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Counselling Service Manager

30 hour per week, fixed term initially 31st March 2020
Band 6 £25,528 – £29,464 p.a. pro-rata
Colchester/Tendring based

We have an opportunity for a qualified and experienced Counsellor to manage our established and growing Counselling Service. Leading and managing a Team of Counsellors working in an IAPT Contract and self-employed Counsellors working in our Fee Paying Service, you will be able to demonstrate effective skills when dealing with attendance, performance and the ongoing development of the Service.

You will have a proven track record of initiating and maintaining working relationships between the Service and other agencies.

Taking responsibility for the allocation of referrals and providing Supervision, Appraisal and Case Management to the Team, you will also have a working understanding of risk and safeguarding processes, policy and procedures.

Your role will include management of the Service Budget and the collation and analysis of monthly and quarterly data to ensure Contract compliance.

You will lead on the recruitment of staff to your Team and ensure staff receive Induction, training and a Learning & Development Plan in order to continue to offer a high quality service.

You will positively promote the Service across the locality and will assist in the production of information and literature based around the Service as required, in line with the Organisation’s branding guidelines.

As part of your role you will represent Mid & North East Essex Mind at relevant Meetings and Activities, pro-actively helping to grow our reputation and standing in the community.

In conjunction with the Service Operations Manager and Chief Executive, you will assist with the submission of Grant and Tender applications, where applicable.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Audrey Haggis on 01206 764600. To apply, please send the completed application form to recruitment@mnessexmind.org

Closing date: 9th September 2019
Interview date: 20th September 2019

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Corporate Fundraising Manager

Part-time, 15 hours per week permanent position.
Band 6 £25,528 – £29,464 per annum pro rata
Colchester based

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Fundraising Manager to oversee our corporate fundraising programme. This role will be responsible for the stewardship of all current charity of the year partnerships and securing new partnerships and donations.
The postholder will recruit corporate supporters to take part in fundraising and training events organised and promoted by Mid and North East Essex Mind.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role please contact Steph Mills, Marketing and Fundraising Manager on 01206 764600 or email s.mills@mnessexmind.org. To apply, please complete the application form and send to recruitment@mnessexmind.org.

Previous applicants need not apply.

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Community Fundraiser – Mid Essex

Part time, 22.5 hours per week permanent position
Band 4 £18,652 – £21,054 per annum pro rata
Maldon based

The successful candidate will be raising money for Mid and North East Essex Mind by creating new opportunities and maximising existing opportunities and building relationships with the local community based mid Essex.
Working with third party supporters, engaging community groups, schools, support groups and promoting Mid and North East Essex Mind/mental health through a wide variety of outlets. Including attendance at external events and presentations where necessary.
Creating and managing a range of in-house events and fundraising initiatives.

Previous applicants need not apply.

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Connect Service Project Worker for North East Essex

30 hours per week, fixed term until 31 March 2020 initially
Band 4 £18,652 – £21,054 per annum, pro rata
Based in Colchester/Tendring

An opportunity has arisen to work in a new and innovative Young People’s Service in the North East Essex locality.
The Connect Service supports young people between the ages of 16-19 years with a diagnosis of ASD or displaying behaviours that suggest they are on the Autism Spectrum.
Using a holistic approach, project workers will carry out individual plans to tailor support to individual need. Working with a range of partners you will aim to assist young people in taking up opportunities to go into further education or employment.
Helping to promote understanding and reducing stigma, you will also help raise awareness of the challenges young people might face in the workplace and help to facilitate an environment where young people begin to thrive and succeed.
Inspired to help young people develop a future of good mental health and wellbeing, you will be instrumental in helping to identify specialised therapeutic support, where necessary.
The project worker will, alongside the manager, create a steering group of professionals who will actively support and challenge the progress of the service. The development of a young people’s forum will provide opportunities for the young people to help shape the service and move the work forward.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Audrey Haggis on 01206 764600. To apply, please complete the application form and send to recruitment@mnessexmind.org

Closing date: Noon on 16th August 2019
Interview date: Friday 30th August 2019

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