Careers
At Mulberry Bush, every role contributes to work rooted in nearly 80 years of therapeutic practice. Across our schools, training, professional development and Insight, our people work alongside children, families, professionals and one another to create meaningful change.
About us
About our careers
We know this work can be rewarding, complex and emotionally demanding. That is why we place reflection, relationships and support at the heart of our working culture, creating space for people to learn, develop and feel connected to a shared purpose.
Whatever your role, you will be part of a collaborative organisation that values curiosity, experience and the contribution each person brings.
What people say about working with us
rated their overall job satisfaction as very satisfied or satisfied
said they were proud to work for the Mulberry Bush
would recommend the Mulberry Bush to a friend or colleague as a great place to work
Emotionally, working with the children at The Mulberry Bush is much more than just a job. To be alongside these children and the challenges they face takes determination, patience and resilience but the rewards are immeasurable. The relationships you build and the memories you make with them and the times you share together really makes a difference to their futures – not many jobs can say that.
I came to The Mulberry Bush School as an agency worker and never left! I had never planned to work with this age group of children however I was really keen to learn. I have been learning every day since. Each day is different and brings new challenges. One of the best things at The Mulberry Bush is the support that is given in many different ways. We work as a team and every problem is challenged as a team. I have always been encouraged to bring new ideas to the school.
If you have at least one year’s service with The Mulberry Bush, you will be entitled to an enhanced salary entitlement while taking parental leave:
- If you take statutory maternity leave or adoption leave, your full basic salary will be maintained for the first 13 weeks of your period of leave.
- If you take statutory shared parental leave – the length of which will vary depending on the arrangements you choose with your partner – you will receive full basic salary paid for a period pro-rata to the 13 weeks offered for maternity and adoption leave.
- If you take statutory paternity leave, you will be paid full basic salary for the two-week period.
We do not want our staff to face financial hardship when they are absent due to sickness, which is why we offer:
- 25 days at full pay
- 50 days at half pay
The health and wellbeing of our staff matters to us. We recognise that our work can be rewarding, complex and emotionally demanding, so all Mulberry Bush staff have access to practical resources that support their physical and mental wellbeing.
Staff receive free access to Headspace, a science-backed mindfulness and meditation app designed to reduce stress, build resilience and support better sleep. It includes guided meditations, sleepcasts, relaxing music, group meditation, tension-releasing workouts and wellbeing videos.
Through Simply Health, staff can also access everyday healthcare and wellbeing support, including money back towards dental, optical and physiotherapy costs, online GP appointments, mental health support, life advice and digital muscle and joint assessments. Services and claim limits are subject to the terms of the Mulberry Bush plan.
Staff are encouraged and rewarded for introducing anybody they feel could make a difference at The Mulberry Bush.
- First stage – if your contact completes an application form and is subsequently invited to interview, you will receive £50.
- Second stage – if this person is then appointed, you will receive £200.
- Third stage – on completion of a successful probationary period, you will receive a further £300.
Yes. Save 26-40% on a new bike for work. Tax is complicated; the cycle to work scheme is not. You choose a bike, hire it for an agreed length of time, then wind its value down to a negligible amount. It’s like a year-round sale, with interest free credit available in over 2,000 retailers.
All staff are entitled to an annual free flu vaccination.
Yes. The Blue Light Card provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with a range of discounts from large national retailers to local businesses, across categories including groceries, holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance and phones.
The Mulberry Bush qualifies for the Blue Light Card and app. It is based upon individuals taking out personal membership. Two years’ access to the online and high street discounts costs a fee of £4.99.
To register, visit the Blue Light Card registration page. To create an account you are asked for your ID or a recent payslip – we would recommend your payslip. You are asked to select the service sector in which you are employed – choose Social Care from the drop-down list. On the next page you are asked to select a trust from another drop-down list – choose Residential Care. You will then be asked to provide your personal details and home address. On the next page you will be asked for the company name, and you will need to upload your recent payslip.
It will take up to one week for your application to be approved.
Every role at The Mulberry Bush contributes to work rooted in nearly 80 years of therapeutic practice. Across our schools, training, professional development and Insight, our people work alongside children, families, professionals and one another to create meaningful change.
We know this work can be rewarding, complex and emotionally demanding. That is why we place reflection, relationships and support at the heart of our working culture, creating space for people to learn, develop and feel connected to a shared purpose.
Whatever your role, you will be part of a collaborative organisation that values curiosity, experience and the contribution each person brings.