Working for a cause you believe in and feel passionate about makes for a great workplace. Across our charity we are constantly building upon the services and support we provide and looking for new ways to support those who use our services. Two very good reasons to encourage talented and
dedic
ated people like you to join us and help make our aspirations happen.
Here’s what our staff tell us about working for us:
I enjoy being part of a friendly and helpful team that really wants to provide good services to the people we support. Our Trustees are friendly and approachable and very visible, creating a feeling that we are one joined up team. -Glenn
Some of the benefits of working at Mind in Somerset include a flexitime scheme, full initial induction tailored to the needs of the role, supported opportunities for training and development, an annual staff conference, a childcare voucher scheme, and a generous pension scheme.
Project: Brave Spaces
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Pension: Up to 9% contractual
Hours: 15 hours per week
Salary: £10,135.13 per annum
Location: North Devon (Torridge)
Holiday: 23 days plus bank holidays pro rata
Contract: Fixed until 31 March 2025
Genuine Occupational Qualification:
Due to the nature of the project this post is only available to female applicants. This post is exempt under the Employment (Sex Discrimination) Act 2000.
About the role & Brave Spaces
Brave Spaces is a collaboration between Mind in Somerset, Encompass, NDADA & CoLab working together to support women with multiple disadvantages including domestic violence, homelessness, substance misuse and mental health. The work of braves spaces is built on relationships and the importance of relationships within women’s recovery. The role of mental health support worker is to support women both in our accommodation and via our outreach service to understand the impacts of their mental health on their recovery, to help them access the right support and to offer interventions which will support them to live a happy life.
Please find the link to indeed here.
Project: Open Mental Health
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Pension: Up to 9% (non-contractual)
Salary: £25,474 per annum (FTE)
Contract: Fixed term until 31/03/2026
Hours required: Part time – 22.5 hours on a 4 week rolling rota –
Week 1 – Monday 12-8pm – Saturday and Sunday 12-8pm
Week 2 – Weds/Thurs/Fri – 12-8pm
Week 3 – Mon – 10-6pm – Weds/Thurs – 10-6pm
Week 4 – Weds/Thurs/Fri -9-5pm
Location: Yeovil with 40% of time spent in Bridgwater
Holiday: 23 days plus bank holidays (FTE)
Job Context: We are creating a new Community Rehabilitation Team, which will specialise in working with people with longer-term mental health support needs. The service will offer specialist rehabilitation assessment, support and assistance to people with more complex mental health problems. The service’s focus will be on supporting people to develop skills and confidence to live independently and to work towards each person’s own recovery goals and improved mental well-being. The service has high aspirations of recovery and well-being for everyone it supports.
Please find the indeed link to apply here.
Equal Opportunities:
Mind in Somerset is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination, direct or indirect. All employees and volunteers are expected to promote and work fully in line with the company’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
Mind in Somerset is a Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from disabled people. If disabled applicants meet the minimum criteria for the job, they can request and will be offered a guaranteed interview. Should applicants require reasonable adjustment support for the interview, please contact the HR Team.
Please note that the vast majority of job roles at Mind in Somerset will require a DBS check to be undertaken by the successful candidate. In addition, two references will be sought, including one from your most recent employer.
We also have a number of volunteer vacancies available throughout the year. Volunteering is a great way to develop your skills and to give back to your local community.
Our Emotional support and mental health helpline is now available as a live webchat !
Available every day from 8-11pm.
