Vacancies

‘Recovery through the Arts’ Co-ordinator:

Location: Hub for Hope, Hereford City Centre
Hours: 8 hours per week (4 hours group delivery, 4 hours admin/coordination)
Salary: £14.72 p/h – Salary £6140.35
Contract: Fixed term 1 year subject to funding
Core Hours: Thursdays 10am–12pm and 1:30pm–3:30pm, with remaining hours worked flexibly to best meet the needs of the service.

Reports to: Director of Services – Community Services & Supported Housing

Closing date: Midday Friday 13^th March 2026

Interviews: Monday 23^rd March 2026

Herefordshire Mind is looking for a compassionate, creative, and highly organised Recovery Through the Arts Group Coordinator to design, deliver and lead our Artspace creative wellbeing sessions and co‑ordinate our contracted Wellsprings Music Group with Encore.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop an established service that uses the power of the arts to support people living with mental health challenges—helping them build confidence, connect with others, and express themselves in a safe, supportive environment.

In your role you will be expected to:

• Design and deliver two weekly Artspace sessions using different creative mediums and techniques.
• Co‑ordinate and support the weekly Wellsprings Music Group, working alongside our partner practitioner Encore.
• Manage referrals into Artspace and Wellsprings, ensuring individuals are placed in the groups that best meet their needs
• Create safe, inclusive spaces where people can explore creativity, build relationships, and reduce isolation
• Maintain accurate records, use digital client management systems, and track outcomes to support service development
• Build strong partnerships with NHS services, primary care, VCSE partners, and other creative organisations
• Showcase clients’ creative work to the wider community and promote the service.
• Provide supervision to the Artspace Support Worker and support the Wellsprings practitioner

Herefordshire Mind is a workplace where you’re encouraged to be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on any grounds, with the list not being exhaustive of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, living and lived experience of mental health problems. We truly believe that a range of experiences creates a better workplace and a better service.

We asked our current staff what it was like working for Herefordshire Mind, and they said:

‘It’s the team and people that make the job, Mind is such a friendly workplace, everyone is welcoming and down to earth and you can feel like you are making a real difference, it’s so rewarding’.

This post will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

If you want to find out more information you can email zoey.groves@herefordshire-mind.org.uk

Recovery through the Arts Co-ordinator – Job Description Feb 26

The closing date for this position will be Midday on Friday 13th of March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible

To apply for any of the current vacancies, you will need to submit an application form, please click the button below.

Artspace Group Facilitator:

Location: Hub for Hope, Hereford City Centre
Hours: 4 hours per week (Service delivery hours are Wednesdays, 1pm–4pm)
Pay: £13.08 p/h – Salary £2728.12

Contract: Fixed Term 1 Year subject to funding
Responsible to: Recovery Through the Arts Group Co‑ordinator & Director of Services (Community Services and Supported Housing)

Closing date: Midday Friday 13^th March 2026

Interviews: Monday 23^rd March 2026

Herefordshire Mind is looking for a creative, compassionate and motivated Artspace Group Facilitator Worker to lead our weekly Wednesday art group at the Hub for Hope.

This is a wonderful opportunity to use your creative skills to support people living with mental health challenges. You’ll plan and deliver dynamic, engaging arts‑based sessions that promote build confidence, reduce isolation and create a safe, inclusive space for participants to explore their creativity.

In your role you will be expected to:

• Facilitate one creative arts session per week for adults experiencing mental ill health.
• Create a welcoming, safe environment where everyone feels supported and able to express themselves.
• Adapt sessions to suit different creative abilities and emotional needs.
• Co‑design and co‑deliver sessions with group participants, gathering feedback to improve the project.
• Build strong working relationships with NHS teams, voluntary organisations and community arts partners.
• Maintain accurate records using Herefordshire Mind’s digital systems, ensuring confidentiality and data protection standards are met.
• Monitor wellbeing changes, manage group dynamics sensitively and escalate concerns as needed.

Herefordshire Mind is a workplace where you’re encouraged to be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on any grounds, with the list not being exhaustive of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, living and lived experience of mental health problems. We truly believe that a range of experiences creates a better workplace and a better service.

We asked our current staff what it was like working for Herefordshire Mind, and they said:

‘It’s the team and people that make the job, Mind is such a friendly workplace, everyone is welcoming and down to earth and you can feel like you are making a real difference, it’s so rewarding’.

This post will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

If you want more information you can email zoey.groves@herefordshire-mind.org.uk

Artspace Group Facilitator- Job Description Feb 26

The closing date for this position will be Midday on 13th of March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible

To apply for any of the current vacancies, you will need to submit an application form, please click the button below.

Safe Haven Manager – Herefordshire Mind.

30 Hours per week

Salary £15.93 per hour (£30,733.55 per annum)

Location: Heffernan House, 130-132 Widemarsh Street

Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Closing Date for applications – Midday Thursday 19th March

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible

We are looking for a warm, values driven Manager to lead the service, support the team, and help shape the way we care for our community.

Herefordshire Mind’s Safe Haven service is an essential part of supporting mental health needs in Herefordshire. This service runs late into the evening and requires a manager with empathy as well as a level-headed approach to equally support all clients in need. It is a hands-on role to manage the Safe Haven and ensure it delivers a safe, supportive and therapeutic service for anyone over the age of 18 experiencing a mental health crisis, as well as achieving the outcomes required by the funders – NHS England and Herefordshire & Worcestershire ICB.

The Safe Haven is open 5pm – 10pm, 365 days a year and as such, this role asks for a flexible approach, with evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays hours so we can be there for people when they need us most.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the service runs safely, calmly, and to a high standard
• Lead and support staff and volunteers
• Manage rotas, staffing levels, and budgets
• Build strong partnerships with local services
• Oversee safeguarding, data protection, and health & safety
• Offer empathetic, practical support to people in distress
• Contribute to ongoing service development
• Take part in the out of hours Oncall rota

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Experience supporting vulnerable adults
• Experience supervising staff/volunteers
• Ability to stay calm and kind in challenging situations
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Digital confidence, including CRMs and reporting
• Understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation
• Adaptability and confidence working independently

Desirable:

• Experience with NHS, social care, housing, or voluntary agencies
• Mental health related qualifications

Why This Role Matters
Within this role, you will help make a meaningful difference for people in crisis as well as be part of a supportive team that values wellbeing. With your help and guidance, you will help us shape a service that is growing and evolving to meet people’s needs. This is a role that encourages creative thinking and out of the box problem solving as you use your skills to create a safe, caring space for those who need it most.

 

Herefordshire Mind is a workplace where you’re encouraged to be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on any grounds, with the list not being exhaustive of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, living and lived experience of mental health problems. We truly believe that a range of experiences creates a better work place and a better service.

We asked our current staff what it was like working for Herefordshire Mind, and they said:

‘It’s the team and people that make the job, Mind is such a friendly workplace, everyone is welcoming and down to earth and you can feel like you are making a real difference, it’s so rewarding’.

This post will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Safe Haven Manager JD April 26

The closing date for this position will be Midday on Thursday the 19th of March, with interviews taking place on Monday the 30th of March.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible

To apply for any of the current vacancies, you will need to submit an application form, please click the button below.