Current jobs and opportunities:
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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. Volunteer opportunities: Research opportunities: Please sign up to our national newsletter for updates on recruitment and opportunities to get involved with Student Minds. Find out more about the benefits of working at Student Minds here. |
Men's Mental Health (volunteer role)
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We are recruiting for students who identify as male at the University of Leeds, University of Huddersfield and the University of Manchester to lead the change in student mental health.
The role We want to work with you to pilot interventions made by, with and for male students. Work with us to run workshops for your peers, provide a space where men can talk about what is important to them or run a podcast and campaign to improve men's mental health on your campus. We are recruiting on a rolling basis. Once the roles are filled, the 'Register Your Interest' forms will close; don't miss your chance! |
Peer Support PhD
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Are you passionate about peer support? Do you want to evaluate the efficacy of peer support groups for depressive symptoms? Have you got research experience? This PhD could be for you! We are working with Kings College London to understand the effectiveness of peer support in universities.
The studentship will involve a three-month work placement with Student Minds to gain an understanding of support and policy activities. Find out more and see the application form here and if you have any further questions please email nicola.byrom@kcl.ac.uk. Application deadline: Sunday 16th of February. |
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:
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.
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.
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.