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We are currently recruiting for the following position:

Senior Mental Health Support Worker

• Salary:£29,000–£31,000 per annum, with new starters typically appointed at the lower end of the scale in line with organisational practice.
• Hours of work: 35 hrs PW hours FT (some flexible working to include evenings and weekends as required)
• Location: Hybrid, with regular attendance at central Kingston office and local service delivery sites across the borough and beyond as required

For a full role description and how to apply, please download our application pack MiK Job Application Pack Senior Mental Health Support Worker JD PS July 25

 

Application Guidance for Candidates

Thank you for your interest in applying for a role at Mind in Kingston. Before applying, please ensure you carefully read the application pack, particularly the job description and person specification, to understand the requirements of the role. To be considered, please submit the following documents:

 

• Your CV – This should outline your relevant experience, qualifications, and key achievements. Please ensure your full name & contact details are included.
•  Confirmation of Right to Work in the UK – All applicants must provide evidence of their legal right to work in the UK. This may include a passport, visa, or other official documentation. This will be requested at Interview
• References – Please provide details of two referees, including their name, job title, and contact information. References will only be contacted if you are successful following the interview stage
• Please respond to the four application questions listed below – (A cover letter is not required, and no supporting statement is needed)
  1. 1. What specifically attracts you to this role with Mind in Kingston? (max 200 words)Please respond to the four application questions listed below – (A cover letter is not required, and no supporting statement is needed) 
     2. This role will involve working in situations where safeguarding concerns may arise. Can you describe a specific instance where you identified a potential safeguarding issue involving a vulnerable individual? What actions did you take? (max 200 words)Tell us about a time you supported or guided another person in their role or responsibilities. This could include formally supervising someone, mentoring, coaching, or helping a peer or colleague. What did you do, and what was the outcome? (max 200 words)
     3. Please tell us about a time that you have supported an individual whose needs were changing. How did you adapt how you worked with that person? (max 200 words)
     4. Tell us about a time you supported or guided another person in their role or responsibilities. This could include formally supervising someone, mentoring, coaching, or helping a peer or colleague. What did you do, and what was the outcome? (max 200 words)

 

As we work with vulnerable adults, successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check before starting.

Due to high application volumes, we are unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Join Our wonderful Team

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Service Navigation Lead

• Salary: £29,000 FTE (Pro Rata), 3% pension contributions.
• Hours of work: 28hrs PW hours PT (some flexible working to include evenings and weekends as required)
• Location: Hybrid, with regular attendance at central Kingston office and local service delivery sites across the borough and beyond as required

For a full role description and how to apply, please download our application pack MiK Job Application Pack Service Navigation Lead JD PS Mar 25 and submit:

• Your CV (including contact details)
• A supporting statement (max. 2 sides of A4) demonstrating how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (e.g., passport, visa, birth certificate)
• Details of two referees (references will only be contacted if you are successful)

As we work with vulnerable adults, successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check before starting.

Due to high application volumes, we are unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Senior Mental Health Support Worker

• Salary: £29,000 FTE (Pro Rata), 3% pension contributions.
• Hours of work: 35 hrs PW hours FT (some flexible working to include evenings and weekends as required)
• Location: Hybrid, with regular attendance at central Kingston office and local service delivery sites across the borough and beyond as required

For a full role description and how to apply, please download our application pack MiK Job Application Pack Senior Mental Health Support Worker JD PS Mar 25 and submit:

• Your CV (including contact details)
• A supporting statement (max. 2 sides of A4) demonstrating how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (e.g., passport, visa, birth certificate)
• Details of two referees (references will only be contacted if you are successful)

As we work with vulnerable adults, successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check before starting.

Due to high application volumes, we are unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Peer Support Group Facilitator

• £23,917 (Pro Rata), 3% pension contributions.
• Hours of work: 7hrs PW hours FT (some flexible working to include evenings and weekends as required) 
• Location: Community-based and online sessions, Hybrid, with regular attendance at central Kingston office and local service delivery sites across the borough

For a full role description and how to apply, please download our application pack MiK Job Application Pack Group Peer Facilitator Role March 2025  and submit:

• Your CV (including contact details)
• A supporting statement (max. 2 sides of A4) demonstrating how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (e.g., passport, visa, birth certificate)
• Details of two referees (references will only be contacted if you are successful)

As we work with vulnerable adults, successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check before starting.

Due to high application volumes, we are unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

We look forward to receiving your application!

We Are Hiring! March 2025 by Mind in Kingston

 

 

KMU Football Coach (Feb 2023)

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                             Kingstonian Mind United Football Coach (A&B teams)

HOURS:                           Ad-hoc; roughly between 1-2 hours per week

BASE:                              Various locations, but training is likely to be at Kingsmeadow, Kingston on Thames

REPORTING TO:             Activities and Inclusion Coordinator at Mind in Kingston

SALARY:                          £20 per hour

 

AIMS OF THE PROJECT:

Improve mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing; through the power of fun group exercise; supportive communication and teamwork-building skills.

Create a safe, non-judgemental environment for people with mental health disabilities/conditions to enjoy sport. This is created by the club’s warm and welcoming attitude to newcomers, our openness in discussing mental health and our joint commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Reduce isolation, by offering those with experience of mental health conditions regular, free opportunities to play football, make new friends and enjoy social activities with like-minded people.

Our squad is supported by local club Kingstonian FC, registered with Surrey FA and plays in two disability leagues; Surrey Community Football and Football For All. We have an A and B side, both of which have been league champions of the Surrey Community league at various points and winners of a community tournament as recently as 2019.

Main Duties

• To deliver fun, realistic, and creative sessions aimed at players of all abilities who want to improve their football skills and their mental wellbeing
• Create a positive learning environment, inclusive of those with additional learning needs or health difficulties
• Deliver the sessions to a high standard consistently and reliably
• Deal with any first aid/emergency situations

How to apply:

Please contact xxxxx for an application pack