The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Sessional Worker to support our Parent Champion Group Project in the England Programmes team, based in Nottingham.
Deadline: Ongoing (we are carrying out interviews as we receive suitable applications so we encourage you to apply for this role as soon as possible)
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £14.35 per hour
Hours: Approx. 6 hours per week (variable)
Contract type: Sessional agreement until December 2025
This exciting role will be the key contact and organiser of the new Parent Champion Group setting up in Nottingham to support Young Parents, providing support to the Parent & Families Project Manager.
What does the role involve?
* Organise weekly in-person Parent Champion Group (PCG) meetings in Nottingham, facilitating discussions, and supporting parents to attend through regular contact during the week.
* Work alongside the Project Manager to run focus groups with young parents to co-design the PCG, and ensure their lived experience is reflected in MHF policy, programme and research.
* Provide feedback to the Project Manager regularly, escalating where they are any concerns, and ensuring relevant safeguarding policies & procedures are adhered to.
What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?
* Understanding of the needs of young parents.
* Strong understanding of the importance of confidentiality & safeguarding.
* Excellent verbal communication & interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of people through a person-centred approach.
* Experience of collaboration and building effective relationships.
* Experience participating and/or volunteering in peer support groups.
Safeguarding is Everyone s business Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
About us
Since 1949, the Mental Health Foundation has been the UK s leading charity for everyone s mental health.
Our vision is for a world with good mental health for all. With prevention at the heart of what we do, we aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive.
We will drive change towards a mentally healthy society for all, and support communities, families and individuals to live mentally healthier lives, with a particular focus on those at greatest risk.
The Foundation is the home of Mental Health Awareness Week.
How to apply
If you think your skills match and you d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and submit your application form by clicking 'Apply via Website'. Please note that all sections of the application form should be completed as CVs alone will not be accepted. We are carrying out interviews as we receive suitable applications so we encourage you to apply for this role as soon as possible.
We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.
If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
We look forward to hearing from you!