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MediCinema is a unique national, UK registered charity that improves the wellbeing and enriches the quality of life of NHS patients, their families and carers through the power of the shared cinema experience and the magic of film. We achieve this by building and running cinemas in hospitals and places of care equipped with space for beds, wheelchairs and medical equipment, and providing free films and activities for patients of all ages. Our services help to improve emotional, mental and physical health, reducing isolation, anxiety and stress, and increasing patient resilience to help them cope with what they’re going through.
The Role
We are looking for a Cinema Manager to build and run our brand new service at Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
The post-holder will build their team of nurses and volunteers and will work closely with them, the hospital, and with central office operations team to prepare for and run successful film screenings each week.
We will run four regular inpatient screenings each week – exact times and dates to be agreed with all stakeholders, but will include evenings and weekends. There will also be a programme of additional Tailored and Personal screenings on top of these four regular inpatient screenings.
The role offers a unique, exciting and extremely rewarding opportunity for someone interested in a service delivery role at the heart of our charity, involving direct contact with the patients and families we support.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
The role of the Cinema Manager is essential to ensure the effective and safe delivery of our service. Based at Birmingham Children’s Hospital the role is responsible for all operational aspects of the service. This includes ensuring screenings happen on schedule and as planned, recruiting and managing volunteers and nurses, and developing relationships with a variety of hospital staff and departments to ensure the service is widely promoted and utilised, and to work together on developing Tailored Screening groups and identify candidates for Personal Screenings.
The position would be part of the larger cinema managers team (all of whom operate remotely at various hospital sites) and report to the National Cinema Manager who is based in our central office in London. This position would suit someone who is self-motivated, wants a varied and interesting role and has an interest in film, healthcare and helping to improve people’s wellbeing.
Service Delivery
- Deliver a programme of screenings each week as agreed according to the operating procedures of a MediCinema, including running and managing screenings on your own. Most screenings are held in the evenings so the role requires regular evening working.
- Be responsible for:
- Marketing the service throughout the hospital, organising collecting and returning patients, and for safety and care in the cinema itself.
- Taking responsibility for health and safety of patients coming to the cinema, and the safety and appearance of the cinema space itself.
- Preparing and operating the digital projection equipment for the screening, ensuring that films are screened to the highest technical standards at all times. Training and ongoing technical support will be provided for this.
- Ensuring that all operational, welfare and safeguarding policies set out by MediCinema are followed accordingly, and that consent forms are obtained for photographic or filmed records.
- Ensuring that all aspects of the operation comply with relevant health and safety legislation, and that areas where MediCinema might be in breach of such are dealt with immediately or brought to the attention of the appropriate authorities for rectification.
- Keeping accurate monitoring and operational records, including contacts and database updating as required
- Collate, analyse and report back on agreed metrics and KPI’s
- Support with arranging and running any special events and special screenings
- When required, arrange and run additional personal screenings for patients unable to attend regular screenings, plus special tailored screenings with particular hospital departments and patient groups.
- Manage the local development and roll out of different Tailored Screening patient groups. Also any other potential new type of screenings we embark on.
- Support the delivery of our ‘Beyond the Big Screen’ bedside services, such as our Disney ‘Moments that Matter’ work.
Nurse & Volunteer Management
- Build, manage and support the team of nurses and volunteers to assist in the duties outlined above and to ensure that screenings run safely and smoothly – this will include managing recruitment and creating monthly rotas.
- Work closely with Voluntary Services Department of the hospital about all the checks and training required for volunteers.
Marketing and Relationship Management
- Be proactive in marketing the service within the hospital, and building key relationships with hospital staff and our partner Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity.
- Develop and manage effective partnerships throughout the hospital and community.
- Represent the organisation effectively and compellingly at all times.
- Support the programming and development of the MediCinema as a centre for entertainment, being pro-active in developing a creative programme of sustainable events at each site. This could include supporter events, live performance and other relevant activities.
Administration and other duties
- Provide holiday or emergency screening cover when required.
- Manage the collection, loading and returning of films.
- Champion the work of MediCinema within the hospital and cinema environment, as well as confidently and positively representing MediCinema in all interactions and at any meetings and events, including supporter visits.
- Contribute to the strategic development of the Birmingham MediCinema, operations and MediCinema as a wider organisation
- Communicate effectively with all team members, ensuring an inclusive and whole organisation approach
- Undertake other tasks, projects and duties as reasonably required.
MediCinema is a small team and staff members are expected to support each other and share cross-organisational work in addition to fulfilling individual responsibilities.
The Person
We are looking for a high energy, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who is passionate about helping people and delivering impactful and effective services. They should be a warm, welcoming and positive person who can demonstrate the following skills and qualities:
- Strong organisational skills with an excellent attention to detail.
- A proactive, resourceful, problem-solving approach.
- An ability to work both on their own and as part of a team.
- Experience in using IT and an ability to quickly learn and understand new systems and technology. Please note full training on ingesting films and running the projection equipment will be provided so direct projection experience, while beneficial, is not required.
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to caringly and openly relate to and build relationships with a wide variety of people, from children, family members, volunteers and hospital staff.
- Flexibility and adaptability, and enjoyment of a working environment where no two days are the same.
- Demonstrate tact and sensitivity when dealing with people with a variety of needs and be aware of issues relating to confidentiality and safeguarding.
- Interest in healthcare, wellbeing and/or film & cinema.
- A sense of humour and congenial demeanour to help patients and families feel at ease and enjoy their MediCinema experience.
Please note the role will require an Enhanced DBS check, which we will arrange.
How to Apply
If you have a passion for health, wellbeing, film and the arts, and are a driven, highly-organised, compassionate and enthusiastic individual, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a covering letter telling us what appeals to you about this role and what makes you a strong candidate (no longer than one side of A4). Please note applications will be anonymised.
MediCinema are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Living Wage Foundation employer.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
We provide cinema experiences inside hospitals to support the emotional, physical and mental health of NHS patients.
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We’re recruiting multiple Support Workers (known internally as a Project Worker) to join several of our services across London. Whether it’s through semi-independent housing, mental health support, or complex needs accommodation, you’ll play a key role in helping people on their recovery journey.
We work with a Recovery Based Approach , tailoring support to each individual’s needs and goals.
Current Vacancies:
All roles are rota-based, covering weekdays, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Endell Street, Covent Garden – 2 x Support Workers
Endell Street supports 53 men and women experiencing homelessness. We provide psychologically informed support to help residents progress through the Camden Hostels Pathway toward independence. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support clients with housing, health, substance use, and employment needs. We’re looking for someone resilient, trauma-informed, and relationship-focused.
Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell – 1 x Support Worker
Rosebery Avenue is a 24/7 Skills and Employment service with 22 self-contained flats. The focus is on helping residents move into training, education, or work. You’ll join a small, dedicated team in a psychologically informed environment, working closely with partners like St Mungo’s Recovery College to deliver tailored support.
Islington Mental Health Service, Islington – 1 x Support Worker
This service supports 50 adults with severe and enduring mental health needs across two hostels and two semi-independent projects. You’ll provide person-centred, trauma-informed support to help residents build confidence, develop life skills, and work toward independent living.
About You
Above all, you will have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives. If you have a good understanding of the complex issues faced by homeless people; personal experience of homelessness yourself and some experience of supporting vulnerable people through a process of change, we encourage you to apply.
You'll also need good interpersonal and listening skills; patience and resilience. We will provide you with the knowledge and training you need to work with clients in a holistic and person-centred way.
Why join us?
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Support clients to achieve personal goals and independence
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Deliver practical, person-centred support
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Be part of a committed, inclusive team
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Receive full training and development opportunities
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For some of these role’s staff can claim an additional pay premium: 20% for hours worked between 8pm–8am (Mon–Fri) and all weekend hours.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
Applicants will be considered for all vacancies that are a suitable match with their skills and experience. However, if you do have a specific preference for location, please state this on your supporting statement.
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 16th September 2025
Interview and assessments on: w/c 29th September 2025
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
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We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head of Area to work as part of our Operations Team, working across Swindon, Wiltshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West.
The successful candidate must be able to travel regularly to locations across the region and occasional national travel throughout England
Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.
The Services Division leads the delivery and growth of our care and support services and NHS and Local Authority partnership working, aligned with our corporate strategy. The team are responsible for ensuring services meet quality standards, contractual requirements and provide great outcomes for people we support. They ensure that in areas where we are leading or delivering partnership working that we meet any contractual requirements and develop effective governance and oversight of this area of activity, including maintaining appropriate separation between our operational service delivery and that of the Strategic Partnership & Alliances Division. The Services Division is a large and constantly growing team being commissioned to deliver care and support services through funding by Local Authorities, the NHS (local and national) and other central government initiatives.
How you will make a difference
As a Head Of Area for Rethink Mental Illness, you will work as part of the London and South East Regional Services team. You’ll engage NHS Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and Local Authorities, as well as engaging with government level strategic programmes, developing partnerships that align with our corporate strategy ‘working together to build communities that care’ You will ensure that we utilise the experience, expertise, and reputation of Rethink Mental Illness to help shape care and support services, change the way in which services are delivered through new partnerships and grow our service offer to improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness in places we operate, and beyond.
The release of the NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England in 2025, titled ‘Fit For The Future,’ presents new opportunities to influence the government’s three major initiatives: transitioning care from hospitals to community settings, incorporating digital technology, and focusing on prevention rather than treatment. These objectives align with our Corporate Strategy and are pursued through our internal Mission Delivery Boards.
You’ll work with other people and agencies, in a joined-up way, so that people living with severe mental illness receive coordinated support. The improved outcomes we expect to see through the delivery of Communities that Care are focussed on:
- Access to health and social care.
- Housing.
- Employment, education, training, and volunteering.
- Physical health.
- Social connectedness.
- Money.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
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At Bluesci, we believe that everyone deserves good mental health and wellbeing. Our staff and volunteers, many of whom have experienced our services, collaborate with individuals and their communities to help them achieve their aspirations and wellness.
We are dedicated to improving lives through social prescribing and community-based support. As our organisation enters a new chapter—with founding directors stepping back—we’re looking for a Finance Administrator to help us build stronger, more efficient financial systems and support our mission to promote mental wellbeing.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for finance to make a real impact. You’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting and budgeting, and helping us improve our finance administration processes.
Non Charity Employer
21 - 50
working collaboratively with individuals and communities to help them achieve their aspirations and improve their health and wellbeing
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The Trustees of The Pixel Fund are excited to appoint the Fund’s first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to oversee the next stage of its growth and development following further generous bequests by the Trust’s settlors, and with planned increases in the level of future grant-making.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a dynamic individual who has the skills, experience and aptitude to work with the Trustees to refine and support delivery of The Pixel Fund’s overall vision and strategy, and to be the public face of the charity.The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the charity, currently carried out by a part-time administrator, which position is to be discontinued following the CEO appointment.
We are looking for an individual with experience of working in a leadership role with a board of Trustees, ideally with hands-on experience in grant-making and grant management, including managing a portfolio of live grant-holders.Strong financial and budgetary management skills are also desirable, in particular to reduce the Charity’s reliance on the Voluntary Treasurer.
The Trustees wish to appoint an individual who has a demonstrable understanding of, and commitment to, supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Children and Young People.The role will include upholding the charity’s vision, values and strategic focus, including championing equality, diversity and inclusion across our work.
The appointment is currently offered on a part-time basis of 3 days per week, with the potential to be extended in future.Candidates should note that The Pixel Fund does not have a permanent base and almost all activity is conducted online (including grant management).
Hours and place of work are flexible, but as all Trustees are based in the South-East of England, that location is desirable. The successful applicant will be required to attend all Trustee meetings (around 7 a year), which are generally held in the evening (usually online, but occasionally in person) and some travel will be necessary to visit grant holders and other stakeholders.
ABOUT THE PIXEL FUND
The Pixel Fund (Charitable Incorporated Organisation No. 1191052) is a small charity that makes grants to support improvement in the mental health and wellbeing of Children and Young People.Since we were first established in 2011, we have distributed more than £1.5million to UK registered charities.We have a preference for supporting projects, but do also fund core costs.The work of the Trust, including all grant-making, is currently overseen by three experienced Trustees, together with a Voluntary Treasurer and a part-time Administrator.
Our work to support the mental health and wellbeing of Children and Young People is more important than ever.As our name suggests, we are a small facet of the wider funding picture, but we aim to punch above our weight in the support we give.We focus on funding small and medium-sized charities, where our grants will have most impact.
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About the role:
Milton House is a 15-bed mixed-gender accommodation service in Islington, supporting adults facing multiple and complex challenges. With a small and dedicated staff team, we provide tailored casework to residents whose needs may include mental or physical health issues, substance use, histories of offending, or support with living skills and wider aspirations. Our aim is to create a safe, welcoming and well-managed environment where people can build stability and take positive steps towards independent living.
You'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the service, balancing housing management responsibilities with maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness. Each day you will carry out a thorough clean of the building, including communal areas, bathrooms and offices, helping to create a space where residents and staff feel respected and supported. You will also act as the first point of contact for residents, visitors and contractors, support stock control, uphold health and safety compliance, and assist with practical housing management. Alongside this, you will contribute to the wraparound support we provide, helping residents to keep appointments, manage their budgets and develop the skills they need for greater independence.
This is a role where the impact of your work will be felt immediately, not only in the running of Milton House but also in the daily lives of the people we support. At SHP, we believe in investing in our staff, offering genuine opportunities for progression and growth. By joining our team, you will be part of an organisation that is committed to transforming lives across London, while also developing your own career in a supportive and forward-looking environment.
The working rota for this role is Monday - Friday.
About you:
- Have strong customer service skills.
- Have a genuine interest for working with people with multiple disadvantages.
- Are reflective and can respond positively to challenges.
- Adaptive work approach to fit around the various needs of the people we work with.
- A basic understanding of basic repairs and maintenance.
- Have a flexible and resilient approach to their work.
- Is creative and innovative in the way they think and equally apply those qualities to their working practices.
- Are thorough and detail orientated.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 14th September at midnight
Interview date: Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd September online via Microsoft Teams
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.
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Church walk is part of Hackney Pathway providing 24 hour supported accommodation to 31 single homeless women aged 22 – 65yrs with High support and trauma.
In this role you will:
Have the opportunity to work alongside our Domestic Abuse Navigator, Complex Needs Team and local specialist services including Pause and Open Doors. This role will particularly suit candidates with experience of or an interest in creative, trauma-informed work with women experiencing multiple disadvantage. The staffing structure comprises a Senior Project Worker in addition to a Manager and Deputy, providing future progression opportunities for the right candidate.
Support our clients on their road to recovery in a psychologically informed environment; aiding clients to gain necessary skills to move on from our services and into suitable accommodation. You will work with a caseload of clients, aiding them to gain necessary skills to maintain independence in the community. The role is focused on supporting residents around their strengths and aspirations for the future.
About you
We are looking for inspirational individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives, and who will be committed to our Recovery Ethos.
This role will suit someone who can;
- Work with clients to identify their personal aims and ambitions and work towards achieving them.
- Provide practical and personal support to clients in an approachable, caring and person centred way.
- Work as part of a dedicated team to provide safe, high quality, positive and inclusive service to clients.
- Complete administrative records relating to client work, housing management and health and safety.
- Coordinate with external services relating to substance use, mental health, physical health, domestic violence and more, to provide a multiagency approach to clients’ support.
- Work on a weekly shift rota including early and late shifts, weekends and bank holidays.
*For genuine occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a woman for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 17th September 2025
Interview and assessments on: 29th September 2025
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Therapy Services Manager
Location: Central Hub - Unit 9 Brewery Yard, Deva City Office Park, Trinity Way, Salford, M3 7BB (satnav: M3 7BD)
Contract Type: Permanent Full Time (Reduced hours will be considered)
Closing Date: 14/09/25
About Us
We Are Survivors, are a survivor focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary individuals) survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation across Greater Manchester providing access to quality assured support. Our work is focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by our trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.
Our vision is to have “A society where NO male survivor is left behind”
About the Role
We're looking for a Therapy Manager to join the team. Leading a team of trauma-informed therapists while delivering trauma-informed therapeutic services. We are a dynamic service with a holistic service model, so the senior role is supporting wider than just direct delivery.
You'll play a key role in supporting clients, managing communications, supporting volunteers/placements. You will work closely with our community development team and criminal justice teams to ensure survivors have access to the right support. All staff have a thematic leadership area to expand the organisations knowledge in areas impacting male survivors and their loved ones.
About You
You’ll be someone who is a qualified and experienced therapist working with trauma with a background of leading effective teams. We’re especially keen to hear from people with experience in working with men, sexual harms and supporting therapist and trainees, but we value transferable skills too. If you're passionate about creating a society where no male survivor is left behind, this could be the role for you.
Why Join Us?
· a competitive salary.
· annual leave package with incremental rises plus bank holidays.
· company sick pay.
· Birthday annual leave.
· monthly clinical supervision.
· pension contribution.
· and a range of discount and benefit programmes.
How to Apply
In your supporting statement we want you to answer these two questions:
· How can your experience support male survivors thrive?
· How you meet the role profile, ensure you answer ALL elements in your CV or supporting statement?
Interviews are expected to take place on 25th and 26th September, we reserve the right to interview and close the recruitment process early if satisfactory applicants.
Equal Opportunities
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from people with lived experience, people from underrepresented backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQ+, disabled, or from Black, Asian or minoritised communities.
We are also a Ban The Box Employer and will always give people with criminal records a fair chance to compete for our available roles. We will only ask about criminal convictions in the later stages of our recruitment processes to ensure we are recruiting off of skill, experience and ability before anything else.
Role Purpose
To manage specific services and teams, ensuring the provision of quality assured support services to male survivors and their loved ones.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• To manage the operational and clinical duty of care for support services
• To maintain the safe and inclusive provision of spaces for all clients
• To provide Line Management, guidance and professional and pastoral support to all client facing services staff and volunteers
• To effectively lead and successfully manage the provision of client services, as designed and governed by the organisaton, including ensuring KPIs are met and data handling and reporting is accurate.
• To ensure that all services managed, effectively record and identify threats and trends that will result in responding effectively to meet clients needs.
• To maintain and deliver relevant services to a small caseload of clients.
• Manage and deliver specific projects as directed and agreed by the Executive Team.
• To support the further development of the services that meet clients needs.
Organisational Core Responsibilities
• Stringently uphold the organisation’s values of transparency, integrity, understanding and responsiveness throughout your work and your representation of We Are Survivors.
• Honour a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice and work positively and inclusively with everyone so that We Are Survivors provides a workplace that does not discriminate against people on the ground of their age, sexuality, religion or belief, race, gender, or disabilities.
• Ensure 100% of the work you carry out is for the achievement of the mission “to break the silence of the sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation of boys & men and support them and their loved ones to engage in positive healing, free from the impact of abuse” and vision “a society where no male survivor is left behind”.
• Maintain strict confidentiality boundaries as you have access to sensitive, restricted, and classified information; and ensure that you are fully compliant with all information governance policies set by the organisation and/or Information
Commissioners Office
• Respect individuals right to anonymity within and outside of the organisation.
• Fully comply with all professional external frameworks, charters or practice standards that We Are Survivors subscribes to, is a member of, or carries.
• Fully comply with the organisations standard operating procedures / quality assurance, guidelines, policies, and procedures, including all accurate recording of information and ensuring you do not act to compromise the organisational standards or any formal QA Accreditation.
• Remain aware at all times of your responsibilities for your own health and safety, for the Health and Safety of those directly responsible to you, your work colleagues and any others who may be affected by the operations under your responsibility or control.
• Ensure you comply with all requirements identified within infection control measures and risk management, both nationally and locally.
• To work flexibly in the interests of the organisation, which may include undertaking other duties provided that these are appropriate to your background, skills and abilities.
Person Specification
The following attributes are Essential for this role:
Registration:
• BACP, BABCP, UKCP, NCS, BPS or HCPC registered
Qualifications:
• Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent
• Safeguarding Children and Adults’ Level 3
Knowledge and Experience:
• Understanding of issues relating to rape and sexual assault.
• Experience of leading a team.
• Experience in delivering engaging workshops to a variety of audiences.
• Previous experiences of working within a highly confidential setting.
• Experience in data management and information governance.
Skills:
• Ability to prioritise own workload.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent, and electronic database system
The following attributes are Desirable for this role:
Registration:
• BACP Accredited or equivalent.
Qualifications:
• Masters in counselling or Psychotherapy.
• Qualified in EMDR and/or PG Dip in CBT.
• Qualification relevant to role
Knowledge and Experience:
• Knowledge of current support services in the UK that meet the needs of male identified victims/survivors of sexual violence.
• Understanding of the legal framework for victims of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation.
• Previous experience of working with male identified victims/survivors of sexual violence.
• Previous experience of working within a highly confidential setting, adhering to data governance.
• Previous experience of working within the voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
Skills:
• A commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-oppressive practice.
• Mentoring.
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Job Purpose
This role sits within our crisis alternative service, Safe Space, which is a core and out of hours service providing a safe and welcoming space for people who are feeling distressed and experiencing crisis. Our aim of the service is to keep individuals well in the community and prevent readmission into hospital. The service operates 365 days a year from 14:00-22:00pm across all of our boroughs.
Staff within the service will provide person-centred, practical and emotional support, face to face or via telephone or virtual on a one-to-one basis to individuals experiencing mental health crisis or preventing crisis.
The objectives of the service include:
- To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health and social crisis in HFEH.
- To proactively work with keeping people well in the community to reduce re-admitters into hospitals by working with WL NHS teams (e.g. discharge, LPS, CATT, MINT and SPA)
- To provide a true alternative to A&E via a non-clinical drop-in service to support clients
- To provide support to clients accessing the service- for instance: signposting, de-escalation and crisis recovery planning.
- To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- To treat service users with respect, dignity and personalised support
- To raise awareness of mental health services available with the goal to improve long term mental health and reduce social isolation
- To increase self-management skills of those accessing the service
- To reduce the use of police, ambulance and statutory mental health services whilst experiencing crisis via a drop-in service.
- To reduce the use of statutory crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual.
The Role
The role of the team manager will be to support the rest of the team in delivering interventions on a one-to-one. The role will also involve triaging and assessing all clients accessing the service, signposting and delivering collaborative self-management plans with clients to improve mental wellbeing. The role will also include line management and supervision of senior support workers and support workers within the service. Team managers are responsible for management of their site; including report writing, audits and being the named manager for the site and allocated borough following the borough-based approach. This role directly supports the service managers in keeping to a high standard service. The role will include implementing a smooth running of the service including facilitating debriefing and providing senior support onsite. The role of the team manager is non-clinical.
Key Responsibilities
• Providing a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.
• Guiding the team, responding to referrals and planning each shift in terms of staffing, activities and case allocation
• Understanding of risk and risk management
• Understanding safeguarding adults and children processes and legal requirements
• To work autonomously in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
• Oversee re-admitters and clients being discharged on a weekly basis
• Responsible lead for allocated site, attend and lead discussions with MDT teams
• Responsible for keeping allocated site to a high standard and reporting any health and safety concerns
• To facilitate daily briefings with team to ensure continuity and safety
• Understanding of safety planning and de-escalation
• Monitoring and management of team training, absence and wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with clients to understand their needs and developing flexible and realistic crisis support packages/person centred plans
• Promoting people’ rights and responsibilities
• Conduct monthly supervisions and annual appraisals of supervisees
• Work and manage the team in-line with targets and KPI’s, ensuring that outcomes, outputs and impact are recorded
• Listening to clients and encouraging positive steps towards self-management of crisis and recovery, providing advice, information, practical and emotional support to clients
• To attend all mandatory training including safeguarding and GDPR and actively embrace own CPD
• Proactively recognising the indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitate appropriate action, whilst liaising with relevant agencies e.g. CATT, Emergency Duty Teams, CMHTS, etc
• Maintain and ensure team compliance of accurate records, detailing interventions
• Abide by supporting governance such as Mind Policy and Proceedures, Understanding CQC standards and NICE guidelines around mental health
• Providing administrative support to the team
• Overseeing and provide shadowing to new staff members and volunteers
• Attend reflective practice, peer supervision and line management supervision
• Create and maintain good working relationships with partner agencies
• Provide guidance to support workers and volunteers
• To work with service managers and assist with reporting and monitoring
Person Specification
• Minimum of 1 year working in mental health services and with clients experiencing mental health distress and crisis
• Experience of line management within a mental health setting
• Experience of de-escalation
• Experience of managing challenging behaviour and dealing with clients with complex needs
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Understanding of the Recovery Model in mental health
• Understanding of the principles of trauma informed care
• Understanding of suicide prevention and safety planning
• Experience of managing safeguarding risks and understanding legal requirements for safeguarding adults and children
• Understanding of how to report and mitigate risks
• Understanding of the relationship between mental health and social issues and how these issues may impact on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
• Understanding of relevant legislation and policies
• Understanding safeguarding adults and children processes and legal requirements
• Awareness of issues in mental health service provision
• A good understanding of mental health conditions
• Experience of working with vulnerable individuals
• Creative and flexible approach to working with individuals
• Ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner and de-escalate challenging situations
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload
• Ability to involve clients and carers in all aspects of work
• Empathy and non-judgemental approach
• Good communication skills
• Capacity to work within an agreed shift pattern
• Experience of delivering information and advice (housing, benefits, debt etc)
• Experience of non-clinical, therapeutic interventions like psychoeducation
• Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, with proven ability to input and extract information and produce reports
• Understanding of different databases such as Views, Salesforce and NHS
• Car driver with sole ownership of a vehicle and ability to travel to multiple locations (e.g. NHS sites and community sites) would be essential.
• Ability to work out of hours and on weekends at multiple locations including NHS sites and community sites
Registered Charity
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We’re here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover.
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Are you passionate about making a real difference in mental health services? Do you have strong leadership skills and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing? If so, we want to hear from you.
We are seeking a Crisis Café Team Coordinator to join our dynamic Journey Recovery Hub, a vital out-of-hours service supporting individuals experiencing mental health crises in Richmond and Kingston.
The Role
As the Crisis Café Team Coordinator, you will work in partnership with a second Crisis Cafe Team Coordinator to:
• Lead and coordinate the daily operations of two Crisis Café sites.
• Support a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care that empowers individuals to manage their mental health and avoid crises.
• Build strong partnerships with local services, promoting the Café and its impact.
• Drive service excellence, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring compliance with best practices.
This role combines casework with operational management, offering an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful impact in the community.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who excels in leadership, organisation and communication, with the ability to manage high-intensity environments and complex situations.
Essential Skills and Experience:
• Proven ability to support individuals in crisis, helping them develop self-management strategies.
• Experience managing small teams and volunteers.
• Strong understanding of mental health services and the recovery approach.
• Excellent communication and administrative skills.
Desirable Skills:
• Mental Health First Aid or Suicide Prevention training.
• Knowledge of national suicide prevention strategies.
What We Offer
· A supportive and collaborative work environment.
· Opportunities for professional development, including training and supervision.
· The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health crises.
· Flexible working
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata]
· Contributory pension
· Bonus 1 day of annual leave per year over the festive period (pro rata)
· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes free counselling sessions
· Paid time off for medical appointments
· Staff away days and socials
Shifts include evenings and weekends across two locations:
Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QB
Alfriston Centre, 3 Berrylands Road, Surbiton, Kingston, KT5 8RB
Apply Now
If you are ready to lead with compassion, resilience, and strategic insight, apply today to become part of our dedicated team!
We are actively interviewing for this role.
The successful candidate will need to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
Richmond Borough Mind is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
Let’s build a stronger, healthier community together.
Please ensure your cover letter details how you meet the person specification for the role.
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Do you have strong communication skills and a passion for supporting vulnerable people?
We’re recruiting multiple Support Workers (known internally as a Project Worker) to join several of our services across London. Whether it’s through semi-independent housing, mental health support, or complex needs accommodation, you’ll play a key role in helping people on their recovery journey.
We work with a Recovery Based Approach, tailoring support to each individual’s needs and goals.
Current Vacancies:
All roles are rota-based, covering weekdays, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Endell Street, Covent Garden – 2 x Support Workers
Endell Street supports 53 men and women experiencing homelessness. We provide psychologically informed support to help residents progress through the Camden Hostels Pathway toward independence. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support clients with housing, health, substance use, and employment needs. We’re looking for someone resilient, trauma-informed, and relationship-focused.
Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell – 1 x Support Worker
Rosebery Avenue is a 24/7 Skills and Employment service with 22 self-contained flats. The focus is on helping residents move into training, education, or work. You’ll join a small, dedicated team in a psychologically informed environment, working closely with partners like St Mungo’s Recovery College to deliver tailored support.
Islington Mental Health Service, Islington – 1 x Support Worker
This service supports 50 adults with severe and enduring mental health needs across two hostels and two semi-independent projects. You’ll provide person-centred, trauma-informed support to help residents build confidence, develop life skills, and work toward independent living.
About You
Above all, you will have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives. If you have a good understanding of the complex issues faced by homeless people; personal experience of homelessness yourself and some experience of supporting vulnerable people through a process of change, we encourage you to apply.
You'll also need good interpersonal and listening skills; patience and resilience. We will provide you with the knowledge and training you need to work with clients in a holistic and person-centred way.
Why join us?
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Support clients to achieve personal goals and independence
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Deliver practical, person-centred support
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Be part of a committed, inclusive team
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Receive full training and development opportunities
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For some of these role’s staff can claim an additional pay premium: 20% for hours worked between 8pm–8am (Mon–Fri) and all weekend hours.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
Closing date: 16th September 2025
Interview and assessments on: w/c 29th September 2025
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We are seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to join us as our Director of Service Delivery. This is a pivotal role leading the design and delivery of our frontline services, ensuring they are high quality, person centred and making a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and communities across Surrey and surrounding areas.
Location: Woking / Hybrid
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 DOE
Permanent | Full Time (35 hours/week)
Benefits: 26 days annual leave (rising with service) + bank holidays + 1 extra days leave on your birthday, Pension, Access to Simply Health, Blended working, Employee discount programme and more…..
About Us
Catalyst Support, is a respected non-profit organisation in Surrey that’s been supporting people facing mental health challenges, substance use, and wellbeing needs for over 35 years. Operating with values at the heart of everything they do, Catalyst empowers communities through responsive, high-quality services and compassionate care.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the CEO and as part of the senior leadership team, you will provide compassionate and strategic leadership across all operational areas – including mental health, substance use, and outreach – the Director of Service Delivery ensures services are safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed, and that they reflect the diversity and lived experience of the communities we support.
You will hold accountability for service performance, safeguarding, quality assurance, and system partnerships. They work closely with the CEO, the Director of Operations (internal systems and transformation), and the Head of Finance and Resources to ensure operational delivery is effectively supported by infrastructure, systems, and financial stewardship.
Who We’re Looking For
Proven track record of delivering high quality, person led and socially impactful services and managing internal functions
Senior operational leadership experience in health, care, VCSE or related sectors
Experience in managing service compliance and staff wellbeing
Demonstrated success in leading performance improvement and impact measurement
Strong partnership working experience across statutory, VCSE and community systems
Budget management, including responsibility for service level budget setting, monitoring and decision making
Deep understanding of safeguarding frameworks, regulation and operational risk
Strong leadership and coaching skills rooted in empathy, empowerment and inclusion
Applications are open until 29th September, though we may close earlier if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply soon. Please note, we are not working with recruitment agencies for this vacancy.
This post is subject to the DBS check. Please note past drug and/or alcohol or criminality history will not necessarily discount you from undertaking this role.
In the attached recruitment pack you will find instructions on how to apply. You are required to write a personal statement (no more than 2 pages) highlighting your skills and experience that demonstrate your suitability for the role
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job title: Service Coordinator
Contract Type: Employed, permanent
Hours: 17.5 per week (0.5 FTE) - term time only
Blended working: Office (Cambridge)/Home based with travel across Cambridgeshire
Salary: £12,737 per annum (£29,700 FTE)
Start: November 2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed professional to join Blue Smile’s friendly office team as our Service Coordinator.
About Us
We provide specialist wellbeing and arts based mental health support and therapy in local schools across Cambridgeshire.
We help children struggling with anxiety, grief, anger and other emotional problems so they can enjoy happier childhoods and build brighter futures.
The children we support are at the heart of everything we do and we’re proud to take a whole school approach to our work.
About the Role
You will manage the delivery of Blue Smile services to schools within one or more geographical areas across Cambridgeshire – Cambridge City, West Cambs, East Cambs, Peterborough or Fenland. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who wish to work in the Peterborough area.
You will work closely with the other Service Coordinator to ensure that high-quality, safe and effective services are delivered to children.
You will use your organisational and administrative skills to support a pool of self-employed therapists and facilitators; providing induction, case allocation, risk management, safeguarding, and reflective practice so that they are able to deliver clinical work to a high standard.
The Service Coordinator will use their therapeutic knowledge and experience and excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with the wider Blue Smile team; working with the Fundraising team to promote Blue Smile to local organisations, the Data & Evaluation Lead to support the collection of service information, and the Clinical Services Manager to develop our services and promote them to schools.
This is an exciting time for Blue Smile, as we continue to grow our service, and this role offers candidates the opportunity to support clinical service innovation.
Blue Smile can offer you a competitive salary, with a commitment to the Real Living Wage. We offer a supportive working environment including flexible working and a focus on the professional development of all our staff. As a mental health charity, we focus on staff wellbeing and a positive work/life balance.
Safeguarding is central to all Blue Smile activities, and we recognise that the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk, is paramount and that all have equal rights of protection. We have a duty of care when they are in our charge, and we will do everything we can to provide a safe and caring environment whilst they attend our activities.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24th September
Interviews to be held on: Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd October
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
No agencies please.
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Area Coordinator – Community Connections
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Area Coordinator to support individuals with their mental wellbeing and help them build resilience and independence.
Position: Area Coordinator – Community Connections
Location: Mole Valley
Salary: £30,906 per year
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension contribution, paid sick leave, staff wellbeing initiatives, discounts, and more
Closing Date: 26 September (interviews scheduled on a rolling basis)
About the Role
This role will see you managing a caseload of clients, working one-to-one with individuals to create tailored, person-centred support plans. You’ll help people access activities, groups and local services that promote positive mental health, and build relationships with carers, professionals and other community partners.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and supporting a caseload of clients experiencing a range of mental health challenges
- Providing advice, information, signposting and support around wellbeing
- Creating non-clinical support plans guided by client needs
- Working collaboratively with statutory and voluntary sector partners
- Supporting and facilitating occasional group sessions and activities
- Collecting and reporting data, including case studies
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- At least 2 years’ experience in community-based mental health and wellbeing support, or a relevant qualification (e.g. counselling, psychology, social work, health and social care)
- Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality, consent and GDPR
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to maintain professional boundaries
- An understanding of community-based and lone working practices
- Confidence in using Microsoft Office and updating client management systems
- Emotional resilience and the ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally
About the Organisation
The charity is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley.
Offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the successful completion of a probationary period.
This post is Exempt from the Protection of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Community Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Wellbeing Coordinator, Social Prescribing Link Worker, Caseworker, Recovery Coordinator, Mental Health Practitioner.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?
Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
Community Outreach Worker (Community Support Service)
Reference: 298
Salary: £26,000 - £26,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience, inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 Days)
Contract: 12 months Fixed Term
Reports to: Team Leader or Services Manager (CSS/DAS)
Main base(s): Watford Wellbeing Centre, providing outreach around Three Rivers.
Purpose of Post
The Community Outreach Worker (Community Support Service) provides people with complex needs who have mental health as a primary need. This includes people who may have drug and alcohol difficulties. Particularly when they are coming into repeat contact with Police, Tenancy Sustainment Services, Housing and Homelessness Services and Environmental Health Services.
About the service
Our Community Support Service is here to provide advice, information and holistic outreach support to people who are experiencing mental ill-health or need help with their mental wellbeing. We work alongside people to develop an individually tailored package of support that meets their needs, working with clients to find the solutions that are right for them. This service is flexible to help resolve real-life difficulties and improve client’s independence, quality of life and wellbeing.
The service will be delivered in Three Rivers, based at the Herts Mind Network Wellbeing Centre, providing outreach around Three Rivers.
The purpose of the Community Support Service Outreach Worker is to:
- To provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients with coexisting drug and alcohol difficulties and mental ill-health. These will be clients who are presenting to the Police, Anti-Social Behaviour, Tenancy Enforcement, Housing and Environmental Health Services within Three Rivers.
- 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 raise greater awareness of complex needs and the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) amongst local service providers. Supporting them to gain confidence in working positively and consistently with people who have 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.
- 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 applications is Friday 3rd October 2025.
Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Early submissions are encouraged.
Interviews to be held at Watford Well-being centre
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.
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