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Mental illness is one of the greatest challenges facing society today. We believe that universities, as a community setting, present an opportunity to change student’s health outcomes for life. Whilst much progress is being made, there is a lot more to be done to address the existing gaps in support, knowledge and strategic action.
One in three students report clinical levels of psychological distress, with students facing academic, social and financial challenges. We believe it does not need to be this way, all students and members of the university community should be able to thrive at university. Join us and become part of a passionate and innovative team working hard to transform the state of student mental health. Find out more about the benefits of working at student minds, and how we are committed to Equal Opportunities and Accessibility. Opportunities available:
For our safety the Student Minds team are working from home until further notice. Dependent on future government announcements these roles may also be carried out remotely. |
Men's Mental Health Student Designer Project
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We are looking for a student or recent graduate designer (up to 3 years since graduating) to help us develop several digital resources in this one-off opportunity. The resources will share some of the learnings that we have taken from our men’s mental health project with university communities across the UK.
We have a proud history of championing student engagement and we are keen to work with a student or recent graduate (cohort of 2019 and beyond) with graphic design experience to bring our learnings to life. If you are passionate about applying your design skills to improve peoples’ understanding of mental health, then this could be the role for you!
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Student Content Creator
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Student Minds are currently leading on the development of a mental health support programme for students across England and Wales during the coronavirus pandemic; Student Space. On Student Space we are developing a number of resources created by clinicians and students.
Share your voice If you’re a current Higher Education student in university, college or independent provider, we want to hear about your experience of the coronavirus pandemic. We are asking students to work with us to create a one-off short video on how the pandemic has affected your experience of being a student. You can see some examples of videos on the website on communication and digital wellbeing. We will work with you to create your video - helping you to utilise your voice. These videos will create a sense of community and belonging for other students through this pandemic. Your voice could help someone else feel as though they aren’t alone. We want to represent the broad range of student experiences on Student Space and we know that some groups of students have been disproportionately affected by coronavirus, such as BAME and LGBTQ+ students. We want to hear from you if you identify as being in a minority group or have faced additional challenges through coronavirus due to your identity. Payment: £45 per hour This is a rolling opportunity, though some topics may be taken on a first come first served basis. To enquire about the opportunity: please get in touch via this short form and send a 30 second video where you summarise what you wish to make your video on to content@studentminds.org.uk. We will then get in touch if we wish to proceed with your video. |
Equal Opportunities and Accessibility
Student Minds does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, mental health, religion and belief, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity. We believe that diversity in the workplace creates dynamic, relevant organisations, fostering spaces for innovation and creativity. We believe this broader collective perspective can help us to make as much impact as possible and we are working hard to increase diversity in our team. We are keen to hear from individuals with personal experience of mental health difficulties, and we particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities and men, who are currently under-represented in Student Minds. We are committed to making our roles and culture inclusive. We can make reasonable adjustments to application processes, interviews, locations and working hours on a case-by-case basis.
If you are interested in applying for a position and have particular accessibility needs, including special educational needs, please get in touch at vacancies@studentminds.org.uk and let us know any requirements you may have.
If you are interested in applying for a position and have particular accessibility needs, including special educational needs, please get in touch at vacancies@studentminds.org.uk and let us know any requirements you may have.
Why work for Student Minds?
Student Minds is leading the change in student mental health, responding to developments in the sector and focussing on the sustainability of our work. This makes the work feel valuable and your contributions will have a real impact on the sector.
We want people to thrive at Student Minds; we believe you do your best work when you feel your best. As such, our team comes first and we are proud of our culture; we offer a supportive, flexible and enjoyable place to work. We’re building a strong team of curious, motivated and dedicated people who want to make a difference and support each other in the process.
We have a number of specific benefits in place for staff:
We want people to thrive at Student Minds; we believe you do your best work when you feel your best. As such, our team comes first and we are proud of our culture; we offer a supportive, flexible and enjoyable place to work. We’re building a strong team of curious, motivated and dedicated people who want to make a difference and support each other in the process.
We have a number of specific benefits in place for staff:
- 25 days leave, plus bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure.
- We all need time away from work to recharge, travel, take care of personal stuff, or spend time with family and friends.
- Pension
- We’ll help you plan for the future with our workplace pension scheme to support you with saving for your retirement.
- Flexible working
- We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we encourage all employees to reflect on how and when they work best. Whether it’s remote working or varying your start and finish times, we know our staff are happiest and do their best work when given this freedom. Our core working hours are 10-4pm, which brings the team together for meetings, but outside of this it’s up to you how you structure your day.
- Happier weekdays
- Get to know colleagues better through team lunches and socials
- Staff wellbeing is a high priority. We support staff to implement Wellness Action Plans and use a range of other tools to support you to stay mentally healthy at work.
- Investing in you
- We value weekly 1-2-1s between staff and line-managers. We have a strong programme of internal mentoring to actively support your career and personal development
- Learning and development
- When you grow, we grow. That’s why we give each staff a personal training budget to support their professional development. Take a course, buy a book, gain some knowledge.
- As well as a comprehensive induction, you’ll also benefit from regular internal skill-shares and team days for the chance to reflect and hone your skills with the rest of the team.
- After 2 years we are also open to exploring part-time study arrangements, or work-shadowing or secondments in other organisations to support personal growth.
- Salary increases with service and performance
- If you’re at a not-for-profit, we know money isn’t what drives you, but you’ve got to pay the bills.
- Time for your fitness
- Student Minds is keen to promote healthy lifestyles for all its staff. We encourage you to embed exercise into your day, whether that’s going for a run over lunch or adjusting your work hours to attend an exercise class.