Job Description Salary scale: £14.17 per hour Contract: Permanent Hours: 18.5hrs per week Base: Kenburgh House, 28 Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4QU Probationary Period: Six months Closing Date: 18 th February 2026 Interview Date : Week commencing 22 nd February 2026 Questions: In the first instance any enquiries to be emailed to [email protected]. For an informal chat about the role before applying please contact Mandy Rapley at [email protected] About Us Bradford District and Craven Mind is a thriving, independent mental health charity with a clear purpose to promote positive mental wellbeing and empower and help people experiencing issues with their mental health to manage and work towards recovery and fulfilment. We do this through: Building community and individual resilience for better mental wellbeing Providing early intervention advice and support Supporting people in crisis Empowering and helping people to recover and sustain improved wellbeing Watch this video to find out what it’s like to work at BDC Mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxbMQk_ALwQ Read our latest Impact Report and 2024-2028 Strategy: https://www.mindinbradford.org.uk/about-us/ Find out more about our approach to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: https://www.mindinbradford.org.uk/about-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/ Join us and you’ll receive: 25 days annual leave per year, rising to 28 days with length of service plus bank holidays Up to two additional leave days to use each year to support your wellbeing. Simply Health Cash Plan to claim back on personal health costs including dental, optical, prescriptions, physiotherapy and more. Employee Assistance Service including 24/7 confidential mental health support and access to structured therapy sessions. Generous pension scheme and employer contribution to help you plan for a secure future. Discount schemes including Company Shop and Blue Light Card. Excellent personal development opportunities including access to Clinical Supervision. Enhanced sick pay after your six-month probation. Accredited employer with Mindful Employer, Disability Confident and Real Living Wage. Role Background Join us in making a meaningful impact! We're seeking dedicated practitioners to work across our Hearing Voice service, supporting adults across Bradford District & Craven to improve their mental health and wellbeing. This role will primarily focus on delivering 1:1 Maastricht support sessions, working collaboratively with individuals to explore and develop personal constructs that promote clarity, understanding, and a greater sense of control over their voice-hearing experiences. The successful candidate will receive full training in the Maastricht Interview approach and be supported to develop the skills required to work effectively with individuals who hear voices. Recognising the emotionally demanding nature of this work, we offer regular construct support sessions with an external supervisor, alongside both group and individual clinical supervision to ensure ongoing professional development and wellbeing. Role Purpose Provide face to face or telephone, one to one and group support to people accessing our Hearing Voices services. Complete case studies and collect service member feedback Have a good understanding of support services across the district and signpost/complete onward referrals to relevant services for people to access additional support Complete individual needs assessments, risk assessments and goals-based outcome measures with people we support Develop person-centred support plans to help individuals stay well Record information electronically and maintain up to date records Work effectively with colleagues Motivate and encourage people to take steps to achieve positive change in their lives Promote equity, diversity and inclusion through your work Commit to self-development and undertake any training required to fulfil your role Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to ensure the smooth running of Bradford District and Craven Mind Participate in individual and group supervision and internal/external staff development including mandatory training related to the role Attend and input to regular team meetings and organisational wide engagement days Understand and comply with all Bradford District and Craven Mind policies and procedures Work in alignment with the aims, objectives, and core values of Bradford District and Craven Mind Role Outcomes The purpose of the Maastricht Interview is to help service members explore and understand their experiences of hearing voices. Through this process, the practitioner will support individuals to develop a compassionate and collaborative relationship with their voices, with the aim of improving their overall wellbeing. Person specification Bradford District and Craven Mind is committed to promoting mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and improving the quality of life for people with mental health challenges. We value diversity, inclusion and lived experiences when recruiting our staff and volunteers. Qualifications Evidence of ongoing professional development Experience Essential: Experience of working with children, young people or adults in a health, social care or any other relevant setting (this can include voluntary experience) Experience of supporting people in a clear, meaningful and non-judgemental way either via telephone or in person (this can include voluntary experience) Experienced and confident in managing challenging situations, and recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns (this can include voluntary experience) Desirable: Experience of 1to1 support face to face or via telephone Experience of supporting individuals Hearing Voices Experience of supporting individuals with ongoing support by signposting within the community Skills and Abilities Excellent proven communication and organisational skills, including an ability to encourage and engage people in ways to make positive changes in their lives. I T skills, including confident use of Microsoft Office applications Ability to work as part of a team and work alone and use own initiative Ability to gather relevant information to support and assess risks Knowledge Understanding of the key issues within mental health, and the potential challenges that people may face Knowledge of other relevant health & social care organisations across the Bradford District & Craven Knowledge of risk management and health and safety issues Understanding of safeguarding and good practice Understanding of confidentiality and data protection Attitude and Personal Attributes Passionate and enthusiastic, solution focused approach and can do attitude Committed to equity, diversity and inclusion Dedicated to collaborative working Passionate to provide a safe space to encourage growth for individuals with mental health How to apply: Please click the 'Apply for this job' button and follow the steps to fill out the application form. Upload your CV and a cover letter showing how your experience and skills match the Job Description and Person Specification under. We’re unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted. We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults. All successful candidates will need to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check.