Mind in Bradford is looking for a passionate and committed individual for this post to support the development and delivery of Mind in Bradford’s Children’s and Young People’s (CYP) service, Know Your Mind. Know Your Mind aims to improve the wellbeing of CYP in Bradford Central Locality who are experiencing mental or emotional wellbeing problems across education, community and youth offending settings. It provides CYP with group and 1:1 support and seeks to enhance the local community support available through upskilling and supporting existing and emerging community groups.

The role will appeal to those who have experience of working in a mental health setting with young people and are able to work both independently and as part of a team. Able to encourage, engage and involve young people in ways that promote their involvement, independence, resilience and achieve positive changes in their lives.  Ability to provide 1-1 and group support, either face to face or via an online platform. Excellent IT skills are essential to record and maintain client records. It is expected that you will  have knowledge of other community organisations and charities in the area that can help Mind in Bradford clients.

Salary scale: £11.87 per hour

Hours: 18.5 hours, to be worked flexibly to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays according to the needs of the service.

Contract: Fixed term to 23rd August 2022

Base: Office - Kenburgh House, 28 Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4QU but regularly travelling to additional locations in the Bradford Central area

Responsible to: Project Co-ordinator

Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)

Pension: We operate a contributory pension scheme which you will be auto-enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme).

Probationary period: 6 months

Closing Date: 10am Friday 18th June 2021

Interview Date: 29th June 2021

In the first instance any enquiries to be emailed to recruitment@mindinbradford.org.uk

Making an Application

• CVs will not be accepted.
• Please email your completed application form in word format (as an attachment) to recruitment@mindinbradford.org.uk
• Please note it is not possible for us to give feedback to non-shortlisted applicants
• Mind in Bradford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and all successful applicants will be asked to apply (through Mind in Bradford) for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check.

Downloads - https://www.mindinbradford.org.uk/get-involved/job-vacancies/

• Job Details and person specification
• Application Form
• Equal Opportunity Form