Health & Wellbeing Support Worker / Mental Health Coach with relevant experience of supporting vulnerable individuals within a Health and Social Care or Mental Health Coaching setting, is required to join our Navigation Services in North East England for Rethink Mental Illness.

SALARY: £21,703 – £23,906 pro rata + Benefits

LOCATION: Working in the Durham and/or Cleveland areas

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract until May 2025

WORKING HOURS: 35 Hours per Week

KEY REQUIREMENT: A full UK driving licence and access to own transport for work purposes is essential for this role

The post will be subject to a DBS Enhanced with Adults barred check and Home Office Prison Clearance.

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a passionate Health & Wellbeing Support Worker / Mental Health Coach with relevant experience of supporting vulnerable individuals within a Health and Social Care or Mental Health Coaching setting.

Working as a Health & Wellbeing Support Worker / Mental Health Coach you will be work as part of a multi-agency team, delivering high-quality person-centred support focussing on personal wellbeing issues for those leaving the prison settings in Durham and/or Cleveland area.

As the Health & Wellbeing Support Worker / Mental Health Coach you will support a caseload of service users, who will either be serving community sentences or being released from prison, in group and 1:1 formats, in a responsive, flexible and adaptable way, working with other professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes.

If you, would you like to work for a leading mental health charity in a rewarding role where you will really make a difference, then please apply today.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. The company believes that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of their core values.

They draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of their people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help them become an inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider who reflect the diverse communities they support as a mental health charity.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent with qualifications or training relevant to the Health and Wellbeing Coach role e.g. Health and Social Care, Mental Health Coaching etc

Relevant experience of supporting vulnerable individuals to identify, set and meet their own goals using 1:1 and/or group interventions

Working knowledge of health, debts, housing, court systems, mental health, criminal justice, and substance misuses

Experience of working to support individuals using structured, time limited support

Passionate and motivated to support individuals in or leaving the criminal justice system through provision of a high quality, professional level of care

Hold a full UK driving license and have access to own transport for work purposes

Experienced in maintaining professional boundaries, even in challenging situations

Able to make a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s situation and needs

Excellent time management skills

Experience of using clinical outcome measures to inform practice

Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills

Working knowledge of standard IT packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and use of database / information systems

BENEFITS

Rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform: Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc

Wellbeing support: A hub that gives physical, and mental health support. The company also have an Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments

Flexible Working – you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. Generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off

Contributory pension scheme

Structured Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way

Receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member

Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

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JOB REF: AWDO-C11519

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