Over the years we have seen many changes to the mental health of our local communities and the services we provide. We are strongly committed to supporting everyone in Salford with mental health issues and building a resilient community.
We value and care for the people we support through our services and we are committed to recruiting the best possible people for each position to join our team.
We are a friendly and supportive place to work and our team are passionate, dedicated and committed to making a difference to in order to achieve our mission and vision.
Our charity provides a range of services to people across Salford and sites in Manchester.
We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and the service we provide, and welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health issues. We encourage applications from everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.
We work with children and adults who may be at risk of abuse and therefore everyone is subject to a DBS check (level of check is dependent on the nature of the role) and receipt of two satisfactory references.
Position: Co-Occurring Conditions Peer Support Worker
Contract Length: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: Band 3 – £24,071 per annum pro rata (£19,250 actual)
Base: Langworthy Cornerstones & other community venues
About Us:
Living Well is a joint service run by Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust and VCSE partners in Salford. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate support for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. We believe in the power of peer support and are looking for a passionate and empathetic individual to join our team as a Co-occurring Conditions Peer Support Worker.
Role Overview:
As a Co-Occurring Conditions Peer Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing practical, emotional, and peer-based support to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions. Using your lived experience and recovery journey, you will work alongside other professionals to empower individuals to manage and improve their well-being, guiding them through their recovery process in a non-judgmental and supportive manner.
Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you. Full Job Description and Person Specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack. Please complete the Application Form and return it to admin@mindinsalford.org.uk
Closing date: Tuesday 18th March 2025 at 5pm.
Position: Peer Support Worker – Referral & Assessment Hub
Contract Length: 1 year fixed term (possible extension)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Band 3 – £24,071 per annum
Base: Cromwell House & community venues
Position: Peer Support Worker – Referral & Assessment Hub
Contract Length: 1 year fixed term (possible extension)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Band 3 – £24,071 per annum
Base: Cromwell House & community venues
About Us:
Are you passionate about helping others and making a real difference in people’s lives? We are looking for a dedicated Peer Support Worker to join our dynamic team at the Referral & Assessment Hub. The Referral & Assessment Hub is a new and exciting addition to mental health support in Salford. Providing a same day response to community referrals and ensuring people get appropriate care and treatment at the right time. The Referral & Assessment Hub is a partnership between Living Well Salford, the community based Specialist Teams and the VCSE.
The role:
As a Peer Support Worker in the Referral & Assessment Hub, you will play a vital role in providing practical, emotional, and peer-based support to individuals with mental health issues. You will use your experience to offer hope and encouragement to those in similar situations. You will assist users of the service to help to them understand available resources and navigating systems for ongoing support.
Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you. Full Job Description and Person Specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack . Please complete the Application Form and return it to admin@mindinsalford.org.uk
Closing date: Tuesday 18th March 2025 at 5pm.
We are seeking Expressions of Interest from those interested in the role of either Trustee or Treasurer.
We’d love to hear from you if you’d like to support Mind in Salford and become part of our dedicated Trustee Board.
To find out more, download the Trustee or Treasurer recruitment pack.
Please contact eleanor@mindinsalford.org.uk by 28th March 2025 if you are interested.
We’ll get in touch to arrange an informal chat to help you learn more about our charity, our Trustee Board, and what we are looking for. This will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions, and we’ll share details about the application process and next steps.
The selection process will involve some short application questions and an interview with the Chief Executive and members of the Trustee Board.
Once appointed, successful candidates will be invited to observe a Board meeting before being formally appointed to the board. You will receive a thorough induction from the Senior Leadership Team and Board, and will be required to sign a Declaration of Eligibility and our Trustee Code of Conduct.
Please note, roles advertised are voluntary.
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