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We are on a mission to transform the lives of unpaid carers. With innovative, scalable technology we mobilise the knowledge, wisdom and expertise of the UK’s largest community of carers. Together we care and thrive.
Whilst many of us wouldn’t say we’re carers, we often have to assume that role and receive little support. Mobilise is on a mission to ensure no one has to figure out a caring role on their own.
Mobilise believes that everyone single one of the UK’s 13.5 million unpaid carers could make life better for others in a similar position. The company offers support in a myriad of ways through the use of tech. Whether it’s a listening ear or help on a practical problem, Mobilise promises to offer assistance.
One such scheme is its virtual cuppa program, whereby those looking after loved ones can connect together over a video call and a cup of tea. The company is still green and whilst its only brought in a small dose of funding, it lives up to its mission statement in a number of ways, and will likely expand these offerings moving forward.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Oct 2023
$0.5m
SEED
Jan 2022
$0.6m
SEED
James Townsend
(CEO)Previously founded ZINC VC. Experience as Director of The Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership, Project Development Manager (Education) for The Church of England, and as a Participant President for Teach First.
Suzanne Bourne
(Head of Carer Support)Previously served as Coach & Facilitator for Suzanne Bourne Coaching, Self-Management Programme Development Officer for Parkinson's UK and as a Trainer for De Vere Venues.
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Meaningful work (3)
Opportunities to learn (1)
Open and honest communication (1)
Supportive management (1)
Great work is recognised (1)
People of all backgrounds are welcomed (1)
Flexible working (1)
Focus on employee wellbeing (1)
Inspiring mission (1)
Growing fast (1)
Super supportive and responsive management. Eager to share knowledge and experience, but also to learn from staff too. Useful supervision and encouragement to reflect on progress, strengths and areas for development.
Product
Supportive management
Jan 2023
Great focus on reaching many, but feeling personal and human. Learning from the people we support and feeding themes into providing a wide reach in a way that has impact and value.
Product
Meaningful work
Jan 2023
Interesting work with lots of learning opportunities in-house. Team keen to share insights, expertise and information and find new ways of working. Encouragement to stretch own learning through external training too - online and in-person.
Product
Opportunities to learn
Jan 2023
Mobilise is a special place to work because we have created a safe space for carers to meet, share and enhance their knowledge on opportunities available to them that will enable them thrive in the society.
Operations & Strategy
Meaningful work
Jan 2023
At Mobilise there are monthly management meetings where members of the wider team are invited to join and contribute to the company's business strategy. This promotes transparency as everyone is always aware of the health and impact of Mobilise.
Operations & Strategy
Open and honest communication
Jan 2023
Employee wellbeing is top priority at Mobilise as we have frequent check ins and feedback sessions with our managers where we discuss general wellbeing. We have flexible work arrangements for team members that have caring/parental responsibilities, birthdays off etc.
Operations & Strategy
Focus on employee wellbeing
Jan 2023
We're building the next generation of tools to transform the carer support sector. It's been great to see that what we have done so far has had such a meaningful impact on the lives of those who have experienced it. Take a look at Trustpilot to see first hand.
Marketing
Meaningful work
Jan 2023
Growth so far has been through our own revenue-generating products and supported by investment. We've gone from supporting a handful of carers per week to having automated services dealing with thousands. The ambition of the organisation is also significant so it feels like there is plenty more to do.
Marketing
Growing fast
Jan 2023
We pay a great deal of attention to inclusion in our work with unpaid carers and it's important that we have diversity of thought and experience to help us grow. This is the first organisation I have worked in where this is discussed openly and where differences are openly shared without fear of prejudice.
Marketing
People of all backgrounds are welcomed
Jan 2023
Mobilise has given me the opportunity to thrive and progress my career, working flexibly around 3 children (two with disabilities). They value my professional experience, but also my personal experience from being a parent and a parent carer. I manage my hours flexibly around my caring commitments. They are always supportive.
Marketing
Flexible working
Jan 2023
Reading the feedback from carers in our community in response to our tools, support and the content we create is inspiring. We're making a real and tangible difference to the lives of people who are caring for someone. Every piece of work we do, contributes to helping a carer to thrive, not just survive. This is incredibly rewarding, not least because I have a caring role myself.
Marketing
Inspiring mission
Jan 2023
Mobilise has an open culture, where everyone is respected and invited to have a voice. Great work is celebrated in weekly team meetings and weekly emails. It's a safe environment to share our thoughts, and this is encouraged, as it leads to great discussion and better outcomes for carers.
Marketing
Great work is recognised
Jan 2023