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.
Cook – Montrose House, £10 per hour
We are looking for a Cook to work part time for Montrose House our outstanding CQC registered care home in Ipswich.
Working hours will be Monday to Friday 2.30 PM – 5.30 PM. This is a fixed term, 3-month contract.
Key Requirements:
The successful candidate will have previous experience as a cook, your main responsibilities and abilities will include:
- Food preparation
- To cook and serve both hot and cold food
- To meet any dietary requirements on a daily basis.
- The ability to adapt and prepare the set menu according to food availability.
- Ability to work as part of a small team but can also work well independently and with initiative and confidence.
- Ideally you will possess a catering qualification or equivalent, including a basic hygiene certificate.
A full job description can be viewed here- Cook (Housing) Job Description V1 April 2020
You can read more about Montrose House (location IP4 3EZ) here
Closing date: Sunday 5th April 2020
Please apply in the first instance by sending your CV to Hannah Good on HRteam@suffolkmind.org.uk
Tel: 07485 305322
Suffolk Mind is an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to safeguarding and safer employment
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Relief Support Workers – £9.41 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.
Relief Care Worker – £8.72 per hour
Are you an experienced and dedicated Care Worker who would like to work for an ‘OUTSTANDING’ CQC rated care service?
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated care worker (relief) to work within our friendly residential home – Montrose House, located in north east Ipswich.
For more information and to apply for this role please click here
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One of our GreenCare participants has been keeping themselves busy by drawing some of the fantastic wildlife. What a fantastic piece by John Coad.
Want to meet your needs for achievement, meaning and purpose and movement? We've got some ideas 💡Although our GreenCare service is currently not operating, here are some tips to help you to get out in the garden or grow produce in your own home: bit.ly/34hBrFp
Staff at Suffolk Mind are finding different ways to meet their emotional needs whilst staying safe at home. Naomi has been getting out in her garden after work to meet her need for achievement, meaning & purpose and movement.
We've got lots of help and advice on our website to help you meet your emotional needs during this time: www.suffolkmind.org.uk/additional-help/covid-19-advice-helpful-resources/
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Look out for this coming soon - an art activity pack to help your family meet their needs for achievement and meaning and purpose.
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A top team of visual artists – including Gormley, Perry, Jeremy Deller and Gillian Wearing – will this week launch an activity pack full of creative ideas for the coronavirus lockdown
Want to meet your needs for achievement, meaning and purpose and movement? We've got some ideas 💡Although our GreenCare service is currently not operating, here are some tips to help you to get out in the garden or grow produce in your own home: https://bit.ly/34hBrFp #COVID19
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Staff at Suffolk Mind are finding different ways to meet their emotional needs whilst staying safe at home. Naomi's been getting out in her garden after work to meet her need for achievement, meaning & purpose and movement. We've got more advice here: https://www.suffolkmind.org.uk/additional-help/covid-19-advice-helpful-resources/
Fundraising Events
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Emily Burrell (1)
Event Date: 28/06/2020
Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK suffer from mental health problems each year. So I have decided to do a skydive in aid of Suffolk Mind to try and help local people in need of support.
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Fire Walk (44)
Event Date: 26/02/2020
The East of England Co-op are hosting a firewalk to raise money for Suffolk Mind, on Wednesday 26 February 2020 at Ufford Park Hotel in Woodbridge.
Would you like to rise to the challenge of walking on hot coals? Click here t
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John West Great East Swim (1)
Event Date: 20/06/2020
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Kelly Porter - Harwich half marathon (1)
Event Date: 05/04/2020
Kelly Porter is taking part in the Harwich half marathon for Suffolk Mind.
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Natasha runs the London Marathon for Suffolk Mind (1)
Event Date: 26/04/2020
Natasha Miles is our first ever Suffolk Mind marathon runner and she's running in memory of her partner, Nick Dinsdale.
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Oliver Southgate (1)
Event Date: 10/05/2020
This year, my new year resolution is to help raise awareness of mental health. So what better way than to raise money for a charity that is also personally very close to me!
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Red Gables supporting Suffolk Mind (1)
Event Date: 23/11/2019
On Saturday 23rd November, 12pm - 4pm, Red Gables is putting on a fantastic event including live music, a raffle and bric-a-brac all for Suffolk Mind. -
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Event Date: 01/01/2020
Sponsor our REDers who are challenging themselves to get active every day, their way this January.
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Start a smile (1)
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Jade Berry at the Purple Pumpkin Creative Studio will be hosting quarterly events for people to paint a small item like a tile, start or heart for someone who's having a hard time. All the proceeds will go to Suffolk Mind. -
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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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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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