Grow Mental Health (Grow) is a community of people drawn together by our first-hand experience of mental health challenges. With over 60 years’ experience supporting people in personal growth and recovery, we provide a space where people can tell their story in a confidential and friendly setting. Using a world renowned, evidence based program, our members meet weekly, establish friendships, and begin their unique journey towards mental wellbeing. Funded by the HSE and fundraising activity, Grow operate through a national network of peer support groups that encourage positive action through shared wisdom and practical guidance. Meetings are weekly, are confidential, open to all individuals over 18, no referral needed

Role Summary

The purpose of the role is to work directly with the Head of National Programs, The Regional Program Teams, the National Program Committee and the national support team to lead the work plan driven by Grow’s strategic plan and objectives. The NPO will be an inspiring leader, modelling the Grow Mental Health Culture, Values and Behaviours. The purpose of the role is to ensure the Grow Program is adhered to, delivered effectively, ensuring quality and consistency in keeping with Grow’s ethos and culture. To develop programmes as required and in line with external markets.

To ensure that those staff, volunteers and members delivering the program are fully trained, developing the skill set of this team to build organisational capacity and meet strategic initiatives. The job holder will report to the CEO to begin with and is expected to operate with autonomy. They will also work closely with the Area Coordinators, Regional Program Teams, National Program Committee and attend those meetings when required. The CEO will be responsible for agreeing the priorities for this role in consultation with the role holder. They will support the work of the National Program Committee.

Some benefits of working at Grow include: