Jobs for the Mental Health sector

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about autism, equality, and empowerment, and who believes autistic adults should be listened to, respected, and supported to lead fulfilling lives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join and support a growing and developing user-led grassroots organisation.

We are seeking a Specialist Autism Caseworker and Advocate to join our local charity and support autistic adults to have their voices heard.

You will provide independent, person-centred advocacy and casework, supporting Camden autistic adults to understand their rights, access services, overcome barriers, and make informed choices. This may include attending meetings, supporting appeals, liaising with professionals, and providing post-diagnostic support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one specialist community autism advocacy and casework
• Support autistic adults to identify and express their views, wishes, and concerns
• Promote self-advocacy and informed decision-making
• Liaise with health, social care, and voluntary sector professionals
• Maintain accurate case records and uphold confidentiality and safeguarding
• Contribute to service development and awareness-raising

We’re Looking For Someone Who Has:

• Experience working with autistic adults or within advocacy, disability, or mental health services
• Strong communication and casework skills
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (or willingness to learn)
• A person-centred, inclusive, and rights-based approach

We actively welcome applications from autistic people and people with lived experience. Reasonable adjustments will be offered throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

Please send your CV and Covering Letter outlining how you meet the attached criteria for the Person Specification.

About Working Well Trust

Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment.

We are recruiting Employment Advisors to join our IPS service, you will be based in the Beam Park Health Centre in Rainham, Barking and Dagenham, working 35 hours per week. Working Well Trust's services have previously been awarded the IPS Grow quality mark and adheres closely to the principles of the IPS model in supporting people in to employment. This role will be working with clients who have mental health support needs, wanting to gain paid employment. 

Experience of employment support is not essential, it is more important that you share our passion and commitment to employment as an integral aspect of wellbeing and supporting people to find the right job for them. You will receive training on the IPS model and in supporting people with mental health issues. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, either personally or through a close contact.

You need to have a desire to support people to achieve their employment goals, and the ability to multitask and manage your workload effectively. Good organisation skills are essential for this role, in addition to an interest in mental health, and the role it plays in the workplace. The successful candidate will need to become comfortable in approaching employers, and showcase the advantages of our service in order to work with them to recruit our clients to fill vacancies and sustain employment.

What you’ll be doing

You will work with clients (managing a caseload) who have mental health support needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences. You will deliver the IPS approach (for which training will be given); providing person centred support and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.

You will work as part of a mental health team (NHS Trust) maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment. You will work closely with clinical teams, providing a coordinated approach that always remains client led.  

You will spend up to 65% of your week working in the community of Barking and Dagenham to provide localised support to residents of the Borough.

You will also be working to targets whilst maintaining a high-quality service. 

What you’ll need

Experience in employment support is not essential. We are looking for someone who brings:

• A genuine desire to support people into meaningful employment.
• Commitment to person-centred work and either experience of or enthusiasm to learn the IPS approach.
• Confidence engaging with employers and promoting the benefits of our service.
• Good organisation skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively.
• Beneficial (but not essential): experience working with people with mental health difficulties.
• Beneficial (but not essential): local knowledge/ experience of the Borough

What we offer

• £31,277 per year
• 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, (FTE)
• Employer pension contribution of 6%
• Supportive environment within a small, dedicated team
• Meaningful, rewarding work supporting people into employment
• Expenses paid by Working Well Trust for mandatory travel during work hours.

Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities employer and Confident about Disabilities.

What’s next 

Before you apply, please note the following: 

• We actively recruit and carefully review all applications. Due to rapid service expansion, we have onboarded 20 external hires in the last six months. 

• To ensure we can best support the people and communities we serve, we progress applications only where candidates provide meaningful answers to the screening questions. 

• Career development is real here: in the past year, 10 colleagues have progressed internally into Senior roles, Project Lead, Team Lead, and Operations Manager positions. We value ambition and celebrate progression. 

If you are ready to help us build a service that supports people into meaningful work, click Apply to submit your CV and answer the screening questions. Telephone and final interviews will be confirmed. 

Start your application today and take the next step in a rewarding career. 

Closing date: Monday 23rd February 2026 (09:00). Please note, we will be actively interviewing during this time and may close the vacancy early.

Telephone interview stage: Between 25th February and 4th March 2026

Final Stage interviews: 9th March with an additional option of 12th March 2026. These will be held on site at Beam Park Health Centre, RM13 8QZ.

SANE is looking for an enthusiastic Fundraising Assistant to join our friendly Fundraising and Marketing Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career professional who wants to gain hands-on experience in the charity sector while supporting vital mental health work.

You will be supported to develop practical skills across fundraising administration, supporter care, database management and digital campaigns, while working alongside an experienced and collaborative team. The role offers real responsibility, varied tasks, and the chance to contribute ideas and grow your confidence in a professional charity environment.

We are looking for someone organised, detail-focused and positive, with a genuine interest in fundraising and a passion for improving mental health in the UK. If you are keen to learn, enjoy working with people and systems, and want to build a meaningful career, we would love to hear from you.

SANE is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to support the effective day-to-day financial management of the charity and help ensure our mental health services are financially well supported.

This is a hands-on, operational role working closely with the Chief Operations Officer and Senior Management Team. The Finance Manager will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, producing clear financial information and ensuring strong financial controls are in place.

This role would suit someone who enjoys practical finance work, values accuracy and organisation, and wants to use their skills in a purpose-driven charity.

Key responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day finance operations, including income, expenditure and bank reconciliations

Prepare monthly management accounts and support budget monitoring

Maintain accurate financial records in line with charity accounting requirements

Support payroll processes and liaise with external providers

Prepare information for audits and work with external auditors

Support finance-related reporting for trustees, funders and senior managers

Ensure clear financial procedures and strong internal controls are followed

About you:

You will have proven experience in a finance or accounts role, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector. You will be confident working independently, while also supporting colleagues across the organisation with finance-related queries.

You will be highly organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing competing priorities. Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting software are essential, along with a practical and solutions-focused approach.

A commitment to SANE’s values and an interest in supporting mental health work are essential.

Shop Manager

Service: Relate at Family Action

Location: Warwick

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)

Salary: £13.10 per hour

Contract type: Permanent

We are looking for a talented Shop Manager who is an enthusiastic self-starter, with a passion for charity retail, to manage our Warwick shop on a full time (37.5 hours per week) basis.

Who we are

Relate is a leading relationships service, offering counselling, information, mediation and support to individuals, couples and families from all backgrounds and sexualities, at all stages of life. We also provide expert training for relationship support practitioners.

Relate is now part of the family charity, Family Action. Supporting people through change, challenge or crisis, we protect children, support young people and adults, and offer direct, practical help to families and communities. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today. With Relate at Family Action, we work to support the creation of secure foundations for children and young people, and safe, supportive relationships for all.

We currently manage 11 shops located within 5 regions across the UK. Our shops generate income to support the work of Relate. The shops are managed by paid Shop Managers, supported by Assistant Shop Managers/Sessional Workers (Retail Assistants) and our amazing Shop Volunteers.

What are we looking for?

• Charity retail experience preferred

• Experience of customer care

• High levels of organisational skills

• Highly focussed on maximising sales

• An eye for detail

• A sound track record in achieving targets and delivering success

You will be responsible for the creation of a warm and welcoming environment for customers, volunteers and donors, with a view to maximising sales, profits and Gift Aid to support the work of Relate at Family Action.

The successful applicant will be required to work flexibly for 37.5 hours each week (5 days per week including Weekends) across a 7 day trading week, Monday to Sunday.

What will we offer you?

We offer flexible working hours, a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. We have six staff diversity networks that offer peer support and contribute to the strategic development of EDI; Accessibility Network, Anti-Racism and People of Colour Network, Gender Equality Network, Inter-Faith Network, LGBTQIA+ Equality Network and Parents and Carers Equality Network. You’ll join an established, supportive and high-performing service and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core.

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills then we look forward to hearing from you.  

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community / particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. 

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person. 

To Apply:

· Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form

· Closing Date: Thursday 26th February 2026

Appointments are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where appropriate to the role.

Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic mental health charity to recruit their Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser. You will work closely with the Income Generation Team and Services Teams to develop and maintain long-term sustainable funding from Trusts and Foundations. Through developing and expanding income through grants, and managing relationships with a variety of grant funders, as well as conducting prospect research, you will grow the funding pipeline.

This is a part-time role (22.5 hours) working once per week (with flexibility) from their Bristol office.

Key Responsibilities:

· Work with the Income Generation Team, and the wider team, to deliver against the Fundraising Strategy and funding targets

· Collaborate and build strong relationships to identify funding needs, deeply understand services, and enlist support with funding bids and reporting

· Support in other areas of fundraising where appropriate e.g. with corporate funding proposals or applications to The Big Give.

· Manage and develop the grant fundraising pipeline, keeping up to date with changing priorities, spotting new opportunities and conducting research

· Write high-quality, compelling, and persuasive funding applications and proposals

· Steward key relationships with grant giving trusts and institutions, ensuring partnerships reach their full potential

· Ensure timely, quality reporting as per agreed requirements

· Keep up-to-date and accurate records of application progress, and work alongside the finance to ensure all income is accounted for in a timely fashion

Person Specification:

· A good understanding of the Trusts and Foundations landscape, and of ethical fundraising practice (including GDPR and the Fundraising Code of Practice)

· Excellent written communication, and ability to craft compelling and winning bids, proposals and appeals

· An ability to interpret and present information, such as financial and impact data, in a clear fashion to support with applications and communications

· Strong relationship management skills, able to inspire and motivate existing and prospective supporters, and providing excellent, tailored stewardship

· Solution focussed with the attitude, drive, and resilience to lead, motivate and inspire others

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £35,000-£40,000 FTE
• Location: Bristol 1 day per week (flexibility for candidate needs/ location)
• Contract: Permanent

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

The Senior Internal Communications Officer will work closely with the Senior Internal Communications Manager to deliver clear, engaging and inclusive internal communications that support YoungMinds’ strategic priorities and organisational culture. Acting as a trusted partner to colleagues across the organisation, the role provides expert guidance on how best to communicate with internal audiences, ensuring messages are timely, accessible and aligned with our values and brand.

As Senior Internal Communications Officer, you will play a key role in shaping how colleagues experience life at YoungMinds, strengthening connection to our purpose, vision and values, and supporting a culture where people feel informed, included and engaged. Working across teams and at all levels, you’ll help bring internal communications and engagement strategies to life through thoughtful content, effective channels and meaningful staff engagement activity.

You will build strong, collaborative relationships with teams across the organisation, working particularly closely with those leading strategic programmes, people initiatives and culture work. Through your day-to-day work, you will champion and embed our AJEDI principles, helping to cultivate an organisational culture that reflects our commitment to anti-racism, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.

You’ll have responsibility for:

• Creating engaging internal content (intranet, newsletters, events)
• Developing and managing our internal communications channels
• Support staff engagement, all-staff days and culture initiatives
• Work closely with Affinity Groups and colleagues across the organisation
• Embed AJEDI values into everything you do
• Use insight and feedback to keep improving how we communicate.

The Fundraising Officer will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of all fundraising activities and events. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to maximise donations and enhance donor relationships, in line with the Central London Samaritans' fundraising strategy. Responsibilities include engaging with individual donors, businesses, and community partners to secure financial support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Head of Branch Operations and Branch Director: Identify specific programs and funding priorities and organise targeted fundraising campaigns and events.
• Plan and Coordinate Fundraising Events and Campaigns: Oversee the planning and coordination of fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives.
• Track and Process Pledges: Monitor, track, and process pledges made at events, ensuring records are regularly updated.
• Manage Online Donations: Oversee online donation activities, maintaining up-to-date records and ensuring relevant departments and donors are informed.
• Identify Funding Opportunities: Seek local and national funding opportunities and contribute to the development of the organisation's fundraising strategy.
• Manage Fundraising Income: Maintain reports, track donations, handle donor correspondence, and evaluate the success of fundraising activities.
• Identify Partnership Opportunities: Look for partnership opportunities for joint fundraising campaigns to expand the donor base.
• Represent Central London Samaritans: Positively represent the organisation in all aspects of work, adhering to its values.
• Additional Duties: Perform any other duties assigned by your line manager that are appropriate to your role.

ATTRIBUTES

Candidates should demonstrate:

• · Fundraising Experience: A demonstrable track record of fundraising or related activities
• · Communication Skills: High standard of verbal and written communication skills.
• · Organisational Skills: Ability to multi-task, stay organised, and prioritise workload.
• · Independence and Teamwork: Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• · Flexibility: Adaptable and flexible in working style, as this role will require evening and weekend work to attend events and meet deadlines.
• · Relationship Building: Ability to communicate and develop relationships with volunteers, members of the public, and organisations.

The summary of responsibilities is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and responsibilities may vary from time-to-time in the light of changing circumstances and in conjunction with the post holder.

Hours of work:

The basic hours are 21 hours per week spread over Three working days. Within these hours there may be need to work some evenings and weekend days, so flexibility is essential. The core responsibilities should be carried out during weekdays. The amount of out of hours work will be agreed on an ongoing basis.

Time off in lieu will be allowed in agreement with the Head of Branch Operations and in line with the staff handbook and the European Working Time Directive.

Limitations:

The post holder will be required to work within the rules and regulations of Samaritans and accept the authority of the Director and the Chair of the branch’s Board of Trustees, who have discretion to delegate authority to the post holder and to withdraw it.

Equal Opportunities Policy:

Central London Samaritans is committed to eliminating any discrimination and promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in all it does. It is therefore Central London Samaritans' commitment to provide equal opportunities in employment and we will not unlawfully discriminate against job applicants, employees of the Company, volunteers, workers, or contract workers on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

At Samaritans we rely on supporter donations to save lives.​

We are looking for a Supporter Care Officer to enhance the supporter experience, process donations, and thank our wonderful supporters for their contributions.

In this important role, you will engage with supporters and members of the public to maximize their relationship with the charity.

If you're passionate about delivering excellent customer service, have keen eye for detail and a great communicator, we’d love to hear from you.

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Contract terms:

£28,000 - £30,000 per annum plus benefits

Full Time

Fixed Term Contract (18 months)

Hybrid working with link to Ewell office

In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We work in person around 2 days or more per month.​

We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences 

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What you’ll do 

Engage with supporters by answering their enquiries

Thank supporters for their donations

Process all donations received by post, phone and BACS

Identify and implement opportunities to build supporter engagement

Record and report on positive and negative supporter feedback

Maintain accurate supporter records

Welcome and steward new supporter enquiries​

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What you’ll bring

Strong customer service experience and mindset

Great communication skills, including telephone, e-mail and letter writing

Ability to manage a varied workload

Experience analysing information to make objective decisions

Confidence in negotiating and influencing

Great time management​

Knowledge of fundraising, including Gift Aid and fundraising legislation (desirable)

Experience working with a CRM database (desirable)

Knowledge of card payments and Direct Debit processes (desirable)​

Full Job Description and Person Specification here

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Why Samaritans?​

At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.

We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.

You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.​

For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.​

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.​

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Apply now​

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to some answer short application questions and to upload your CV.​

We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.

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​Applications close: 17th February 2026 at 09:00am

Interviews: w/c 23rd February 2026

About Grapevine Wellbeing Centre

·Grapevine Wellbeing Centre is an independent charity supporting adults within our community to improve and maintain their own mental health. We do this through bringing people together, promoting creativity and embracing the natural environment as tools to move people forward.

·As the project coordinator, you will work in conjunction with the trustees to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the charity, including the daily health and safety.

·We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We warmly welcome applications from people of colour, people living with a disability, and those with lived experience of marginalisation. If you need any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

About the role

The majority of our charity's funding comes from the National Lottery Community Fund, and we are now looking for a project coordinator to join our team. This role is funded until March 2029. The Project Coordinator will maintain, improve, and sustain all three strands of the charity: Weekday Grapevine, Community Grapevine, and Evening and Weekend Grapevine.

Key Responsibilities:

·The running of the Wellbeing Centre and drop-in sessions, groups/courses and community activities run through the Centre.

·Ensuring that all financial transactions and cash handling systems are properly and effectively recorded.

·The support and training of volunteers.

·To engage in community activities outside the Centre

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter explaining how your skills and experience make you a strong fit for this role using the person specification as your guide.

Person Specifications

We’re looking for passionate individuals who care deeply about people, community, and equity, and who have a strong understanding of mental health.

Community Engagement & Inclusion

• • Experience designing and leading inclusive activities
  • Commitment to involving marginalised groups
  • Strong communication and volunteer management skills

Practical & Creative Skills

• • Confidence leading hands-on activities
  • An understanding of health and safety requirements
  • Skilled in monitoring, reporting and funding bids

Evaluation and monitoring

• • Excellent IT skills, including Canva, Eventbrite and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to implement and manage systems to track and evaluate project progress

Personal Qualities

• • Passionate advocate for wellbeing
  • Creative and self-motivated
  • Comfortable working independently and in emotionally sensitive environments
  • Skilled at managing group dynamics and defusing situations
  • Clear understanding of professional boundaries
  • Proven project coordination experience

Sydenham Garden is seeking a Community Activities & Volunteering Lead on a Fixed term contract to end of December 2027 to join our team of 14 staff and approximately 70 volunteers in delivering adult mental health and dementia services in our beautiful garden settings in south-east London. 

Position: Community Activities & Volunteering Lead

Contract: Fixed term to 31st December 2027, full time - 37.5 hours per week. Some regular working outside Monday-Friday 9-5 may be required, for which TOIL will be available. Part time and flexible working applications also considered.

Salary: £32,644 plus 6% pension contribution.

Annual Leave: 33 days inclusive of Bank Holidays.

Location: Sydenham Garden Resource Centre, SE23 2LW & De Frene Market Garden, SE26 4AB.

Application closing date: Thursday 5 March 2026, 9am.

Interview date: Thursday 12 March 2026.

About the role

Sydenham Garden, based in Lewisham in South-East London, is a unique wellbeing centre utilising its gardens, nature reserve and activity rooms to help people living with and recovering from mental and physical ill-health. We provide nature and arts based creative, social and therapeutic activities for co-workers (the name we give to our primary beneficiaries). With funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to help us ‘grow our community’ and increase the sustainability of our impact we’re seeking a Community Activities & Volunteering Lead to drive continuous improvement and development of volunteer-led community activities for the benefit of co-workers as well as managing the day to day running of our volunteer programme.

About you

You’ll have experience of recruiting, working with, and managing volunteers, including delivery of skill-building and development activities for volunteers with Lived Experience of mental and/or physical ill health. You’ll have excellent people skills and the ability to demonstrate sensitivity, kindness, and a person-centred understanding of different mental, physical, and neurological needs. You’ll have experience of delivering group activities and working with people with mental/physical-ill health and/or dementia. You’ll have line management experience and be able to provide strategic direction as well as be able to innovate and develop new initiatives and balance competing priorities while being willing to play a team role and get stuck into different activities.

Why you should join us 

We’re a friendly team who are passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive community for people living with mental and physical ill-health. You’ll be part of a supportive team of staff and volunteers, and benefit from spending time in our beautiful gardens and nature reserve.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Sydenham Garden is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). We want to build a diverse and inclusive staff, volunteer and trustee team where everyone feels that they belong and that reflects the profile of the communities we serve. Therefore, we will welcome and consider applications from candidates of all backgrounds and protected characteristics, and we particularly encourage applications from people of African or Caribbean heritage to ensure our staff team represents the communities we serve.

Recruitment Timeline

Deadline for applications: Thursday 5th March 2026, 9am.

Interviews: Thursday 12th March 2026.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATION AND FOR FULL DETAILS OF HOW TO APPLY INCLUDING OUR EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING FORM.

Support Mentor

When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.

Due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.

Job Title: Support Mentor (FTC)

Location: Luton. Unfortunately, this service does not have step free access.

Salary: £24,500

Shift Pattern: Fixed Term contract until May 2028. 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday on a rota which can range between 08:00 - 20:00  You may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and resident requirements including weekends and bank holidays.

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated team to deliver person centred and bespoke trauma informed support to vulnerable women in Luton. This new service will provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for women facing sexual exploitation and substance dependency – a place they can truly call home. Through stable, person-centred care, you'll play a vital role in empowering women to rebuild their lives and embrace brighter futures. 

In this role, as a Support Mentor, you will work within a 24 hour service which provided person centred support to our residents, working to ensure the safety and wellbeing. Our residents have experienced multiple forms of exclusion, such as historical/ongoing abuse, involvement in the criminal justice system, mental health challenges, drug and/or alcohol dependency and enduring high levels of violence and coercion. You will build trusting professional relationships with residents, helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations which could be through tailored one to one sessions, group sessions, in and out of service activities, and general wellbeing check ins. Your role will focus on empowering our residents to take control over their lives and meet their personal goals

 Responsibilities include:

• Holding a caseload, conducting key work sessions which are personable to resident needs
• Carry out regular welfare checks, safeguarding checks, and general living checks
• Encourage residents to take part in activities and events both within the service and the community
• Keep support plans up to date on a regular basis
• Work closely with the rest of the team to provide overall excellent service delivery, this may mean also supporting with their caseloads, and other tasks as necessary
• Building trusting professional relationships with residents, helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations which could be through tailored one to one sessions, group sessions, in and out of service activities, and general wellbeing check ins.
• Focusing on empowering our residents to take control over their lives and meet their personal goals

About You

We are passionate about working in a supportive, solution focused and trauma informed way to support our residents and participants to make and sustain positive change. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to deliver exceptional support to women at a particularly challenging time in their lives. We are looking for passionate, motivated and proactive individuals who are dedicated to making a positive difference.

• Due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.
• Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector, particularly around multiple and complex needs
• Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face
• Experience working with, or thorough understanding of, domestic abuse and the systemic barriers faced by women.
• Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
• Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
• Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
• Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges
• 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

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Crisis Intervention Worker - Talking Spaces Service (Mental Health)

Salary: £25,231 (full time equivalent) £20,185 pro rata for 30 hours and £12,111 pro rata for 18 hours per week

Location: Working at multiple sites across Birmingham - Beechcroft Centre, Erdington, Grounded, Selly Oak and Grounded St Paul’s, Jewellery Quarter

Hours: 30 and 18 hours per week available – various shift patterns between 1pm-11.00pm, over 5 days, including weekends

DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF THE LARGEST INDEPENDENT MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY IN BIRMINGHAM?

About the role:

The Crisis Intervention Worker will be working closely with individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis and/or episodes of psychological/emotional distress. The main purpose of the role is to assist individuals through appropriate person-centred interventions to be able to address and help de-escalate their immediate crisis experience.

Listening to individuals in a crisis will be a key aspect of your role and involves focusing, observing, understanding, and responding with empathy, genuineness, respect, acceptance, non-judgment, and sensitivity.

About you:

We are looking for a candidate with the following skills and experience:

● Previous experience working in the mental health field, with experience of supporting people to be in control of their lives either in a paid or voluntary capacity.

● Knowledge and understanding of the social determinants that can lead to poor mental health.

● A good working knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding legislation.

● Extensive knowledge of the local community within which you are working.

● Excellent communication and team working skills and the ability to effectively utilise the technology available.

● Good knowledge of both Microsoft Word and Outlook.

● The ability to work flexibly including evenings and weekend shift patterns.

The Talking Space Service operates from 5pm to 11pm seven days a week throughout the year. Employees will work on a rota basis in our Erdington location.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months. We are not a registered sponsor and therefore are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, PayCare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments; Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme.

Our people are key to the success of the organisation, and we are recognised as both Mindful Employer as well as achieving gold standard success in Investors in People.

We welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Closing date for applications is 16th February 2026

Interviews to take place on a date to be confirmed

The SHM Foundation is a forward-looking philanthropic organisation working globally to drive positive social change in the areas of mental health and wellbeing, education and livelihoods, and the arts. 

Our mission is to support people, communities and organisations in developing solutions to the challenges they face, in the ways that work for them. We work with them to improve their mental health and wellbeing; gain new skills, knowledge and employment opportunities; and access excellent artistic experiences that enrich their lives. 

We design and implement our own initiatives, conduct participatory research and provide grants to other organisations and projects through our Ember Fund. Ember finds, mentors and funds excellent community-based initiatives in low-resource settings. Our mission is to partner with and support a diverse, inclusive ecosystem of mental health care to grow and thrive worldwide, so that everyone can access the help they need, where they are, in ways that work for them. 

Based in the UK but with a fantastic global team, we have offices in London and Nairobi, and work with partners in over 20 countries. We have a long history of work in Africa, and in 2025 we set up SHM Foundation Africa whose work helps communities access tertiary education and mental health support, unlock creativity through an arts-based economic model and enriching artistic experiences and gain new skills, knowledge and employment opportunities. We believe firmly that ripple effects are felt in communities when people feel supported, cared for and able to exercise agency in their own lives.

 We are looking for an Assistant Accountant for the SHM Foundation. The Foundation has grown considerably over the past few years, and we are now at a stage that we need someone dedicated to the role of Accounts to develop and support the finances of the Foundation as the Foundation continues to grow. This is an exciting and dynamic role; the Foundation has a pioneering approach to philanthropy, and we are looking to continue to be innovative in our approach and the way we support communities across the globe.

Overview of Role

Job Title

Assistant Accountant

Contract detail

Full-Time Permanent, 6-month probation 

Line Manager

Head of Finance

Role Summary

A role with the opportunity to develop and grow. The role is integral to the success of Finance at SHM.

Core Responsibilities

· Accounts Payable and receivable functions

· Assist with the production of monthly management accounts,

· Posting accruals and prepayments

· Bank Reconciliations

· Managing the suppliers’ payments

· Assist with internal and external audit

· Assist with annua budgets and regular reforecasts.

· Restricted funding administration

· Ensure costs are recorded accurately against projects

· Accounts Reconciliations

· Assist in the month end process.

· Assist with preparation of weekly, monthly and year end reports

· Liaising on accounting transactions with SHM Foundation Africa Treasurer

· Assist in developing budgets for  fundraising projects and grants 

Additional Activities

· General finance administrative tasks

Direct Reports

N/A

Relevant Skills

The successful candidate will:

· Have an eye for quality and real attention to detail, applying high levels of rigour and attention to detail to their work and being willing to look at their own work critically

· Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

· A problem-solving attitude and a proactive mindset.

· Feel comfortable working and developing expertise in a fast-paced environment

· Have technical competence in the Microsoft Office suite including advanced competency in Microsoft Excel

· Knowledge of Sage would be required

· Always acting discreetly, you value integrity and accountability in your interactions with stakeholders, team members and customers

· Hard working with can-do-attitude, organised, able to meet deadlines, eager to learn

Qualifications & Experience

· ACCA/CIMA part qualified who is proactively working on completing their qualification.

· Intermediate to advance excel

· Knowledge of SORP (desirable)

· Understanding of fund accounting and Restricted grants reporting

· At least 24 months’ experience working in a finance department.