Mental Health Advisor

Hours: 17.5 hours per week (part-time)

Salary: £30,000 per annum (£15,000 pro-rata)

Location: Diocesan Office, 1500 Hillside House, Parkway North, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8YU

• Are you passionate about inclusion? 
• Could you advise, encourage and support our parishes to extend their knowledge and skills in welcoming and involving people living with mental health challenges?

The Organisation

The Diocese of Bristol is the administrative area of the Church of England that covers Bristol and Swindon. There are more than 200 churches in the Diocese, led by hundreds of clergy, and around 15,000 children and young people attend our 72 church schools. 

You will be joining the Diocese at an exciting time within the Diocese as we are collaboratively shape a new vision and set of priorities for the coming years in a process called Transforming Church.Together. We want to understand what we do well, what we can change for the better and how to create a positive way forward together.

The Role

We are looking for someone with direct lived experience, or experience of supporting others living with mental health challenges. You will work with churches across Bristol Diocese to increase their confidence and skills in supporting and welcoming those living with mental health challenges. You will be building on work that has started to identify what services could be offered, and delivering training, including Mental Health First Aid courses.  

To succeed in this role you will:

• have experience of delivering training
• be able to work independently and collaborate well with others
• have experience of working with churches, or in the wider voluntary sector
• be able to motivate others

You will work as part of a small team which focusses on inclusion, and will receive regular support, other benefits include:

• Flexible working
• 28 days annual leave (plus eight days statutory Bank holidays) (pro rata for part time staff)
• Free onsite parking
• A contributory pension scheme and life assurance
• Company sick pay

If what we’ve described above excites you and you could see yourself thriving in this role, please apply using the application form on our website. Please send all applications to jobs@bristoldiocese.org

If you would like further details, please contact jobs@bristoldiocese.org  

Closing date: 11:59pm 5 August

The Diocese of Bristol is committed to being a fair, respectful, and inclusive organisation. We believe that diversity enriches us and are dedicated to the promotion of equality where all are able flourish. Disabled people, those who are Neurodiverse and those from global majority heritage are currently under-represented in our Diocese and we welcome applications from within these groups.