The Mental Health Foundation is seeking a Research Assistant/Right Here Participation Co-ordinator.

The main purpose of the post is to provide administrative and basic research support to the research team and to support the participation Manager for the Right Here Initiative

As a central role to the position the post holder will be expected to reflect on personal experience as a service user. The post will provide the opportunity to channel this experience positively and use their insights to inform and bring added value to the Research Projects as well as the Right Here Initiative and additionally bring a unique perspective and awareness to colleagues within the team. In particular this insight is imperative for all projects related to young people's mental health. The post holder will be responsible for liaising with young people working in consultation with the projects and establishing effective working relationships with organisations.

The closing date for this post is Wednesday 12 August 2009.

For more information including a Job Description and how to apply please visit the Mental Health Foundation website here.

12:50:26  2009-08-10