Work For Us

We're Teesside’s leading mental health charity and we won't stop until everyone with a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve. 

We have offices in Teesside, and have many hybrid working roles combining working from home with office and community presence.

Will you join us?

Why choose us?

We know just how important the benefits of a mentally healthy workplace are. So, it's only natural that our people and our culture are at the heart of all we do.

Staff wellbeing is a high priority for us and we take great care and pride in making sure that everyone who works with us feels valued and supported.

We're dedicated, friendly and open, working together to improve the lives of local people experiencing mental health problems. 

What we can offer you

As a growing organisation, we're constantly looking to improve the benefits we offer to our team. 

We can promise you work life balance and people centred benefits that will have a positive impact on your wellbeing.

You can find out more details below.

      Benefits of working for us

      Work-Life Balance
      • 26 days annual leave rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service plus Bank Holidays
      • flexible working
      • hybrid working
      • career breaks 
      • special leave - paid and unpaid for different circumstances
      Wellbeing
      • staff surveys
      • staff newsletters
      • employee assistance service with 24/7 access to information and advice including counselling, legal and financial
      • opportunity to join in well-being initiatives including health checks, fitness sessions, healthy eating campaigns and much more
      • Disability Confident employer
      • DSE tests
      People Development
      • induction programme
      • staff and volunteers Development Day
      • regular supervision with your line manager
      • funded support for approved learning and development on a case-by-case basis 
      • appraisals
      Financial Benefits
      • competitive salary
      • company sick pay scheme
      • up to 6 hours paid time off for medical/dental appointments
      • enhanced defined contribution pension scheme
      • access to financial rewards and discounts for high street shops, restaurants, holidays, supermarkets and much more
      • free car parking at Lothian Road and Marlborough House offices
      • travel expenses
      Sustainability & Giving Back
      • up to 2 days per annum paid time off for volunteering activities
      • recycling schemes

      Building a diverse workforce

      We want our workforce to truly reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people we exist to support.

      We recognise that we need to continue to adapt in terms of who we are as an organisation, how we support the mental health of those of us from marginalised or minority communities, and how we acknowledge and challenge discrimination more widely.  

      We're working hard, listening and learning, and investing in building an inclusive organisational culture.

      Our promise to you

      We recognise that for various reasons not everyone has access to the same opportunities, so we want you to know that your application to join our team is welcome

      • whatever your mental and physical health
      • whatever your economic background
      • whatever your ethnicity
      • however you identify
      • whatever your religion, faith or belief
      • whatever your sexuality
      • whatever your lived experiences may be

      Ready to join us?

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      “I feel a real sense of belonging here, like I’m part of something special and we’re all working together to make a difference. The culture here is people centric and I love that I’m valued.

      Sinead, project lead
      Sinead, project lead