In October 2019 Hammersmith and Fulham Mind and Mind in Ealing and Hounslow merged and we are now looking for a passionate and hardworking individual to be part of our dynamic team.

As a Crisis Navigator you will work within our Adult Services team to identify, engage, assess and induct suitable clients for the Help Through Crisis Ealing programme at foodbank sites in Ealing. Additionally you will:

• Refer clients to Help Through Crisis Volunteers for sign-posting to other services if not suitable for the programme, or refer to a Specialist Advisor
• Collate monitoring and evaluation data from client interactions to provide updates to all Help Through Crisis partner organisations
• Deliver a series of advice and support sessions to overcome immediate crisis including completing relevant forms and applications, and attending appointments with clients as and when necessary
• Deliver training, coaching and mentoring sessions for clients to provide long-term solutions to avoid future crisis situations
• Help clients create a personal action plan including outcomes within 10 weeks of presenting in initial crisis

Previous experience is desirable however we will consider applicants that can demonstrate other relevant experience and desirable transferable skills.

To apply for this role, please complete the application form demonstrating in the supporting statement area how you meet the criteria in line with the person specification and provide examples of previous experience in line with the job description.

This position is a fixed term contract until 30th June 2020 for 31.5 hours per week (including Saturday working).

Closing date for applications: 4th November 2019 (3 PM). We encourage applications from anyone with relevent experience but we will be interviewing suitable candidates as we receive applications and if find the ideal candidate the job posting will be closed earlier.

Interviews will be conducted as and when suitable candidates apply.

£18,564 to £26,000 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme

Full-time (35 hours per week;

London

The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families maintains an annual revenue income of over £2 million per year, excluding tendered contracts, with a strategic emphasis on raising income from Statutory Funders, Trusts and Foundations whilst developing new income streams from Corporates, Major Donors and Community Fundraising. The Fundraising Assistant plays a vital role in supporting these fundraising activities. The Fundraising Assistant will work closely with the Centre’s Trusts and Foundations Manager and Head of Fundraising to help take the AFC’s fundraising strategy forward, with a particular focus on supporting the Major Donor income stream, individual giving, and Trust and Foundation income.

The role combines supporting the generation of new voluntary income and maintaining our relationships with current donors (approximately 45% time to be spent on generating new income and 55% of time on supporting existing relationships).  Working closely with the Trusts and Foundations Manager and Head of Fundraising the post holder will play a vital role in supporting the fundraising team to meet income targets and develop and maintain relationships with donors and prospects. 

This is an exceptional opportunity for motivated, hard-working candidate who is looking for a career in fundraising. The role covers many aspects of fundraising, including major donors, grant management, fundraising research, event support and income generation activities – an interest in working across and gaining experience in all these areas is vital.

Closing date for applications – Monday 4th November

Interviews to be held – Friday 15th November

Mental Health Team Leader - Supported Housing

Enfield

Circa £26,000 pro rata

30 hours per week, over 4 days, working between 8am-8pm

An exciting opportunity to join our client’s young people’s service team to lead their mental health service!

This is a supported accommodation service for five 16-17 year olds in Enfield who are experiencing mental health difficulties. They are looking for someone who can inspire a team and motivate young people to achieve their goals.

What they’re looking for:

●   Previous experience working within young people experiencing mental health difficulties.

●   A proven track record of coaching and inspiring young people to achieve their goals.

●   Experience of taking the lead on a project or service.

●   Excellent organisational and administration skills.

●   Knowledge of the benefits system and a track record of helping young people to maintain their benefit claim.

●   The ability to work creatively and flexibly to coach and motivate others.

What they’re offering:

Working for our client, you will benefit from a range of training opportunities as well as their Simply Health package.

●   Circa £26,000 pro rata

●   29 days holiday including bank holidays

●   Salary sacrifice schemes

●   Health care cashback scheme

●   Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice

●   Corporate discounts

●   A supportive and friendly working environment

●   Free parking

●   Generous pension scheme

If you are motivated, creative and dedicated to supporting young people then our client would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 25th October 2019

Interviews will be held on 31st Oct 201

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded, innovative local Charity working alongside people with mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of £4M, over 150 staff and 240 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network.

This exciting opportunity has emerged as a result of a restructure to the finance team. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of the finance function, managing two other staff. They will report in to the Head of Finance & Resources.  

Applicants should be qualified accountants or part-qualified with a number of years’ experience at a senior level. They should have the ability to ensure the integrity of the trial balance is maintained and be able to produce both financial and management accounts. They should have a positive can do, problem solving attitude and an appreciation of the importance of their role in enabling the organisation to meet its goals.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo a Standard Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Staff benefits include a matched contribution pension scheme, 25 days’ holiday (pro-rata, rising with service), quality supervision and training opportunities. See our website for more reasons to work for Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind.

Closing date: 9:00 am on Monday 4th November 2019
Likely interview date: Friday 15th November 2019

Registered Charity: 1082972

35 hours per week | FTC until 30th June 2020

Based in Stratford, East London

Time to Change is an ambitious programme to end the stigma and discrimination faced by people with mental health problems.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hardworking and motivated individual to join Mind’s Time to Change Employers team and be part of a programme that is changing the how we think and act about mental health in the workplace.

As Employer Engagement Manager, you will work to secure ambitious numbers of organisations to sign the Time to Change Employer Pledge, including from sectors and industries who are underrepresented amongst our Pledged Employers, and offer bespoke support to employers in developing and subsequently implementing their action plan of anti-stigma activity.

To apply, please follow the link below to our website.

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 4 November 2019

Interview date: Monday 18 November 2019

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Together is an amazing place to work. And it’s not just because we’re one of the UK’s oldest and most respected mental health charities. It’s because we put the people who use our services at the heart of everything we do – supporting and enabling them to take control of their lives and make a positive contribution to the community.

Your Way Workers play a key role in our mental health support service at Berkshire West Your Way in Reading. The service provides a wide range of activities as well as peer support and one-to-one support with the aim of aiding people’s recovery and staying well.

The role of Your Way Worker involves providing flexible, personalised support and guidance, promoting recovery, wellbeing and independence, with the emphasis on community engagement and self-management. This post involves autonomous, mobile working in the community, across Reading, Wokingham and West Berks.

Workers will be required to coordinate and maintain their own workload, reporting on their activity as required. This is a relief post, covering for other Your Way Workers as required.

Enhanced DBS check required.

Interviews will be held on:  3rd December 2019

We have a firm commitment to encouraging fairness and diversity in our work force and we welcome applications from disabled people and those from BAME backgrounds.

Touchstone is a diverse, exciting and values-led organisation and we are looking for a Senior Administration Officer to join our Administration and Human Resources service.

Touchstone (registered charity No. 1012053) is a leading voluntary sector agency providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of local people

Senior Administration Officer
NJC Scale Points 12 – 17 starting at £21,589 pa
37 hours per week
Leeds

This is a new and exciting post in Touchstone, where you will be required to support the Senior Management Team, including the CEO and Board. You will carry out administration and data analysis and service organisational and HR meetings.  You will be responsible for leading the central admin service at Touchstone House on a day to day basis.

You will need to be highly motivated and possess excellent administration skills, including organisational skills as well strong analytical skills to compile and present data.  You will need to have experience of adapting and working under pressure to meet organisational deadlines in a fast paced changing environment.

Closing Date: 3 November 2019
Interviews will be held on: 20 November 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the button to be directed to our website where you can download the application pack.

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation, a Trans Positive employer and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone.

No agencies please.

You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker.

Right now, we are looking for someone like you to join team at Moor View Nursing Home in Halifax and support the people who use our service. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you’re caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

The salary is £16,693.00 with progression to £17,230.00 per annum. In addition the successful candidates will receive a £1,500 Golden Hello payment!

This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving organisation and shape its future by developing effective strategies to secure income, build new partnerships and revenue streams and help to deliver a strong brand within the local community and beyond.

You will lead on the development and implementation of fundraising and marketing strategies - maximising income, reach and creating a diverse funding base.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

About the role:

If you enjoy helping people as much as you enjoy technology and get a kick out of owning a challenge from start to finish read on…

We’re looking for someone to join our small but highly regarded team to deliver exceptional customer service to our staff located at sites throughout the country.

Even though we work at Combat Stress, as a team we don’t do “stress”, so we’re happy that our office is set in the surrey countryside far away from the Northern Line. Our helpdesk ticket numbers are set low and our effort to make everyone life better is set high.

We really dislike fixing things that break, we much prefer providing equipment and solutions that work and continue to work. If you see yourself as a hero IT firefighter surrounded by alarms and flashing lights, you’re not what we’re looking for, there are no fires here... but…. If you want to join a small, friendly, pro-active team that’s helpful and has time and resources to do a good job, then apply.

You will support the Service Desk Lead and learn from the 2nd line while you work as part of the Information and IT Teams.  Your efforts to deliver the best service and solutions for our customers will be valued. So, polish up your customer service skills, ensure you have a healthy mistrust of all things Apple and get your application in.

This role is subject to a DBS check.

What we offer:

You will work within a reputable charity that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our veterans, that has a fantastic cause and a committed follower base.

Benefits:

•       25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

•       Competitive stakeholder pension scheme - contributions matched up to 10% of salary

•       Discount shopping vouchers

•       Cycle to work scheme

•       Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

Plus many more.

With public awareness of mental health higher than ever before, there’s never been a more exciting time to join Mind. We’re growing and changing fast, but there’s still much to be done. Could you help us move closer to our goal of seeing everyone with a mental health problem get the support they need and the respect they deserve?

We are looking for a driven and confident Media & Celebrity Assistant for a challenging and exciting role within the Media team at Mind. The ideal candidate should be happy working in a fast-paced environment, have creative flair and outstanding communication skills.

The role will develop your PR, relationship-building and celebrity-management skills by supporting all aspects of Mind’s campaigning, fundraising and celebrity-driven media activities.

Reporting to the Media & Celebrity Manager you will get the chance to work on some high-profile campaigns and news stories, writing press releases and helping to organise celebrity-fronted events. You will also help ensure the media team runs smoothly by overseeing our admin needs.

You should have some relevant experience of working in a media team or artist liaison environment. Most importantly, you will possess an excellent news sense and have an active interest in mental health, media and celebrity.

To apply, please follow the link below to our website.

Closing date: 28th October 2019 at midday.

Interviews: 7th November 2019.

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

35 hours per week | Fixed term, initially for 12 months

Based in Stratford, East London

We’re Mind, the leading mental health charity. Right now, more people than ever are talking about mental health and we have a unique opportunity to maximise our reach and help more people get support and respect.

If you are passionate about brand and the impact it can have on helping a large national charity deliver its strategic objectives, we want to hear from you.

The communications and marketing team’s purpose is to lift Mind’s brand; to tell our story in a planned and audience-driven way and deliver strategic, life-changing communications.

As the Senior Brand Network Officer, you will work across Mind and our network of local Minds to ensure our mission, vision and brand values run through everything we do.

You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering a brand development programme which will take our brand profile to new heights.

You’ll work with research and creative agencies and work collaboratively with colleagues across Mind, Mind Cymru, our retail shops and our federated network of local Minds to develop and roll out refreshed brand proposition, messages and assets, and implement the brand and communications strategy.

This role is based in London and will engage with staff in Stratford and Cardiff, and also work closely with our network of shops and local Minds.

If you are passionate about increasing brand awareness and are looking for a new challenge, then this is the role for you.

To apply, please follow the link below to our website.

Closing date: 12 noon 28th October 2019

Interviews: w/c 11th November 2019

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We’re Mind, the leading mental health charity. Right now, more people than ever are talking about mental health and we have a unique opportunity to maximise our reach and help more people get support and respect.

The communications and marketing team’s purpose is to lift Mind’s brand; to tell our story in a planned and audience-driven way and deliver strategic, life-changing communications.

As the Senior Communications Account Officer, you will work in partnership across the organisation, initially Mind, Mind Cymru and retail, to deliver a high-quality range of communications, working to the strategic communications plan and the brand strategy.

You will form part of a team of communications professionals, designers and multimedia producers to deliver support and advice across all teams. You will play a key role in managing external providers - e.g. design agencies, freelancers, producers, translators and printers – and support the development of good systems and processes for both outsourced work and a trial in-house team.

Your expert understanding of production processes and ability to coordinate multiple projects will enable you to play a key role in outsourcing editorial and design tasks to a range of freelancers and suppliers.

With strong project management skills, a good understanding of brand and experience of quality assurance processes, you will ensure that the charity’s creative outputs are of the highest quality, in tune with audiences of all ages and in line with our strategic brand direction.

Your excellent stakeholder management skills will allow you to provide a high level of customer service to teams across the organisation, helping to develop briefs, liaising with external suppliers and ensuring effective communication between project stakeholders.

If you are driven by high-quality communications and are looking for a new challenge, then this is the role for you.

To apply, please follow the link below to our website.

Closing date: 28th October 2019 at midday.

Interviews: w/c 18th November 2019.

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Vacancy with Community Housing & Therapy (CHT):

Referrals and Business Development Coordinator
 

Location: Vauxhall
Hours: 40 hours per week
Starting Salary: £25 – 30K
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave, pension, life assurance, an employee assistance programme, training opportunities

Company Profile:
Our Charity, Community Housing and Therapy (CHT) is a growing provider of Psychologically Informed Recovery Communities - 'where relationships are the treatment'.  CHT works with adults and young people who have challenging and complex presentations, and who have experienced negative childhood experiences or trauma, to enhance our beneficiaries’ development, health and wellbeing, with the aim of enabling them to lead successful and productive lives – providing a life changing experience.

We offer a good working environment as part of a small organisation that is passionate about providing high quality support to young persons and adults experiencing mental distress and complex psychosocial disorders. We have a strong sense of values, a clear treatment and support model, a strong training programme and ethos, and a highly supportive management framework.

About the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join CHT’s Central Office team to coordinate the referrals and marketing functions of the charity.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious and motivated candidate, the charity is in a period of growth and this role offers the right candidate experience across the marketing and business development areas of the charity, and there will be opportunities for growth and development as the charity expands.

About you:

You will be a friendly and approachable person with a pro-active approach to work.  You will be someone who is highly driven and motivated, able to work both independently as well as being a team player. A strong candidate will have an understanding / experience of working within the care / charity sector as well as experience of sales and marketing. Enthusiasm and a commitment to the charity’s aims are vital.

Closing date: 25th October 2019 Interview date: 31st October 2019

For a job description please contact Maria Miranda on the recruitment email

Application by CV and covering letter explaining why you are applying for this role