Available positions
HR Manager – Andover.
Salary: £40,000.00 p.a.
Hours: 37.5 per week.
Are you an experienced HR professional looking for an opportunity to lead and shape people services within a values-driven mental health charity.
Reporting to the Head of Finance and Resources and working with the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for leading the HR function.
As a hands-on HR professional, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and have experience of working within a similar HR role, with a willingness to visit our additional Wellbeing Centres all within Hampshire.
To succeed in this role, you will have strong knowledge of UK employment law, will also support across recruitment, organisational change, payroll processes, workforce planning and be the first point of contact for managers for all employee relation issues.
You’ll play a key role in developing our people strategy, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, and helping us create a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
To succeed in this role, you will be required to use your own initiative and leadership skills and demonstratable solid case management experience along with up-to-date HR knowledge.
If you have an accomplished background in Human Resources, can build and maintain excellent working relationships, are able to handle a busy working week where no two days are the same and feel you have the right skills and qualities we would love to hear from you.
About you
You will have:
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
- Experience managing complex employee relations cases
- Experience developing HR policies and procedures
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience using HR systems and workforce data to support decision-making
Why Join Us?
Holiday: 27 days + bank holidays (rising to 30).
Discounts: Vivup membership (retailer cashback and savings).
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme & competitive sick pay.
Growth: Ongoing professional training and development.
Extras: enhanced sick leave, enhanced maternity leave, and pension.
Andover Mind welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of mental health or neurodivergence.
Appointments are made on merit.
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate, and in line with our equality policy, we are dedicated to building an accurate picture of the make-up of our workforce to ensure we are developing policies and practices that meet the needs of all employees, regardless of their background or personal circumstances.
We take Safeguarding seriously, therefore you will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check at the enhanced level before working with us. Further information can be obtained from
We welcome applications from all of the communities in which we work. We also positively encourage applications from people with mental health problems, those who are physically disabled and neurodivergent to apply for a role within Andover Mind.
Safe Haven Practitioner – FTC for 12 months
£13.21 per hour PLUS £3.48 per hour Shift Allowance
5 hours per week – 1 x 5 hour shift
17:30 to 22:30 on a 4 week rolling shift rota
Andover Mind is one of the leading mental health providers in Hampshire. Our Safe Haven service supports those in mental health crisis in Basingstoke and mid Hampshire. The service is covered 7 evenings a week from 5.30pm to 10.30pm, 365 days a year (including bank holidays) on a rolling 4 week rota, and is based at our Wellbeing facility in Basingstoke.
The role of Safe Haven Practitioner is crucial to the success of our Safe Haven team. This is an opportunity to “give something back” in a positive way by using your own knowledge and experience of living with, and recovering from, mental illness.
Using your own personal experience in the appropriate way, you will help individuals manage their own illness, supporting, encouraging and inspiring them by offering hope within our safe space. You will help people to focus on achievable goals using a strengths based approach whilst remaining calm and professional in any stressful or challenging situation.
So, if you have a history of crisis work within the mental health sector, have an understanding of the implications of individuals experiencing a crisis, and knowledge of creating achievable goals we would love to hear from you.
To aid you application we strongly encourage an accompanying covering letter detailing your own personal experiences within the sector.
Why Join Us?
Holiday: 27 days + bank holidays (rising to 30).
Discounts: Vivup membership (retailer cashback and savings).
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme & competitive sick pay.
Growth: Ongoing professional training and development.
Extras: enhanced sick leave, enhanced maternity leave, and pension.
Andover Mind welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of mental health or neurodivergence.
Appointments are made on merit.
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate, and in line with our equality policy, we are dedicated to building an accurate picture of the make-up of our workforce to ensure we are developing policies and practices that meet the needs of all employees, regardless of their background or personal circumstances.
We take Safeguarding seriously, therefore you will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check at the enhanced level before working with us. Further information can be obtained from
We welcome applications from all of the communities in which we work. We also positively encourage applications from people with mental health problems, those who are physically disabled and neurodivergent to apply for a role within Andover Mind.
Neurodivergent Wellbeing Advisor – Andover area
£10,959.00 p.a based on 15 hours per week.
As one of Hampshire’s leading Mental Health Charities, Andover Mind is entering an exciting phase of growth to meet the needs of our communities around mental health and wellbeing support.
ROLE PURPOSE
This role is designed specifically for someone with lived experience of Autism, ADHD, or both. As a Neurodiversity Wellbeing Advisor, you will use your personal understanding of neurodivergence to support, empower and connect adults who may or may not have a formal diagnosis.
You will provide 1:1 wellbeing support, facilitate community groups, and help people build confidence, skills, and strategies to improve their quality of life. Your lived experience, insight and empathy will be central to how the service is shaped and delivered.
You will create safe, inclusive, non‑judgemental spaces where neurodivergent adults feel heard, understood, and supported—through a neuro‑affirming approach that celebrates strengths and identity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Support
– Provide strengths‑based 1:1 support to autistic and/or ADHD adults.
– Use your lived experience to offer relatable insight, emotional understanding and practical strategies.
– Support individuals to develop coping skills, self‑advocacy, and tools to enhance daily wellbeing.
Group Facilitation & Community Work
– Plan and lead welcoming, neuro‑affirming group sessions.
– Create inclusive spaces for connection and shared experience.
– Facilitate co‑production activities to help evolve the hub.
Collaboration & Service Delivery
– Work with internal teams to ensure smooth referral pathways.
– Build relationships with external partners and community stakeholders.
– Participate in awareness events.
Quality, Safety & Development
– Maintain knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality, GDPR and neuro‑affirming practice.
– Gather feedback and case examples.
– Contribute to service planning and continuous improvement.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Qualifications
– Strong evidence of previous training or learning (formal or informal) which relates to supporting neurodivergent people.
– Ability to demonstrate skills required through lived and/or work experience.
Essential Experience
– Lived experience of Autism, ADHD, or both.
– Experience offering emotional or practical support.
– Experience facilitating groups or community‑based activity.
– Ability to build trusting, supportive relationships.
Essential Knowledge & Skills
– Strong understanding of neurodivergent experience.
– Awareness of professional boundaries and safeguarding.
– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
– Ability to balance group and individual support.
– Good organisational skills.
– IT literacy including Microsoft Office and Teams.
– Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and safe working.
Why Join Us?
Holiday: 27 days + bank holidays (rising to 30).
Discounts: Vivup membership (retailer cashback and savings).
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme & competitive sick pay.
Growth: Ongoing professional training and development.
Extras: enhanced sick leave, enhanced maternity leave, and pension.
Andover Mind welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of mental health or neurodivergence.
Appointments are made on merit.
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate, and in line with our equality policy, we are dedicated to building an accurate picture of the make-up of our workforce to ensure we are developing policies and practices that meet the needs of all employees, regardless of their background or personal circumstances.
We take Safeguarding seriously, therefore you will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check at the enhanced level before working with us. Further information can be obtained from
We welcome applications from all of the communities in which we work. We also positively encourage applications from people with mental health problems, those who are physically disabled and neurodivergent to apply for a role within Andover Mind.
Safe Haven Team Leader.
10 hours per week – 2 x 5 hour shifts.
£16.80 per hour PLUS £4.94 per hour Shift Allowance.
17:30 to 22:30 on a 4 week rolling shift rota.
Andover Mind is one of the leading mental health providers in Hampshire. Our Safe Haven service supports those in mental health crisis in Basingstoke and mid Hampshire. The service is covered 7 evenings a week from 5.30pm to 10.30pm, 365 days a year (including bank holidays) on a rolling 4 week rota, and is based at our Wellbeing facility in Basingstoke.
The role of Team Leader is therefore crucial, by leading our teams of Practitioners who will deliver our important Safe Haven service.
To succeed in this role you will be required to support our Safe Haven Manager by utilising your previous supervisory/Team Leading skills. You should be self motivated, be able to demonstrate experience of working with, and an understanding of, those experiencing a mental health crisis whilst remaining calm and professional in any stressful or challenging situation.
So, if you have a history of crisis work within the mental health sector, have an understanding of the implications of individuals experiencing a crisis, and knowledge of creating achievable goals we would love to hear from you.
To aid you application we strongly encourage an accompanying covering letter detailing your own personal experiences within the sector.
Why Join Us?
Holiday: 27 days + bank holidays (rising to 30).
Discounts: Vivup membership (retailer cashback and savings).
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme & competitive sick pay.
Growth: Ongoing professional training and development.
Extras: Cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity leave, and pension.
Andover Mind welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of mental health or neurodivergence.
Appointments are made on merit.
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate, and in line with our equality policy, we are dedicated to building an accurate picture of the make-up of our workforce to ensure we are developing policies and practices that meet the needs of all employees, regardless of their background or personal circumstances.
We take Safeguarding seriously, therefore you will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check at the enhanced level before working with us. Further information can be obtained from
We welcome applications from all of the communities in which we work. We also positively encourage applications from people with mental health problems, those who are physically disabled and neurodivergent to apply for a role within Andover Mind.
Lived Experience Practitioner – Farnborough and Aldershot areas.
£20,217.60 p.a. based on 30 hours per week.
Hours: 30 hours per week, we can be flexible – however Wednesdays are a requirement.
Andover Mind is one of the leading mental health providers in Hampshire and we are looking for a caring, committed, empathetic, hard working team player to join us and to contribute to making a real difference as part of our teams working in Hart Rushmoor to deliver services to patients under the Transformation agenda.
As an integral and highly valued member of our MHICS (Mental Health Integrated Community Service) team, this is an opportunity to “give something back” in a positive way by using your own knowledge and experience of living with, and recovering from, mental illness or of caring for somebody who has mental health problems.
An essential element will be using your own personal experience in the appropriate way to provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to people using the service in order for them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery journey and to manage their own illness, supporting, encouraging and inspiring them.
You will help people to focus on achievable goals using a strengths based approach whilst remaining calm and professional in any stressful or challenging situation. In particular, the Lived Experience Practitioner will support the smooth transition of people using the service to other Mental Health services, by helping them to complete recovery and crisis plans for example.
Suitable for someone who is kind, caring and supportive with good interpersonal and communication skills and who is keen to provide the highest quality experience for people using GPiMHS / MHICS.
Why Join Us?
Holiday: 27 days + bank holidays (rising to 30).
Discounts: Vivup membership (retailer cashback and savings).
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme & competitive sick pay.
Growth: Ongoing professional training and development.
Extras: Cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity leave, and pension.
We welcome applications from all of the communities in which we work. We also positively encourage applications from people with mental health problems, those who are physically disabled and neurodivergent to apply for a role within Andover Mind. Appointments are made on merit.
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate, and in line with our equality policy, we are dedicated to building an accurate picture of the make-up of our workforce to ensure we are developing policies and practices that meet the needs of all employees, regardless of their background or personal circumstances.
We take Safeguarding seriously, therefore you will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check at the enhanced level before working with us. Further information can be obtained from www.dbs.gov.uk
Peer Support Worker
Andover and surrounding areas.
£12.96 per hour (£15,163.20 p/a)
22.5 hours per week (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)
Job Overview
To work with service users referred from the Primary Care Mental Health Service both individually and in groups, using your own lived experience to provide person-centred support.
Responsibilities
- Establish a supportive and respectful relationships with service users referred from the Primary Care Mental Health Services team.
- Develop the ability to share your personal story of recovery in a professional manner.
- Work with service users on a one-to-one basis to learn self-help strategies, with support from the wider team.
Requirements
- Experience of living with, and recovered from, your own mental illness.
- Experience in accessing local support services, organisations and groups.
- Skills and confidence to support Service Users to engage with support services, organisations and groups including making and receiving referrals.
- An understanding of the implications of mental ill-health.
- Able to travel to GP Surgeries around the Andover area.
Why Join Us?
Holiday: 27 days + bank holidays (rising to 30).
Discounts: Vivup membership (retailer cashback and savings).
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme & competitive sick pay.
Growth: Ongoing professional training and development.
Extras: Cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity leave, and pension.
We welcome applications from all of the communities in which we work. We also positively encourage applications from people with mental health problems, those who are physically disabled and neurodivergent to apply for a role within Andover Mind. Appointments are made on merit.
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate, and in line with our equality policy, we are dedicated to building an accurate picture of the make-up of our workforce to ensure we are developing policies and practices that meet the needs of all employees, regardless of their background or personal circumstances.
We take Safeguarding seriously, therefore you will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check at the enhanced level before working with us. Further information can be obtained from www.dbs.gov.uk
At Andover Mind, we foster a positive and productive culture where employee happiness is as important as that of those who use our services.
“We are a values led organisation and pride ourselves in our people and the commitment we have to the mental health agenda. I would describe Andover Mind as a dynamic, open and inclusive place to work.”
Andover Mind is a progressive employer, that seeks to provide an enriching workplace, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that creates a sense of belonging for all of our employees. Collaboration and open communication are encouraged, ideas are welcome and the emphasis on work-life balance is evident, with workplace wellbeing featuring high on our list of priorities; as well making our office spaces comfortable places to be, we also offer a generous annual leave, a competitive sick pay scheme, employee assistance programme and a free Vivup membership providing staff with a huge range of lifestyle and retail discounts.
The personal and professional growth of our employees is important to us, so as well as a comprehensive induction programme, we also have an in-house training platform for continuous development and provide access to external courses where necessary, with plenty of opportunity to pave the way for career advancement with in the organisation.
We pride ourselves on being forward-thinking in our flexible working practices; as well as employing almost 100 staff our wellbeing centres across Hampshire including Andover, Basingstoke and Farnborough, we also have a number of hybrid and home-based roles.
With a vibrant workplace culture, a strong sense of purpose, and a genuine commitment to employee growth and satisfaction, Andover Mind strives to offer employees a fulfilling and rewarding career.
We’re a mindful employer
What does being a mindful employer mean?
✔️ To provide non-judgemental and proactive support to staff experiencing mental ill-health.
✔️ To not make assumptions about a person with a mental health condition and their ability to work.
✔️ To be positive and enabling toward all employees and applicants with a mental health condition.
✔️ To support line managers in managing mental health in the workplace.
✔️ To ensure they are fair in the recruitment of new staff in accordance with the Equality Act (2010).
✔️ To make it clear that people who have experienced mental ill-health will not be discriminated against, and that disclosure of a mental health conditions will enable both the employee and employer to assess and provide the right level of support or adjustment.
Everybody is welcome
We wholeheartedly invite applications from all the diverse communities we engage with. We strongly urge individuals with lived experiences related to mental ill-health, dementia, mild cognitive impairment, physical disabilities, and neurodivergent perspectives to apply. Your unique backgrounds and insights are valuable contributions to the work we do at Andover Mind.
Mind’s values of being open, together, responsive, independent and unstoppable, are at the heart of everything we do. We embrace diversity and strive to create an environment where everyone feels they belong, and is encouraged, celebrated, and empowered to achieve their potential. Collaboration and mutual respect are the cornerstones of our organisation, where every voice is heard and valued. Equality, diversity and inclusion enriches our workforce, and drives understanding, acceptance, innovation and creativity in the services we deliver, make sure that nobody experiencing or at risk of mental ill-health, has to face it alone.
Employee benefits
People are at the very heart of our organisation, so we offer a generous benefits package designed to support your personal wellbeing and reward your commitment and hard work. As an employee at Andover Mind you’ll enjoy:
- Flexible working
- Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
- Comprehensive induction programme
- Mileage allowance of 45p per mile
- Stakeholder pension scheme
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays – rising to 30 days with length of service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Competitive sick pay scheme
- Ongoing training and development
- Vivup membership which includes access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
- Competitive recruitment referral scheme
- Bike to work scheme
- Free eye test vouchers
Behind the scenes
Our staff and volunteers are instrumental to the success of Andover Mind, but what does working for us really involve?
