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Who are we?

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

Our values

Over 215 staff members and volunteers work at Bradford District and Craven Mind in a variety of roles from mental health service delivery to head office.

Meet the team

Everyone demonstrates our values and we make sure 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.

Lived Experience

We value diversity, inclusion and lived experience when recruiting our paid and voluntary workforce. Learn more about our approach to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion here.

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.

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.

Workforce in action

Staff Engagement Day at Bradley Woods Activity Centre 

 

Staff, volunteers and fundraisers at the Great Yorkshire Abseil

Staff and Volunteers at Bradford Pride in Centenary Square

Benefits

Current Vacancies

 

Volunteer Coordinator

  • Closing date 10am, 3rd February 2025
  • Salary £13.75 – 15.49 per hour
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Community Wellbeing Worker – Hospital Buddies (Relief)

  • Closing date 10am, 17th February 2025
  • Salary £13.64 per hour
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Service Coordinator – Wellbeing

  • Closing date 10am, 10th February 2025
  • Salary £13.75 - £15.49 per hour
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Service Manager – Culturally Adapted Therapies Service

  • Closing date 9am, 28th January 2025
  • Salary £28,753 - £36,806 per annum
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Woman talking to someone on the phone

Service Coordinator – Guide-Line

  • Closing date 10am, 23rd January 2025
  • Salary £14.34 per hour
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Relief Worker – Guide-Line

  • Closing date 10am, 23rd January 2025
  • Salary £13.67 per hour
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Relief Worker – Wellbeing Groups

  • Closing date N/A
  • Salary £13.67 per hour
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Volunteer

Give back to your local community, learn new skills, build confidence and meet new friends.

Bradford District and Craven Mind are proud to have over 100 volunteers supporting our mental health services and outreach in the community.  Whether you can spare a few hours every month or more we have a range of opportunities for you to get involved. 

Volunteering can also be a great way to gain valuable work experience, many of our volunteers have gone on to become staff members at Bradford District and Craven Mind. 

Volunteer opportunities

Volunteer as a Community Companion

Latest News

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Volunteer Placement Award – University of Bradford

Volunteer Placement Award – University of Bradford

We are delighted to win an award for ‘The Most Outstanding and Supportive Learning Environment’ […]

Posted on: 2nd January 2025

Meet Uzma – Guide-Line Support Worker

Meet Uzma – Guide-Line Support Worker

Uzma is one of our longest-serving members of staff having worked at Bradford District and […]

Posted on: 17th December 2024

£2.5m funding granted for young people’s mental health across Bradford District

£2.5m funding granted for young people’s mental health across Bradford District

Support for young people’s mental health has been given a huge boost across Bradford district, […]

Posted on: 11th December 2024

Ayesha’s story

Ayesha’s story

Ayesha Butt is a Community Engagement Worker based at the domestic abuse and sexual violence charity, Staying Put. Ayesha shares with us a little personal history, and what led her to join the Ethnically and Culturally Diverse Communities (ECDC) programme.

Posted on: 11th December 2024

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