Are you passionate about supporting peopleโs mental wellbeing and ready to make a real difference in your community? Join us at Mind in West Essex as a PCN Mental Health Coach in the North Uttlesford area (Saffron Walden / Uttlesford North).
The Role: Youโll be the go-to contact for patients on their mental health journey โ helping them access services, overcome barriers, and connect with what they need to thrive.
Youโll liaise with multi-disciplinary teams, support patients from referral to engagement, and champion person-centred recovery.
Weโre Looking For You If You Have: โ Excellent communication & organisational skills โ A positive, flexible, problem-solving mindset โ Experience of mental health (professional or personal) โ Ability to work independently & as part of a team โ Good IT skills & willingness to learn
Why Join Us? Working with Mind in West Essex means being part of a friendly, values-driven charity with a vision of open, positive conversations around mental health and full respect and support for everyone.
๐ Think youโre ready? Apply by 1 December 2025
This is an exciting and varied role, and we are looking for a proactive post holder who will manage three key aspects of CARAโs service provision:
Manage new referrals into our service, overseeing the work of our team of First Contact Navigators and our Information and Referrals Co-ordinator.
Manage our counselling waiting lists and the allocation of clients to a counsellor, overseeing the work of our Allocations Team.
Act as the main lead and point of contact for managing CARAโs client database and resolving any data queries.
The role will lead a talented and committed team of six, supporting their work and assisting them to develop their key roles. As well as overseeing day-to-day operations of the team, the post holder will be part of CARAโs management team and will have the opportunity to play a key role in CARAโs wider development, working closely with CARAโs Senior Leadership Team and Team Managers.
Application deadline:ย ย 9am on Wednesday 26thย November 2025
Interviews:ย ย Tuesday 2nd December 2025
This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
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Mind in West Essexย is looking for a Sanctuary Support Worker (Part-Time) to join our teamย supporting the mental wellbeing of people experiencing emotional crisis.
๐ Based in Harlow, with ability to travel across West Essex
โฐ 14โ28 hours per week on a 4-week rota (7-hour shifts 4pm-11pm across 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays)
๐ท ยฃ12.56 per hour (time and a half on public holidays)
Colchester Gateway Clubs, a registered charity supporting people with learning disabilities, is hiring an Accounts & Admin Assistant to help ensure smooth operations behind the scenes.
Location: Colchester Hours: 16 per week Salary: ยฃ12,480 per annum (ยฃ15/hour)
Role Overview: This position supports the charityโs financial and administrative functions. Duties include bookkeeping, handling invoices, managing petty cash, assisting with budgets, and maintaining charity records. The role also supports compliance with GDPR, health & safety, and other operational policies.
Who Weโre Looking For: Candidates should have experience in bookkeeping, strong IT and communication skills, and the ability to manage deadlines independently or in a team. Familiarity with accounting software like Sage or Xero and knowledge of the charity sector are a plus.
Why Join Us? Be part of a positive, flexible, and professional team committed to making a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities.
Thanks to the diversity and passion of partners across the County, The Essex Affordable Food movement is really gaining momentum and if you’d like to be part of the developing network that is being led by the providers themselves, there are three new opportunities to get involved.
The Affordable Food Network Coordinator will support and oversee the development of the Affordable Food Network (made up of social or community supermarkets and other affordable food initiatives in Essex), providing centralised support to social supermarkets and other affordable food initiatives. The coordinator will work as part of a countywide team to develop and embed a culture of peer support, peer learning, and network capability, ensuring the networkโs sustainability and impact.
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This is a strategic post that leads on delivery of the Essex Public Health ambitions for the Essex Affordable Food Network, (made up of social or community supermarkets and other affordable food initiatives in Essex). The role will maximise the opportunities for impact, sustainability and investment.
The Uttlesford Community Supermarket will increase the proportion of people able to live healthy lifestyles by giving convenient access to affordable, healthy food and ingredients close to where they live. Uttlesford is a large rural district with a low population density. We will therefore provide a Mobile Community Supermarket, delivered by a partnership of TAWS and UCAN, and including other local, public, voluntary and community sector stakeholders. https://lnkd.in/egeU8_D4
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for making a difference? Hearing Help Essex is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to drive our mission forward and expand our reach to support even more individuals living with hearing loss across the county.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a dynamic and adaptable leader, ideally with experience in the charity sector and a strong connection to the challenges faced by those with hearing loss.
With demand for our vital services growing, youโll be at the forefront of a dynamic and rewarding environment, balancing strategic vision with hands-on engagement.
In this role, youโll have the opportunity to:
Shape and implement innovative strategies to meet the evolving needs of our community.
Build meaningful relationships with stakeholders, partners, and supporters to amplify our impact.
Lead and inspire a dedicated team, ensuring the delivery of exceptional support for those we serve.
This position is more than a job โ itโs a chance to lead transformative change and improve the lives of thousands of people. As CEO, youโll work closely with a committed Board of Trustees, ensuring the charityโs continued success within our robust governance framework.
Are you ready to lead a charity with heart, vision, and purpose?
Apply today to become part of a team dedicated to changing lives across Essex.
