Head of Mental Health Support

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Mental Health Matters Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring leader to join our Operational Leadership Team as the Head of Mental Health Support. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of high-quality, impactful mental health services that are diverse and geographically dispersed.

As the Head of Mental Health Support, you will be responsible for leading the continued innovation, integration, and transformation of front-line services in support of our organisation's mission, values, and strategy. You will also be the operational lead for the mobilisation of new services and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and performance requirements.

We are looking for a confident and visible leader who can demonstrate a deep understanding of mental health services and a passion for delivering positive impact for people accessing our services. You will have a strong track record of managing and leading multi-disciplinary teams, ideally within mental health services, and experience of implementing innovative ways of working to maximise performance.

About Us

Mental Health Matters is a national charity that provides innovative and life-changing mental health support for individuals and communities. We offer a diverse range of services, and each and every person who works with us directly contributes to making positive changes, improving mental health, and breaking down barriers. Our purpose is to provide innovative, life-changing mental health support for individuals and communities.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays. We also offer enhanced occupational sick pay, family-friendly and flexible working arrangements, access to our wellbeing offer, life assurance, and free will writing service. Additionally, we offer blue light card and charity workers discounts, access to tickets for good, employee recognition and celebration schemes, and a tailored induction programme.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate a strong understanding of mental health services, a passion for delivering positive impact, and a track record of managing and leading multi-disciplinary teams. You will also need to have experience of implementing innovative ways of working to maximise performance. We would love to hear from you if you are interested in joining our team and contributing to our mission to make mental health matter.

  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Rethink Mental Illness Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Volunteer Befriender in our Brent Mental Health service. As a Volunteer Befriender, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health issues, providing emotional support and helping them to access community resources.Key ResponsibilitiesMeet with...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Rethink Mental Illness Full time

    We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Volunteer Befriender in the Brent Mental Health service. As a Volunteer Befriender, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental illness, reducing social isolation, and promoting independence.About the Role:You will be required to travel across Brent to meet...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Rethink Mental Illness Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Volunteer Befriender for our Brent Mental Health service. As a Volunteer Befriender, you will play a vital role in supporting our service users, providing emotional support and companionship to help them build confidence and independence.Key Responsibilities:Meet with...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Rethink Mental Illness Full time

    We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Volunteer Befriender for our Brent Mental Health service in the London Borough of Brent.As a Volunteer Befriender, you will play a vital role in supporting our service users, providing emotional support and companionship to help them build confidence and independence.Key...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Rethink Mental Illness Full time

    We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Volunteer Befriender to support our Brent Mental Health service in the London Borough of Brent.As a Volunteer Befriender, you will be required to travel across Brent to meet with service users and carry out your role. Ideally, you will be able to commit a minimum of 2 hours per week to...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Together for Mental Wellbeing Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Peer Support Volunteer. As a Peer Support Volunteer, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals who are experiencing mental distress, drawing on your own experiences to provide empathy and hopefulness.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide one-to-one planned sessions...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hestia Housing Support Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to join our team at Hestia Housing Support. As a Recovery Worker, you will play a vital role in empowering service users to achieve their goals and aspirations.Key Responsibilities:Empower service users to engage effectively with professionals in the community, including...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Rethink Mental Illness Full time

    We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Volunteer Advocate in the London Boroughs of Camden and Islington.The role will involve providing a non-statutory advocacy service to vulnerable service users, ensuring that their voices are heard and their views are taken into account in decisions affecting their lives.As a...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Rethink Mental Illness Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Multidisciplinary Advocate to join our Wandsworth & Richmond Advocacy Team. As part of this role, you will provide statutory and/or non-statutory independent advocacy to those who are eligible for the service within the community or care settings.Key Responsibilities:Provide independent advocacy to...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Together for Mental Wellbeing Full time

    About the RoleAs a Peer Supporter at Together for Mental Wellbeing, you will be part of a team that provides crisis support services to individuals experiencing mental distress. Your personal experience of mental distress will be at the heart of your role, and you will use your skills and techniques to support others in a way that is led by them and suits...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hestia Housing Support Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Mental Health Support Worker to join our team at Hestia Housing Support. As a key member of our Grove Outreach service, you will work closely with service users to provide holistic, person-centred support and promote recovery and independence.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver support and well-being services to a group of key...

  • Clinical Psychologist

    4 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom South West London & St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our Mental Health Support Team, working in partnership with schools to promote the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising and training a team of Education Mental Health Practitioners, as well as providing...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom CHADS COALITION FOR MENTAL HEALTH Full time

    At Chads Coalition for Mental Health, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Nurse to join our team in Mansfield. This is a long-term contract opportunity to work with a NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, providing high-quality care to patients. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00, and will be responsible for...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Rethink Mental Illness Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Recovery Officer to join our Stepdown Service team at Rethink Mental Illness. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health needs to achieve their recovery goals.About the Role: The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Together for Mental Wellbeing Full time

    About this roleWe are seeking a compassionate and empathetic individual to join our team as a Peer Supporter. As a Peer Supporter, you will use your personal experiences of mental distress to support others who are going through similar challenges.Your role will involve providing one-to-one and group support sessions, helping individuals to identify their...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Goldsmiths, University of London Full time

    About GoldsmithsGoldsmiths, University of London, is a world-renowned institution known for its rigorous and innovative academic work. Our university is a place where creative minds can thrive, and we strive to provide an environment that supports the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of our students.About the DepartmentStudent Support...

  • Mental Health Worker

    2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Island Health Full time

    In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values of Island Health, patient and staff safety is a top priority. As part of a multidisciplinary care team, the Mental Health Worker provides life skills coaching and support services for individuals and groups. This includes facilitating employment opportunities and vocational training, as well as delivering...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Fitzroy Support Full time

    We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Area Manager to lead our mental health services across Nottingham and Derby. This is a key leadership role where you will ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care while supporting and developing a team of service managers and staff.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee multiple mental health services, ensuring...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Harris Federation Head Office Full time

    Main ResponsibilitiesThe School Mental Health Practitioner will provide evidence-based clinical assessments and interventions to young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues in two secondary schools. They will also offer mental health prevention and wellbeing advice to students, expedite access to external services for troubled students,...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Look Ahead Care Support and Housing Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to join our team in Hammersmith & Fulham.The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality support to individuals with mental health needs, promoting their independence, and enhancing their life skills.Key Responsibilities:Undertake...