We have big goals over the next few years.

We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Will you join us?

Every year, 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem. However, too many of us are not getting the help we desperately need. Growing numbers in England are on the waiting list for mental health services, whilst the number of young people struggling with their mental health has nearly doubled.

Mind has an ambitious strategy to ensure everyone experience a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve, with a particular focus on groups with some of the worst experiences. 

The post holder will:

As Mind's Head of Safeguarding and Quality, you will lead our work to embed learning, prevent harm and ensure that we do all we can to meet our obligations and be accountable to the children and vulnerable people that we work with. This is a varied and wide-ranging role, responsible for leading Mind's Safeguarding and Quality Programme and managing a small team providing specialist guidance, support and training across all of our services, activities and operations. You will actively support the charity to fulfil its legal, statutory and regulatory requirements and work closely with staff and Trustees to enable effective oversight of quality and safeguarding at Mind.

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.