Work With Us
#JoinOurMovement
Our staff, volunteers, and patrons champion our
vision to create a community where living with, and
talking about Mental Health, becomes acceptable
for everyone.
We value what your history and lived experiences,
alongside your professional and academic background
can bring to the charity, and the people we support.
Sharing your knowledge could help the lives of many.
View our staff vacancies below to find out how
you could make a difference today.
Work With Us
#JoinOurMovement
Our staff, volunteers, and patrons champion our vision to create a community where living with, and talking about Mental Health, becomes acceptable for everyone.
We value what your history and lived experiences, alongside your professional and academic background can bring to the charity, and the people we support. Sharing your knowledge could help the lives of many.
View our staff vacancies below to find out how you could make a difference today.
Current Opportunities
Job Title: Finance & Payroll Coordinator
Responsible to: Business Support Manager
Hours: 15 hours a week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Dorset Mind HQ and home
Pay: £12.13 per hour
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a passionate team and play a central role in this growing Dorset based charity. Our vision is to ensure Dorset is a community where living with and talking about Mental Health becomes acceptable for everyone. The role of finance and payroll coordinator is vital to the smooth running of the financial processes and procedures that help the charity operate.
Main scope of the role
The post holder will be responsible for efficient processing, reconciliation and monitoring of the sales and purchase ledgers using Xero accounts as well as coordinating the monthly payroll for 50+ staff. You will also be responsible for ensuring Dorset Mind has best practice finance procedures and processes in place and for monitoring department budgets.
Main Purpose
We are seeking someone exceptional who has:
- Experience with Xero finance and accounting software
- Ability to run the payroll process form start to finish
- Confidence in implementing and monitoring budgets
- Ability to handle and processing incoming and outgoing invoices
- Experience with handling charity expenses
Why work for us:
- Vibrant and supportive workplace
- Awarded ‘Best place to work’ by Poole Business Awards
What we offer:
- 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) exclusive of bank holidays with yearly increases for the first five years
- Flexible working
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to Techscheme
Closing date: Sunday, 14th January (midnight)
Dorset Mind endeavours to be a diverse and inclusive employer – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the charity.
Please let us know about any adjustments required that would help you during the recruitment process.
Please note CV’s are not accepted.
Job Title: Children and Young People (CYP) Connected Minds Practitioner
Responsible to: Waiting Well Project Manager
Relating to: Services
Pay Scale: B2 – £11.58
Contract: 37.5 hours per week (Initial 12-month contract)
Based at: Dorset Mind HQ and various venues across Dorset
Conditions: Enhanced DBS check required for this role. A full driving licence and use of a car is required to deliver the role.
Are you experienced in working with young people (aged 10-18) and have a passion for mental health and wellbeing? Would you like to work for Dorset Mind and make a positive difference to young people’s lives?
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the skills and knowledge to co-ordinate and run our Connected Minds Programme for young people with low school attendance and associated mental health concerns. The role is community based across various locations in Dorset and will involve working with young people in a facilitated group setting, liaising with schools and managing a caseload of young people.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and a full driving licence and use of a car is essential.
Why work for us:
- Vibrant and supportive workplace
- Awarded ‘Best place to work’ by Poole Business Awards
What we offer:
- 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) exclusive of bank holidays with yearly increases for the first five years
- Flexible working
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to Techscheme
Closing date: Sunday, 14th January (midnight)
Dorset Mind endeavours to be a diverse and inclusive employer – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the charity.
Please let us know about any adjustments required that would help you during the recruitment process.
Please note CV’s are not accepted.
For most staff the words Kindness, helpfulness, laughter and support of one another even though we are all different and have quirks or good days and bad days. For most people we are motivated and excited by our work and love to get things done really well for the sake of the charity and the participants and this is what keeps me motivated
-Dorset Mind Staff Survey, Autumn 2022
The culture to me feels very much like a family, a community – we’re all in it together, and everyone’s ideas and contributions are heard. The fact that even the CEO is incredibly present really just shows that it’s such a tight knit family atmosphere.
-Dorset Mind Staff Survey, Autumn 2022
The new training I’ve received has been the best part of my journey with Dorset Mind so far. I feel like I’m continuing to learn through training opportunities given through the charity.
-Dorset Mind Staff Survey, Autumn 2022
Volunteer with us
Without our volunteers we simply couldn’t do what we do. Our volunteers are the backbone of our charity. Dorset Mind volunteers help us deliver our mental health support services across our vast county in a variety of roles across the charity. We offer voluntary positions that suit the times you’re able to commit – and your level of experience.