Vacancies

Job Title: Counsellor/CBT Therapist
Team: Counselling and Support
Required Hours: To be able to take on at least 2 clients at one time (session times with clients can be arranged with individual clients)
Availability: Counsellors must attend quarterly IM team meetings (January, April, July and October, all are online, but we aim to have one face to face event per year), monthly group supervisions (which usually last up to 2 hours) and meetings with their manager at the agreed times.
Position: Paid
Duration: Permanent
Purpose: The counsellor/CBT Therapist will provide mental health counselling support to clients that self-refer to our services via our website.

Role Responsibilities

• Performing therapy sessions in a controlled environment with clients.
• Using verbal interaction to explore behaviour, attitudes and emotions.
• Helping clients to understand and address their inner conflicts and reflect on issues to help them make positive changes.
• Establishing a relationship of trust and respect with clients.
• Actively listening to client concerns and empathising with their position.
• Support clients in their personal development and in achieving personal goals.
• Agree on a counselling treatment plan to determine what will be covered in sessions.
• Refer clients to other sources of help, as appropriate.
• Attending supervision and training courses.
• Working to agreed targets in relation to client contact, responding to clients with seven working days.
• Maintaining high levels of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Keeping records and using reporting tools as sought by the organisation.

Essential Requirements

• Qualification with a professional body like the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) or British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) – we are currently not able to take on trainee or student counsellors.
• Abiding by the ethical framework for counselling or CBT.
• Experience working with Muslim clients.

Desirable Requirements

• Qualification or training in Islamic Psychology or Islamic Counselling.

Benefits

• Be at the forefront of Muslim Mental Health in the UK being part of one of the UK’s largest Muslim Mental Health charities.
• An immensely rewarding role, providing many opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Gain experience working in a diverse and supportive team.
• Invited to exclusive Inspirited Minds events, internal training and skills development.
• Be the first to hear about our upcoming opportunities and projects.
• Helping people to heal and reconnect with their true selves.

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Job Title: Advisory Board Member
Duration: Permanent with a yearly review
Position: Voluntary
Purpose: The Advisory Board member will provide strategic advice, guidance, support and recommendations to the management of Inspirited Minds.
Availability: Advisory Board members are expected to attend the Advisory Board Meeting held on the morning of the first Sunday of every quarter (January, April, July, and October). They are currently online but we aim to have some of these meetings in person every year. Members may also be asked for assistance in between meetings.

Role Responsibilities

• Be at the forefront of Muslim Mental Health in the UK being part of one of the UK’s largest Muslim Mental Health charities.
• An immensely rewarding role, providing many opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Gain experience working in a diverse and supportive team.
• Invited to exclusive Inspirited Minds events, internal training and skills development.
• Be the first to hear about our upcoming opportunities and projects.
• Develop your writing for multiple audiences and mediums.
• Occasional paid opportunities when collaborating with other organisations/initiatives.

Essential Requirements

• Extensive knowledge, experience and expertise within their speciality and preferably within the Muslim Mental Health field.
• Passionate to improve the Mental Health and Wellbeing of society and in particular of the Muslim community within the UK.
• Good, independent judgement, strategic vision and the ability to think creatively.
• Act with selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, leadership; in adherence to our core values and in the best interest of the charity.
• Attend a Board Meeting to evaluate the charity’s performance every 3 months.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Disclose any possible conflicts of interest.
• A broad network with the ability to source additional advice, expertise and make introductions.
• A collaborative and constructive approach, with a commitment to the mission and objectives of Inspirited Minds.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working within a charity or non-profit.
• Experience working within the Mental Health field.
• Experience serving as a board member.

Benefits

• Be at the forefront of Muslim Mental Health in the UK helping to shape the future direction of one of the UK’s largest Muslim Mental Health charities.
• An immensely rewarding role, providing many opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Develop your leadership and strategic skills.
• Establish and grow your network.
• Learn all about how a Mental Health charity operates.
• Invited to exclusive Inspirited Minds events, internal training and skills development.
• Be the first to hear about our upcoming opportunities and projects.

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Job Title: Copywriter
Team: Communications
Hours: 5 hours per week
Availability: Volunteers must attend quarterly IM team meetings (January, April, July and October, all are online, but we aim to have some face to face events every year), monthly team meetings (which usually last up to 2 hours) and supervisions with their manager.
Position: Voluntary
Duration: Permanent
Purpose: The Copywriter will be involved in writing and proofreading copy for various projects at Inspirited Minds adhering to our brand and style guidelines.

Role Responsibilities

• Write clear, concise and grammatically correct content that adheres to the charity’s style guidelines.
• Proofread and suggest improvements to the content written by other writers.
• Have an understanding of authentic sources of Islamic references.
• Collaborate with Support and Outreach teams on a variety of content projects.
• Optimise website content (language, message, tone) to reflect our brand’s voice and values.
• Understand different language styles that appeal to various target audiences.
• Use SEO principles to maximise the reach of copy generated.
• Work with their team and line manager to achieve frequent, timely and positive outcomes.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Work respectfully and cooperatively with colleagues, taking on board suggestions and recommendations.
• Participate and take on any further tasks in relation to the post, which may benefit Inspirited Minds.

Essential Requirements

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and experience with SEO.
• Experience delivering a successful end-to-end digital copy to support campaigns – from concept to execution.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation.
• Experience in editing and copywriting.
• Experience with admin-related tasks.

Desirable Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in copywriting or journalism.
• Evidence of training and continued professional development.

Benefits

• Be at the forefront of Muslim Mental Health in the UK being part of one of the UK’s largest Muslim Mental Health charities.
• An immensely rewarding role, providing many opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Gain experience working in a diverse and supportive team.
• Invited to exclusive Inspirited Minds events, internal training and skills development.
• Be the first to hear about our upcoming opportunities and projects.
• Gain varied experience of copywriting and proofreading from bids and grants to research publications and courses.

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Job Title: Graphic Designer
Team: Communications
Hours: 5 hours per week
Availability: Volunteers must attend quarterly IM team meetings (January, April, July and October, all are online, but we aim to have some face to face events every year), monthly team meetings (which usually last up to 2 hours) and supervisions with their manager.
Position: Voluntary
Duration: Permanent
Purpose: The Graphic Designer will design and produce print and digital marketing materials to ensure the public face of the charity is professional and uniform reflecting its core values, ethos and purpose.

Role Responsibilities

• Design and produce marketing communications (print and digital) pieces for a wide variety of projects, events and campaigns.
• Ability to flex across a varied range of projects and plan and prioritise workload to ensure all tasks are completed in line with agreed deadlines.
• Confidently communicate with others and interpret and problem solve design briefs.
• Liaise with 3rd parties regarding production of materials ensuring internal deadlines are taken into consideration.
• Manage artwork to ensure that brand guidelines are adhered to throughout the organisation’s materials.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure consistency of brand identity.
• Provide user-centred design expertise from concept to delivery.
• Demonstrable agency or in-house experience; collaborating with other creative teams and colleagues
• Work with their team and line manager to achieve frequent, timely and positive outcomes.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Work respectfully and cooperatively with colleagues, taking on board suggestions and recommendations.
• Participate and take on any further tasks in relation to the post, which may benefit Inspirited Minds.

Essential Requirements

• Have experience with Adobe CC Suite.
• A good portfolio, showcasing good knowledge of the full suite of Adobe CC apps (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator are essential).
• Strong attention to detail and an eye for the latest trend or direction in design and branding.
• Self-motivated, autonomous, demonstrate initiative and flexibility.
• Collaborates and partners well within a team to deliver results.

Benefits

• Be at the forefront of Muslim Mental Health in the UK being part of one of the UK’s largest Muslim Mental Health charities.
• An immensely rewarding role, providing many opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Gain experience working in a diverse and supportive team.
• Invited to exclusive Inspirited Minds events, internal training and skills development.
• Be the first to hear about our upcoming opportunities and projects.
• Gain experience in designing a varied range of resources from booklets, to infographics, journals and merchandise

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Job Title: Video Editor
Team: Communications
Required Hours: 5 hours per week
Availability: Volunteers must attend quarterly IM team meetings (January, April, July and October, all are online, but we aim to have some face to face events every year), monthly team meetings (which usually last up to 2 hours) and supervisions with their manager.
Position: Voluntary
Duration: Permanent
Purpose: The Video Editor will assist in video production and editing for a variety of projects related to raising awareness about mental health.

Role Responsibilities

• Video editing of our podcast The Mindful Muslim including trailers and social media clips.
• Assists at shoots for video productions, including event recordings, podcasts, client testimonies and training material, to serve and promote Inspirited Minds.
• Ensure successful project completions as well as manage their own portfolio of video projects.
• Work alongside the team in the concept development of new promotional material, and scripting and storyboarding where necessary.
• Work with their team and line manager to achieve frequent, timely and positive outcomes.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Work respectfully and cooperatively with colleagues, taking on board suggestions and recommendations.
• Participate and take on any further tasks in relation to the post, which may benefit Inspirited Minds.

Essential Requirements

• Proficient in video-editing tools, such as Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Knowledge of animation and motion graphics using After Effects.
• Experience in video editing, which is demonstratable by a portfolio.
• Strong attention to detail and an eye for the latest trend or direction in design and branding.
• Self-motivated, autonomous, demonstrate initiative and flexibility.
• Collaborates and partners well within a team to deliver results.
• Evidence of training and continued professional development.

Benefits

• Be at the forefront of Muslim Mental Health in the UK being part of one of the UK’s largest Muslim Mental Health charities.
• An immensely rewarding role, providing many opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Gain experience working in a diverse and supportive team.
• Invited to exclusive Inspirited Minds events, internal training and skills development.
• Be the first to hear about our upcoming opportunities and projects.
• Gain experience of producing varied videos for multiple platforms for different audiences and purposes

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Job Title: Web and Digital Officer
Team: Communications
Required Hours: 5 hours per week
Availability: Volunteers must attend quarterly IM team meetings (January, April, July and October, all are online, but we aim to have some face to face events every year), monthly team meetings (which usually last up to 2 hours) and supervisions with their manager.
Position: Voluntary
Duration: Permanent
Purpose: The web developer will maintain the organisation’s website, increase online presence and inbound enquiries, manage weekly email communication to newsletter subscribers and Google AdWords campaigns.

Benefits

• Be at the forefront of Muslim Mental Health in the UK being part of one of the UK’s largest Muslim Mental Health charities.
• An immensely rewarding role, providing many opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Gain experience working in a diverse and supportive team.
• Invited to exclusive Inspirited Minds events, internal training and skills development.
• Be the first to hear about our upcoming opportunities and projects.
• Gain experience of making our online presence more user friendly and accessible.
• Gain unique experience of developing our website with innovation and creativity.

Role Responsibilities

• Maintain the organisation’s website including a cohesive design, content, graphics, technical aspects, admin tools, etc.
• Manage the organisation’s blog working with the Communications team members.
• Be involved where necessary, in the creation of content and loading onto the WordPress content management system.
• Responsible for Inspirited Minds weekly email communication using email software.
• Use a variety of tools, approaches, and work with others, to increase website traffic, inbound enquiries, and other online marketing presence.
• Perform search engine marketing and search engine optimisation duties working with third-party tools such as Google AdWords and Google Analytics.
• Work with their team and line manager to achieve frequent, timely and positive outcomes.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Work respectfully and cooperatively with colleagues, taking on board suggestions and recommendations.
• Participate and take on any further tasks in relation to the post, which may benefit Inspirited Minds.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in editing and publishing to WordPress websites.
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Experience in email marketing applications.

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Job Title: Web Developer
Team: Technology
Required Hours: 5 hours per week
Availability: Volunteers must attend quarterly IM team meetings (January, April, July and October, all are online, but we aim to have some face to face events every year), monthly team meetings (which usually last up to 2 hours) and supervisions with their manager.
Position: Voluntary
Duration: Permanent
Purpose: The web developer will aid in the design, development and maintenance of our Online Support Centre.

Benefits

• Be at the forefront of Muslim Mental Health in the UK being part of one of the UK’s largest Muslim Mental Health charities.
• An immensely rewarding role, providing many opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Gain experience working in a diverse and supportive team.
• Invited to exclusive Inspirited Minds events, internal training and skills development.
• Be the first to hear about our upcoming opportunities and projects.
• Gain unique experience of working and leading on a project that is unique to Inspirited Minds.

Role Responsibilities

• Maintain, expand, and scale our current Online Support Centre.
• Write well designed, testable, efficient code using the best software development practices.
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on user needs.
• Build high-quality mock-ups and design prototypes.
• Develop and test across multiple browsers, platforms and devices.
• Stay abreast of the latest web technologies and programming practices.
• Work with their team and line manager to achieve frequent, timely and positive outcomes.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Work respectfully and cooperatively with colleagues, taking on board suggestions and recommendations.
• Participate and take on any further tasks in relation to the post, which may benefit Inspirited Minds.

Essential Requirements

• Proficient in HTML, CSS and JavaScript (Angular/Vue/React) for the frontend development.
• Knowledge and experience with Python, REST, PostgreSQL for the backend development.
• Familiarity with Github and Cloud Computing platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.

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Job Title: Mobile Developer
Team: Technology
Required Hours: 5 hours per week
Availability: Volunteers must attend quarterly IM team meetings (January, April, July and October, all are online, but we aim to have some face to face events every year), monthly team meetings (which usually last up to 2 hours) and supervisions with their manager.
Position: Voluntary
Duration: Permanent
Purpose: The Mobile Developer will aid the design, development and maintenance of our mobile applications.

Benefits

• Be at the forefront of Muslim Mental Health in the UK being part of one of the UK’s largest Muslim Mental Health charities.
• An immensely rewarding role, providing many opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Gain experience working in a diverse and supportive team.
• Invited to exclusive Inspirited Minds events, internal training and skills development.
• Be the first to hear about our upcoming opportunities and projects.
• Have autonomy of guiding and leading the design of the first of its kind mobile application.

Role Responsibilities

• Creation of our Mobile Support Centre and Wellbeing applications.
• Support the entire application lifecycle (concept, design, test, release and support).
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on user needs and write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices.
• Build high-quality mock-ups and design prototypes.
• Develop and test across multiple operating systems, platforms and devices.
• Work with their team and line manager to achieve frequent, timely and positive outcomes.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Work respectfully and cooperatively with colleagues, taking on board suggestions and recommendations.
• Participate and take on any further tasks in relation to the post, which may benefit Inspirited Minds.

Essential Requirements

• Proficient in Mobile Application Development using technologies such as Objective-C, Swift, Java, Kotlin, React Native or Flutter.
• Knowledge and experience with REST Web Services and GitHub.
• Strong attention to detail and an eye for the latest trend or direction in design and branding.
• Self-motivated, autonomous, demonstrate initiative and flexibility.
• Collaborates and partners well within a team to deliver results.

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Job Title: Podcast Host
Team: Communications
Required Hours: 5 hours per week
Availability: Volunteers must attend quarterly IM team meetings (January, April, July and October, all are online, but we aim to have some face to face events every year), monthly team meetings (which usually last up to 2 hours) and supervisions with their manager. The podcast host must have access to a recording space OR be able to travel to a studio/recording space in London and sometimes other cities within the UK.
Position: Voluntary
Duration: Permanent
Purpose: The Podcast Host will help in planning, organising and recording video podcast episodes with guest and expert speakers for Inspirited Minds’ Mindful Muslim Podcast

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct video interviews and deliver content for the Mindful Muslim Podcast.
• Collaborate on topics to be discussed with the Creative Projects Lead Officer and the episode guest.
• Engage in guest research and prepare background materials and questions as required.
• Lead an engaged and energetic discussion of the topics, while maintaining neutrality and decorum consistent with the mission and values of Inspirited Minds.
• Develop good working relationships with other teams to see the podcast project through, such as video editing and marketing teams.
• Sourcing and liaising with guests and other collaborating organisations in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work with their team and line manager to achieve frequent, timely and positive outcomes.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Work respectfully and cooperatively with colleagues, taking on board suggestions and recommendations.
• Participate and take on any further tasks in relation to the post, which may benefit Inspirited Minds.

Essential Requirements

• Experience and confidence with public speaking and maintaining conversations, in-person and in front of a camera.
• Experience working within the Mental Health field or working with vulnerable people.
• Experience with administrative, record-keeping and database-updating tasks.

Benefits

• Be at the forefront of Muslim Mental Health in the UK being part of one of the UK’s largest Muslim Mental Health charities.
• An immensely rewarding role, providing many opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Gain experience working in a diverse and supportive team as well as speaking with academics, and individuals with lived experience.
• Invited to exclusive Inspirited Minds events, internal training and skills development.
• Be the first to hear about our upcoming opportunities and projects.

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Job Title: Social Media Specialist
Team: Communications
Required Hours: 5 hours per week
Availability: Volunteers must attend quarterly IM team meetings (January, April, July and October, all are online, but we aim to have some face to face events every year), monthly team meetings (which usually last up to 2 hours) and supervisions with their manager.
Position: Voluntary
Duration: Permanent
Purpose: The Social Media Specialist will develop and implement the organisation’s social media strategies. They will also help manage various social media platforms and implement online marketing campaigns.

Role Responsibilities

• Design a social media strategy that’s in line with the brand identity, the organisation’s audience, and goals.
• Generate, edit, publish and share daily content that builds meaningful connections and encourages community members to take action.
• Help manage and optimise organisation pages within each platform to increase the visibility of organisation’s social content.
• Continuously improve by capturing and analysing the appropriate social data/metrics, insights and best practices, and then acting on the information.
• Helping to manage and implement online marketing campaigns on platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Google AdWords.
• Analyse and report social media on a monthly basis for successes and new opportunities.
• Work with their team and line manager to achieve frequent, timely and positive outcomes.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Work respectfully and cooperatively with colleagues, taking on board suggestions and recommendations.
• Participate and take on any further tasks in relation to the post, which may benefit Inspirited Minds.

Essential Requirements

• Professional experience with all social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Pinterest.
• Experience in managing social media content, strategy and implementation.
• Experience in editing and copywriting.
• Strong data analytical skills.
• Experience in creating and developing a digital communications strategy.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with social media scheduling tools such as Buffer.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Canva or design skills
• Evidence of training and continued professional development.

Benefits

• Be at the forefront of Muslim Mental Health in the UK being part of one of the UK’s largest Muslim Mental Health charities.
• An immensely rewarding role, providing many opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Gain experience working in a diverse and supportive team.
• Invited to exclusive Inspirited Minds events, internal training and skills development.
• Gain experience of statistical reports using analytical tools
• Gain experience of marketing, advertising and campaigning strategies

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Job Title: Support Worker
Team: Support
Required Hours: 5 hours per week
Availability: Volunteers must attend quarterly IM team meetings (January, April, July and October, all are online, but we aim to have some face to face events every year), monthly team meetings (which usually last up to 2 hours) and supervisions with their manager.
Position: Voluntary
Duration: Permanent
Purpose: The Support Worker will work with clients referrals and work to develop our Support Groups and Ask IM services.

Role Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients who contact us for Counselling and Support.
• Assess new referrals for suitability of our Counselling Service.
• Refer clients to external services when necessary.
• Provide feedback of progress and updates of clients to the Counselling and Support Manager.
• Support the development and delivery of our anonymous Q&A service Ask IM.
• Support Counsellors with the delivery of our Support Groups service by planning and co-facilitating groups.
• Maintain the privacy and confidentiality rights of each client.
• Raise any concerns with the Counselling and Support Manager immediately.
• Work with their team and line manager to achieve frequent, timely and positive outcomes.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Work respectfully and cooperatively with colleagues, taking on board suggestions and recommendations.
• Participate and take on any further tasks in relation to the post, which may benefit Inspirited Minds.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Psychology
• Experience working with those with mental health illnesses in a professional environment.

Benefits

• Be at the forefront of Muslim Mental Health in the UK being part of one of the UK’s largest Muslim Mental Health charities.
• An immensely rewarding role, providing many opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Gain experience working in a diverse and supportive team.
• Invited to exclusive Inspirited Minds events, internal training and skills development.
• Be the first to hear about our upcoming opportunities and projects.
• Gain experience in providing primary support to Muslims who struggle with their mental health.

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Job Title: Workshop Facilitator

Team: Outreach

Required Hours: 5 hours per week

Availability: Volunteers must attend quarterly IM team meetings (January, April, July and October, all are online, but we aim to have some face to face events every year), monthly team meetings (which usually last up to 2 hours) and supervisions with their manager.

Position: Voluntary

Duration: Permanent

Purpose: The Workshop Facilitator will engage with members of the community to raise awareness about mental health, planning events, workshops and other activities.

Role Responsibilities

• Offer educational events, workshops and training programmes to members of the community.
• Network and build partnerships with local and national organisations.
• Help to develop and deliver webinars and workshops related to different areas of Muslim Mental Health.
• Work with their team and line manager to achieve frequent, timely and positive outcomes.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Work respectfully and cooperatively with colleagues, taking on board suggestions and recommendations.
• Participate and take on any further tasks in relation to the post, which may benefit Inspirited Minds.

Essential Requirements

• Good public speaking skills, including interpersonal and active communication skills
• Ability and enthusiasm for working as part of a team, creating a collaborative, and focused working environment.
• Experience of working in a frontline position including desk-based and outreach work.
• Excellent ability to communicate at all levels and with authenticity both verbally & and in writing, be people focused and know how to adjust your approach depending on the situation.

Desirable Requirements

• Qualification and/or experience of working in mental health.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults and vulnerable people within the Muslim community.
• Confidence in dealing with difficult situations or conversations but also able to escalate where necessary.
• Background in Islamic sciences.
• Respect for the importance of confidentiality and discretion and have knowledge of GDPR.

Benefits

• Be at the forefront of Muslim Mental Health in the UK being part of one of the UK’s largest Muslim Mental Health charities.
• An immensely rewarding role, providing many opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Gain experience working in a diverse and supportive team.
• Invited to exclusive Inspirited Minds events, internal training and skills development.
• Be the first to hear about our upcoming opportunities and projects.
• Gain experience and confidence in public speaking and workshop facilitating.
• Develop your understanding of Islam, mental health and Islamic Psychology.

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