News Archive January 2018
New Service from Active Minds
Active Minds are now part of the Council’s “Live Well” program.
We can support people in the following areas through weekly (or whatever suits) appointments for up to a year
- Smoking cessation (we can provide nicotine replacement, patches etc)
- Weight Management
- Alcohol reduction
- Physical activity
- Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health.
More information on Just BE and Live Well can be found at: https://www.justbecroydon.org/
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 30th January 2018
Mind in Croydon 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
Thank you to everyone who attended the Mind in Croydon 50th Anniversary Celebrations at the Selsdon Park Hotel on Saturday evening (10th March). Everyone enjoyed an excellent meal and heard talks about the charity ranging from its foundation in 1967 up to the current day. We were very pleased to see so many people who had contributed to and benefited from the charity over the years and we all enjoyed an excellent after dinner speech from our friend, three time world champion boxer, Duke McKenzie MBE. A charity auction raised much needed resources to help us continue our essential work.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 30th January 2018
Mind in Croydon Hoarding Project Makes National News
You might have noticed that our Hoarding Project featured as part of the BBC News last night (Sunday 28th January). You can read and see more about the project here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-41949044
We are very pleased to have been able to work in partnership with Croydon Council to develop a new and innovative way of supporting people who hoard. The pilot project has proven to be extremely successful and we are in the process of writing up a full report on the project and preparing to support another group of people.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 29th January 2018
Mayor of Croydon visits The Hub
We were very happy to welcome the Mayor of Croydon, Cllr. Toni Letts OBE to the Hub this Wednesday (17th January). Madam Mayor spent hours at the Hub, talking with members about their lives and how the Hub has been transformative in improving their health and well-being. She also got involved with the art group and sat in on a Minding Money session. Minding Money is a project funded by Comic Relief to help people to improve their financial literacy.
The Mayor stated:
“As always I am amazed at just how much work Mind in Croydon achieves for its members and I know that it is often seen by the membership as a life-line, where they can meet friends, share concerns with staff, have a meal, take part in activities and generally feel a sense of belonging.
Please pass my congratulations to all of your team. You all do an amazing job and clearly you are all respected and indeed loved by the membership”
With some of the Hub members
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 19th January 2018
CLOSED – Shop Assistant Needed
- £18,364 per annum whole time equivalent pro-rated downwards to reflect that this is a part-time post of 14 hours per week (Grade 2, Scale point 21 on the Mind salary scale).
NB: We are a London Living Wage employer and this rate will increase in April 2018 to £19,128 pa wte, Grade 2, Scale point 23.
- Hours to be worked – Mondays and Saturdays 9.45am to 5.15pm with a half hour unpaid lunch break ie. 7 hours per day so that the shop opens from 10am to 5pm each day. Post also needs to cover for annual/sickness leave of the Manager as and when requested.
Our shop is based at 289 Lower Addiscombe Road, Addiscombe, CR0 6RE. The purpose of our shop is to raise funds for Mind in Croydon, a busy local charity that has been running for 50 years. This very important role is to support the Manager’s efforts in maximising profits as well as keeping the shop clean, tidy and attractive to customers. Donations come in on a regular basis and you would also be required to deal with these. You would in addition be responsible on the days you are in, for the volunteers who help us to keep the shop productive as well calling up replacements to cover for times they cannot attend either on your days, or the Manager’s days. Customers can be challenging at times and the Shop Assistant will be solely in control on the days they work and will have to deal with any issues which might be raised. This is however a rewarding role. In a newly refurbished shop on a busy high street, we have become part of the community and as a local charity, all the funds you raise go to help our clients in Croydon. Overall strategy decisions, decisions on displays, methods of sorting and storing of goods etc will all be decided by the Manager and your role will be to carry out the strategy they have devised and support them in any way you can.
You will need to be extremely reliable and flexible in order to cover for any sickness/holiday absence of the Manager. Overtime will be payable for extra days worked.
Staff benefits include an auto-enrolment pension scheme, 28 days holiday per annum (rising to 33 after 5 years) pro-rated downwards to reflect that this is a part-time role, and the opportunity to work for a ‘family friendly’ organisation.
All posts may be subject to enhanced DBS checks. Application packs are available below and should be returned completed to The Human Resources Manager, Mind in Croydon Ltd, 26 Pampisford Road, Purley, Surrey CR8 2NE or admin@mindincroydon.org.uk – Closing date Wednesday 31 January at 5pm. Candidates are welcome to phone 020 8668 2210 to speak to the HR Manager if they require further information.
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No contact from agencies or media sales please.
Author: Cat Ayres
Posted on: 4th January 2018
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Light a Candle for World Suicide Prevention Day 2020
Join us on Thursday 10th Sep, World Suicide Prevention Day, and light a candle near a window at 8pm to show your support for suicide prevention, to remember a lost loved one and for the survivors of suicide.
If you want to find out more about our Suicide Prevention project, and how you can help those in need, check out our website: swlondon.nhs.uk/ourwork/suicide-prevention/
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Suicide is preventable. We can all do something to help a person that is feeling suicidal, whether it be a family member, friend, or stranger. Simply just starting a conversation with someone could save a life. The 10th September marks World Suicide Prevention Day and we want to encourage you ... Re...World Suicide Prevention Day - 10th September 2020
The 10th September marks World Suicide Prevention Day and we want to encourage you to take a minute.
Taking a minute to reach out to someone in your community – a family member, friend, colleague or even a stranger – could change the course of another’s life.
The FREE Zero Suicide Alliance Training teaches you to recognise warning signs & safeguard someone who could be at risk. It takes 20 mins and could prove absolutely vital. Sign up here: zerosuicidealliance.com
If you want to find out more about our Suicide Prevention project, and how you can help those in need, check out our website: swlondon.nhs.uk/ourwork/suicide-prevention/
Mindline Trans+ Crowdfunder
Mindline Trans+ is a joint service delivered by Mind in Bristol and Mind in Somerset.
Trans and non-binary people are particularly vulnerable to developing mental health problems due to societal stigma and a lack of access to focused services.
This is a vital service for people in society who are at a greater risk of hate crime and of experiencing mental health problems. A transgender mental health study showed that 88% of transgender people had experienced depression and 84% had thought of ending their life.
They need your help to extend their UK Wide service from 2 to 3 nights a week. This will help them to reach people in hard to reach areas. Part of the funding will help the training and support of call handlers by staff. Another expense they anticipate this funding will cover is the publicity of the service in rural areas and the coordination this will involve.
To support their crowdfunding campaign please visit www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/mindline-trans.
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#StrongerCommunities 💛 To expand our emotional support helpline for people who identify as transgender and non-binary from 2 nights to 3 nights a week.JOB - RECOVERY SPACE (crisis café) MANAGER
* Full time permanent 36 hours per week (worked on a rota basis so that the Recovery Space can operate 6pm -11pm, 7 days per week, 365 days of the year)
* £30,466 to £32,452 pa permanent (between Grade 5, Scale point S11to S14 on the Mind salary scale)
We are looking for a Manager and four staff for an exciting innovative venture at Mind in Croydon. We are starting up a new Recovery Space (crisis café) for Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group. This new service is an opportunity to make a real difference, and to give clients the support they need at the time they most need it. The aim of the service is to divert people, who would be better supported elsewhere, away from Accident and Emergency (A&E) and other crisis services in Croydon. The Recovery Space will operate in the evenings with people triaged by the Emergency Department of Croydon University Hospital or from the Crisis Assessment Team (CAT).
We are looking for some exceptional individuals to come and join us in our award-winning local Mind. The Recovery Space (crisis café) Manager leads this provision of a non-clinical, warm and welcoming setting to support and hold individuals during the evening which will operate from our social Networking Service in the heart of East Croydon.
Mind in Croydon will operate the Recovery Space during the hours of 6pm – 11pm 7days/week, 365 days of the year. The post is permanent, 36 hours per week, worked on a rota basis with other members of your team. Your skills and expertise will be used to lead this successful venture. You will have solid experience in the mental health field as well as good managerial skills and the ability to motivate a team. We offer a supportive environment to staff, with excellent terms and conditions, a pension scheme with Now pensions, and 28 days per annum holiday rising to 33 days after 5 years.
Last date for return of signed application forms to our offices, 26 Pampisford Road, Purley, Surrey CR8 2NE is 5pm, Friday 11 September.
Application forms can be found at www.mindincroydon.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/
Mind in Croydon Ltd is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all groups.
JOBS – RECOVERY SPACE WORKERS x 4
* Full time permanent 36 hours per week (worked on a rota basis so that the Recovery Space can operate 6pm-11pm, 7 days per week, 365 days of the year)
* £27,816 to £28,478 pa permanent (between Grade 4, Scale point S7 to S8 on the Mind salary scale)
We are looking for four Recovery Space Workers for an exciting, innovative venture at Mind in Croydon. We are starting up a new Recovery Space (crisis café) for Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group. This new service is an opportunity to make a real difference, and to give clients the support they need at the time they most need it. The aim of the service is to divert people, who would be better supported elsewhere, away from Accident and Emergency (A&E) and other crisis services in Croydon. The Recovery Space will operate in the evenings with people triaged by the Emergency Department of Croydon University Hospital or from the Crisis Assessment Team (CAT).
We are looking for some exceptional individuals to come and join us in our award-winning local Mind. The Recovery Space which will operate from our social Networking Service in the heart of East Croydon, provides a non-clinical, warm and welcoming setting to support and hold individuals during the evenings. Mind in Croydon will operate the Recovery Space during the hours of 6pm – 11pm 7days/week, 365 days of the year.
These posts are permanent, 36 hours per week, worked on a rota basis with other members of your team. Your skills and experience will be invaluable in this successful venture. You will have solid experience in the mental health field as well as the ability to work and be happy in a team. We offer a supportive environment to staff, with excellent terms and conditions, a pension scheme with Now pensions, and 28 days per annum holiday rising to 33 days after 5 years.
Last date for return of signed application forms to our offices, 26 Pampisford Road, Purley, Surrey CR8 2NE is 5pm, Friday 11 September.
Application forms can be found at: www.mindincroydon.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/
Mind in Croydon Ltd is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all groups.
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