Do you want to work for an organisation that’s trying to make Suffolk the best place in the world for talking about and taking care of mental health? See below for our latest vacancies.
If you have a general enquiry in relation to our recruitment process, please email hrteam@suffolkmind.org.uk.
Relief Support Workers – £9.14 per hour plus sleep in payments
We are looking for Relief Support Workers at our Housing Projects in Woodbridge, Saxmundham and Sawston. We are looking for individuals with proven skills and experience in supporting service users in their recovery to achieve a fulfilled life. A flexible team player you will provide an overall service of support, advice and advocacy. You will be a good communicator with a compassionate and positive attitude towards those experiencing mental health issues. Knowledge of supported housing, social care and/or previous experience in a similar field is desirable.
For more information and to apply for this role please click here.
Emotional Needs and Resources Trainer – Full Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for Suffolk Mind as a new full time emotional needs and resources trainer. This very important role is integral to helping make Suffolk the best place in the world to talk about and take care of mental health. Delivering our training in multiple locations across Suffolk and beyond for both private and public sector clients.
- £25,100 – £29,540 Per annum
- Suffolk Based with offices in Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Felixstowe
- Closing date: 31 August 2019, Interviews 5th September 2019
You will be a natural people person, with energy and passion who loves to develop others, a bright person with storytelling experience and/or able to bring training to life with real case studies
In return, Suffolk Mind will develop you in this innovative emotional needs and resources model with continuous CPD opportunities enabling you to deliver training across many sectors and groups.
For more information and to apply for this role please Click here
Care Workers – Montrose House, Ipswich
Are you an experienced and dedicated care professional who would like to be part of a well-established care team who support adults with mental health needs?
Suffolk Mind are looking for care workers to work within our friendly residential home – Montrose House, located in north east Ipswich.
- 2 x Care Workers
- 18 hours per week
- £15,796 – £17,175 pro rata per annum
- Closing date: Sunday 1st September 2019
Both part time posts average at 18 hours per week and are on a fixed 3 week rolling pattern (including evenings and weekends plus one sleep in shift within the 3 week pattern).
For more information including the full job description and person specification and to apply for this role please click here
Elefriends
Elefriends is a supportive online community where you can be yourself. We all know what it's like to struggle sometimes, but now there's a safe place to listen. FIND OUT MORE
Quay Place
Quay Place is our Wellbeing and Heritage Centre in Ipswich. It’s a place where you can meet, discover and connect to yourself and others. It’s also available for venue hire. FIND OUT MORE
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Applications are still open to apply to run the London Marathon for Suffolk Mind. We only have one place and are excited to offer it to a member of the Suffolk community. To enter the ballot, visit our website: www.suffolkmind.org.uk/fundraising/2020-virgin-london-marathon/
We'll be there hosting some exciting activities along with JoJos Face Painting (minimum suggested donation of £3 per face). Suffolk Food Hall2 days to go!..... who's coming on Saturday??? 🚜🚜
More fantastic fundraising events from the Suffolk Food Hall team - we're very excited about this! Booking details on their website: suffolkfoodhall.co.uk/event/suffolkmindcharityquiz/
After our exciting RED January announcement yesterday, here are a few more details about getting involved in 2020.
Registrations to take part in RED January open on Tuesday 1st October. If you can't wait until then, email us on redjan@suffolkmind.org.uk to register your interest.
More details about RED January can be found on our website: www.suffolkmind.org.uk/fundraising/campaigns/red-january/
We're very excited to announce our exclusive partnership with RED January for 2020!
At Suffolk Mind, we know the benefits that physical activity can have for mental wellbeing and wanted to offer you, our local community, something that would inspire you to support yourself and others.
Keep an eye out for more details in the coming weeks!
Fundraising Events
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Bury St Edmunds Round Table Three Peaks Challenge 2019 (1)
Event Date: 29/06/2019
Bury St Edmunds Round Table Three Peaks Challenge 2019
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Karen Todd (1)
Event Date: 20/07/2019
Following my recent stays in Woodlands, Ipswich and Wedgwood House, Bury St Edmunds. I want to give back to help other people suffering with Mental Health. I have chosen to donate any funds raised for our sponsored "Riding lesson/Hack" to go to Suffolk Mind. -
Matthew Long's Sudbury to the Sea Kayak Challenge (1)
Event Date: 14/09/2019
Matthew is kayaking from Sudbury to the coast on Saturday 14th September, all to raise money for Suffolk Mind; it is an organised event by the River Stour Trust and is 24 ½ miles over two days.
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Orwell Challenge (1)
Event Date: 23/06/2019
If you love the Suffolk Countryside and would like to support Suffolk Mind, then why not take on the Orwell Challenge and fundraise for Suffolk Mind at the same time? -
Peter is running 3 marathons in the Great Barrow Challenge! (1)
Event Date: 29/06/2019
Peter is planning to run 3 of the 10 marathons that form part of the “10 in 10” Great Barrow Challenge marathon series and also raise funds and awareness for Suffolk Mind at the same time.
"I am running for those who have a bad day and need someone to say "Hi", I am running for those
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RED January 2019 (24)
Event Date: 01/01/2019
RED January is a fun initiative that encourages you to support your own mental health by doing something active every single day. Some people are also raising money for Suffolk Mind whilst they do it. If you can't find your friend on here, they may be fundraising on Just Giving.
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Suffolk County Council Chairman’s Charity (3)
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We are delighted that the Chairman of the Suffolk County Council, Councillor James Finch, has chosen Suffolk Mind as his charity of the year, helping us in our aim of making Suffolk the best place in the world for talking about and taking care of mental health.
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Suffolk Food Hall (1)
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The team at the Suffolk Food Hall have chosen Suffolk Mind as one of their chosen charities of the year for 2019 and are supporting us with many events and activities throughout the year.
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The 24 hour Suffolk Mind walk (1)
Event Date: 22/06/2019
I am currently training in respiratory medicine and general medicine at Ipswich hospital. I wanted to do something challenging both physically and mentally to raise awareness of mental health at the hospital. I have teamed up with Suffolk Mind who I feel do a fantastic job in the community.
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TMJ (1)
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TMJ Interiors was established in 1981, and has become a leader in specialist joinery and the interior fit-out industry. We manufacture and install quality joinery for the commercial, residential and specialist sectors, and we pride ourselves on our highly skilled and dedicated team. This year, we
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Walk This Way (1)
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Support this new initiative that raises awareness and funding for local mental health agencies in our area, including Suffolk Mind.
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