Job Opportunities
We are very aware at Mind in Croydon that people really are our main asset. Attracting the right recruits and retaining them is of paramount importance and ensures that our clients get the best possible service. The benefits we can offer are a flexible and genuinely family-friendly environment – many of our staff work part time, some job share and there are opportunities to take time off in lieu in order to fit the requirements of the job around one’s home life. A lot is talked of ‘home life balance’ – at Mind in Croydon this is a reality.
Training and Development
We have a highly trained human resources department which believes that good people management is essential. All staff receive a full induction programme in line with the new ‘Care Standards Act’. This involves both internal induction to all our projects and external visits to related agencies so that staff are familiar with our ‘partners’ within the borough of Croydon, and understand how we work with them. There are regular supervisions, appraisals and staff are fully trained and encouraged to become experts in their field. For example, the head of our Welfare Benefits Service sits as a member of the Appeals Service Tribunal. Recently we have enabled individual members of staff to train for Diplomas in Social Work, Diplomas in Counselling and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development’s Diploma in Human Resource Management.
We have a number of policies to ensure we meet best practice guidelines generally. It is also our aim to actively encourage diversity in aspects such as ethnicity, age, and disability, to ensure that our staff complement our client group.
Current Vacancies
Advocacy Service Manager
Part time 21hrs pw worked Monday, Friday + 1 other day • £30,253 to £32,144 pa wte (this will be pro-rated to reflect part-time hours) • permanent • based in Purley
We are losing our existing Advocacy Manager to retirement. The new Manager will run our successful team of two staff from our offices in Purley dealing with a wide range of issues. The service operates with around 60 cases a year, some highly complex, carries out general advocacy in the community and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA). You will devise strategy for the service responding to funding needs (we recently benefitted from funding from the King’s fund) and will require leadership skills to take the service forward during a time of growth. You will be given the opportunity to work towards an IMHA qualification if you do not already have one. Experience of working with mental health clients is essential. Clients will be seen at different sites in the borough and candidates must be able to travel.
As this post is situated in a building with no lift you will need sufficient mobility to climb stairs. Mind in Croydon is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all groups.
If you have any queries please contact Cara Scott, HR Manager.
2 x Charity Shop Managers (Job share)
£14,401 to £15,913 pa wte (pro-rated to reflect part-time hours) a discretionary bonus may be available for significantly exceeding targets • 18hrs pw, each job share partner working 3 days per week including alternate Saturdays to cover shop opening times from Mondays to Saturdays inclusive • permanent • based near Crystal Palace
We are looking for two people with retail experience, creative flair, good interpersonal skills and a caring personality to expand the trading potential of our shop in Crystal Palace. Working closely with a diverse team of volunteers you will manage all aspects of the shop’s operation including customer donations and collections, ensuring cash targets are achieved. You will be self motivated, reliable with the enthusiasm and commitment to continue to make this shop a success. You must be an experienced manager and although charity retail would be useful it is not essential. You will be expected to cover holiday/sickness leave of your job share partner to provide a seamless service.
As this post is situated in a building with no lift you will need sufficient mobility to climb stairs. Mind in Croydon is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all groups.
If you have any queries please contact Cara Scott, HR Manager.