Job Opportunities with Mind in Bexley and East Kent
Working for Us
Working for Us
We believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. We work to reduce the stigma associated with mental health, support people in their recovery and champion better services for all. We believe that with the right support and resources everybody can create a life that feels meaningful irrespective of the presence of symptoms. Mind in Bexley is a local Mind mental health charity offering an extensive range of support, advice, and information to communities in Bexley and East Kent. The purpose and objects of the charity is ‘to promote the preservation and the safeguarding of mental health and the relief of persons suffering from mental disorder’.
We promote well-being and work to reduce poor mental health and the stigma associated with it. We support people in their recovery and champion better services for everyone. We seek to meet these purposes by undertaking a wide range of therapeutic and non-clinical mental health activities within Bexley and East Kent, including direct therapeutic support of individuals, advice, advocacy, recovery and employment services, and campaigning to reduce the stigma of mental health and to raise awareness of mental health issues.
Benefits
Benefits
We see training and development as an essential investment in its own future and recognise that carefully planned and well delivered training and development increases efficiency and effectiveness at individual and service levels. All staff receive the following:
- Annual Leave
27 days leave, plus bank holiday entitlement (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Flexible Working
Part-time/full time hours available, a combination of office-based, community outreach and adjustable shifts (if needed)
- Group & Individual Supervision
Personalised individual supervision with your line manager, including bi-monthly debrief meetings online or at alternating venues
- Induction
A full induction for your job role and working environment, this includes a specific training programme pending on your role and service area
- Learning & Development
Ongoing investment in professional development, including accredited Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training and recognised mental health courses. All staff are offered the opportunity to become a Mental Health First Aider
- Pension Scheme
- Work in your Local Community
- Join us and work closely with our external partners to help shape our organisation, contribute to our policies, strategies and future development and help those who are suffering with their mental health and wellbeing
- Staff discounts
- Staff Health and Wellbeing
- Opportunity to engage in wellbeing activities and support
- Access to free digital counselling and support