
• Date: Tuesday 1 September 2026
• Time: 3:00 pm
• Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
• Joining details are available on the Family Action vacancy webpage.
No booking is required. We would be delighted to meet anyone interested in joining the team and learning more about the service.
About Family Action
Wigan Crisis Space is delivered by Family Action, a national charity that works from the heart of local communities. For more than 150 years, we have supported people through change, challenge and crisis, providing practical, emotional and financial support to families, children, young people and adults across the UK.
We are a forward-looking, ambitious and people-focused organisation, committed to continuous improvement, mutual respect and excellence in all we do.
How to Apply
• Click the Apply button below. You will be redirected to the Family Action vacancy webpage to complete your application.
• Closing Date: Sunday 6 September 2026 at 11:59pm.
Interview Date
In-person interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 14 September 2026.
For Direct Queries
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the role, the selection process or flexible working requests, please visit the Family Action vacancy webpage for the hiring manager's contact details.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from people from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates.
We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. Candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse reasonable travel costs for candidates invited to attend an interview in person.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for someone inspirational, approachable, open-minded, with great communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting people experiencing mental health difficulties, their families, friends and their carers to live their best lives.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
As our current CEO prepares for retirement, we are looking for someone new to lead our organisation with the kindness and professionalism we’re known for.
For more than 30 years, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen Mind has supported people across the Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen Local Authority areas and the Hywel Dda University Health Board region.
Mental health challenges affect people from all walks of life, and the need for accessible, person-centred support continues to grow. Conditions such as anxiety, depression, and other long-term mental health difficulties remain some of the most common health issues faced by individuals, families, and communities.
Compassionate, local mental health support can make a meaningful difference, we help people build resilience, maintain independence, and find hope during difficult times.
Across the UK, many people experience significant impacts on their daily lives, relationships, and wellbeing because of mental health problems. The wider effects on families, carers, and support networks can also be profound, highlighting the importance of early help, ongoing support, and community-based services.
Who we’re looking for:
- We’re looking for an experienced, confident and compassionate leader who can balance people, purpose and performance.
- You will be responsible for implementing the organisation’s strategy, as set by the Board of Trustees, leading staff and volunteers, overseeing services and finances, and ensuring strong governance and compliance.
- You’ll need strong knowledge and understanding of NHS and Local Authority structures, as well as health and social care legislation in Wales.
- You will maintain our welcoming, inclusive culture while planning for the future by identifying opportunities, building new partnerships and income streams, managing risk, and ensuring the charity’s financial sustainability.
- You will be a great listener, ensuring that our community feels heard. You will amplify their voices locally, regionally and nationally. These views will also inform the design, development and delivery of all our high-quality services
Application Resources
For Job Role specifics and more about us please see our CEO Recruitment Pack
Application Instructions
Ready to lead?
If you are interested in becoming Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen Mind’s next permanent Chief Executive Officer, please complete our application form and attach your CV. The application form can be found on our website.
For Full Application Instructions and more about us please see our CEO Recruitment Pack
Closing date for this role will be at 12:00 midday on 30/09/26
Interviews for this role will be held on week commencing 19/10/26
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Mental Health and Counselling Project Worker
Two roles available
Location: Hub based (Peterborough & Huntingdon or Peterborough & Wisbech)
Hours: Full time (35 hours) or Part time (22.5-30 hours)
Salary: £28,000-£31,000 per annum/pro rata
Duration: Permanent
Closing date: 14th September
Interviews to be held week commencing 21st September
Centre 33 is an ambitious and growing charity based across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. We offer a range of high-quality services to young people aged up to 25, including information and support on a “drop in” basis, mental health services, counselling, housing and financial advice, sexual health support and support for young carers.
You will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team in Centre 33’s Someone to Talk to Service to provide excellent, safe, responsive and impactful counselling support to young people aged 13-25 who are experiencing a range of mental health and emotional difficulties. Your role will include undertaking ‘first contact’ sessions and follow up calls with young people and delivering short-term counselling to a caseload of young people. You will be confident assessing and managing risk and Safeguarding concerns and making onward referrals or liaising with other professionals as appropriate. You will support the wider work of the team, and the continuous development of the service. You will also represent and promote needs of young people/Centre 33 in relevant networks or initiatives.
You will work to Centre 33’s values of being young person-led,collaborative, inclusive and striving for excellence.
You will be working primarily from our Peterborough and Huntingdon hub but may be required at times to travel to other hubs within Cambridgeshire.
Our Vision is for a future where all young people are listened to, respected and supported



Community Mental Health Advocate / Eiriolwr Iechyd Meddwl Annibynnol Cymunedol
Are you passionate about promoting empowerment and self-determination?
Can you uphold equal opportunities, equality and diversity?
Do you have experience with supporting people to access their rights?
About Us
Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a registered charity with offices in Cardiff and Swansea. We provide Independent Mental Health and Mental Capacity Advocacy Services across most of South Wales, employing 57 employees.
About you
You will have significant experience working with vulnerable adults and/or children, either within health or social care setting, or indirectly, for example as a carer. You will understand and have experience of working effectively in an intra-agency context with Health and Social Care Professionals.
Previous direct experience in the role would be preferred but training will be provided.
COMMUNITY ADVOCATE VACANCY (SWANSEA & CARDIFF BASED)
To provide a Community Advocacy service to people in the area who are receiving services from Community Mental Health Teams, Tier 2 services or above, or who qualify for a fast track assessment under Part 3 of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.
The salary band for the role is £20,047 to £20,739 based on a 30 hour week. This a permanent part role at 30 hours per week. We have 1 vacancy for the Swansea team and 1 vacancy for the Cardiff team.
Essential Information
All successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check.
You must be able to drive and have access to a car during the working week.
Closing Date: – 5pm, 9th September 2026.
Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview. Interviews will be conducted in English.
Application packs can be downloaded from our website.
No Agencies Please.
Ydych chi’n angerddol am hyrwyddo grymuso a’r hyder i wneud penderfyniadau?
Allwch chi gynnal cyfleoedd cyfartal, cydraddoldeb ac amrywiaeth?
Oes gennych chi brofiad o gefnogi pobl i gael mynediad at eu hawliau?
Amdanom Ni
Mae Cefnogaeth Eiriolaeth Cymru (ASC) yn elusen gofrestredig gyda swyddfeydd yng Nghaerdydd ac Abertawe. Rydym yn darparu Gwasanaethau Eiriolaeth Iechyd Meddwl a Galluedd Meddyliol Annibynnol ar draws y rhan fwyaf o Dde Cymru, gan gyflogi 55 o weithwyr.
Amdanoch chi
Bydd rhaid bod gennych chi brofiad sylweddol o weithio gydag oedolion a/neu blant sy’n agored i niwed, naill ai mewn sefyllfaoedd yn ymwneud ag iechyd neu ofal cymdeithasol, neu’n anuniongyrchol, er enghraifft fel gofalwr. Bydd rhaid bod gennych brofiad (ac yn deall y cysyniad) o weithio’n effeithiol mewn cyd-destun mewnol gyda Gweithwyr Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol Proffesiynol.
Byddai profiad uniongyrchol blaenorol yn y rôl yn fanteisiol ond byddwn yn darparu hyfforddiant.
SWYDD WAG – EIRIOLWR CYMUNEDOL (ABERTAWE & Caerdydd)
Darparu gwasanaeth Eiriolaeth Gymunedol i bobl yn yr ardal sy’n derbyn gwasanaethau gan Dimau Iechyd Meddwl Cymunedol, gwasanaethau Haen 2 neu uwch, neu sy’n gymwys i gael asesiad llwybr carlam o dan Ran 3 o Fesur Iechyd Meddwl (Cymru) 2010.
Y band cyflog ar gyfer y swydd yw £120,047 i £20,739 yn seiliedig ar 30 awr yr wythnos. Mae hon yn rol rhannol barhaol am 30 awr yr wythnos. .
Gwybodaeth Hanfodol
Bydd angen gwiriad DBS manwl ar bob ymgeisydd llwyddiannus.
Mae’r gallu i yrru a a char i’w ddefnyddio yn ystod yr wythnos waith yn hanfodol.
Dyddiad Cau: – 5pm, 9 Medi 2026.
Byddwn ond yn cysylltu ag ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus i gael cyfweliad. Cynhelir y cyfweliadau yn Saesneg.
Gellir lawrlwytho pecynnau cais o’n gwefan.
Dim asiantaethau os gwelwch yn dda.
Location: Edinburgh & Lothians
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £25,994.05 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Dates: 31/08/2026 – 14/09/2026
Change Mental Health is looking for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (Outreach) to join our Central Services team.
This is a community-based role supporting adults affected by mental illness to build confidence, resilience and greater independence. You’ll work primarily one-to-one with people in their own homes and communities, with opportunities to contribute to our Hub-based services where needed.
About the role
You’ll provide practical and emotional support tailored to each person, helping them identify goals, develop personal plans and build strategies to self-manage their mental health and wellbeing.
You’ll connect people with community opportunities and wider services, work collaboratively with local partners, and ensure safeguarding or wellbeing concerns are identified and responded to appropriately.
You’ll be part of a supportive team while managing your own workload and building positive, professional relationships with the people you support.
Essential
- Experience providing community-based, recovery-focused or non-clinical mental health support.
- Experience delivering structured 1:1 support and contributing to personal or outcome-focused plans.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage your workload effectively and contribute positively to a team.
- Understanding of risk assessment and safe decision-making.
- Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based and recovery-focused practice.
- SVQ Level 2 Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) or willingness to work towards this.
- SSSC registration, or willingness to register within six months.
Desirable
- Experience facilitating groups, peer-support or community activities.
- Knowledge of local community services and referral pathways.
- Experience supporting people affected by trauma, isolation or complex circumstances.
- Understanding of co-production, lived-experience approaches or Scottish health and social care policy.
What we offer
- 37 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
- Two paid Mental Wellbeing Days
- Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
- Professional development, including funded opportunities
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- Support for flexible working and work-life balance
Hours are typically worked Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, although occasional evening and weekend working may be required.
If you’re passionate about helping people live well in their communities and build greater confidence and independence, we’d love to hear from you.
For over 50 years, our mission has remained the same: to help and support people affected by mental illness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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: Community Outreach Worker (Bounce Back)
Reference Number: 377
Reports to: Senior Community Outreach Worker (Bounce Back) or Team Lead (Bounce Back)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Watford: 37.5 hours per week (Full time, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm)
Kingfisher Court: 30 hours per week (flexible between Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm)
Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum
Based: Watford General Hospital WD18 / Watford Wellbeing Centre WD24 or Kingfisher Court, Radlett WD7 / Watford (WD24) or Borehamwood (WD6) Wellbeing Centre.
About the Project and the Role
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 hospitals across Hertfordshire.
Emergency Department - the 37.5-hour role will be based at Watford General Hospital working in A&E departments, with the Mental Health Liaison Team, and hospital wards facilitating hospital discharge for people with a mental health.
The Bounce Back Worker will be based at Watford General Hospital and HMN Centres, promoting joint working between Watford A&E, Mental Health Urgent Care Centre and the Mental Health Liaison Team, creating a seamless pathway into community support for clients recovering from mental ill health.
Inpatient - the 30-hour role will be based at Kingfisher Court, Albany Lodge and HMN Centres, promoting joint working between Kingfisher Court, Albany Lodge staff and HMN, creating a seamless pathway into community support for clients recovering from mental ill health.
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.
- Provide an assertive outreach approach for clients who are in crisis and/or those that may have complex or multiple needs.
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 (or equivalent) is essential for this role.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 9th September at 5pm.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15th September at our Watford Wellbeing Centre.
N.B. Please quote reference number 377 when completing your application for this 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.
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. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.
No agencies please.
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!
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.
Mental Health and Homelessness Outreach Worker (Single Homeless Support Pathway) x2
Reference: 368
Salary: £26,000 – £27,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm)
Contract: Fixed term 1 Year
Working base(s):
1 person to be based in St Albans Wellbeing Centre
1 person to be based in Watford Wellbeing Centre
About the Service
The Complex Needs Housing Service works as a multi-disciplinary team with housing teams and Drug and Alcohol Services across District and Borough councils. These teams will be working with individuals who are presenting as homeless and have a number of Complex Needs. The service has been running since 2022 with a dual-district model, however, is now expanding to offer a single district outreach service.
We have roles available in the service in the following areas:
- St. Albans – supporting individuals who are homeless, in temporary accommodation or hostels in the district with their mental health
- South & West Hertfordshire – supporting women who have fled domestic abuse and currently residing in refuge/safe accommodation in the area with their mental health N.B. Only female applicants will be considered for this role.
The objectives of the Single Homeless Support Pathway are:
- To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental ill health.
- To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental ill health in, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided by Herts Mind Network and other third sector and statutory providers.
- To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- To reduce the use of police, ASB, tenancy enforcement, housing needs and environmental health services by clients whose primary need is related to mental ill health.
- To reduce the use of crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual.
- To provide an assertive outreach approach for clients who are in crisis and/ or those that may have complex or multiple needs.
- To work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team consisting of District and Borough council’s housing teams, drug and alcohol services and other professionals.
About the Role
The purpose of the Hertfordshire Mind Network Community Outreach Worker role is to:
- To provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients who are experiencing mental ill health or need support with their mental wellbeing. These will be clients who are presenting to District and Borough councils as homeless and need intervention and support with their mental health and housing.
- 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 recovery orientated and trauma informed approach in all aspects of the roles.
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 (or equivalent) is essential for this role.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 28th September at 5pm.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
Please note we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
N.B. Please quote reference number 368 when completing your application for this 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.
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. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.
No agencies please.
Change Mental Health is looking for a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to join our community-based Hub in Invergordon.
Our Hub provides a welcoming, non-clinical space where people can connect with others, build confidence and resilience, and improve their mental health and wellbeing through group activities, peer support and recovery-focused opportunities.
About the role
You’ll play an important part in the day-to-day running of the Hub, working directly with people experiencing poor mental health or mental illness.
Your work will include facilitating groups and wellbeing activities, providing person-centred 1:1 support, helping people develop achievable goals and personal plans, and connecting people with wider community support. You’ll also build relationships with local organisations and help make sure everyone accessing the Hub feels respected, included and heard.
We’re looking for someone who can build positive relationships, work confidently both independently and as part of a team, and bring an empathetic, strengths-based and recovery-focused approach to their work.
Essential
- Experience of facilitating groups or community-based mental health activities.
- Experience providing structured 1:1 support.
- Ability to build positive, professional relationships with people accessing support.
- Willingness to work towards an SVQ Level 2 in Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) and SSSC registration, if required.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local community resources, services and support networks.
- Experience supporting people affected by trauma, social isolation or complex life circumstances.
The role is typically worked Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am–4pm, and Thursday, 10am–3.30pm, with some flexibility occasionally required to meet service needs.
If you’re passionate about helping people strengthen their wellbeing, connections and confidence within their own community, we’d love to hear from you
For over 50 years, our mission has remained the same: to help and support people affected by mental illness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Edinburgh & Lothians
Hours: 21 hours per week
Salary: £32,359.45 FTE / £19,415.67 pro-rata
Contract: Permanent
Dates: 31/08/2026 – 14/09/2026
Change Mental Health is looking for an experienced Service Manager to lead the delivery and development of our community mental health services across the Central area.
This is a varied operational leadership role with responsibility for service quality, people management, performance, partnerships and continuous improvement across Hub and Outreach services.
About the role
You’ll oversee the day-to-day delivery of services, ensuring they are safe, effective, person-centred and focused on achieving meaningful outcomes for the people we support.
You’ll lead and develop staff, manage service performance and budgets, monitor quality and safeguarding, and use data and outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement. You’ll also build strong relationships with commissioners, funders and community partners, helping strengthen referral pathways and develop new opportunities for our services.
As part of our Management Team, you’ll have the autonomy to resolve operational challenges, develop effective systems and procedures, and contribute to the wider development of Change Mental Health.
Essential
- Demonstrable experience leading, managing and motivating staff to deliver high-quality services.
- Strong knowledge of Scottish health and social care, including safeguarding, risk management and Care Inspectorate requirements.
- Experience developing and implementing operational procedures and quality processes.
- Experience building effective relationships with external stakeholders and partners.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- SVQ Level 4 Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) or willingness to work towards this if required.
- Appropriate qualification for Care Inspectorate Registered Manager requirements, or willingness to work towards this if required.
Desirable
- Experience working within or managing a regulated service.
- Experience managing service budgets and performance frameworks.
What we offer
- 37 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
- Two paid Mental Wellbeing Days
- Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
- Professional development, including funded opportunities
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- Support for flexible working and work-life balance
Hours are typically worked Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, although occasional evening and weekend working may be required. The role may also participate in an on-call rota.
If you’re an experienced service leader who combines strong operational management with a commitment to high-quality, person-centred mental health support, we’d love to hear from you.
For over 50 years, our mission has remained the same: to help and support people affected by mental illness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Mental Health Recovery Worker
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Job Title: Mental Health Recovery Worker (FTC)
Location: Enfield. Unfortunately there is no step free access at this service.
Salary: £28,800 (Full Time Equivalent)
Shift Pattern: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract 15hours per week Monday to Sunday on a rolling rota between 13:00 - 21:00, including evenings and bank holidays. You may be required to work outside these hours depending on resident and service needs.
About the Role
We're hiring a Mental Health Recovery Worker to join our team based in Enfield. In this role, you will support residents with complex mental health needs. Offering 21 beds in a 24 hour supported accommodation to adults with complex mental health needs. We are here to promote independence and give our residents the tools needed to fulfil their lives in the community independently.
As a Mental Health Recovery Worker, you will play a key role in supporting individuals on their journey to recovery, reablement, and rehabilitation, providing person centred and trauma informed support in a psychologically informed environment (PIE), to empower residents to achieve their goals and improve their well-being. Here, you’ll support individuals transitioning from complex care or acute mental health services to a structured rehabilitation setting. Working closely with the mental health trust community rehabilitation team, you’ll help residents overcome challenging behaviour's and support medication compliance, making a real difference every day. Join us to be a part of a team that’s dedicated to empowering and transforming lives!
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Provide tailored support to residents to help them achieve their personal goals and outcomes. This may involve contributing to and developing support plans, conducting risk assessments, participating in reviews, and attending case meetings.
- Deliver all required aspects of the service efficiently and consistently. This includes welfare checks, support sessions, safeguarding monitoring, risk assessments, and involvement in training and development.
- Ensure residents fully understand their rights and responsibilities, and have access to appropriate tools, resources, and support networks to achieve their goals.
- Help design, lead, and encourage participation in a range of projects, group sessions, and community-based activities.
- Create an empowering and enabling environment where individuals are supported to make informed decisions and take control of their own lives.
- Provide practical advice, emotional support, and life skills training to promote independence and resilience.
About You
You're someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support that makes a real difference in people's lives. You thrive in a team environment and are an effective communicator, able to build meaningful, long-term relationships with individuals from all walks of life. Equality, diversity, and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords to you, they’re principles you live by.
- Understanding of the needs of those who have various complex needs including mental health
- Understand and experience in supporting low to medium mental health service users
- Ability to use IT systems to record case notes, email relevant people, and use other software required within the role
- Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the communal service and residents
- Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
- Cultural awareness, Self-awareness, and ability to identify personal growth areas and take feedback
- Sensitivity and empathy to others, and ability to deal with individual circumstances with professionalism
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
Job title: Team Lead
Location: Golspie, Invergordon or Fort William
Hours: 21 hours per week
Salary: £29,176.75 FTE / £17,506.05 pro-rata
Contract: Permanent
Change Mental Health is looking for a Team Lead to support the delivery of our community mental health services across Highland.
This is a hands-on leadership role combining day-to-day team management with direct mental health practice. You’ll lead and support staff across our Hub and Outreach services, helping ensure people receive consistent, high-quality and person-centred support.
About the role
You’ll manage staff and service delivery, provide regular supervision and work reviews, oversee referrals and caseload allocation, and help your team develop their practice.
Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you’ll maintain a small caseload where appropriate and remain involved in 1:1 support, group activities and community-based mental health work. You’ll also work closely with local partners, identify opportunities for service improvement and use outcome information to help demonstrate the impact of our work.
Essential
- Experience working in community-based, recovery-focused or non-clinical mental health services.
- Experience supporting, supervising and providing guidance to staff.
- Experience delivering structured 1:1 support and outcome-focused planning.
- Experience facilitating groups or community-based activities.
- Strong understanding of risk assessment and safe decision-making.
- SVQ Level 4 Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) or willingness to work towards this if required.
- SSSC registration, or willingness to register if required.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local community services, referral pathways and support networks.
- Experience supporting people experiencing trauma, isolation or complex circumstances.
- Understanding of co-production, lived-experience approaches and relevant Scottish health and social care policy.
What we offer
- 37 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
- Two paid Mental Wellbeing Days
- Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
- Professional development, including funded opportunities
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- Support for flexible working and work-life balance
The role is typically worked Tuesday to Thursday, 9am–5pm, although some evening or weekend working may occasionally be required. The role may also participate in an on-call rota.
If you’re an experienced mental health practitioner ready to lead and develop others while staying connected to frontline practice, we’d love to hear from you.
For over 50 years, our mission has remained the same: to help and support people affected by mental illness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Change Mental Health is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join our team in Invergordon, supporting people through both our community Hub and Outreach services.
You’ll combine direct mental health support with day-to-day guidance and supervision for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners. You won’t hold overall management responsibility for the service, but you’ll be an experienced point of contact for colleagues and help maintain consistently high-quality, person-centred practice.
About the role
You’ll work directly with people experiencing mental illness, helping them build confidence, resilience and greater independence.
The role includes structured 1:1 support, group activities, personal and outcome-focused planning, community engagement and outreach support. You’ll also provide guidance and supervision to colleagues, support reflective practice and contribute to the continued development of our services.
Essential
- Experience providing community-based, recovery-focused or non-clinical mental health support.
- Experience delivering structured 1:1 support and developing or reviewing personal plans.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive professional relationships.
- Understanding of risk assessment and safe decision-making.
- SVQ Level 3 Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) or willingness to work towards this if required.
- SSSC registration, or willingness to register within the required timescale.
Desirable
- Experience providing guidance, support or supervision to staff.
- Experience working within a registered service and meeting SSSC requirements.
- Experience facilitating groups or community-based mental health activities.
- Knowledge of local services, referral pathways and community supports.
The post is typically worked Tuesday to Thursday, 9am–5pm, with some flexibility occasionally required to meet service needs.
What we offer
- 37 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
- Two paid Mental Wellbeing Days
- Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
- Professional development, including funded opportunities
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including legal, financial and medical support
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- A supportive approach to flexible working and work-life balance
If you’re an experienced practitioner who enjoys supporting both people accessing services and the colleagues around you, we’d love to hear from you.
For over 50 years, our mission has remained the same: to help and support people affected by mental illness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.