At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate support to individuals affected by mental health issues via phone, email, and text.
- Company: SANE, a leading UK mental health charity dedicated to improving lives.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, nurturing workplace culture, and access to employee assistance programmes.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience in mental health support.
- Qualifications: Experience with mental health conditions and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 15.46 - 15.46 £ per hour.
SANE is a UK-wide mental health charity working to improve the quality of life of anyone affected by mental illness.
It aims to raise awareness and understanding of all mental health conditions; fight to improve frontline mental health services for individuals and carers; provide support, information and guidance through SANEline, our Call Back service, email and text support; and promote and host research into causes, treatments and therapies through its Prince of Wales International Centre for SANE research.
We are looking for people interested in providing compassionate support to people affected by mental health problems.
This includes supporting people with severe mental illness, and carers, families and friends.
In this role you will provide confidential emotional support by telephone, email and text.
This role provides valuable practical experience in providing emotional support to vulnerable people.
Working within SANE support services requires a high level of empathy and emotional resilience as well as excellent communication skills.
SANE takes pride in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for both our staff and volunteers.
Applications are particularly welcome from individuals with counselling, psychology or therapy qualifications or any other therapeutic disciplines who are committed to providing compassionate mental health support.
Hours
2-3 days per week which can include weekends, to cover a 7 day service.
Shifts generally run from 12-6pm or 12-8pm (some flexibility is available).
All work is conducted on-site at SANE’s London office.
- Starting Salary
- £15.46 per hour
About you
- You must have experience of working with people with mental health conditions/mental illnesses and families and carers.
- You are personable, highly compassionate, and genuinely interested in supporting people from all walks of life.
- You are a warm and confident communicator.
- You can collaborate with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service on our Call Back Service.
What can you expect?
- To work within SANE’s framework, including regular check‑ins, debriefs, and caller meetings. To receive training specific to your role.
- To become part of an established and diverse team.
- To gain exposure to a wide range of mental health problems.
- To gain valuable practical experience in providing emotional support to vulnerable people.
- A culture where team members support and learn from each other.
- A warm supportive and encouraging environment.
- Access to our staff Employee Assistance programme.
Requirements
- To undergo an enhanced DBS check.
- Expected start date – late August 2026.
- For all applicants staff – availability of a minimum of 2 days every week.
Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is found as interviews are being conducted on an ongoing basis.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Closing date: Friday 24th July at 12pm (midday). Interviews will take place in August, although they may begin earlier depending on number and quality of applications received.
To apply
Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification before completing application.
Applicants must address all areas on the person specification (Downloadable below) and explain motivation for wanting to work for SANE.
Applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
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Contact Details:
South West Community Chaplaincy Recruitment Team
