Mind is the lead mental health charity for England and Wales. As #YourLocalMind, we are passionate about mental health and wellbeing both for our service users and staff.
Job Opportunities
We know how important the benefits of a mentally healthy workplace are. As a Mindful Employer, staff wellbeing is a high priority for us. Find out more about working at Leeds Mind.
If you need any support to complete your application or have any questions about our application process, please contact hrservices@leedsmind.org.uk and our People & Culture team will be happy to help.
At Leeds Mind, we’ve made significant progress in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in recent years, resulting in a diverse team. We are committed to maintaining strong representation in our workforce and always encourage applications from LGBTQIA+, culturally diverse, neurodivergent and disabled individuals within Leeds Mind.
Current vacancies
Employment Support Coach (Mental Health)
Support people with mental health needs to find and keep meaningful work. As an Employment Support Coach, you’ll work one-to-one with individuals to build confidence, overcome barriers, and connect them with opportunities that match their goals. You’ll also work closely with employers and partner services, playing a key role in someone’s recovery journey and helping them move forward in their lives.
Employment is a key part of mental health recovery. Our employment services are delivered in line with the IPS model, supporting people with mental health challenges to retain paid employment in line with their aspirations. IPS is delivered in close partnership with NHS mental health services, employers, commissioners and the wider system.
Due to receiving new funding we are excited to expand our WorkPlace Leeds service to develop our existing support in the community. We have two roles available:
IPS Employment Specialists – Multiple positions available
To provide an evidence-based IPS employment support service, delivered in a trauma‑informed, person‑centred and inclusive way, in line with Leeds Mind values and IPS fidelity standards. We encourage all interested candidates to watch an introductory video which describes the impact of being an IPS Employment Specialist. You can find this link on the job advert attached.
Full-time permanent
Hours – 37 hours per week (we are unable to offer part time hours unfortunately but may be able to accommodate flexible working)
Supported Employment Specialists – multiple positions available
The Supported Employment services are delivered in line with the SEQF (Supported Employment Quality Framework) model, supporting people with mental health challenges to retain paid employment in line with their aspirations. SEQF is delivered in close partnership with community groups , employers, commissioners and the wider system.
1-year fixed term contract
Hours – 37 hours per week and 28 hours per week
Selection process for both roles will include a telephone screening and assessment centre.
Location: These roles are predominantly community-based but you will also attend meetings at Clarence House, Clarence Road, LS18 4LB.
For an informal discussion about these posts prior to applying please email Gosia Kowalska at gosia.kowalska@workplaceleeds.org.uk.
We encourage all interested candidates to watch an introductory video which describes the impact of being an Employment Specialist utilising these frameworks.
IPS — Follow this link to the video – Transform Lives Through Employment – IPS – 2024 (youtube.com)
SEQF — Follow this link to the video – Engaging Jobseekers; The Supported Employment Model
Job Description - IPS
Job Description - Supported Employment
Click Here to Apply
Employment Support Recruitment Q&A – Find out more
Thinking about applying for our Employment Support roles at Leeds Mind?
Join our informal Q&A session to learn more and see if this opportunity is right for you.
📅 Event details
- Date: Thursday 18 June
- Time: 4:00pm
- Hosted by: Ethan Foster, Service Lead – Economic Inclusion Services Manager
What to expect
This session is a chance to:
- Hear directly from the team about the role and day-to-day work
- Learn how we support people with mental health needs to find and keep meaningful employment
- Understand our approach to person-centred, community-based support
- Ask questions about the role, team, and application process
How to join
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/375841901920145?p=d7nmhAjNXny3a2aru6
Meeting ID: 375 841 901 920 145
Passcode: iv9av6WJ
To make an application:
- Please follow the ‘Click here to apply’ button to apply for the role you are interested in – if you experience any issues, please email hrservices@leedsmind.org.uk.
- When you click on the link to apply for a role you will be given the option to upload a video application. If you need the job application in an alternative format, please contact us at hrservices@leedsmind.org.uk.
- We will contact candidates for interview by email within a week of the closing date
- We’re committed to employing a diverse workforce and will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long term health condition who meet the essential criteria for the job. In the event of a high volume of applicants, we may need to limit the number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled candidates
- If you require any reasonable adjustments for the interview you will be asked to let us know when you receive an interview invite
- Please note it is not possible for us to give feedback to non- shortlisted applicants
Leeds Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Vulnerable Adults and all successful applicants will be asked to apply (through Leeds Mind) for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check
Leeds Mind is an Equal Opportunities employer. Reg charity number: 1007625