Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind

About Us

Swindon Mind was originally founded in 1990, only recently becoming Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind in 2018, we are a registered charity and a limited company. We are a Local Mind Association (LMA) affiliated to National Mind though independent of it. We deliver many services across Swindon & Gloucestershire including The Alexandra Wellbeing House, Access Community Mental Health Services Framework, The Junction, Young Persons Service, Rough Sleeper Service, Annual Health Check Service, Self Harmony Counselling and Training.

What it’s like to work for us?

Everything we do is about making sure that the services we provide are the best they can be for local people; that they are provided in places where people can get to them easily and that they optimise independent living – our aim is to support people to live life as they want to despite their mental health needs.

Benefits of working with Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind:

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, pro rata for part time staff)
• Aviva Pension Scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed Practice, Youth MHFA, Suicide First Aid, 5 Ways to Wellbeing
• Opportunities for progression and development e.g., leadership courses
• Team away days to support a culture of wellbeing and teamwork and other wellbeing schemes
• Long service benefits (extra holiday)
• We promote a positive, effective and collaborative place to work.

The type of jobs we recruit for?

• Wellbeing Practitioners
• Counsellors
• Autism Practitioners
• Young Person Practitioners
• Deputy Managers
• Service Managers
• Service Leads
• Access Line Practitioners (Telephone)

Benefits

Casual dress
Company events
Wellness programmes
Company pension
Sick pay
Additional leave