Rethink Mental Illness

Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity and that s why equity is one of our core values. Rethink Mental Illness are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to join and lead our friendly team at our Topping Mill Service, Bury. JOIN THE TEAM! Our Topping Mill Service provides stable transition accommodation and support, to people over the age of 18, for up to five years. Our supported living accommodation provides person-centred support, based on their recovery journey. This will enable users to move onto housing within the community. Topping Mill consists of 14 self-contained flats, along with a shared lounge on both the ground and first floor. This position requires some flexibility around working patterns to meet the needs of the service. Working hours are primarily Monday to Friday, with some evening weekend work if required. How you will make a difference as a Registered Manager: Personalised Service Delivery: Ensure safe, personalised services through assessment, person-centred planning, and regular outcome-focused reviews. Support Planning: Develop aspirational support plans for residents. Safety Systems: Implement safe systems of work, including personal safety and lone working, complying with Rethink Mental Illness safety policies. Information Quality: Improve the quality of information recorded on Rethink Information System (RIS) and support staff in its use. Incident Management: Manage incidents and accidents effectively, adhering to policies and regulatory notifications. Complaints Management: Enhance service user experience by developing an effective complaints management culture. Safeguarding Lead: Lead safeguarding practices, ensuring effective reporting and professional relationships with the safeguarding team. Staff Management: Provide effective line management, handling conduct, performance, and attendance issues. Talent Recruitment: Recruit top talent, managing the recruitment process in line with policies and Equality legislation. Essential Skills and Experience Required: Qualifications: Achieved or working towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in Health & Social Care or equivalent. Experience: Relevant experience in an operational management capacity in a health/social care setting. Knowledge: Understanding of legal responsibilities and standards for CQC registered services, including person-centred service delivery. Supervision and Leadership: Experience in providing effective supervision, leadership, and management of staff. Direct Experience: Experience working directly with people with severe mental illness. Agency Work: Experience working within statutory agencies. Who are we? We re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness. It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status. Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please see further details on our website You can also follow us on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram and LinkedIn to find out more about the work we do!

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Director of Policy and Practice to work as part of our Policy and Practice Team. Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity - and that's why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people - regardless of who they are or their background - to help us become an inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflects the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity. The Policy and Practice team at Rethink Mental Illness is pivotal in advancing the charity's mission to improve the lives of those severely affected by mental illness. The team bridges national policy influencing with understanding local service insights, ensuring that systemic changes translate into tangible benefits for individuals and communities. Central to their approach is the integration of lived experience. By collaborating closely with individuals who have firsthand experience of mental health challenges, the team ensures that policies and practices are grounded in real-world needs. This commitment is exemplified in their co-production model, which has been instrumental in shaping Integrated Care Systems and Provider Collaboratives across England. Expert Advice Hub The team's influence extends through active participation in key policy networks, including the Mental Health Policy Group and the Richmond Group. These collaborations amplify their influencing efforts, promoting a unified voice in mental health reform. How you will make a difference The Director of Policy and Practice plays a critical leadership role at Rethink Mental Illness Working to shape and deliver high-impact policy and practice strategies that influence national and local systems, amplify the voice of lived experience, and lead tangible improvements in services and support for people living with severe mental illness. The Director leads the development of evidence-based policy positions, building strong relationships with government, the NHS, and wider stakeholders to secure meaningful change. They ensure Rethink Mental Illness remains a credible and authoritative voice in shaping mental health reform, including areas such as the Mental Health Act, community mental health support, housing, employment, and social security. Alongside influencing policy, the role is responsible for translating best practice into service innovation. The Director oversees a portfolio of programmes understanding insights from services and people using, providing and commissioning services. They ensure that learning from co-produced services and pilots informs national policy and practice, creating a virtuous cycle of innovation and influence. As a member of the Directors Team, sitting underneath the Executive Team the Director contributes to organisational strategy and cross-cutting priorities, championing co-production, equality, and sustainability. This role requires strategic insight, systems leadership, and a deep understanding of the social determinants of health, with the ultimate goal of building a fairer, more compassionate mental health system. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe diversity, inclusiveness and belonging strengthen our workplace and improve the support we provide. By drawing on the experiences of our people, we better reflect the communities we serve. Staff networks for ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues help shape our culture and keep us accountable. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Race at Work Charter. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially people with lived experience of mental illness, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, disabled, or from racially minoritised groups. We are also on a journey to become a truly anti-racist organisation, guided by a multi-year Race Equality Action Plan that sets out our commitments and holds us to account.

Amazing, giving, and inspiring are just a few words we would use to describe our volunteers. Our volunteers play an integral part in the services we provide and the people we support. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will really make a difference whilst gaining experience along the way, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness. About the role We are looking for Befriending Volunteers to support our befriending service in East Hertfordshire. You will provide 1-2-1 befriending for people who have a mental health issue. You will be required to travel across Hertfordshire to meet with service users and carry out your role. Ideally, you will be able to dedicate a minimum of 1 hour per week to volunteering. You must live in Hertfordshire and be able to travel to East Hertfordshire to take part in face-to-face befriending activities. You will receive training and regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role. You can read more about the benefits of volunteering in the full advert on our website. About the service Our service provides support to people with a mental health issue, who are aged 18 and above, and are known to mental health services. We provide befriending support to people who live in the Hertfordshire towns of: Ware, Hertford, Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, Chestnut, Cuffley, Waltham Cross. The aim of the befriending service is to: Reduce social isolation of service users Increase the confidence of service users to access community resources independently Provide meaningful activities and peer support for service users Help service users to live happier, healthier, independent lives Provide volunteering opportunities for people with mental health issues Reduce stigma and raise mental health awareness What you will be doing as a Volunteer Befriender: Meet with service users in locations and times which meet their needs this could include going out for a walk or meeting for a coffee Support service users to access and build social and community networks Support service users to achieve realistic goals What will make you a great fit for this role? You will be reliable and be able to commit 1 hour per week to volunteering You will be flexible to meet the needs of the service users You will have good communication skills You will be caring and empathetic You will live in Hertfordshire If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact Who are we? We're Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: "A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness." It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy - delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we're working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Amazing, giving, and inspiring are just a few words we would use to describe our volunteers. Our volunteers are integral to the services we provide and the people we support. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will make a difference whilst gaining experience along the way, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness. About the role We are looking for Volunteer Café Assistants to support our John Hall Wellness Gardens in Leek. You will be based at our new café and, ideally, you will be able to commit 4 hours per week to volunteering. You will receive training and regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role. About the service John Hall Gardens is a Community Education Garden & Café green space for the community of Leek, local schools, colleges, and social enterprises. With the aim of enabling the local community to work/learn and socialise with people with mental and physical health support needs. This includes adults of all ages and children and young people. Assisting the Café Supervisor and your fellow volunteers, you will play an integral part in John Hall Wellness Garden's future, by helping to deliver a café experience for the general public, Friends of the Garden, and guests. If you think you can make a difference and commit some time on a regular on-going basis, we would love to hear from you! This is a great opportunity to develop your current existing skills, learn new skills, and network with other volunteers. We welcome anyone wishing to gain experience or have an interest in going into the hospitality sector. What you will be doing as a Volunteer Café Assistant You will have the opportunity to assist with food preparation, presentation, cleaning, and serving/selling high-quality food and beverages. Under the guidance of the Café Supervisor, you, together with other volunteers will ensure that the Café is compliant with all relevant health and safety legislation and pursuing an outstanding performance and food hygiene rating. In addition, there will be further opportunities to support activity groups in the café, special events, and input into event and menu planning. The main tasks Volunteer Café Assistants will support with are: Support café staff, other volunteers, and trainees in the smooth day-to-day running of the café. Carry out basic catering tasks including food preparation, cleaning, and serving food to customers. Operate the coffee machine (full training will be provided). Handle cash or card transactions and operate the till. Support the Café Supervisor to ensure relevant paperwork is completed and checks are carried out ensuring compliance against relevant food safety and health and safety policies and procedures. Ensure the kitchen area and café are clean and tidy (including equipment, walls, floors, tables, and work surfaces), and waste is discarded safely. Provide good customer service, dealing with visitors and customers in a friendly and polite manner. What will make you a great fit for this role? Eagerness to learn and train in all aspects of the café catering operation Cheerful nature, good interpersonal skills, can communicate confidently with a range of people of all ages Good customer care service skills Although this is not essential - you may also have: Basic food safety knowledge or HACCP. Further training, will be provided including allergens Experience in food handling and basic preparation of foods If you have any questions about this opportunity please contact Who are we? We're Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: "A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness." It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy - delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we're working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Rethink Mental Illness are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Contracts, Delivery and Collaboration to join and lead our friendly Somerset Open Mental Health VCFSE Alliance. This is a full time role for 35 Hours Per week Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity and that s why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people regardless of who they are or their background to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity. Somerset received trailblazer funding in 2020 to develop and implement new models of community based mental health care, that integrate clinical and voluntary sector provision, in line with the NHS Long Term Plan and the NHS community mental health framework . An alliance of charities was been formed to develop a bold new community-based mental health support service for Somerset residents which is now known as Open Mental Health. Rethink Mental Illness is the lead accountable body for the delivery of the Open Mental Health contract. Essential Skills and Experience Required: Contract management I have a proven track record of project management skills and experience of delivering complex projects on time. I can produce timely quality reports which evidence activities and qualitative outcomes. I can analyse and present information and produce/collate accurate performance reports. I can communicate the status of contracts/ workstreams/programmes and identify risks/issues and successes to project team, stakeholders and all levels of management. I have experience of managing and developing complex and large budgets I am a champion of coproduction and use these skills and experiences to lead and guide my work. I can deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner. I can evidence a positive and diplomatic approach to conflict resolution. I am a confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills. I have worked as part of a wide team to develop bids and proposals to grow services aligned with local plans. Stakeholder management I have a proven track record of developing and maintaining relationships with a variety of different stakeholders. I have experience working in a collaborative way with partners where I do not have direct responsibility, respecting the skills and expertise of other people and partners. We re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness. It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status. Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please see further details on our website You can also follow us on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram and LinkedIn to find out more about the work we do!

Amazing, giving, and inspiring are just a few words we would use to describe our volunteers. Our volunteers play an integral part in the services we provide and the people we support. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will really make a difference whilst gaining experience along the way, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness. About the role We are looking for Befriending Volunteers to support our befriending service in East Hertfordshire. You will provide 1-2-1 befriending for people who have a mental health issue. You will be required to travel across Hertfordshire to meet with service users and carry out your role. Ideally, you will be able to dedicate a minimum of 1 hour per week to volunteering. You must live in Hertfordshire and be able to travel to East Hertfordshire to take part in face-to-face befriending activities. You will receive training and regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role. You can read more about the benefits of volunteering in the full advert on our website. About the service Our service provides support to people with a mental health issue, who are aged 18 and above, and are known to mental health services. We provide befriending support to people who live in the Hertfordshire towns of: Ware, Hertford, Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, Chestnut, Cuffley, Waltham Cross. The aim of the befriending service is to: Reduce social isolation of service users Increase the confidence of service users to access community resources independently Provide meaningful activities and peer support for service users Help service users to live happier, healthier, independent lives Provide volunteering opportunities for people with mental health issues Reduce stigma and raise mental health awareness What you will be doing as a Volunteer Befriender: Meet with service users in locations and times which meet their needs this could include going out for a walk or meeting for a coffee Support service users to access and build social and community networks Support service users to achieve realistic goals What will make you a great fit for this role? You will be reliable and be able to commit 1 hour per week to volunteering You will be flexible to meet the needs of the service users You will have good communication skills You will be caring and empathetic You will live in Hertfordshire If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact Who are we? We're Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: "A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness." It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy - delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we're working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Amazing, giving, and inspiring are just a few words we would use to describe our volunteers. Our volunteers are integral to the services we provide and the people we support. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will make a difference whilst gaining experience along the way, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness. About the role We are looking for Volunteer Café Assistants to support our John Hall Wellness Gardens in Leek. You will be based at our new café and, ideally, you will be able to commit 4 hours per week to volunteering. You will receive training and regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role. About the service John Hall Gardens is a Community Education Garden & Café green space for the community of Leek, local schools, colleges, and social enterprises. With the aim of enabling the local community to work/learn and socialise with people with mental and physical health support needs. This includes adults of all ages and children and young people. Assisting the Café Supervisor and your fellow volunteers, you will play an integral part in John Hall Wellness Garden's future, by helping to deliver a café experience for the general public, Friends of the Garden, and guests. If you think you can make a difference and commit some time on a regular on-going basis, we would love to hear from you! This is a great opportunity to develop your current existing skills, learn new skills, and network with other volunteers. We welcome anyone wishing to gain experience or have an interest in going into the hospitality sector. What you will be doing as a Volunteer Café Assistant You will have the opportunity to assist with food preparation, presentation, cleaning, and serving/selling high-quality food and beverages. Under the guidance of the Café Supervisor, you, together with other volunteers will ensure that the Café is compliant with all relevant health and safety legislation and pursuing an outstanding performance and food hygiene rating. In addition, there will be further opportunities to support activity groups in the café, special events, and input into event and menu planning. The main tasks Volunteer Café Assistants will support with are: Support café staff, other volunteers, and trainees in the smooth day-to-day running of the café. Carry out basic catering tasks including food preparation, cleaning, and serving food to customers. Operate the coffee machine (full training will be provided). Handle cash or card transactions and operate the till. Support the Café Supervisor to ensure relevant paperwork is completed and checks are carried out ensuring compliance against relevant food safety and health and safety policies and procedures. Ensure the kitchen area and café are clean and tidy (including equipment, walls, floors, tables, and work surfaces), and waste is discarded safely. Provide good customer service, dealing with visitors and customers in a friendly and polite manner. What will make you a great fit for this role? Eagerness to learn and train in all aspects of the café catering operation Cheerful nature, good interpersonal skills, can communicate confidently with a range of people of all ages Good customer care service skills Although this is not essential - you may also have: Basic food safety knowledge or HACCP. Further training, will be provided including allergens Experience in food handling and basic preparation of foods If you have any questions about this opportunity please contact Who are we? We're Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: "A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness." It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy - delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we're working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Amazing, giving, inspiring and awesome are just a few of the words we would use to describe our volunteers. Our volunteers play an integral part in the services we provide and the people we support. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will really make a difference whilst gaining experience along the way, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness. About the role We are looking for Volunteer Gardeners and Group Leads to support our service at John Hall Wellness Garden in Leek, Staffordshire. For these roles, you should be able to commit to a minimum of 2 hours per week. You will receive training and regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role. About the service Our service is open on Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm, and Saturdays 9am - 3pm. Our garden is a beautiful walled garden and we are developing the grounds and activities we provide. The vision is to provide a wellness garden for the community as a way of improving mental health and wellbeing. We welcome groups into the garden and individuals can also register to become Friends of the Garden. We also have activities and sessions taking place around gardening skills and planting as well as craft and walking groups. What you will be doing as a Volunteer Gardener: Our register volunteers take a guiding role around the garden this could be, for example, either leading a small group such as a weekly gardening session or leading a peer support group (we currently run wellness sessions such as crafts, creative writing and walking groups). The Garden has scope to consider a range of differing gardening activities to meet the needs of the community and our registered volunteers play a pivitol role in supporting this venture. Ideas for differing gardening sessions will always be considered therefore, if you believe you have the skills, or would like to develop the skills, to lead a group then please get in touch. What will make you a great fit for this role? Previous experience of leading groups Gardening and/or craft knowledge or a skill that would benefit a long term group activity The Volunteer Manager recruiting is Nicola Pazir. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Nicola at Who are we? We're Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: "A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness." We welcome applications from everyone, applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ ), people with a disability, or those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are actively encouraged to apply. We are proud to have also been awarded Disability Confident employer status. We have an ambition of becoming an anti-racist organisation and we recognise there is more to do in ensuring our recruitment is fair and inclusive, which is why we are recruiting new roles in helping us to achieve this.

Digital Fundraising Manager Home based or Agile working. Pay circa £40,000 including London Weighting depending on experience. Permanent role. 35 hours per week. Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. Here at Rethink Mental Illness and Mental Health UK we are a passionate group of people and are driven to make a difference. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity - and that s why equity is one of our core values. We understand the importance of drawing on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people - regardless of who they are or their background - to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employers, campaigning organisations and service providers that reflect the diverse communities we support as leading mental health charities. Without the generous donations from our wonderful supporters we wouldn t be able to deliver the wide range of services that we do. So why not be part of our future as we lead the way in delivering our pioneering Communities that Care service model and join us in our newly created Digital Fundraising Manager role? This brand-new role comes at a really exciting time for both charities as we continue to pave the way in how we attract and grow our voluntary income streams. We have ambitions to grow our voluntary income and we believe our digital capability and delivery will be key to this. Therefore, this role will play an instrumental part in shaping the fundraising strategy. When it comes to fundraising and our Digital Fundraising Manager role, we are looking for you, that person who is passionate about mental illness and will provide key insight and direction to help us think digitally with our fundraising activity. You will be someone who can generate ideas and keep up-to-date with new developments within the sector; work collaboratively across the charity to implement solutions and be able to track and analyse successes. So, if you are an experienced digital fundraising professional, preferably within the charity sector, that has a natural flare to draw in an audience through creative digital solutions that help us grow our fundraising income streams, we want to hear from you. More information can be found in the job description. We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include: PULSE - your rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc. A Wellbeing hub that gives physical, emotional, and mental health support. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments. Taking time for you: we work flexibly -you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. We have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off. Planning for the future: We have a contributory pension scheme. Structured Corporate Induction: Onboarding you into both Charities supporting your wellbeing along the way. £300 when you introduce a Friend: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member Additional information: Closing date 9am 3rd August 2022. CC2 Interviews will take place week commencing 8th August 2022 and will consist of a Competency/Behavioural interview and a presentation, which will be provided closer to the date.