Access and Inclusion Specialist

​​Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

​Salary: Starting Salary £26,292 per annum, once passed probation salary increase to £27,835 per annum

​​Location: x1 position available covering West Norfolk


​​The Role
The Access and Inclusion Specialist will work closely with the Access and Inclusion Manager and the Community Development team to engage with seldom heard communities, including those with protected characteristic and inclusion health groups who do not yet access the NHS Talking Therapies service. Our Access and Inclusion Team (AIT) will enhance our understanding of the nuanced needs of local communities, populations and demographics, to reduce health inequalities and tailor our offer to overcome barriers to access.

There are 5 Access and Inclusion specialists who will be place based and each assigned to one of the 5 localities in the Norfolk and Waveney County.

This role is critical in driving initiatives that address barriers to access and ensure that services are inclusive and accessible to all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances.

​The ideal candidate will have significant experience of successfully working in partnership with other organisations to deliver projects and services. Experience in building and maintaining good relationships with stakeholders. In addition have a minimum of 3 years of experience in access and inclusion, EDI, or related roles, with at least 3 years in a facilitation or advise role within the non-profit or mental health sector. A understanding of mental health issues, a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential.

​​Interview date to be confirmed
​We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.


​​How To Apply 
​Candidates will be redirected to the Norfolk and Waveney Mind website to apply online. 

​​​Safeguarding Statement
​​Norfolk and Waveney Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check as well as other safeguarding checks including Warner interviews depending on the role applied for.