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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. 

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.

Impact Report 23-24

Strategy 24-28

What is it like to work at Bradford District and Craven Mind?

Current Vacancies

Chair of Trustees

We’re looking for a Chair of Trustees to lead the organisation, be part of Bradford District and
Craven Mind’s ambitious future providing life-changing mental health and wellbeing support when people need it most.

  • Location: Bradford (hybrid)
  • Closing date: Sun, 27 April 2025
  • Salary: Unpaid role, expenses covered

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Operational Service Manager

We’re looking for a compassionate, proactive Operational Service Manager to join our Safe Spaces team at BDC Mind. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the day-to-day delivery of an innovative, all-age mental health crisis alternative, delivered in partnership with The Cellar Trust, local NHS and emergency services, and community providers.

  • Location: Bradford
  • Closing date: Tue, 06 May 2025
  • Salary: £28,753 to £36,806 per annum
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Communications & Engagement Officer

You will promote a positive understanding of mental health and help deliver our strategic objectives by creating compelling content that engages a diverse range of audiences, including our staff, volunteers, people who use our services, and corporate and community supporters.

  • Location: Bradford
  • Closing date: Wed, 23 Apr 2025
  • Salary: £24,242 - £27,628
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Service Administrator

To provide day to day administrative support for our Community Companions service, including being a first point of contact for people or professionals who want information about the service. This role includes a significant service member facing element, requiring someone with an understanding and supportive approach. The role will also work with our wider team to ensure that service operations are maintained in an effective, up-to-date and accurate manner.

  • Location: Bradford
  • Closing date: Thu, 24 Apr 2025
  • Salary: £12.48 per hour
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Service Manager

This is a unique opportunity to drive change, shape services, and build meaningful connections with communities that have long been underserved. We are seeking a dynamic, ambitious, and compassionate leader who thrives in a collaborative and fast-moving environment.

  • Location: Bradford
  • Closing date: Mon, 05 May 2025
  • Salary: £28,753 – £36,806 FTR depending on experience
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Community Wellbeing Worker

This is an exciting opportunity to join our children and young people’s (CYP) team and contribute to the growth and delivery of our innovative mental health services. As a Community Wellbeing Worker, you will provide responsive, one-to-one support to children and young people aged 5–19 (or up to 25 with additional needs), empowering them to improve their emotional and mental wellbeing.

  • Location: Bradford
  • Closing date: Mon, 05 May 2025
  • Salary: £13.67 per hour
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Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave per year, accumulating to 28 days with length of service plus bank holidays
  • Two additional leave days to use every year to support your wellbeing
  • Discount schemes including Company Shop and Blue Light Card
  • Simply Health Cash Plan to claim back on personal health costs including dental, eyes, foot care, prescriptions, physiotherapy and more
  • Employee Assistance Service including 24/7 confidential mental health support and access to structured therapy sessions
  • Auto-enrollment onto our pension scheme to help you plan for a secure future
  • Excellent personal development opportunities including access to Clinical Supervision
  • Enhanced sick pay after your six month probation
  • Staff wellbeing support group
  • Two annual workforce engagement days offsite
  • Accredited employer with Mind Quality Mark, Mindful Employer, Disability Confident and Real Living Wage

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 values

Our workforce is made up of over 200 staff members and volunteers working across a variety of roles from service delivery to central services and income generation.

Every one of our workforce lives and breaths our values, 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.

Meet the team

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.

Working Together

Working together for a shared purpose. Work together to make the biggest positive difference.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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

Learn about our approach to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Our workforce (staff and volunteers) recently took part in a voluntary EDI survey:

  • 20% of our workforce are male, typical of a healthcare setting.
  • 18% of our workforce are LGBTIQA+ compared to less than 3% of the population locally.
  • Our workforce reflects the diversity of our local community, with around 60% identifying as white British and 40% from other ethnic backgrounds, compared to 81% and 19% nationally.
  • 32% of our workforce told us they are from a south Asian background (Pakistani and Bangladeshi), this is similar to the local population. 

Data sources: BDC Mind voluntary EDI Survey (Jan 2025), Census 2021: Bradford District, NHS Equality Data 22-23

Latest News

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Heads Up Cup scores big for mental health

Supporters of Bradford District and Craven Mind came together for an afternoon of football and […]

Posted on: 20th March 2025

Coming together for City of Cuture

Coming together for City of Cuture

Reflections on the launch of Bradford 2025, UK City of Culture, from Ian, Trustee on […]

Posted on: 10th March 2025

In Conversation with Trustees Ruth & Rosema

In Conversation with Trustees Ruth & Rosema

What’s really involved in being a trustee for a mental health charity? Find out from Ruth and Rosema.

Posted on: 7th March 2025

Ramadan: A journey of the heart and mind

Ramadan: A journey of the heart and mind

Maryam is one of our volunteers at Bradford District and Craven Mind. She has kindly […]

Posted on: 27th February 2025

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