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Since 1949, the Mental Health Foundation has been the UK’s leading charity for everyone’s mental health.
Our vision is for a world with good mental health for all. With prevention at the heart of what we do, we aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive.
We will drive change towards a mentally healthy society for all, and support communities, families and individuals to live mentally healthier lives, with a particular focus on those at greatest risk.
The Foundation is the home of Mental Health Awareness Week.
Our approach is:
Tell the world
We publish studies and reports on what protects mental health and the causes of poor mental health and how to tackle them.
Find solutions
We test and evaluate the best approaches to improving mental health in communities and then roll them out as widely as possible.
Inform and empower
We give advice to millions of people on mental health. We are most well-known for running Mental Health Awareness Week across the UK each year. We enable mentally healthier lives through public information and engagement.
Change policy and practice
We propose solutions and campaign for change to address the underlying cause of poor mental health.
Build a strong foundation
We aim to become an exemplar employer and aim to continue to build an organisation that is financially sustainable and thriving.
We have pioneered change for over 70 years and we are not afraid to challenge the status quo. Come join us!
Position:
The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Project Manager to support our Together to Thrive project.
Deadline: 14th March (interview 25th March)
Location: Based in Dundee (hybrid working) with some travel to Glasgow office
Salary: Starting salary £36,724 rising to £40,755
Hours: Full time – 32 hours per week from 1st April 24 as part of our 32-hour week pilot
Contract type: This is a fixed term full time role ending 31st March 2026.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SECONDMENT ENQUIRIES ARE WELCOME
This exciting Project Manager role will lead the implementation of Together to Thrive - a targeted programme for at risk families, children and young people utilising a task sharing model.
Together to Thrive (TTT) is a collaboration between MHF, NHS Tayside CAMHS, Dundee City Council (via the Alliance) and third sector delivery organisations and school referral partners. Funding comes via the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund.
It aims to deliver transformational change in how support is delivered to families. This includes working with community organisations to enhance the provision of support for parents of children (5 to 11) with neuro developmental concerns who are currently on the CAMHS waiting list or identified via schools as having emerging neuro developmental differences. With the overall aim of impact of providing early support and preventing escalation of children onto CAMHS waiting list where not required
Task sharing is an evidence-based model that adapts and redirects support from specialist mental services to community-based settings.
The postholder will draw upon the expertise from within MHF, local families and community partners. This includes NHS Tayside CAMHS, sessional parental advisors, education and community-based organisations. They will build on learning from the first 18-month pilot, which ran until March 24, with the view to build relationships with new partners, identify key areas for future development and opportunities to embed the Together to Thrive model.
What does the role involve?
- Manage relationships with key partners to support delivery of a dynamic and collaborative approach to supporting families.
- Work collaboratively with the wider operational team which includes staff from NHS Tayside CAMHS and sessional parental advisors.
- Co-ordinate implementation including training and coaching sessions with partners, relationship management, oversight of systems for monitoring, referral and case management and ensuring all reporting requirements are met including implementation of evaluation framework.
Requirements
What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?
· Degree or equivalent qualification or demonstrable project management experience
· Proven evidence of the ability to engage with families, children and young people and the wider workforce members that support them.
· Strong project management and communication skills with the ability to convey concepts to a range of audiences
· Ability to think strategically and support implementation of sustainable models of delivery
· Evidenced understanding of risk and protective factors that commonly impact mental health of families, children and young people
Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
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How to apply
If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and submit your application below. Please ensure you attach an up to date CV and statement of suitability answering all points of the person specification. Applications will close at 5pm on Thursday 14th March and we are unable to accept late applications. Interviews are planned for Monday 25th March. You will be asked to deliver a presentation on the day of the interview.
We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.
If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing). We have moved to a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home..
We look forward to hearing from you!
