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Who are we?

Bradford District and Craven Mind is an independent mental health charity with a rich history spanning over 30 years of delivering person-focused mental health support.

We are affiliated with national Mind but rely on our own resources to provide support to local communities. Between April 2023 – March 2024 we supported 17,176 people with their mental health and wellbeing in Bradford District and Craven.

Helen Davey, Chief Executive:

Our People are the real magic behind what we do.

“2023-24 has been exciting to see us continue to grow, develop and support our skilled, passionate and diverse workforce. The Passion every staff member and volunteer brings to their role every day is genuinely humbling. It is down to this hard work and dedication that we have been able to support more people, in more places than ever before.”

Read our Impact Report

Our vision
No one in Bradford District and Craven has to face a mental health issue alone.

Our mission
To make the best possible difference to the mental health and wellbeing of the greatest number of people.

Read our 2024-28 Strategy

Accreditations & Awards

Our values

Over 215 staff members and volunteers work at Bradford District and Craven Mind in a variety of roles from mental health service delivery to head office.

Everyone demonstrates our values and we make sure they are a continuous thread through everything we do, from how we treat our Service Members and each other to how we develop as an impactful organisation in the community.

Caring always

Being kind and compassionate; listening to / valuing people

Improving continually

Making the biggest positive difference; listening and being creative to make the biggest positive difference.

Enabling all

Making things possible; giving hope and resources to make positive change.

Supporting everyone

Understanding, celebrating uniqueness and respecting all; reaching out, engaging and helping people feel safe.

Enabling all

Making things possible; giving hope and resources to make positive change.

Our people say:

Hisham

I feel I am saving lives by supporting people with their mental health and giving them hope.

Reshma

Working here allows me to support isolated people and bring my personal experiences to support others.

Steven

Here I can clearly see how every penny we generate is spent to maximum benefit – and in a community I care about.

Mehnaz

My journey has been very rewarding, no two days are the same which is what I love most about my role.

Our workforce in action:

Staff Engagement Day at Bradley Woods Activity Centre

Staff, volunteers and fundraisers at the Great Yorkshire Abseil

Staff share their top tips for helping with anxiety

Benefits

Annual reviews
Pension scheme
Casual dress code
Simply Health cash plan
Employee Assistance Service
Enhanced sick pay after probation
Flexible working dependent on role
Staff Wellbeing Peer Support Group
Two Staff Engagement Days every year
Excellent personal development opportunities
Discount schemes including Company Shop and Blue Light Card
25 days annual leave per year, accumulating to 28 days with length of service
Two days additional leave to use every year to support your wellbeing
Accredited employer: Mind Quality Mark, Mindful Employer, Disability Confident and Real Living Wage

Current Vacancies

We value diversity, inclusion and lived experience when recruiting our paid and voluntary workforce.

Learn more about our approach to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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Mental health community worker

Salary: £13.14 per hour
Closing date: 28/10/2024

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Service Manager – Guide-Line

Salary: £27,647 – £35,390
Closing date: 28/10/2024

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Volunteer

Give back to your local community, learn new skills, build confidence and meet new friends.

We have a range of opportunities for you to get involved with us at Bradford District and Craven Mind.

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