Mind jobs

Corporate & Community Fundraising Officers (x2)

Hours: 20 - 30 hours per week. Working pattern to be discussed at the interview.

We have a great opportunity for two Corporate and Community fundraisers to join our team.

One post will cover Test Valley (includes Andover and Romsey) and part of Basingstoke.

The second post will cover Hart & Rushmoor (includes Aldershot, Farnborough and Fleet) and part of Basingstoke.

Location : 1 day in the Andover office with hybrid working from home and use of other office locations (Basingstoke and Aldershot).

Rate: £24.03 per hour.

We have a great opportunity for two Corporate and Community fundraisers to join our team. 

You will have a background in fundraising and want to make a positive impact in your local community or are you interested in applying your existing skills to a new and meaningful field.

Reporting to the CEO you will implement, review and develop the fundraising strategy and plan.

You will come with a strong track record of generating income through community and corporate fundraising activities.

Representing Andover Mind and the exceptional services delivered by our dedicated staff and volunteers, you will plan, develop, and organise events that contribute to achieving our targets, working alongside the Digital Marketing Assistant to maximise publicity for all fundraising activities, both internally and externally.

A key part of this role is to develop relationships with external partners and networks and ensure that any new networks are utilised to maximise fundraising opportunities.

So, if you have a proven track record in raising significant funds for charity, are able to motivate, influence and nurture new and existing relationships using your excellent communication and networking skills, we would love to hear from you!

Please do specify which location you are applying for.

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

Closing date for applications: Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

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.

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title: Hospital Mental Health Outreach Worker (Bounce Back)
Reference Number: 303
Reports to: Senior Community Outreach Worker
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time, Monday – Friday)
Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum - depending on skills and experience, inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW)
Based: Kingfisher Court, Radlett WD7 / Albany Lodge, St Albans AL3 / Borehamwood Wellbeing Centre WD6 + Outreach

About the Project

Herts Mind Network (HMN) has formed a partnership with Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (HPFT) to deliver a one-to-one outreach service for people who are in psychiatric hospitals across Hertfordshire, based at Kingfisher Court in Radlett.

About the Role:

The Bounce Back worker will use a recovery orientated approach working with patients on the ward, and in the local community, including in people’s homes.

The Bounce Back Worker will be based at Kingfisher Court or Albany Lodge and Herts Mind Network Centres, promoting joint working between Kingfisher Court staff and HMN, creating a seamless pathway into community support for clients recovering from mental ill health.

The aims of the Bounce Back service are; to provide up to 10 sessions of emotional and practical support, advice and information to patients. We will visit patients on the ward and continue the sessions in the local community and in patient’s homes once discharged. We will facilitate a smooth and timely hospital discharge.

The recovery approach includes empathy, warmth, acceptance, authenticity, compassion and humanity.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive referrals from the ward teams at Kingfisher Court, Albany Lodge and other appropriate hospitals across Hertfordshire.
• Provide practical and emotional support to encourage patients to develop their independence within their local community.
• Facilitate a smooth discharge from hospital back to the community.
• Have a solid understanding on the dual effect of mental health and drugs and alcohol.
• Monitor outcomes and evaluate the service.
• Ensure that the safety and wellbeing of patients using the service is monitored and reviewed regularly.
• Embed a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.

We offer:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.

Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 27th October at 5pm.
Interviews to be held on Tuesday 4th November at our Watford Wellbeing Centre.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.

No agencies please.

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title: Support, Time and Recovery Worker
Reference Number: 288
Salary scale: £23,800 – £24,500 per annum depending on skills and experience inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW)
Reports to: Senior Community Outreach (Bounce Back) Worker
Contract length: 1 Year
Hours: 30 Hours per week (Over a 7 day rota, 11am – 8pm)
Main base: Mental Health Urgent Care Centre (MHUCC), Lister Hospital, Stevenage

About the Project

Herts Mind Network (HMN) has formed a partnership with Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (HPFT) to deliver support in the Mental Health Urgent Care Centre (MHUCC) at Lister Hospital.

The MHUCC provides a dedicated space and service for rapid mental health assessment, intervention, and referral, thereby enhancing the quality of care and optimising use of systemwide resources. It provides 24-hour access to specialist mental health assessment aimed at supporting service users to access the least restrictive care and treatment options. It creates a systemwide response to acute mental health crisis that enables people’s needs to be met with the right care at the right time.

About the Role:

The Support, Time and Recovery (STAR) Worker will be based at the Mental Health Urgent Care Centre at Lister Hospital, promoting joint working and creating a seamless pathway into community support for clients recovering from mental ill health.

The STAR workers will work closely with individuals in a mental health crisis currently in the MHUCC, by using a person-centred approach to ensure that everyone is supported with dignity and respect.

You will have a key role with safe and supportive observations and attending to the service users on the unit. You will provide support for carers and liaise with the wider services to support smooth and timely discharge of service users back to the community.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide a consistent presence in the MHUCC for individuals with mental health needs to access for support.
• To advocate for service users, explaining organisations and pathways.
• To provide immediate information and advice about managing wellbeing, reducing risk and onward signposting and referral into wider HMN services and VCFSE organisations.
• To facilitate a clear and easily accessible pathway into the wider Nightlight Crisis Alternative services for individuals, to support timely MHUCC discharge, as an alternative to statutory crisis intervention, or as a supplement to wider care and treatment plans.
• To gather feedback and evaluation on patient experience in the MHUCC
• To develop sound and extensive knowledge of local resources to support in enabling appropriate referrals where necessary.
• To link in with wider Herts Mind Network services and facilitate referrals
• To ensure that a collaborative approach is used, with effective communication links developed with external professional NHS services and to work as an effective member of any multi-disciplinary team. This will require stringent relationships.
• To support individuals to develop sustainable local social networks, both through our HMN Wellbeing Centres and other community services and resources.

We offer:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cash plan health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
• Eligibility for blue light card.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 24th October at 5pm.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 30th October at our Letchworth Wellbeing Centre.

Interested? 

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. 

Equal Opportunities 
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.

No agencies please.

Do you want to be part of an exciting service, supporting children and young people with mental health issues or emotional wellbeing needs?

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title: CYP Support Worker – WithYOUth Service (Children and Young People)
Reference: 300
Salary: £23,809 - £25,238 per annum incl. Outer London Weighting
Hours: 37.5 hours to be worked flexibly across a 7-day week, between the hours of 2pm – 10pm (excluding bank holidays
Contract: Fixed Term until September 2026 (with possibility to extend)
Working base: Watford Wellbeing Centre (expectation of working flexibly in our centres across Hertfordshire and from home)

About the Project

Hertfordshire Mind Network (HMN) has been awarded Hertfordshire’s CAMHS Early Help Digital Intervention Service (WithYOUth).

The WithYOUth Service is an innovative partnership between BfB Labs and Hertfordshire Mind Network to provide a countywide digital service that is accessible to children and young people aged 5 – 18, at the earliest point of an emerging emotional wellbeing and/ or mental health need. The service will operate between 14:00 – 22:00 seven days a week.

Purpose of Post

As a CYP Support Worker you will be responsible for delivering this exciting service as part of a wider team, and whilst experience is advantageous, the most important thing to us and the children and young people we support is having the right values, skills and commitment to being part of this dynamic, new provision.

Our trauma-informed model offers a range of support options for CYP, based around digital interventions and supported by one-to-one and group sessions, so children and young people can engage in the way that works best for them. The service will build resilience in CYP by working with them to develop coping strategies and solutions that will enable them to improve their own health and wellbeing. We will also provide advice and guidance to parents/families/carers and professionals to provide a holistic response to supporting CYP and creating a network around them to empower and enable positive change.

We are looking for passionate, creative and committed individuals who wants to support children and young people to thrive.

We offer:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days pro rata after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 20th October 2025.
Please note: We will close the advert prior to this date if we receive sufficient applications.
Interviews to be held week beginning 27th October 2025 and will be held online via Teams.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Equal Opportunities 
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.

No agencies please.

We are seeking a dedicated and qualified advocate to join our team, delivering Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) and NHS Complaints Advocacy (NHS CAS) for residents of Havering. This role is about much more than casework—it’s about empowering people to understand their rights, have their voices heard, and influence decisions that shape their lives. As part of our advocacy team, you will stand alongside individuals during some of their most challenging experiences, ensuring fairness, dignity, and respect are at the heart of every decision.

This is a role for someone who combines professional expertise with compassion, who can navigate complex systems while building trusting relationships with the people we support. You will be part of a values-driven organisation that champions independence, equality, and inclusion—working not only with individuals but also alongside professionals and community groups to strengthen awareness and access to advocacy.

The Sanctuary (Crisis Café) is a service for all residents experiencing emotional distress. The café is weekdays during the evening and at weekends in the afternoon. We provide initial support meetings both face to face and via the telephone, workign with clients to resolve immediate distress, and explore coping mechanisms. We then coproduce support plans with clients and offer 121’s, counselling, peer support groups and workshops as well as a social place to be.  

The support worker will be experienced in working with people in distress or who have mental health issues, highly organised and have excellent people skills.  A minimum of 3 shifts per week is required.

The service is open 7 days a week:

4.30-10pm Monday – Friday and 12 – 6pm Saturday and Sunday (Barnet)

5-10pm Monday – Friday and 12 – 5pm Saturday and Sunday (Enfield)

Mind in Brighton and Hove empowers and supports people who have experience of mental health issues across Sussex. Our Advocacy Services take action to help people have their views heard, secure their rights and obtain services they need.

We are seeking to appoint a Community Advocate to provide advocacy support to clients in West Sussex. The role will be based at our central Brighton office, with regular travel across West Sussex. At present, the role may include some home working. Driving and own vehicle are essential.

This post requires an understanding of advocacy, experience of managing a client case load, excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of professionals, whilst retaining independence.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including full induction, nationally accredited advocacy qualification, 29 days’ leave (pro rata) per year excluding bank holidays, 3% pension contribution and access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.

Full job details and an application pack can be found on our website.

Closing date: 5.00pm on Tuesday 21st October 2025.

Interviews will take place on Monday 3rd November at 51 New England St, Brighton BN1 4GQ.

All successful applicants are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

We are committed to equal opportunities, and we value diversity in our workforce and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability (including experience of living with mental health issues), gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.

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.

Employer Engagement Worker

30 hour post

Pay rate: £26,802 (FTE/37hours)

12 months fixed term with potential for extension

Location: Bradford

Closing date: Sunday 26th October 2025

Previous applications need not to re-apply.

Unpaid Carers in England and Wales alone contribute around £162bn to the economy through their role as unpaid carers. They look after a loved one who needs care, without doing this as a paid job, and devote many hours of their time every week to the person they care for.

If you understand how crucial unpaid carers are to the community and are able to articulate their case to engage employers to support them in work - this is the job for you.

We are looking for a confident, passionate, articulate person who can communicate in a clear and compelling way to engage Bradford employers in:

• Identifying carers within their workforce so that they can support the valuable role they play in society
• Encouraging carers to work for them as their needs will be understood
• Encouraging other employers to join a consortium of like-minded employers across Bradford to become ‘Carer Confident Employers’

If you think you have the skills necessary to do this role we would welcome hearing from you.

In turn we will support you by helping with desk top research to engage with employers we had historical relationships with and with introductions to external partner organisations who will actively work with you to support this role and this agenda.

Please email your CV and a covering letter stating why you think you are perfect for this role.

As a Peer Worker you will be the first point of contact, offering understanding, guidance, and connection to appropriate services and community resources for the clients.

What you’ll do 

• Use lived experience to deliver personalised interventions
• Help individuals access the right services while promoting hope and positivity in line with the CHIME framework.​
• Support individuals in identifying goals, strengths, and support networks, offering guidance, encouragement, and follow-ups to help them achieve their aspirations.​
• Provide practical advice, information, and signposting while addressing barriers, including accompanying clients to appointments when necessary.​

See the job pack for full details

As a Peer Worker at Barnsley Street you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that provides a person-centred care and  will help deliver personalised interventions, helping individuals access the right services, by supporting them to set goals and offering guidance to help them achieve their goals and aspirations. 

What you'll do 

• Use lived experience to deliver personalised interventions
• Help individuals access the right services while promoting hope and positivity in line with the CHIME framework.​
• Support individuals in identifying goals, strengths, and support networks, offering guidance, encouragement, and follow-ups to help them achieve their aspirations.​
• Provide practical advice, information, and signposting while addressing barriers, including accompanying clients to appointments when necessary.​

See job pack for full detials and person spec

Dear Applicant, 

The opportunity

Are you a communications professional who can story tell, reach new audiences and help us with our vision where everyone with a neurological condition lives better, longer? If you are looking to make a difference, use your digital and storytelling skills in an exciting role, and work with a small dedicated and talented team – this might be the next role for you. 

We are looking for a talented and experienced communications professional to help us build on our communications effort. The main aim of our communications work is to support our fundraising drive. The focus of the role is twofold: boosting supporter loyalty by helping supporters to feel like they are enabling cutting edge neurological research; building understanding and engagement with the wider public to drive consideration to support us. 

We enjoy a solid base of support with c26,000 engaged individuals across a range of audience segments including cash donors (c4,000), regular givers (c4,000), events and community (c3,000), patients and our wider non-donor community (c16,000). Our primary mass communications channels are our website, Facebook, Instagram and via email. 

We are looking to put renewed energy behind our communications work and seeking to maximise our digital engagement. This includes both promoting fundraising opportunities and using social channels as a means of interacting with, and taking queries from, supporters and the wider public. 

Our work in fundraising is designed to maximise funds needed for research to help the one in six of us that has a neurological condition. 

Why join us? 

We are looking for someone who is ready for a challenge that can really make a difference. 

We are a small organisation, but we make a big impact. This is a role that we know can help the charity accelerate its efforts to reach its goals. Use your storytelling skills to connect the science we research with the people directly affected by neurological conditions, so current and new supporters understand the impact the charity makes. If you are eager to make a real impact by expanding our reach and fundraising, then this role is perfect for someone wanting the next exciting step in their career. 

We are heading in the final year of our current strategic period (2023-2026). We have a fresh strategy for 2027-2030 that builds on the existing learning and success we have had over the last three years. This has been developed with growth in mind. We are scaling up some of our fundraising activities following successful tests. We have a lean and dedicated team that are very focussed on maximising income and ensuring a rewarding experience for all supporters. This role is a key part of that approach.

We are aiming to optimise all our digital communications to make a meaningful connection with all our current audiences and the wider public. This means creating regular, interesting content that stands out in a crowded market and motivates people to want to support us. The primary aim of our communications work is to inspire people to either give donations or raise money on our behalf. 

We are looking for someone to build up and maintain our library of inspiring stories – including written format, film and images - to showcase impact, share people’s experiences and inspire others to tell their own story and/or support our work.

The role requires an individual who is proactive, happy to get “hands on” and is keen to use their communications skills to support our fundraising effort. 

If successful in securing this role, you will find yourself in a small but dynamic environment with a flat structure where decisions are taken quickly. We have a positive organisational culture with a close-knit team that work harmoniously together. The role reports to the Head of Fundraising (currently being covered by a trusted interim with lots of fundraising and comms experience). 

I use my role as CEO to champion fundraising and communications and ensure that we maintain our current focus on building our strengths and ensuring that supporters feel valued and recognised. 

This is an exciting role, and a fantastic opportunity for someone to accelerate their career and support our growth. I look forward to hearing from you. 

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than one page stating why you would like to work for Brain Research UK and why you believe you are well suited to the role. 

Caroline Blakely 

CEO 

About Kinship

We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to. 

Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.

About the role

Kinship Minds is a transformative programme that enhances the support we provide to kinship carers in England and Wales.

Our goal is to build kinship carers' confidence and equip them with the knowledge and skills to support children in their care—especially in recognising and responding to early signs of mental health issues.

We are at the beginning of our journey to embed therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches across all areas of service delivery. This includes one-to-one support, digital resources and training, and peer support networks.

The Strategic Trauma-Informed Practitioner will lead this transition, helping us move from a trauma-sensitive organisation on a journey that becomes trauma-aware, trauma-informed, and ultimately trauma-responsive. This role is available as hybrid / remote or on-site (London) 

The type of person we’re looking for: 

You will need to be able to step into this role quickly, bringing your experience of building and developing trauma informed approaches in complex services.   

You will have strong leadership capabilities, able to work at pace autonomously with creativity and dynamism.  You will need to have excellent attention to detail.   

What you'll be doing: 

This strategic and hands-on role will help Kinship strengthen its therapeutic offer and build the confidence and capacity of staff and kinship carers to understand trauma and the impact it has, and strategies to support. We are particularly interested in experience in developing trauma-informed parenting training and resources.   

The postholder will play a key role in developing and manualising our trauma-informed approach across core services: Kinship Connected, Kinship Reach, our Advice Service, and Peer Support Service. It will work with subject matter experts to develop trauma-informed approaches, toolkits, and resources for everyday service delivery, based on the needs of kinship carers and their families.   

Key responsibilities: 

• Develop and lead Kinship’s trauma-informed strategy, ensuring the implementation of trauma-informed principles across all service delivery (for example using Dr Karen Treisman’s approach).  

• Lead the development and manualisation of trauma-informed practice across Kinship Connected, Kinship Reach, the Advice Service, and the Peer Support Service. This includes resources, approach and content.   

• Develop and deliver capacity-building approaches and resources for kinship carers to help them identify and respond to trauma and mental health needs in children.  

• Work collaboratively with subject matter experts to develop self-guided training, toolkits, and multimedia resources.   

• Represent Kinship at external events and meetings to raise awareness of the services and to influence other organisations, policy and practice.  

Knowledge, abilities, skills and experience: 

• A qualified trauma-informed practitioner with significant experience in delivering or developing trauma-informed services.  

• Experience working with kinship carers or in adoption and fostering sector.   

• Proven experience applying the principles of trauma-informed care across organisations, preferably in children and family services.  

• Qualified or accredited practitioner in Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) or demonstrable experience using the approach in practice.  

• Experience in designing and delivering training and coaching for professionals and/or families on trauma and therapeutic approaches.  

• Excellent understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures focusing on contributing to a culture which values transparency, reflective practice and continuous learning.