Work with Us

“I first began as a student nurse on placement with Devon Mind and found it to be a really positive and rewarding experience. During my placement, I learned so much, including how to communicate confidently with people, provide person-centred support, maintain professional boundaries, and better understand mental health care in a community setting. At the end of my placement, I was offered a job and have been working for Devon Mind ever since, which has been an amazing opportunity. Since then, I have continued to learn and develop, especially in building trusting relationships, working as part of a supportive team, managing challenges, and supporting people in a compassionate and recovery-focused way. All of these experiences have helped shape the kind of nurse I want to be in the future—approachable, understanding, and committed to making a positive difference.”

— Maisie, Student Mental Health Nurse

“I feel very lucky to work at Devon Mind. I genuinely enjoy my job — the work is varied and stimulating... I enjoy working with a whole range of people, facilitating activities in the community, and the opportunity to exercise creativity in structuring sessions. I feel like my contribution is meaningful and valued, and I have felt very supported by my manager and friendly team.”

— Carla, Recovery Practitioner, Physical Activity, joined in August 2025

“I was drawn to work with Devon Mind when I first read the overall scope of the activities that people with mental health challenges can get involved with, and was excited by the psycho-social aspect of the approach, which I feel is all-encompassing but appeared to be delivered in a relaxed professional manner throughout all the activities that the team get involved with. Since joining the team, I have found that this is indeed the approach and that there is a dynamic that exists within the team which is forward-looking and strives to deliver the best possible service to the client group within the constraints of the demands on the charity. It also helps to work with people who look out for one another in a manner that equally reflects our caring approach to people who need our service.”

— Bill, Recovery Practitioner, joined in September 2025

“I began my journey with Devon Mind in 2025 as a Mental Health Recovery Practitioner, and since then, I have developed and implemented my skills providing both individual and group interventions, with a particular focus on DBT-based practices — a modality I had not worked with before. Through the guidance and encouragement of a supportive and collaborative team, I have grown not only as a practitioner but also as an individual, feeling confident to seek advice, ask questions, and continually improve… This experience has strengthened my commitment to helping others and reinforced my passion for mental health care.”

— Maddie, Recovery Practitioner, joined in June 2025