Current Opportunities

Mental Health Support Worker

Children and Young People Service

We are excited to recruit a Mental Health Support Worker (MHSW) to play a vital role within the Tees Valley Getting Help Service. This partnership service supports children and young people aged 5–18 (up to 25 for those with SEND/EHCP) who are experiencing emerging mental health concerns.

You will help deliver evidence-based interventions in schools and community settings, supporting young people to manage mild to moderate mental health challenges. The role is underpinned by the i-THRIVE framework, ensuring support is responsive and tailored to individual needs.

Closing Date for Applications: 3rd July 2026

Mental Health Pathway Navigator

Recovery

We’re currently looking for a compassionate and motivated Mental Health Pathway Navigator to join our innovative team, supporting people across Middlesbrough to access the right support at the right time.

We’re looking for someone who is driven to make a real difference within the local community through high-quality, person-centred support, with collaboration and improving mental health and wellbeing at the heart of everything.

This new service brings together Arch Teesside, Open Door North East and Teesside Mind, working alongside NHS teams, GP practices and voluntary and community organisations to create a connected approach to mental health support.

We are proud to be part of this innovative service, helping people navigate pathways, access the right support, and feel genuinely supported. Our teams are compassionate, curious and determined, and we work together to make a positive impact within our communities.

Closing Date for Applications: 5th July 2026

Safe Haven Team Lead

Safe Haven

Teesside Mind is seeking an experienced and committed individual to join our team as a Safe Haven Team Lead. This role is central to the delivery of Redcar Safe Haven, a newly established service offering a compassionate community-based alternative to complement NHS crisis support.

Operating during evenings and weekends, the Safe Haven provides a non-clinical, welcoming environment for individuals experiencing mental health crisis or emotional distress. The service is staffed by a multidisciplinary team including mental health practitioners and peer workers.

Closing Date for Applications: 30th July 2026

Band 5 Counsellor within the Tees Valley Getting Help Service

Children and Young People Service

A collaborative of local organisations (TEWV, The Link, The Junction, Alliance Psychological Services, Changing Futures North East, and Teesside Mind) have come together to provide the Tees Valley CYP Getting Advice & Help (GA&H) service. This innovative partnership is built on a shared commitment to improving mental health outcomes for children and young people by making services more equitable, accessible, and responsive to local needs.

TEWV leads the partnership, with Alliance Psychological Services and The Link providing operational leadership in North Tees (including Darlington) and South Tees respectively; ensuring strong, place-based delivery.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative initiative that is reshaping how mental health support is delivered to young people in our communities.

Closing Date for Applications: 31st July 2026