Development and wellbeing

The image shows a lively dining scene in a communal setting, likely a senior living facility. Two elderly individuals, a man with glasses and a warm smile and a woman with white hair laughing heartily, share a joyful moment.

Our commitment to your wellbeing

Our Colleague Wellbeing Strategy is how we put our values into action. Developed by our dedicated Wellbeing Network – made up of colleagues from right across MHA – it reflects what matters most to you.

The strategy is built around feedback from our teams and focuses on making wellbeing visible, accessible and woven into everything we do.

We’ve made three key commitments:

Build confidence: We will help our people develop the skills and knowledge to support their own wellbeing – and each other’s.
Raise awareness: We will make sure everyone knows about the wellbeing support available across MHA.
Embed wellbeing: We will weave wellbeing into policies, processes and everyday life across the organisation.

Because wellbeing is not something extra – it is something essential.

Wellbeing support that works for you

Everyone’s needs are different, which is why we offer a wide range of wellbeing resources – whether you need a moment to talk, a little breathing space or help through something tougher.

You will have access to:

A free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for colleagues and volunteers
Chaplaincy support when you need someone to talk to
A hardship and welfare fund for support when life gets difficult
A supportive environment where people genuinely look out for one another
A library of wellbeing tools and resources available all year round
The opportunity to join our Wellbeing Network and help shape the future of colleague wellbeing

When you thrive, the people you care for thrive too – and we are here to help make that happen.

Supporting your development

From your first day with us, you’ll be supported to grow.

Whether you are developing confidence in a new role or building a long-term career, we will be with you every step of the way.

You’ll have access to:

A full induction to help you get started with confidence
Over 450 training opportunities via our Learning Zone – from workshops to accredited courses
Support to gain formal qualifications in areas from care to catering to leadership
Tailored revalidation support for nurses and music therapists
Clear career progression pathways and learning to suit your goals

Between April 2024 and March 2025, we’ve supported 231 colleagues to start qualifications – investing nearly £250,000 in their growth and development. Because growing your career should never be out of reach.

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A culture that lifts each other up

We are proud to be part of a workplace where people are celebrated for who they are – not just what they do.

Our culture is built on:

Kindness and respect: in how we speak, listen and support one another
Inclusion and belonging: so everyone feels safe and free to be themselves
Celebrating growth: because every step forward matters
Openness and honesty: so we can learn and improve together

This is a place where people feel part of something. And that something matters.

Ready to grow with us?

Whether you are looking for career development in care, wellbeing support at work, or simply a place where you can be yourself and do what you do best – you will find it here.

At MHA, we do more than support older people. We support each other.

Because when we look after our teams, they can do what they do best – help others live later life well.