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At Likewise, the core of what we do is build meaningful one-to-one relationships with people who are finding life difficult, and use those relationships to help people feel supported and make change.
We're recruiting up to three Hostels Mental Health Support Workers to join a brand new service, starting this autumn. In this role, you would be doing that work inside Camden's homelessness hostels, going in to work alongside residents and the staff teams who support them. You would be embedded in a set of hostels, aligned to a part of the borough, with a regular on-site presence and a caseload of up to 15 people.
The people you work with are adults experiencing homelessness with complex needs, whose mental health is often a practical barrier to moving on. Much of the work is about helping someone stabilise and build the confidence to take their next step.
Camden's Adult Pathway is made up of 16 hostels, supporting around 600 people experiencing homelessness with complex needs. Mental health need in those hostels has risen sharply, and hostel staff are holding far more of it than they are set up or supported to hold. This is a new service, funded by government for three years. The model is designed but not yet lived, and whoever joins will help shape how it actually works.
Likewise is a community-centred mental health and wellbeing charity based in Camden. We believe that people thrive when they have access to meaningful relationships, supportive communities and opportunities to contribute. We're also committed to building a different kind of organisation, one that values trust, learning, autonomy and shared responsibility.
You don't need a specific qualification to apply, and we welcome people from a range of backgrounds. But this is not an entry-level role: we need people with real support work experience behind them. We care more about how you are with people, how you think and how you work than about your CV on paper.
If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
We want to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. If there is a part of this process where you may need reasonable adjustments to do your best, please get in touch to chat it through.
Your CV: we welcome either chronological or skills-based CVs, whichever works best for you.
Your cover letter: we will not accept generic letters; you need to answer the following question: Tell us about a time you supported someone through something difficult. What did you actually do, what was hard about it, and what did you learn? This can be from work or from volunteering. Please answer in no more than 500 words.
We support often isolated, marginalised or excluded people by building authentic relationships and community together.


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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 now recruiting an IPS Employment Advisor to join our Connect to Work service across Enfield. This is a full-time, permanent role working 35 hours per week, following the principles of the IPS model to support people into paid employment.
This role is specific to being co-located on site with probation services within Enfield. Candidates must be willing to undergo a vetting form including digital ID verification technology, right to work checks, proof of identity, proof of address and a DBS. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate with need to include contact details for prior workplaces and personal references.
Previous experience/understanding of probation services and MAPPA restrictions are essential to the role.
What you’ll be doing
If you were working with us, your days would be varied and people-centred. You would manage a caseload of clients with mental health support needs, people experiencing homelessness, and people with offending histories, offering one-to-one support to help them secure and sustain employment that matches their preferences.
You would provide person-centred guidance using the IPS approach (training is provided), helping clients build confidence, prepare for work, and navigate challenges that may arise. A key part of the role involves engaging employers, promoting the value of our service, and identifying suitable job opportunities.
You would work closely with external teams, contributing to an integrated approach to recovery through employment. This includes attending team meetings, coordinating support, and maintaining clear, client-led communication. The role also involves working to agreed targets while maintaining a high-quality, supportive service.
What you’ll need
You do not need previous employment support experience. What matters most is that you bring:
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A genuine desire to support people with mental health support needs and/or learning disabilities to achieve their employment goals.
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Motivation to help people from all backgrounds move into meaningful work.
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Confidence speaking with a wide range of people, from clients to employers.
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Strong organisation skills, with the ability to multitask and manage your workload.
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Willingness to learn the IPS model and become confident approaching employers.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, personally or through a close contact.
What we offer
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30 days annual leave plus public holidays (FTE)
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Paid company closed days at the end of the year (FTE)
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Flexible, paid Wellbeing Hour every fortnight (FTE)
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6% employer pension contribution
Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities employer and Confident about Disabilities.
What’s next
Before you apply, please note the following:
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We actively recruit and carefully review all applications. Due to rapid service expansion, we have onboarded 20 external hires in the last six months.
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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.
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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.
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If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage, for example due to a disability, learning difficulty or health condition, please let us know in advance so that we can make appropriate arrangements.
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.
At Working Well Trust, our mission is to support people experiencing mental health challenges and/or are neurodiverse on their employment journey.
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Hybrid – within commuting distance of one of our campuses in Beckenham, Blackburn, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Doncaster or Redcar
Help shape the support and wellbeing experience of trainees throughout their programme and ensure our services, policies and processes deliver an outstanding student experience.
About us
At the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT), we believe teaching is a fundamental societal good, both a privilege and a responsibility. We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Student Support Lead (Mental Health and Wellbeing) to lead student support in the areas of mental health and wellbeing for our Initial Teacher Education programmes and on behalf of our partners for the High-Performance Initial Teacher Training programme.
The NIoT vision is a school system that nurtures the talents of teachers and leaders at all stages of their careers so they can provide children with the excellent education they deserve. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a tangible and immediate impact to improve the quality of teacher and leader development at a system level.
About the role
This is a pivotal new role at the National Institute of Teaching, shaping the support and wellbeing of trainees throughout their programme. You will lead on all aspects of mental health and wellbeing, ensuring trainees can access the help they need to thrive. You will also work with colleagues across the Student Support team to ensure a coherent support offer with the delivery of wider student support services, including disability and inclusion.
Working closely with colleagues across NIoT and Teach First, you will be a key point of contact for student support services relating to mental health and wellbeing. You will provide expert advice, oversee casework, manage relationships with external support providers, and help ensure our services, policies and processes deliver an outstanding student experience.
This role would suit someone with significant experience in mental health, counselling or wellbeing services who combines sound judgement, empathy and professionalism with the ability to build strong partnerships and drive service improvement.
Essential criteria
- A genuine commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching.
- An interest in the education sector and a belief in the value of teachers and school leaders.
- A degree or equivalent.
- Significant experience of working in student services, in particular in mental health and wellbeing services in higher education.
- Experience of implementing process and policy improvements in relation to mental health and wellbeing.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and Prevent.
- Experience of interpreting procedures and regulations and providing specialist advice and guidance to others.
- Experience of delivering high-quality student-facing services.
- A commitment to student success and supporting students to fulfil their potential.
- Strong relationship management skills, including communication, engagement, facilitation and negotiation.
- Knowledge of data protection regulations and best practices in handling sensitive information.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience of managing complex processes in an educational setting.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office software packages, such as Word,Exceland Outlook.
- Ability to problem-solve to resolve both operational and strategic issues.
- Experience of designing and delivering improvements to processes and/or services.
Desirable criteria
- A professional qualification in one of the areas of student support (counselling, mental health practitioner, mental health social work, etc.) or equivalent work experience.
- Further postgraduate training related to student support, wellbeing, counselling or mental health support and interventions.
- Membership of a relevant professional body.
- Experience of policy development and implementation.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Experience of using a management information system or CRM system.
- Experience of working in or with the Initial Teacher Education (ITE) sector.
Key benefits
- Generous annual leave – 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 33 days after five years’ service.
- Flexible working – we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles.
- Pension – entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Salary sacrifice schemes – we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech!
- Lifestyle benefits – we offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more!
- Parenthood leave – we offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
- Working environment – we have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
- Support – our employee assistance programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters.
- Development – we fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have a high level of continuous professional development.
We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
This post involves occasional travel and overnight stays, which will be paid/reimbursed by the NIoT.
For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page via the Apply button.
Closing date: 14 August 2026.
Interview date: 27 August 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
As a condition of employment, this post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and an Occupational Health Check.
Role overview
Shine supports a community of over 15,000 members living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, including 10,000 adults (25+).
You will be delivering high-quality support and creating opportunities for adults living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their carers, supporting Shine members to lead healthy, independent, and fulfilling lives by improving condition management and fostering connections within the Shine community.
This role will focus on adults (25+), you will be primarily working within the Adult Services Team. However, there will be occasions when you will work across age groups to ensure the best outcomes for our members.
The role is home-based and ideally you will live within an hour commute of London, within Essex, Kent or Sussex as you will be attending clinics in London and the Southeast as required. There would be occasional travel required across wider areas and nationally including attendance at events, conferences and meetings at our head office in Peterborough.
The role is full time 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday with working core hours 9am-5pm with some flexibility to cover events evenings/weekends.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver innovative support across your region to improve health, social, and emotional outcomes for members.
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Attend specialist clinics to engage with members and professionals.
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Provide information, advice, and guidance to our adult members and carers, including hard-to-reach communities.
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Support members to access benefits, services, and resources that promote financial stability, health, and independence.
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Refer members to Shine’s Health team, internal specialists, or external agencies as appropriate.
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Develop age-specific groups and peer support networks to reduce isolation and encourage social interaction.
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Recruit and support Shine volunteers.
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Contribute to regional and national events (face-to-face and virtual) based on member needs and interests.
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Represent Shine at conferences, provide information, raise awareness among professionals, external organisations, and the public through presentations and training.
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Promote Shine membership to individuals with relevant conditions.
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Maintain accurate records using Shine’s CRM (Salesforce database).
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Collaborate with colleagues across services, fundraising, marketing to identify opportunities for sustainability.
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Maintain an up-to-date directory of contacts and share relevant information internally.
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Undertake administrative tasks and other duties as required.
Other Core Requirements of Working for Shine
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Ability to travel across designated areas.
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Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to work outside core hours when required.
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Ability to work from home and manage lone working effectively.
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Self-motivated, with strong initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a dispersed team.
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Full Enhanced DBS check, UK Right to Work and satisfactory references required.
Benefits to working at Shine:
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Competitive salary: Review due April 2027
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Regular working hours, and no shift work (some very occasional weekends or evenings)
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3% pension contribution
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year
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Additional annual leave awarded for ‘long service’
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Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
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Broadband allowance for home-based roles
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Life insurance after 12 months’ employment
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Access to our Employee Support Programmeand Mental Health First Aiders
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Support to learn and develop
Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.
If you would like to discuss the role with our Deputy CEO, Gill Valentine, please contact to arrange a convenient time for a call.
To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.
We understand that you may wish to use AI tools to help you with some aspects of your application but we do expect tailored applications which are personalised to your experiences and not generic applications which are completely AI generated. We encourage candidates to be transparent about AI usage in their applications.
Providing specialist advice and support for spina bifida and hydrocephalus



We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Mental Health Care Service in Newham. No personal care or experience required, just the right values.
£30,784.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead .
Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customer to progress in their recovery
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking
Provide support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their recovery and empower customers to self-manage their medication regimes through individual re-enablement programmes and informed decision making
Undertake support work in partnership with external stakeholders to compliment their interventions
Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
Demonstrate strong commitment to the functioning of the staff team and to support colleagues in providing a high level of service and safety to customers
Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
About you:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
What you'll bring:
Essential:
NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some or equivalent sector work experience
Desirable:
A good understanding of mental health issues and how it affects people and experience of supporting customers to manage this and lead independent lives.
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our website for full job description
We are excited to be recruiting into our Wellbeing Coaches team for a young person’s Mental Health Coach. Our Mental Health coaches work 1:1 with young people to build resilience and develop coping strategies for improving mental health and wellbeing, offering a trauma-informed combination of practical and emotional support.
We believe each young person is unique, and benefits from a tailored approach to support - so you might spend a session exploring emotion language with one young person and then accompany another one to a GP appointment. You’ll also have opportunities to share your expertise with our colleagues by delivering training and coaching sessions for those working in our housing and support services.
This is a permanent role. We are seeking either qualified* mental health workers and/or applicants with significant and relevant experience of supporting people with mental health needs. If applying for the qualified role, please provide details of your qualification and confirm the name and contact details for the professional body/bodies you are currently registered with.
*Relevant qualification in mental health at level 5 or above, alongside significant and relevant post qualification training and experience. E.g. Mental Health Nursing Registration, Occupational Therapist or registered therapist (with post qualification experience of working and training in a CAMHS/mental health setting); Social Work qualification with approved SW status.
Please find full details of how to apply via our website in the advert below. The deadline for application submissions is 23:59, 01 September 2026.
We aim to build a more diverse workforce that reflects the young people we support, including those from migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking communities. We therefore warmly encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented at 1625, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, Muslim and male candidates, and anyone with relevant lived experience..
If you need an adjustment to be made to any part of the recruitment process, please let us know as soon as possible.
Who are we?
We are a leading youth homelessness charity based in the Southwest, working with over 1,500 young people. At 1625 we are driven by Social Justice and Passion: we strive to do something that matters and take pride in seeing the results of our work in social outcomes and improving young people’s lives.
How we work
At 1625 our work is rooted in Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE) and Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP). Our Psychologically Informed Framework shapes how we build relationships, use our spaces, and support young people. This means we prioritise safety, trust, collaboration, and understanding the impact of trauma in every interaction. You don’t need prior experience in PIE or TIP to apply - we’ll support you to learn and develop these approaches in the role.
What you will be doing:
- Co-creating tailored 1:1 support for a caseload of young people experiencing mental health challenges.
- Upskilling colleagues to respond effectively to young people’s mental health needs.
- Collecting data on needs, to inform service design and future funding opportunities.
- Designing group and drop-in sessions for our high support accommodation services to raise awareness of positive mental health.
You will be in the Transitions & Resilience Team, and your line manager will be our Transitions & Resilience Service Manager.
Our Competency Development Framework sits at the heart of how we work at 1625. It links our values with the behaviours we expect to see in everyday practice and supports colleagues to learn, reflect and develop. It also means our recruitment is grounded in behaviours, not just experience, so applications, interviews and job profiles all focus on how we work, not only what we do.
If you have transferrable skills and you are interested in this role, but you are worried about the application process, please get in touch with us. We encourage you to have an informal chat with the recruiting manager to discuss how your personal or professional experience and skills could be transferred to this role. Details of how you can do that are further down in this advert.
Contract details
- Hours per week: 22.5 (this represents 0.6 FTE)
- Contract type: Permanent
- Pay: £33,143 - £35,412 (qualified) or £30,024 - £31,537 (unqualified) (pro rata based on 0.6FTE) NOTE: This is the current salary and does not include the NJC pay award that is currently pending. Presently, the Government / National Employers have made a pay offer of a 3.3% pay increase. Once an agreement is reached, the relevant % uplift will be backdated to the employment start date.
- The location: Central Bristol, with daily travel across Bristol and South Gloucestershire
Important dates
- Application deadline closes: 23:59, Tuesday 01 September 2026.
- If you have not heard from us by the end of the day on Monday 07 September 2026, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- Interviews are on Thursday 10 September 2026.
Application information
Ready to see yourself in this rewarding role? We can’t wait to hear from you.
- To access the Job Pack and submit an application, please visit our website.
- You will be asked to answer 4 questions at the top of the Word application form. These are required to ensure your application can be shortlisted.
- Please note the online e-application form cannot be saved so we recommend you prepare your Word application form before you start filling in the e-form.
- Please get in touch with us if a hard copy of the application form would be preferred. We will organise a time for you to collect it from and return it to our main office in Old Market. An online application will then be created for you.
Contact us
- Please see our website for more information.
A few benefits at 1625:
In return for your dedication, we offer:
- Regular clinical supervision
- A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days per annum plus all Bank Holidays.
- Employee Health Cash Plan with HSF.
- A supportive and approachable team with an emphasis on colleague wellbeing.
- “Colleagues are valued and supported, people like working at 1625ip and you can tell that by the culture and atmosphere in the offices.”, Colleague Wellbeing Survey 2025.
- “I feel genuinely so proud to and really feel that the values and motivation behind the work we do aligns with who I am and who I want to be.” See what other colleagues have said about their career development with us, on the vacancy page of our website.
- 1625ip is a Disability Confident Employer.
Equitable opportunities for everyone
We believe those with a criminal record should have an equal chance to become employees or volunteers and encourage applications.
As an organisation who safeguard and promote the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, any job offer will depend on a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. Successful candidates will need to provide our organisation with sufficient documentation to prove ID. We comply fully with the DBS code of practice and undertake to treat all applications for positions fairly. For successful candidates with a criminal record, a risk assessment process will take place with the recruiting manager.
We also pride ourselves on being an equitable opportunities employer for everyone regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion and beliefs, sex and sexual orientation. We have committed to being a Disability Confident Employer, and have made the Menopause Workplace, Mental Health at Work, and Bristol Equality Charter pledges.
Please see our Policies section on the website, for further information.
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Lead our IPS service and help transform lives through employment.
We're looking for an ambitious and values driven leader to develop a talented team, drive excellent outcomes and shape the future of mental health employment support in Islington.
About the Role
Hillside Clubhouse is looking for an experienced IPS Team Leader to lead our Individual Placement and Support (IPS) SMI service across Islington and as part of the newly merged North West London NHS Trust. You'll provide leadership, coaching and support to a team of Employment Specialists, ensuring high-quality, recovery focused employment support for people with mental health conditions.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a lasting impact. You'll work closely with NHS partners, employers and local stakeholders while helping to strengthen and develop the service, improve performance and deliver excellent employment outcomes.
Why Join Hillside?
Hillside Clubhouse is a co-produced mental health employment support charity working across Islington. We believe employment is a powerful part of recovery and support people to achieve their goals through our Clubhouse and community-based services.
As a small, ambitious charity, you'll have genuine opportunities to influence decision-making, shape services and work closely with senior leaders. We offer flexible and hybrid working, generous annual leave, pension contributions and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Please answer screening questions using examples from your own experience. We are interested in specific situations, actions and outcomes, so generic or theoretical responses may not be shortlisted.
The attached Job Description and Job Advert provide further information about the role, our expectations and what it's like to work at Hillside.
Candidates shortlisted for the next stage will be invited to a short telephone conversation before a final interview shortlist is agreed.
We run a varied programme of activities and support to rebuild confidence, re-engage with your community and rediscover a sense of purpose.



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Senior Peer Support Workers and Peer Support Workers, who have direct lived experience of mental health issues, are working on in-patient wards in Croydon, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Wandsworth to provide recovery-focused peer support to people as they leave hospital and journey towards living independently in the community.
We are seeking a Senior Peer Support Worker to join the team in Lewisham, using personal lived experience of mental health difficulties to provide person-centred, recovery-focused peer support to people on hospital wards and as they are discharged to journey towards being settled in the community. This role will also line manage a Peer Support Worker, providing regular supervision and support, annual appraisals and development opportunities.
The Senior Peer Support Worker will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team within the Unit, assisting in-patients in developing essential skills and coping mechanisms, while promoting overall wellness through strength based and non-directive conversations. They will provide both practical and emotional support, facilitate access to community resources to help individuals maintain their independence while ensuring their wellbeing.
Additionally, this role includes supporting service users after discharge in the community for up to 12 weeks, aiding them in fostering independence within their local community, connecting with various agencies, enhancing life skills, providing guidance related to employment or educational opportunities and improving their ability to manage challenges effectively to prevent re-admission.
This position requires building connections with service users through shared experiences of mental health challenges, making lived experience a crucial requirement for applicants. You will also need to have previous experience of line management/managerial responsibilities.
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday 9th August (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Wednesday 2nd September
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark



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Lead a vital out-of-hours mental health crisis prevention service, supporting people across Surrey when they need help most.
Join Catalyst Support as our Safe Haven Team Lead and help shape a compassionate, responsive service that offers a meaningful alternative to A&E.
Catalyst Support is looking for a confident and values-led Safe Haven Team Lead to support the smooth running of our out-of-hours crisis prevention and support service across Aldershot, Guildford and Woking. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a partnership model that brings together community connections and statutory mental health providers to reduce emotional and psychological distress for people experiencing, or at risk of escalating to, a mental health crisis.
You will help lead and support Safe Haven staff, manage rotas and cover, contribute to safe and effective incident management, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to ensure the service is consistent, high quality and responsive. The role will suit someone with experience in mental health or social care settings who can remain calm under pressure, communicate confidently, support staff wellbeing and performance, and build positive relationships across services.
At Catalyst, we believe change is achievable through a flexible, respectful, inclusive and non-judgemental approach. If you bring kindness, integrity and commitment, and want to help deliver a service that makes a real difference to people in moments of crisis, we would love to hear from you.
Location Hybrid, ability to travel to Safe Haven sites in Woking, Guildford and Aldershot. Minimum two days per week at Catalyst Support's office in Woking
Salary £30,000–£33,000 pro rata plus on-call allowance
Work pattern 28 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours
Contract type Fixed term until 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extension.
About Catalyst Support
Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health, and wellbeing - together every step of the way.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage rotas, ensuring there is adequate cover for holiday and sickness
- Solve issues of staff cover with partner organisations as they arise
- Undertake monthly team meetings with all Safe Haven staff
- Deliver one to one supervision for staff, ensuring all performance issues, complaints and support needs are addressed
- Support with annual appraisals for Safe Haven staff
- Ensure all Catalyst staff are following the incident management process and utilising the on-call rota
- Participate in the on-call rota, ensuring you are able to respond to urgent calls, follow-up and report incidents during Safe Haven opening times
- Attend any necessary meetings to meet the needs of Safe Haven
- Liaise with the Senior Manager and Director of Services in preparation for the Service Review and Steering Group Meetings in relation to service delivery
- Work with the Senior Manager around operational efficiencies and ensure the service follows best practice
- Work with the Senior Manager around any complaints, grievances and serious performance issues
- Work as part of a team of Team Leads and communicate well with colleagues working from different locations
- Develop relationships with service users, carers and statutory and non-statutory organisations, in order to provide more integrated preventative and crisis management provision
- Ensure high quality services are delivered consistently and adhere to best practice guidelines, including safeguarding and safe practice.
- Take responsibility for personal development, identifying personal training needs and participate in regular supervision and appraisal
- Work within the Catalyst governance framework
- Work 1 shift a month at a Safe Haven site (minimum 10 a year), to be paid additionally to Team Lead hours at Support Worker rate
About you
- We’re looking for someone who can bring compassion, confidence and strong leadership to a busy out-of-hours mental health support service. You will be someone who:
- Has experience working in social care, mental health, crisis support or a similar community-based service.
- Has experience supervising, supporting or mentoring staff and/or volunteers.
- Can build positive working relationships with statutory, voluntary and community partners.
- Understands safeguarding, confidentiality, consent, information sharing and GDPR
- Can support staff wellbeing and address performance or support needs appropriately
- Communicates clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing.
- Is organised, with good administrative, recording and reporting skills
- Can remain calm under pressure and respond confidently to urgent or sensitive situations
- Is able to work on your own initiative while also contributing positively as part of a wider team
- Is committed to delivering high-quality, safe and inclusive services
- Understands and values equality, diversity and equal opportunities
- Is confident using IT systems and databases
- Is able to work flexibly across locations, including evenings, weekends and on-call responsibilities
- Brings Catalyst’s values of kindness, commitment and integrity to everything you do.
Benefits
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental and counselling sessions)
Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working wherever possible
Supportive probation, sick pay after probation and access to our employee assistance programme
Safeguarding & Checks
This post is subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
Please note past drug and/or alcohol or criminality history will not necessarily discount you from undertaking this role. We encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK
Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to support your application.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter setting out how your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role.
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Julian Support has been supporting the people of Norfolk and Suffolk for over 36 years with their mental health and wellbeing. We are pleased to be working in partnerhip with Norwich City Council, supporting people to create safer homes and better places to live.
Join us and enjoy a professional, supportive workplace, working alongside people motivated and passionate about the services they provide.
Safe & Habitable Homes supports people in Norwich who have been identified as being at risk from self-neglect & hoarding.
The aim of the Safe & Habitable Coordinator role is to practically and emotionally support people to reduce risks, build trust and support people to create safer, more habitable homes.
Referrals are made through Norwich City Council and their Support NOW project.
Core working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.
This role will be based at the Julian Support Head Office in Norwich, and will be expected to work across the Norwich locality.
The ability to drive is essential as we are supporting people in the community.
Please see the attached Job Description for more details.
If your application is successful, we will contact you with an interview time, interviews will be held on 10th September 2026 at our Head Office in Norwich.
Supporting people across Norfolk & Suffolk to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
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YES care about young people's mental health, sexual health and wellbeing. The Outreach and Support Officer will deliver knowledgeable, high-quality, youth-centred support to young people in various settings.
You will get out into the community offering groups, 121 support and workshops. You will be a key part of our Information and Guidance team, delivering wellbeing programmes for YES.
This role is frontline and delivery-focused, supporting the development of inclusive services in outreach settings such as schools, youth clubs, social spaces and groups and will be pivotal within our small team of young people's support staff.
YES believes that all young people should have access to the mental health support they need, whenever they need it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Make a meaningful difference with Catalyst and the Women’s Support Centre, helping women across Surrey build safety, recovery and independence through trauma-responsive advocacy.
We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled Recovery Worker to provide high-quality support to women affected by substance use, trauma, multiple disadvantage, and contact with the criminal justice system. Working across Surrey, you will offer one-to-one and group support, manage a caseload, complete risk assessments and safeguarding referrals, and work closely with partner agencies to ensure women receive joined-up, person-centred support.
This is a rewarding opportunity to use your experience in substance use, trauma-informed practice and women-specific provision to support positive change. You’ll be part of a values-led charity with a welcoming, non-judgemental ethos, committed to kindness, integrity and commitment in everything we do.
Location Based at our Women’s Support Centre in Woking and working across Surrey as required
Salary £31,130
Work Pattern 35 hours across Monday – Friday
Contract Permanent
About Catalyst Support
Though Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health and wellbeing – together every step of the way.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive advocacy and support to women in contact with, or at risk of being in contact with the criminal justice system with a specific focus on Substance Use and Trauma.
- Design, coordinate and deliver one to one and group interventions to assist women to achieve their goals.
- Complete safeguarding referrals where appropriate and support women’s safety through involving them in the safeguarding process.
- Take a collaborative multi-agency approach to supporting women, including representing and supporting women at multi-agency meetings.
- Involve women in the design and delivery of interventions, ensuring that they are at the heart of the work at all times.
- Undertake all aspects of case management and recording including developing and documenting individual support plans with women.
- Work in line with Data Protection legislation, maintaining confidential service-user records of interventions and contact details.
- Complete client work in line with the Women’s Support Centre’s core values.
- Ensure women are supported to achieve independence though structured intervention planning and strengths-based support and appropriate onward referrals.
- Support in the collation and production of reports as requested, including ensuring that appropriate recording, monitoring and evaluation of work is completed to set deadlines.
- Develop and utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with women using our services, colleagues, external organisations, stakeholders and the general public.
- Be responsible for establishing and maintaining professional relationships internally and with other relevant statutory and voluntary sector agencies.
- Develop educational materials to support women and external partners to better understand Substance Use.
- Attend and prepare for regular line management meetings, including performance development reviews.
- Attend regular clinical supervision.
- Take responsibility for self-care and managing vicarious trauma, promoting the importance of self-care both internally and externally.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of developments in relevant public policy and legislation by attending relevant training courses, meetings and conferences.
- Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development.
- Abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
- Support and promote inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
- Treat with confidentiality any personal, private or sensitive information about individual organisations, clients, staff and project data.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has significant experience supporting women affected by substance use, trauma and multiple disadvantage.
- Understands the impact of trauma, offending, homelessness, mental health needs and contact with the criminal justice system.
- Can work in a trauma-informed, strengths-based and non-judgemental way.
- Is confident engaging, motivating and advocating for women with complex and intersecting needs.
- Has up-to-date safeguarding knowledge and can respond calmly and appropriately to risk.
- Can manage a caseload, prioritise workload and keep accurate, factual case records.
- Communicates clearly with clients, colleagues, partner agencies and stakeholders.
- Works well independently and as part of a flexible, supportive team.
- Is passionate about women-specific provision, social justice, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Is resilient, reflective and committed to ongoing learning, self-care and professional development.
- Is able to travel across Surrey for outreach appointments and partnership meetings.
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental and counselling sessions)
- Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working wherever possible
- Supportive probation, sick pay after probation and access to our employee assistance programme
Safeguarding & Checks
Please note past drug and/or alcohol or criminality history will not necessarily discount you from undertaking this role. We encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK
Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to support your application.
Please note, this post is open to female applicants only – Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.
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Islington Mind is recruiting a Team Leader for our Mental Health Recovery Pathway service, a trauma-informed mental health provision based across three sites in Islington and responding to the mental health needs of residents through a range of therapeutic interventions and community engagement.
You will be responsible for the running of the Isledon Road day centre, leading and supervising a team of staff and volunteers and managing the mental health open-access drop-in provisions, including:
- risk, health and safety and safeguarding management;
- overseeing the running of a programme of therapeutic activities;
- engaging and collaborating with partner service providers in the borough.
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The Communications Co-ordinator plays an important role in helping MindOut communicate its impact, services, campaigns and community voice to a wide range of stakeholders. Working closely with the Charity Director, Heritage Project Manager, staff team, volunteers and external partners, the postholder will ensure MindOut's communications remain engaging, accessible, inclusive and reflective of LGBTQ+ lived experiences.
While supporting with our communications for the charity, the role has a particular focus on supporting communications for MindOut's National Lottery Heritage Fund project, Speaking Our Minds: MindOut 25+ Years and LGBTQ Mental Health, helping to capture and share the stories, achievements and learning from the project while increasing engagement with LGBTQ communities, funders and supporters.
This opportunity would suit a creative and organised communications professional who enjoys producing content, managing digital platforms, engaging with audiences and supporting community-focused projects.
Role description
You will bring the skills, experience, creativity and confidence to support all aspects of MindOut's communications, marketing and public profile, helping to promote our services, campaigns, community engagement activities and heritage work.
Main Tasks
Communications & Content Creation
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Develop and deliver engaging communications across MindOut's social media, website, newsletters and other communication channels.
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Create accessible and inclusive content that reflects the diversity of LGBTQ+ communities.
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Write articles, blogs, case studies, impact stories, promotional materials and project updates.
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Support the development of a consistent organisational voice and communication style.
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Gather and manage photographs, testimonials, quotes, video content and community stories, ensuring appropriate consent and permissions are obtained.
Social Media & Digital Engagement
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Lead on the day-to-day management of MindOut's social media platforms.
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Plan and schedule content using appropriate digital tools.
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Monitor engagement, respond appropriately to enquiries and identify opportunities to increase reach and engagement.
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Track performance and provide regular reports on communications activity and impact.
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Keep up to date with relevant trends, campaigns and issues affecting LGBTQ+ communities and mental health.
Heritage Project Communications
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Lead communications activity for Speaking Our Minds: MindOut 25+ Years and LGBTQ Mental Health.
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Promote project activities including oral history interviews, workshops, exhibitions, volunteer opportunities and public events.
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Support the development and promotion of online heritage content and digital exhibitions.
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Work alongside volunteers, participants and partners to showcase project outcomes and achievements.
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Assist with gathering project evidence, feedback and impact stories required for funder reporting.
Events & Community Engagement
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Support the promotion and delivery of community events, awareness campaigns and stakeholder engagement activities.
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Produce event marketing materials and communications.
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Coordinate communications before, during and after events.
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Support relationships with community groups, partners, funders and stakeholders.
Website & Email Communications
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Maintain and update website content.
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Produce and distribute newsletters and email communications using appropriate digital platforms.
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Support audience development and mailing list management in line with GDPR requirements.
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Monitor website and email performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Media & Public Relations
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Draft press releases, media statements and promotional content.
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Build relationships with local, regional and LGBTQ+ media contacts.
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Support media opportunities that raise awareness of MindOut's work and impact.
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Assist senior staff with communications relating to public campaigns and organisational announcements.
Administration & Monitoring
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Maintain accurate communications records, image libraries and consent documentation.
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Support monitoring and evaluation of communications activities.
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Ensure compliance with GDPR, confidentiality and organisational policies.
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Produce reports on communications activity for funders, management and trustees as required.
For full details and person specifciation please view attached job description.
Interviews to be held 26th & 27th August.
We work to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all LGBTQ+ people, reduce stigma and make LGBTQ+ mental health a community concern.
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Are you someone who stays steady in moments of crisis, brings empathy to tough conversations, and adds creativity to community spaces?
We are launching an exciting new service which will aid in de-escalating individuals in a state of crisis which is excaberated or influenced by gambling related behaviours, and we’re looking for a Support Worker ready to make a meaningful impact.
What You'll Do
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De‑escalate mental health crises linked to gambling behaviours with calm, confidence and compassion
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Hold your own caseload, offering bespoke 1:1 support around gambling, mental health, finances, housing and more
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Co‑produce psychoeducation workshops exploring root causes of gambling harm
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Create safe, meaningful peer‑led spaces for affected others and loved ones
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Engage in outreach across Hounslow, connecting communities to support
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Collaborate with NHS, Public Health and internal teams to deliver integrated care
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Ensure accurate documentation and safeguarding practice, aligned with policy and legislation
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Finalise case reports with clear preventative outcomes and insights
What We're Looking For
You’re autonomous, creative, and calm under pressure. You’ve worked in mental health and addiction settings. You bring empathy, flexibility, and a non‑judgemental approach to every conversation.
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Minimum of 1 year working in mental health services
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Minimum of 1 year working with those impacted by addiction
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Experience of managing safeguarding risks and understanding legal requirements for safeguarding adults and children
Benefits of working with us
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Contributory pension — A solid pension that supports your future while you support others
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Generous annual leave — 25 days plus bank holidays, rising each year up to 30 days
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Mind Mental Health Day — a day off for your birthday
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Perkbox wellness hub — Rewards, discounts and wellbeing tools to keep you feeling your best
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Cycle to Work — Save money, stay active and make your commute greener
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Flexible working — Balance life and work with supportive flexibility
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Employee Assistance Programme — Free counselling and confidential support whenever you need it
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Paid medical appointment time — Take care of your health without losing pay
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Training & development — Grow your skills with ongoing learning and professional support
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Mind Federated Network resources — Access shared training, expertise and tools from the wider Mind community
Please find a full JD and Person Specification attached to the ad.
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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