Work with us

Work with us

We’re Cornwall Mind, your local mental health charity.

We won’t stop until everyone with a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve. Will you join us?

We value lived experience and encourage people with personal experience of recovery from mental health problems to apply to work with us. We know how important the benefits of a mentally healthy workplace are and we prioritise wellbeing at work.

We’re dedicated, friendly and open, working together to improve the lives of people in Cornwall.

An inclusive workplace

We embrace the different perspectives that each of us bring. We want our staff to be authentic and bring their whole selves to work. We want Cornwall Mind to be a workplace that truly reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people we support. Where everyone is appreciated – regardless of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.

We are a Living Wage Employer and Disability Confident Committed.

What’s in it for you?

• A fantastic team of people who are passionate about mental health and supporting their colleagues.
• Support with developing in your role and career.
• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Staff training workshops and shared learning opportunities.
• Flexible working where possible.
• Access to counselling.
• Access to shopping discount scheme.

Current Vacancies

Lived Experience Project Worker

Hours of Work: 22.5 per week

Base: Bodmin (with expected travel around Cornwall)

Salary: £16,906 Pro Rata, £14.45 per hour

About The Lived Experience Network

We want to create community at Mind, we believe that mental health services should never be designed for people without being shaped by people with lived experience. The Lived Experience Network (LEN) at Cornwall Mind shows exactly what’s possible when that belief becomes practice, not principle.

The LEN brings together people whose experiences of mental ill health have become a powerful source of insight and leadership. We have worked alongside NHS colleagues and local providers to turn strategy into meaningful change, helping deliver the NHS 10-Year Plan commitments, bringing partners together, and navigating complex questions about quality and the fair allocation of resources. They’ve done this with integrity, clarity, and an unshakeable belief in what they’re building.

This partnership between Cornwall Mind and Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a striking example of what happens when lived experience is treated as expertise, not afterthought. Together, we are demonstrating that when power is shared, care becomes more compassionate, responsive, and effective.

As mental health policy continues to evolve, we hope this approach endures. With mental health now one of the NHS six key programme priorities, the LEN is ready to help shape the next phase ensuring that future plans are grounded in what truly matters to the people they serve.

About the role

The role is focused on championing the voice of individuals with lived experience of mental ill-health, ensuring their insights shape the design, commissioning, and delivery of health and social care services in Cornwall. A key aim is to embed co-production at the heart of service development, making sure services reflect the real needs and experiences of those who use them.

This position will contribute to building strong connections with communities, particularly those who are seldom heard or marginalised, enabling their perspectives to be included in decision-making processes. The post holder will provide feedback on health and social care proposals informed by lived experience, working collaboratively across systems and organisations to drive meaningful change.

A core aspect of the role involves developing and supporting the Cornwall Mind Lived Experience Network. This includes recruiting, training, and inducting Experts by Experience, and coordinating their involvement in mental health transformation work. The role is part of a multidisciplinary team, working creatively to identify opportunities for improvement and ensuring lived experience remains central to the transformation of mental health services across Cornwall.

Role includes:

• Build relationships with individuals, communities and partner organisations, promoting inclusive participation and engagement.
• Support Experts by Experience to contribute safely and confidently to co-production activities, workshops and engagement sessions.
• Facilitate lived experience involvement and help gather insight to shape services, projects and transformation work.
• Work collaboratively with NHS and VCSE partners, representing the project at meetings and events where appropriate.
• Support the planning, delivery and development of projects, events and engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to evaluation, learning and continuous improvement.
• Promote psychologically safe, trauma-informed and person-centred approaches throughout all aspects of the work.

Closing date 19th June 2026

If you have any questions or wish to discuss this role in more detail, please contact lorna@cornwallmind.org

Download the application pack and form to apply:

Lived Experience Project Worker Application Pack

Cornwall Mind Application Form

Lived Experience Administration Worker

Hours of Work: 22.5 per week

Base: Bodmin (with expected travel around Cornwall)

Salary: £15,736 Pro Rata, £ 13.45 per hour

Role includes:

• Providing administrative support to the Lived Experience Network, maintaining records, databases and communications.
• Coordinating meetings, workshops, training sessions and events, including diary management and minute taking.
• Supporting the recruitment, onboarding and engagement of Experts by Experience.
• Managing routine enquiries, newsletters and promotional communications.
• Maintaining accurate data and supporting monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirements.
• Processing expenses and ensuring all work is carried out in line with GDPR and confidentiality requirements.

Closing date 19th June 2026

If you have any questions or wish to discuss this role in more detail, please contact lorna@cornwallmind.org

Download the application pack and form to apply:

Lived Experience Admin Worker Application Pack

Cornwall Mind Application Form

Mental Health and Wellbeing Worker

Hours of Work: 22.5 Per Week

To start: July 2026

Base: Bodmin/Outreach Across Cornwall

Salary: £16,906, £14.45 per hour

Project Overview

This role forms part of a partnership project between Cornwall Mind and Citizen’s Advice Cornwall, providing mental health casework support to individuals at risk of homelessness.

The partnership aims to:

• Improve access to mental health support for people experiencing Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
• Provide practical and emotional support to individuals referred through the programme
• Reduce the risk of homelessness by addressing underlying mental health challenges
• Provide early intervention and crisis prevention support

Support may include:

• Mental health and wellbeing action plan design
• One-to-one casework support
• Signposting and referrals to appropriate services
• Advocacy with housing, benefits, or support agencies
• Crisis prevention and early intervention

Closing date 19th June 2026

If you have any questions or wish to discuss this role in more detail, please contact lorna@cornwallmind.org

Download the application pack and form to apply:

Mental Health Wellbeing Worker (CAC) Application Pack

Cornwall Mind Application Form