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Job Title: Mental Health Coordinator

Department: Saints Foundation

Location: St Mary’s Stadium

Hours: 37,5h per week

Contract Type: Fixed-term until 19th October 2028

Job Framework: Specialist

Salary: Up to 31,000 P/A

Accountable to: Health Project Manager

Accountable for: Health and Wellbeing Project officer(s), Casual Staff

ROLE PURPOSE:

Saints Foundation is the charity of Southampton Football Club. We support people in need throughout Southampton, creating opportunities for our communities to thrive.​ We deliver projects that respond to the needs of the people of our community.​ Using the power of the Saints badge and working together, we engage those who feel​ the impact of inequalities the most, helping them to achieve positive sustainable outcomes for themselves.

This role will coordinate our Mental Health projects, which includes Extra Time Hub (Premier League Together Against Suicide), Saints by Your Side and Talking Tactics.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with funders, local key stakeholders and partners to provide progress updates as required over the duration of the project.
• To lead the projects delivery plans & budget, ensuring both are kept updated over the duration of the projects.
• Act as the main point of contact for the projects evaluation and data collection partners and fully engage with the relevant organisations to ensure data collection is up to date and all required information shared.
• Deliver against the projects KPIs and Outcomes, demonstrating progression measured against the project objectives, reporting against the requirements set out in the delivery plan.
• Provide direct line management for full time and casual delivery staff within the mental health area of work.
• Support delivery of the SBYS weekly programme and monthly peer led catch up sessions ensuring safe and effective delivery is maintained.
• Coordinate the delivery of 1-2-1 mentoring programme Talking Tactics, ensuring great communication with NHS clinical lead and referral partners.
• Coordinate and support partnership relationships to support all Mental Health projects.
• Coordinate a casual workforce to manage Extra time Hub match day engagement.
• Provide match day staffing cover when required for Extra Time hubs.
• Lead on the coordination of quality assurance, participant voice sessions, and EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) reviews for Employability.

Line management responsibilities:

• Train, guide and mentor your team to help them succeed in their roles.
• Ensure all team members have up to date and regularly reviewed Personal Development Plans.
• Regularly meet with each team member to discuss their personal development.
• Hold monthly team meetings to collaborate, generate ideas and solve problems.
• Manage performance for all team members, whether poor or good, in a constructive manner and addressed quickly to ensure no disruption to the team dynamic.
• Recognise and appropriately reward team members who are doing good work.
• Ensuring compliance of Health and Safety within your team.

Safeguarding, Health & Safety and EDI

• Ensure the relationship with children and adults at risk is appropriate and language, behaviour and demeanour is suitable. Saints Foundation will expect you to undertake training to ensure an understanding of best practice in relation to children and/or adults at risk. 
• You have a duty of care to protect the welfare of children under your supervision by creating an environment that protects them from harm.
• Following company Health and Safety Policy and escalating any concerns.
• Adhering to risk assessments set out in your department to ensure safe working.
• Ensure Risk Assessments are in place and up to date including PRA’s where needed
• Ad hoc duties as requested by Management.
• All staff are expected to support the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda, by embracing diversity and the positivity that diversity brings, to create an environment that is welcoming for all, free from any form of discrimination, harassment and abuse. 
• Able to work within a diverse community and draw on individual strengths to promote equality & diversity. 
• Knowledge of safeguarding best practices and the ability to create a safe, inclusive environment for participants.

Other 

• Proactively attend any training to develop relevant knowledge and skills. 
• Work closely with Saints Foundations marketing and media team to ensure success stories and case studies are captured to effectively promote the work of the charity.  
• Represent Saints Foundation, Southampton FC, and our funder partners professionally at all times. 
• A criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out. 

The above Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential Skills, Experience and Behaviours:

• Good level of understanding of the mental health landscape in the city.
• Experience of delivering mental health mentoring support (1-2-1 and group interventions).
• Experience of developing and managing local partnerships.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Adaptability to work withing multiple projects.

Desirable:

• MHFA mental health qualification
• Suicide prevention qualification

How this benefits you?

• Salary up to £31,000
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Learning and development opportunities
• Staff discounts at Level1, The Dell and the Retail Store
• 2x complementary tickets for Southampton men’s team home games.

The closing date for this role is 30th November 2026?

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.*

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect everyone to share this commitment. You will be required to adhere to all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and to ensure that Southampton Football Club is free from discrimination and harassment.

The post holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, supporting the organisation’s strategic aims to remove barriers and address inequality. You will play an active role in promoting an inclusive, discrimination-free environment that ensures fair access to opportunities and resources. This includes fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging where everyone is empowered to contribute, perform, and reach their full potential.