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We’re hiring two enthusiastic Dad Matters Coordinators to support the expansion of our project in Surrey and drive this vital work forward.

Job Title: Dad Matters Coordinator x2
Employer: Home-Start Surrey
Hours: Part time, 18.5 hours a week.  Work patterns and hours will be agreed with the successful candidates.
Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 per annum, pro rata
Location: These roles cover locations across Surrey, offering the chance to work face-to-face in community and partner venues. Every day is varied and rewarding, as you help improve the lives of families.

About Us

Home-Start Surrey is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with young children. Our mission is to give children the best start in life by supporting parents, especially during challenging times.

Dad Matters Surrey exists to support dads to have the best possible relationship with their families. We do this by providing 1:1 and group peer support, helping Dads make sense of parenthood, and providing or signposting Dads to mental health support and access to relevant services. Working closely with other professionals, we are able to better support dads in the first 1001 days of their parenting journey.

As Dad Matters Coordinator your key responsibilities will include:

• Deliver face-to-face support and engagement with dads.
• Raise awareness of mental health and parenting support available to fathers.
• Support volunteers with lived experience of fatherhood.
• Collaborate with Home-Start Coordinators to ensure holistic family support.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting dads and families.
• An excellent communicator and relationship-builder.
• Confident working independently and as part of a small team.
• Knowledgeable about perinatal mental health and the challenges faced by dads.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours and locations.
• A supportive, values-driven team culture.
• The chance to make a real, lasting impact on families in your community.

Deadline for applications: 5pm Friday 31st October
First Interviews: w/c 10th November
Second interviews: w/c 17th November

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Home-Start Surrey is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding children.

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

​No agencies please.

icap exists to improve mental health and wellbeing among the Irish community in Britain through the provision of counselling and psychotherapy. We work in partnership with a range of agencies, including Irish welfare agencies, local voluntary services, and health services, to best meet the needs of our community.We have specialist expertise in working with survivors of trauma including adult survivors of institutional abuse.

We deliver our services to all sections of the Irish community, including those on low incomes and those facing disadvantage and discrimination. We take pride in our forward-thinking, open, and transparent approach, making a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve.

Post Title: Director of Clinical Services - Psychotherapy

Reporting to: CEO

Line Management Reports: Clinical Managers, Outreach Therapist/s, and support staff.

Purpose of Post: To provide organisational governance and strategic leadership to the Board/Trustees, and CEO as a member of icap’s Executive team.  To develop and ensure implementation of icap’s clinical strategy ensuring good governance of clinical standards and resources.

Lead and represent an experienced clinical team within icap and externally. To work with and support the Clinical Managers and other clinical staff with the day-to-day management of the clinical service.

Terms:  Permanent

Salary£56,800 pro rata plus pension

Hours: Minimum 0.6 – 0.8 FTE, 21 - 28hrs per week (open to negotiation), hours by arrangement to include some hours on 4-5 days each week; the post requires some pre planned out-of-hours work and travel.Our offices are open between 09:00hrs - 19:00hrs on 3 days and 09:00 -17:00 two days each week. Volunteers support our reception function on extended opening hours (after 5pm).

Location:  London; some travel to detached sites in London, Birmingham, and across the country to other operational sites (Irish Centres) where the organisation is providing services. On site working required with opportunity for limited hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities: Strategic Functions

 Working with the Board/ Trustees to develop ICAP’s clinical strategy including:

- Reporting to icap’s Board, on progress against icap’s clinical and operational strategy,

- Preparing Board Reports and Risk Register

- Deputise for the CEO.

Work with CGSC chair and trustee members to:

- Develop clinically appropriate Policies, Procedures and Processes. Promote a culture of learning within the clinical team, ensuring therapists are up to date and engaged with data collection, reporting and monitoring.

- To pro-actively participate as a member of icap’s Executive Team, attending board meetings, Clinical Governance Sub Committee meetings and a regular calendar of fundraising events

 Clinical Facing function:

Work with the Clinical Managers to support them with the day-to-day management of the clinical service.  Line Management oversight of the Supervision function of the organisation. Act as the DSL for Adult Safeguarding including the training, risk management, recording and reporting of all safeguarding activity. Ensure icap’s strategic objectives are understood and supported across the Clinical service. Review the Client Contribution policy to include full cost charging for services.

Oversee the Implementation and roll out of CORE CMS across the service. (New project)

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

 Clinical Leadership and Management experience in a small or similar organisation. Managing and working with minoritised or deprived groups with multiple barriers and limited access to psychotherapy. Experience of producing Board reports and working with commissioners, developing funding applications, and service level agreements for Clinical services. Experience of Clinical Governance and reporting targets and outcomes.

Training and 6+ years direct experience in using psychotherapeutic and trauma informed approaches with recognised post graduate psychotherapy qualification. Accreditation with either BPC, UKCP, BACP, ICP, NCPS and/or IACP. Evidence of up-to-date practice as recommended by relevant professional body.

Knowledge and experience of SharePoint and the Microsoft suite of tools. 

 A more detailed outline of the requirements of the post and our recruitment pack can be found on icap's website in the work with us section. 

 If this role is for you, please send

· A concise covering letter (no longer than two pages) addressing the criteria within the Person Specification.

· An up-to-date CV

About Women in Prison

Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation. We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.

Job Description:

Job Purpose:
Women in Prison’s Advocates deliver high-quality, trauma-informed, independent advocacy for women in communities and in prisons, which focuses on early intervention, and holistic provision as part of a ‘whole system’ multi-agency response that looks to address the root causes of women’s offending. 

The primary purpose of this role is to provide in-depth, ongoing support to a caseload of women who have been referred for support by prison staff, predominately the Mental Health In-Reach Teams and Primary Care Teams.

Key Responsibility Areas:
1. Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive advocacy and support to women in contact with the criminal justice system.
2. Maintain case management systems to ensure accurate and timely data recording.
3. Develop effective relationships with key stakeholders such as statutory and voluntary sector agencies.

Job title: Wellbeing Network Admin Coordinator

Responsible to: Wellbeing Network Clinical Manager

Salary: Starting salary is £27,007.50 per year (Full-time equivalent), (SC3-SP17), including inner London weighting.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9-5)

Contract type: Fixed term contract until 30th June 2027 with potential for extension

Location: Hybrid (12 Orsman Road, London, N1 5QJ and remote work)

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Mind CHWF to join our Wellbeing Network as a Wellbeing Network Admin Coordinator.

You will be immersed in the day-to-day running of Psychological Therapies and Wellbeing services at Mind CHWF and contribute to its smooth running and efficiency under the guidance of its managers. This will include direct client contact and involve the setting up of psychological therapies assessments, allocations, group courses, room bookings and the management of Salesforce. The role also requires initiative in marketing and publicising services, maintaining an accurate timetable of group courses, as well as a keen eye for detail in collecting statistical data using an online database (Salesforce).

This role will suit a proactive, organized and efficient self-starter, seeking a wide range of training and professional development opportunities, working as part of a team to impact on the psychological wellbeing of the communities of Mind CHWF

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for more information.

DBS clearance at Enhanced (without Barring) is required for this role.

 About Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest:

We are a multi-disciplinary provider of specialist mental health services and a part of the Mind Federation.

We promote both recovery from ill health for people with recurrent and enduring mental health difficulties and early intervention for those at risk of developing mental health issues, or who struggle with common mental health conditions.

We currently support around 5,000 people a year through a variety of services focusing on psychological, social, economic and workplace wellbeing, and support minoritised communities.

Our values are:

Working with Mind CHWF means you’ll be part of a dedicated, passionate, and professional workforce who cares about the work they do and make a real difference to the lives of the people in the City of London, Hackney, and Waltham Forest.

Our values are:

Connected: Creating a compassionate and supportive community.

Fair:  We strive for equity- no-one's needs should go unmet.

Brave: We walk with people, offering help by doing what works - proven or new

We are committed to actively becoming anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind CHWF. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation that recognises different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services.

We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.

Those with lived experience of Mental Health are encouraged to apply.

Value-based Recruitment:

We know that for various reasons, not everybody who can successfully perform in a role, performs their best under traditional interview/selection procedures. We are therefore seeking ways to breakdown further barriers in our recruitment & selection process.

Shorted-listed candidates will be provided with some questions to help them prepare for the interview.

 How to apply:

 Please check out our website for more information on the vacancy and to apply. Please note that we are unable to consider incomplete applications.

The closing date is by 9th November 2025, however, please do not delay applying as this advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable applicant for the role.

We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please let us know in your application.

Your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. Please take a moment to read through our applicant’s privacy notice.

The Head of Families and Children’s Services will provide senior leadership and strategic direction across services that support families, parents, children, and young people. The role will ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based interventions that promote wellbeing, strengthen family resilience, and safeguard vulnerable children.

This postholder will oversee Perinatal Coaching, Crisis Outreach, Family Hubs, and Parenting Programs, embedding a culture of excellence, innovation, and partnership working to achieve meaningful outcomes for families.

Area Manager (FTC 12 months)

35 Hours per week

Basingstoke

As one of Hampshire’s leading Mental Health Charities, Andover Mind is entering an exciting phase of growth to meet the needs of our communities around mental health and wellbeing support. Much of our work is directly associated, and aligned with various NHS Mental Health Services programmes. This is an exciting, career opportunity for someone with solid relevant experience together with some awareness and/or lived experience in mental ill-health. The mental health and wellbeing of the communities across Hampshire is our top priority and we are investing in strengthening our service delivery teams.

We are looking for a Wellbeing Area Manager on a 12 month fixed term contract to join us to support our front-line teams on an administrative, operational and wellbeing level.

Responsible for the management, running and awareness of the Core Wellbeing Service in Basingstoke and the associated Primary Care Network (PCN) teams. This includes outreach in surrounding areas, providing recovery focused groups and courses and 1 to 1s to service users using hybrid methods, ensuring accessibility and providing regular service updates and reports in line with the contract service specification.

This is a challenging and highly rewarding role in which you can both grow your career and also make a significant contribution to your community.

If you are empathetic, organised and great with people, we would love to hear from you.

This is an on-site role with both some local travelling and some home working by arrangement with your line manager.

Person Profile

Essential:

• A problem-solving and ‘can-do’ way of working and strong work ethic
• Experience working in a management or supervisory position
• Experience of partnership working in service delivery in a leadership role
• Ability to take ownership of your workload
• Empathy and compassion for people experiencing mental ill-health
• Experience of using Health IT systems (i.e. EMIS, System one)
• An understanding of the implications of mental ill-health
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults and Young People (16+) including those with Mental Health problems
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and with other agencies
• Experience of Safeguarding

Desirable:

• Has worked with service users/patients in the planning and delivery of their care
• Knowledge or experience in the voluntary sector
• Knowledge or experience of Primary Care services
• Experience of data collection and reporting to measure outcomes and service impact
• Experience of monitoring, evaluating and reporting of a service against KPI’s

This role is subject to working references and a clear (enhanced) Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Our benefits include:

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays – rising to 30 days with length of service
• Vivup membership which includes access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Competitive sick pay scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Competitive company referral scheme
• Eye test vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Leave
• Ongoing training and development

Please be aware that your application may be shared with the relevant Primary Care Network Recruitment Team who are an Andover Mind third party. Please inform us should you wish to withdraw your application on these grounds.

We take Safeguarding seriously, therefore you will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check at the enhanced level before working with us. 

We welcome applications from all of the communities in which we work. We also positively encourage applications from people with mental health problems, those who are physically disabled and neurodivergent to apply for a role within Andover Mind. Appointments are made on merit.

Queen’s Crescent Community Association (QCCA) runs one of the largest and most diverse older people’s services in Camden. We operate in the borough’s most deprived area and annually support around 300 people aged 55+ to live happier, healthier, more connected lives.

The new co-ordinator will be responsible for delivering a full programme of activities.  This includes chair-based exercises and yoga, 1:1 gym sessions, line dancing, reflexology, drama, art & craft, bingo, coffee mornings, movie matinees, outings and a Wednesday Lunch Club.  We also offer free advice and advocacy sessions to support our older members with issues including housing, benefits and PIP, housing.

The ideal candidate will want to make good personal connections with our users, as well as showing passion for growing the programme overall, in size and scope. 

Tentative interview dates: 30 Oct 2025 & 31 Oct 2025

About the job role

An exciting opportunity as a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist has arisen to join the Therapies Service at St Joseph’s Hospice in Hackney. You will work as part of committed and creative team, which offers innovative therapeutic interventions and support to people with specialist palliative and end life care needs.

The Therapies team works in collaboration with other clinical professionals and volunteers across all areas of the service; inpatient, outpatient and community. This role involves the provision of rehabilitative palliative care and non-pharmacological symptom management for patients with life-limiting illness to optimise their independence and maximise their quality of life.

About you

We are looking for:

• Highly developed clinical skills necessary to tailor and adapt therapeutic interventions across a complex patient caseload.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working in an inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings.
• Skilled in the management of respiratory, neurological, musculoskeletal, and oncological conditions.
• Confident leadership, line management and clinical supervision skills.

We can offer you

• Experience working in a dynamic team who are leading work on rehabilitation in palliative care.
• Development of specialist palliative care treatment skills.
• Opportunities and support to advance your communication around challenging topics such as death, dying, loss.
• Exemplary multi-professional working with commitment to holistic care.
• Support to undertake the role as a secondment.

Where you’ll work

St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.

We provide high-quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.

Why work for us?

• 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service.
• Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events.
• Season ticket/Welfare loans.
• Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
• Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme.
• Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services.

We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

For further information, please contact Hannah Chapman, Therapies Manager, as detailed on our website.

Application deadline: 27 October 2025

· To work collaboratively and effectively with statutory and voluntary agencies to identify parents/carers in need of support and to agree effective referral processes. 

· To create, develop and deliver one-to-one interventions, workshops and presentations for small parent/carer groups covering a range of emotional wellbeing and mental health topics. 

· To set up and facilitate peer-to-peer support and discussion groups. 

· To offer one or more one-to-one consultation and advice sessions for parents/carers who need a more personalised approach. 

· To identify a range of specialist services and agencies who can offer further support for parents and families. 

· To work in partnership with YMCA East Surrey’s Face2Face service. 

· To work in partnership with Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead who will provide support to parents/carers with children aged under 11 years. 

· To promote the service within YMCA East Surrey and with statutory and voluntary sector partners across the region – this might include presentations at networking events and production of promotional material. 

· To collect appropriate data and information about families being supported, to record attendance at group and one-to-one sessions, to report activity monthly and ensure support programmes can be accurately monitored and evaluated.    

· To collect feedback on support delivered and to use feedback to inform continued development of the service. 

· To help assess the needs and strengths of the parents/carers referred into the service and help them identify short-term goals to achieve desired change.  

· Record and review parent/carer goals using the Goal-Based Outcomes tool and use this to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.  

· To take responsibility for managing own caseload and diary. 

· To involve parents/carers in the co-design of group work and ensure that the service responds to user voice and meets the needs identified. 

· To provide written case studies as evidence of the effectiveness of interventions and group work. 

· You will deliver services from YMCA East Surrey sites and other community venues across the following areas – Banstead, Tadworth, Epsom, Ewell, Ashtead, Leatherhead, Dorking and Esher. 

· Any other duties which you are required to be performed within the grade and renumeration of the role. 

· To work as part of a team and attend team meetings, training events and participate fully in reflective practice groups.   

· We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults. This role will require an enhanced DBS disclosure (with barred children/vulnerable adults).  We require you to understand and demonstrate this commitment and attend any required training.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Finance Officer to join our mental health charity, to support and deliver effective, efficient financial processes and compliance with financial regulations and data protection to ensure the smooth and effective running of the organisation. 

The successful candidate will report to the Senior Operations Manager and will involve managing financial transactions and reconciliation, maintaining accurate project records, supporting the production of management accounts, costing new work, budgeting and reporting as well as overseeing payroll.

You will need to demonstrate strong analytical skills and a passion for supporting mental health research.  Attention to detail, an administrative mind and a compassionate communicator are vital to this role as well as the ability to use your initiative and manage your own workload.  Every day will be different, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and support our projects.

This post would ideally suit someone with excellent financial administration skills and project management experience.  The post holder will also need to have knowledge of Xero and QuickBooks accounting software

Our team is committed to transforming mental health research through collaboration, inclusion and a belief in equity and anti-oppressive behaviour.  We strongly encourage applications from Black people, People of Colour, people who are LGBTQIA+, those with a disability and those who identify themselves in marginalised groups, as well as people with lived experience of mental health issues.

We offer benefits including a competitive salary, hybrid/flexible working, a NEST Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, wellbeing support and mentoring scheme, an individual training budget and access to an Employee Assistance Programme with healthcare cash plan. Please see the full Job Description for more information.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 20th October 2025 at 9am.

The Interviews will be held week commencing 27th October 2025.

To apply please visit job vacancies on the McPin Foundation website to download an application form.

If you have any questions about the post please send your email to our contact inbox.

Imagine This is the only UK charity solely dedicated to supporting the mental wellbeing of seriously ill children and their families. Founded in 2014 by actors Sarah Parish MBE and Jim Murray MBE in memory of their first daughter Ella-Jayne, the charity has rebranded from The Murray Parish Trust to Imagine This in 2025. The charity is now leading a national movement to address a hidden mental health crisis in seriously ill children.

There are one million children in the UK facing life-limiting, life-threatening, and serious chronic conditions. These children are at much higher risk of long-term mental health difficulties that can become more complex and difficult to treat, on top of living with often complex medical needs. Imagine This provides imaginative, innovative and empowering projects to help them navigate their journey with connection, resilience and hope. Our vision is to reach every seriously ill child, and their families, across the UK by 2035, delivering diverse and impactful projects in hospitals, hospices and community settings.

This role will be responsible for an effective and compliant operations function (finance, HR, programmes/projects, governance). You will help the charity to scale its operations sustainably and ensure the charity complies with its legal and governance responsibilities. We are looking for a proactive individual who has an eye for detail in data and administration. You will be ambitious and entrepreneurial, with real vision and a passion for the cause. You will be resilient and collaborative, someone who is highly organised with the ability to juggle a diverse and high workload.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance and HR

• Liaise with outsourced bookkeepers (also payroll providers) to ensure timely/accurate information flow.
• Oversee income and expenditure budgets and performance, processing of donations and scheduled payments, and ensuring accurate and consistent coding.
• Work with accountants to support year-end accounts and coordinate annual report production.
• Produce and circulate monthly management accounts and other reports for the Board.
• Support Trustees with designated responsibilities e.g. finance, risk, governance.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and HR record-keeping (including freelancers).
• Maintain accurate, compliant data in our CRM (Donorfy), including prompt input of donations.

Charitable projects

• Support the planning and coordination of secured charitable projects, liaising with project partners, monitoring delivery milestones, payment schedule and working with the wider team to maximise success.
• Compiling project monitoring/evaluation data from project partners to support excellent impact reporting.

Governance and operations

Together with the volunteer Charity Secretary:

• Coordination of Board meetings and AGMs, agendas, papers and minutes.
• Maintain central registers (trustee attendance/terms, governance documents, policies, risk, safeguarding training etc).
• Fulfil statutory and regulatory responsibilities, including filing of annual accounts.
• Advise trustees on governance best practice, in line with Charity Commission guidance.
• Management of policies, procedures and operational systems (including the CRM) that strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
• Prepare Quarterly reports for the Board, and upon request.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and the Fundraising Code of Practice, including delivering the responsibility of data protection lead.
• Maintain relationships with volunteer Independent Advisors and commissioned service providers e.g. finance, HR and legal to ensure compliance/best practice.

Renewed Hope is a local charity based in Redhill providing practical solutions and emotional support to the homeless, vulnerable and isolated of East Surrey..

Renewed Hope is currently seeking two experienced support and recovery workers to support our guests. One post is full time (37.5 hours p.w.£27,518 p.a.) and the other part time (19 hrs p.w. - pay pro rata of full time salary)

Renewed Hope offers support to rough sleepers and homeless people in crisis, and housed people suffering the effects of isolation and poverty.

The post holders will be working with guests in both our Drop-in and in our 4 bed supported house (Hope House), but will take a lead responsibility in one or the other of these projects.

Below is a summary of key responsibilities. Please refer to the job description for full information. This is available from our website.

Drop in:

• Welcome and assess first time guests, identifying priority needs.
• Signpost and support guests to access key statutory and voluntary services , including housing, benefits, homelessness services etc
• Provide practical support and advice to guests , for example with application forms, bill enquiries, budgeting
• Identify and action any immediate or emerging safeguarding concerns. Maintain and build links with all relevant partner agencies and multi-agency networks (eg Local Authorities, outreach teams, probation teams, Drug and Alcohol recovery, mental health etc

Hope House:

• Assist in the process of vetting the suitability of potential residents and support them with their transition in/out of Hope House
• Ensure tailored support plans (using Homeless Outcomes Star) are in place for each resident
• Support and ensure ongoing adherence to licence agreements and processes- including issuing warnings, behavioural contracts, rent collection notice papers etc
• Oversee the safe and efficient running of Hope House, taking into account any relevant Supported Housing/ HMO specific requirements
• Complete and record regular inspections of individual rooms and shared spaces, ensuring conditions are maintained to expected standards.
• Ensure required health and safety checks are carried out, including alarm testing and gas servicing

Person Specification :

• Eligibility to Work in the UK – British passport/Birth certificate or visa. We are unable to accept sponsorship applications
• Educated to Level 3 (A-level standard)
• Previous experience working with homeless and other vulnerable people
• Knowledge and appreciation of challenges faced by these people, for example trauma, mental illness, unemployment, addictions
• Knowledge of the housing and benefits systems
• Experience managing a case load and updating case notes in a timely manner
• Good organisational skills able to work on multiple tasks
• Disciplined working style, including good time management
• Good numerical and IT skills
• Able to work as a team, including staff members, volunteers and trustees, as well as motivated to work on your own
• Willingness to work unsocial hours if the need arises (TOIL given for overtime)
• The ability to adapt working style to the needs of the situation.

Role Overview

• Pay: £162.50 per day (plus travel and lunch expenses)
• Location: London and Essex
• Variable Hours: Between 0 - 60 hours per month
• Benefits: Pension scheme, training, development and flexible working.

About Mind of the Student

At Mind of the Student, we believe every young person deserves to feel empowered to speak about their mental health, both in school and at home. We deliver a comprehensive, school-wide mental health programme and community-led services designed to equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and skills they need to recognise and address their mental health needs.

Our programmes goe beyond statutory requirements, supporting secondary schools in creating a culture where mental health and wellbeing are protected, prioritised, and promoted. Founded on lived experience, Mind of the Student was created by Co-Founders Kieran and Jaylan, who know firsthand the struggles of feeling unsupported and alone in school. Mind of the Student strive to give young people the resilience and confidence to speak up about their mental health.

The Role

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and experienced facilitators to join our team and deliver impactful mental programmes in secondary schools and local communities across London and Essex. As a Senior Workshop Facilitator, you will:

• Lead engaging and interactive sessions tailored to the needs of young people.
• Foster a safe, supportive environment for open discussions about mental health.
• Provide practical tools and strategies to empower students to manage their wellbeing.
• Collaborate with schools to ensure workshops align with their specific challenges and goals.
• Represent Mind of the Student professionally, embodying our mission and values.

What We’re Looking For:

To thrive in this role, you should have:

Experience

• Delivering workshops, training sessions, or similar group activities with young people.
• Working within schools, youth services, or mental health organisations (preferred).

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in managing and engaging groups of secondary school students.
• The ability to handle sensitive topics with empathy and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse groups (Essential)
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check (Essential)
• Background in psychology, education, youth work, or a related field (Desirable)
• Experience or training in the performing arts (Desirable)
• Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) or equivalent training (Desirable)
• Experience working with schools, community groups, or young people in a wellbeing/educational context (Desirable)

Why Join Us?

• Competitive daily pay with travel and lunch expenses covered.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on young people’s lives.
• Work with a passionate team committed to reshaping how mental health is approached in schools and local communities.

How to Apply and Key Dates

• Complete your online application by 28/10/2025.
• Phone interviews are taking place on 3/11/2025
• In-Person inteviews are taking place on 10/11/2025
• Training 1/12/2025

Together, let’s empower the next generation to speak up and thrive.

Team Lead South (Engagement and Support)

Location: Cambridge & Ely

Salary: £34,000 – £38,000 per annum

Closing date: 20/10/25

Interviews to be held week beginning 3rd November

Full Time (35 hours per week) 

Centre 33 is an ambitious and growing charity based across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. We offer a range of high-quality services to young people aged up to 25, including information and support on a “drop in” basis, mental health services, counselling, housing and financial advice, sexual health support and support for young carers.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our established ‘Someone to Talk to’ service in a Team Lead role.  The Team Lead will manage and oversee a team of staff and volunteers supporting young people across Centre 33’s two hubs in our South Locality – in Cambridge City and Ely. The Team Lead will work closely with the other Team Leads and Heads of Service to jointly ensure our multidisciplinary teams deliver excellent, safe, impactful and responsive services to young people.

We are looking for a highly motivated professional with experience working within a practical support, youth work or mental health role, and with experience of managing people.  The Team Lead will bring strong expertise and leadership to Centre 33’s holistic support offer for young people aged 13-25 years: our open-access drop-in, ongoing support around practical needs such as housing, and flexible mental health support. They will be responsible for providing support with case allocation, case management, reflective practice, risk management and Safeguarding. They will provide day-to-day designated Safeguarding leadership, supported by the Head of Service and Director of Services.  They will develop strong relationships with local organisations to ensure effective joint working and support for young people.  This role may deliver ad hoc case work to support young people with more complex needs but will not hold an ongoing regular case load.

The hours of work for this role are predominantly within core opening hours of 10 to 6pm, with some evening/Saturday working based on a rota. Due to our service delivery, it is important that the Team Lead is available for hub-based work during our core working hours.

This role will work to Centre 33’s values of being young people led, collaborative, inclusive and striving for excellence.

This post is subject to a DBS check, references & providing evidence of eligibility of Right to Work in the UK

Centre 33 strives to be an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome discussions about part time and flexible working arrangements