For many of our roles, you don't need a background in mental health; an interest in and passion for improving mental health and wellbeing across Lancashire is what's important.
96% of the staff team are proud to work at Lancashire Mind
At Lancashire Mind, we are Open, Bold, Caring, and Real. We support and uplift one another through regular full team meetings, where we enjoy food together, share updates, celebrate successes, and connect through team-building activities. We take pride in shining a light on staff members’ unique talents beyond their job roles, fostering a sense of individuality. Here, everyone is valued, supported, and encouraged to bring their whole self to work, knowing they are part of something special - both within the organisation and the wider community.
Benefits & Perks
-
An Employee Assistance Programme that offers free and confidential advice, guidance and counselling services
-
Wellbeing activities to support the team throughout the year
-
A half-day paid wellbeing day for all staff
-
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days usually during the Christmas and New Year break (pro rata for part-time staff)
-
Paid time off to manage unexpected life events (e.g. illness of a dependent)
-
A workplace pension scheme
-
Regular supervisions and a commitment to supporting learning and development opportunities
Current job openings
-
Housing OfficerHousing and Wellbeing · Chorley · Hybrid
FAQ's
-
You can find our live roles on this page, which you can apply for through our online application form found on the job posting page. If we have no current live roles, please feel free to connect with us and sign up to future job postings! You can find this option above, on our start page.
-
Applicants should detail how they meet the criteria in the person specification questions, using specific examples from previous roles, voluntary experience, or qualifications as evidence. Clear instructions on how to answer the questions are on the online application form. Please feel free to reach out to us through our chatbot if you have any questions!
-
Relevant work or voluntary experience is beneficial but not always essential, an interest in and passion for improving mental health across Lancashire is also valuable!
-
Lancashire Mind is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community and encouraging candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those with lived experience of mental health conditions or disabilities.
-
Most of our roles require a DBS check, with the level determined by the nature of the position. This will always be detailed in the job advert. Having a criminal record does not automatically bar applicants but must be disclosed during the recruitment process for safeguarding reasons.
-
Applicants who require adjustments or support during the recruitment process are encouraged to identify any needs in the application form. Lancashire Mind is part of the Disability Confident scheme and will discuss adjustments in confidence.
-
Some job roles involve travel across Lancashire or occasional evening/weekend work, though the Lancashire Mind work week is Monday-Friday. Any extra hours worked can usually be taken back as time off in lieu, and reasonable travel expenses are reimbursed.
-
Lancashire Mind is only able to provide feedback to candidates who are shortlisted for interview.
-
Shortlisted candidates are contacted for interview. References are only requested for successful candidates, and all offers are subject to satisfactory references and, where relevant, DBS checks.
Lancashire Mind is an equal opportunities employer
We want to be a great place to work for everyone, regardless of their background or characteristics. Our goal is to ensure that our team is representative of the diverse communities across Lancashire. We particularly encourage applications from people in communities that face mental health inequalities and from anyone with experience of living with a mental health condition. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and encourage and support people with disabilities to work with us.
Chorley
About Lancashire Mind
We're an independent charity, based in Chorley and working for the people of Lancashire. Our committed and energetic team of staff, trustees and volunteers are passionate about making a difference to the mental health of people living and working in Lancashire.
Already working at Lancashire Mind?
Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague.