Duties and Responsibilities

Development & Support work:

• To provide emotional and practical support to women accessing the wellbeing hub, including risk and needs assessment and safety and support planning
• To participate in a rota of helpline cover and model and promote good practice in taking helpline calls
• To support volunteers and students in delivering support services
• To participate in a rota to cover at the hub and across community venues as necessary
• To facilitate access for women to statutory, community and other BSWA services
• To comply with the recording, monitoring and evaluation procedures of the project
• To keep up to date with current legislative changes for dissemination within the staff team, and for use when working with women and children around their rights.
• To identify and make links with existing projects and community services and to develop joint services where appropriate
• To keep abreast of issues regarding violence against women on a national and local level
• To participate in multi agency work as agreed with your line manager
• To work alongside colleagues to organise in-house training and information sessions on a range of issues for service users
• To promote awareness of the impact of domestic violence on women and children and BSWA services

Administration:

• To work within BSWA’s administrative and financial systems
• To ensure that adequate records are kept for all service users
• To ensure that Health and Safety records are kept up to date
• To produce monthly reports for your line manager

Communication:

• To ensure that all staff team members are aware of any matters that are relevant to the welfare and security of the refuges, staff, volunteers and service users by:

1. Maintaining BSWA communication records
2. Following safety procedures
3. Attending team meetings
4. Carrying out risk assessments in conjunction with your line manager

• To attend training and conferences relevant to the post, in agreement with your line manager
• To attend support and supervision sessions with your line manager
• To develop a professional working relationship with external agencies
• Feedback relevant issues from external meetings/ training to the staff and management teams as appropriate
• To be involved in the Annual Review process

General:

• To maintain the confidentiality of the women and children using the service andin all matters relating to the organisation
• To offer an equal service to all women and children regardless of age, class, culture, language, race, religion and sexual orientation

• To ensure the efficient use of resources at all times

• To work within BSWA policies and procedures and demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of BSWA
• To work within BSWA’s framework for equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
• To adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, and Adult Safeguarding procedures throughout.
• To participate in the development and annual appraisal of a personal individual development plan with the line manager
• To undertake any other duties required by BSWA, which may arise and commensurate with the post

The post holder will sit within the Senior Management Team and will provide leadership and operational support to the CEO for the management of all clinical services. The post holder will play a key role in overseeing MW’s wellbeing and clinical services to ensure robust clinical support and safe delivery of practice across all settings. The post holder will work closely with other members of the senior management team including the Operations and Service Development Manager (OSDM) and IAPT Clinical Lead, to lead on and/or contribute to the development of MW’s services and its strategic goals.

As the Head of Wellbeing and Clinical Services, the post holder will lead by example and act as a positive role model for all staff by ensuring that all staff fulfil the requirements of their job descriptions and adhere to all organisational policies and procedures.

The post holder will ensure that the staff are appropriately supported and delivering a safe service based on the processes and protocols of the respective service, including NICE guidelines and protocols established by MW’s NHS Trust partners, where appropriate.

The post holder will be responsible for the development and leadership of MW’s wellbeing and clinical services, from client experience to complex care provision.

In the IAPT Service, they will ensure:

• In conjunction with the IAPT clinical lead, the service is implemented and developed in line with national and local IAPT guidelines
• The service meets its Key Performance Indications as outlined in the service contract, including but not limited to treatment timescales, access and recovery rates
• Therapists are attending the required level of clinical supervision as delivered by the IAPT Clinical Lead, Step 2 and Step 3 supervisors

In the BWH Service, they will ensure:

• Referrals are paper screened based on risk and presentation for suitability
• Provide case management supervision on complex cases, and those presenting with risk, working to support the Senior Wellbeing Navigator
• Regularly attend and contribute to the Multi-disciplinary Team discussions at the Joint Case Management meetings to ensure formulation of tailored wellbeing plans

In the IVS Service, they will ensure:

• The service meets the key performance indicators such as intervention timescales
• The service aims to promote independence and resilience
• The service connects individuals with appropriate agencies through onward referral and connection based on their needs
• The staff team are supported with case management supervision on a regular basis

The post holder will ensure that the clinical governance arrangements including risk management are adhered to; support the OSDM to staff requirements including recruitment, selection and retention; support the OSDM in the development of good practice, to improve and evolve the processes and systems to meet the demands of the services.

The post holder will oversee the accurate record keeping for assessments and interventions in the respective services, ensuring high quality detailed notes are recorded in a timely manner.

The post holder is the Named Lead for Safeguarding, Risk Management and Information Governance Management for the organisation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To provide strong leadership, cultivate a culture of clinical excellence and a robust clinical governance across all services in line with best practice:

• Provide support and oversight for good use of client or patient database and monitor effectiveness
• Work with the Chief Executive and the senior management team to monitor staff/practitioners/clinicians’ performance every month
• Produce service reports for steering group and contract meetings
• Produce reports, attend and contribute to MW’s board meetings every quarter
• Produce end of project reports and evaluation as necessary
• Deputise for the Chief Executive when necessary
• Assist the Chief Executive with fundraising applications to NHS Trusts and charitable trust foundations

Across all services, the post holder will be expected to:

• Attend and represent MW in all professional and service meetings, including regular contract review, performance monitoring and steering group meetings
• Monitor and review service targets and performance that reflect client screenings, treatment and recovery.
• Provide the clinical input and support to the OSDM to improve the clinical elements of service interventions, and help to implement on-going service developments
• Keep apprised of new developments e.g. in relation to short-term therapeutic interventions, social prescribing and community transformation and transition services, relevant to the respective service

In the IAPT service:

• Work closely with BEHMHT clinical and management colleagues
• Promote the service and increase access for people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression including groups and communities who are underrepresented in the service.

In the BWH service:

• Work closely with the OSDM to provide highlights of the service including client presentations, complex case discussions and identifying the key needs and themes experienced in the community, to inform commissioners of the ongoing service delivery
• Support the OSDM in developing partnerships and fostering relationships with key stakeholders including commissioners, statutory services, other VCS organisations and service user groups

In the IVS service:

• Support the OSDM in promoting the service and increasing access for those identified by BEHMHT’s colleagues as suitable to be transitioned into the community.
• Support the OSDM in instilling the ethos of the WT CIC and MW in the staff team, providing the motivation and empowering the staff team to perform to the best of their ability and meeting the KPIs demanded by the service
• Work collaboratively as part of the Core Locality Multi-Disciplinary Team with clients to develop their co-produced, tailored recovery plan based on their wellbeing goals and promote personal responsibility
• Support the OSDM to work collaboratively with WT CIC partners to ensure the service meets the required service targets and KPIs

Information and Resources

Within all the key services, staff are required to record accurate contacts and engagement with service users on a regular basis.

The post holder will:

• Ensure the data quality across the service is to a very high standard and work with the BEHMHT to ensure they are able to run regular reports to provide the up to date and accurate performance monitoring reports to commissioners.
• Ensure that staff complete all the information requirements as agreed by the existing processes and local protocols.
• Support the generation of regular reports in the IAPT service, working with the team administrators to extract information from the IAPTus database to complete reports for regular contract review/performance monitoring meetings
• Support the generation of regular reports in the BWH service, providing the clinical narrative behind the data and highlighting key trends within the service
• Support the generation of regular reports in the IVS service to capture key performance indicators as stipulated in the performance contract issued to WT CIC.

Clinical Services

MW’s wellbeing services cater for a wide range of mental health and wellbeing presentations in the community. The majority of cases will present with mild to moderate depression and anxiety with additional issues around their social determinants, such as housing and benefits. However, across all services, we will encounter individuals suffering from and experiencing complex mental health issues such as Personality Disorders, Severe and complex Trauma, Psychosis, Domestic Violence, Multiple and recurring abuse, ADHD, Autism, Drugs and Alcohol abuse etc. The post holder will have a strong knowledge of these issues and managing cases with these presentations, and will oversee:

Across all services:

• Ensure staff are appropriately skilled and trained to deliver the service
• Clinical governance arrangements are in place to cover all clinical activity
• To develop and ensure implementation of Policies and Procedures for operation of the services
• Ensure staff attend their clinical supervision sessions as requested by their respective clinical supervisors, and adhere to and follow the guidance provided to ensure a safe service, implemented in line with the latest NICE guidelines where applicable
• Protocols and arrangements are in place so that people can be stepped up and down to and from and within the service as required

The IVS service is required to support those transitioning from secondary care services, such as the community mental health teams, into the community in as seamless manner as possible. People accessing the service may be experiencing Personality Disorder and other complex presentations, as well as mild to moderate anxiety and depression. Though the clinical case supervision for all staff will be provided by BEHMHT clinical staff, the post holder will oversee the service to:

Across the IAPT service and IVS:

• Ensure staff attend their clinical supervision sessions as requested by their respective clinical supervisors, and adhere to and follow the guidance provided to ensure a safe service, implemented in line with the latest NICE guidelines where applicable
• Protocols and arrangements are in place so that people can be stepped up and down to and from and within the service as required
• Work collaboratively with MWS and WT CIC partners to ensure the service meets the required service targets and KPIs

In the BWH service:

• Provide case management supervision for BWH’s Wellbeing Navigator staff, and consulting the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) discussions for complex cases

Clinical Responsibility and Governance

• Adhere to all clinical policies and procedures.
• Maintain high clinical standards in all aspects of the work.
• Support staff to undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management in line with BEHMHT Trust policies and procedures, including work with clients deemed as vulnerable adults.
• Drive improvement through client engagement
• Work in partnership with other disciplines and to maintain links with statutory and non-statutory agencies as appropriate.
• The post holder will act as the designated lead for Risk Management and Safeguarding across MW’s services. They will possess the confidence and experience to support other team members to manage and deal with risk situations as and when they arise.
• Jointly with other members of the senior management team, ensure thorough investigation of complaints and incidents and take remedial action to address any identified concerns.
• Jointly with the OSDM and the Chief Executive, ensure all complaints and concerns are handled effectively and efficiently, in accordance with MW’s procedures.

Education and Training

The post holder will ensure mandatory training is undertaken and relevant CPD opportunities for all staff including PWPs, CPD opportunities for Wellbeing Navigators and IVS workers; and deliver/support the delivery of regular internal clinical skills training sessions across the team.

Management, Recruitment, Policy Development

The post holder’s responsibilities include:

• Helping to ensure that all policies and procedures are developed and implemented (or updated from time to time) for the safe running of the service, and in line with the BEHMHT policies where applicable
• Help with the development and implementation of all clinical governance arrangements for the services.
• Support the development of the staffing strategy, recruitment, selection and induction. Actively participate in staff recruitment, including the short-listing and as a member of the interview panel for all clinical and frontline staff across MW’s wellbeing services.
• Maintain relationships with other delivery partners including the BEHMHT, MWS and WT CIC partners, commissioners, stakeholders and other VCS organisations.
• Ensure that all aspects of the service meet the standards as laid down by NICE guidelines
• Help towards ensuring that all reports required are produced and submitted on time.
• Regular and clear communication to all team members and senior management team.

Professional

All staff working within the organisation will be expected to comply with the MW staff code of conduct, and to comply with local and national professional standards as required in their roles. The post holder will be expected to:

• Maintain standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating bodies. 
• Ensure all aspects of confidentiality relating to both the service and individuals are maintained at all times with a clear understanding and implementation of GDPR data protection regulations
• Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.
• Ensure all staff are aware of professional standards expected in the service. Work is carried out within the agreed policies and procedures and in adherence with NICE guidelines

General

• To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific client group and mental health.
• To comply with the Professional Codes of Conduct and to be aware of changes in these.  
• To comply with all relevant service policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information and to be aware of any changes in these.
• To be aware of both the UK Data Protection Act 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation, Access to Health Records Act 1990, and other relevant legislation and comply with their provisions at all times.

Quality & Patient Safety

The post holder will be expected to adhere and comply with the following policies and the governance framework of Meridian Wellbeing and the Wellbeing Together CIC, including NICE guidance and best practice guidelines. This includes but is not limited to:

• Protection of Children & Vulnerable Adults
• Incident Reporting
• Identification, management and reduction of risk
• Monitoring of quality and compliance
• Health and Safety, and the environment for patients/clients, visitors and staff
• Infection Control
• Equal Opportunities
• Health and Safety
• Information Governance

Organisational Change

As services develop and change, the post holder may be required to undertake other responsibilities within MW. These may include responsibilities such as the support of activities and events that promote the awareness and development of the organisation, and contribute to the ongoing efforts in fundraising.

Review

This job description is an outline, which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of duties and responsibilities. As these duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder.

Wellbeing Enabler Vacancy
Langworthy Cornerstone Association Ltd
Salford, M6 5QQ
£25,481 per year (NJC 19)
Contract, 15 months fixed term
Full-time
CVs not accepted
Closing Date: Wednesday Sept 22nd, 10am
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Details
To work on a one to one basis over an extended period to improve the health and wellbeing of people living in the local area (Claremont, Langworthy, Weaste and Seedley: CLOWS) who have consistent low mood which is affecting their ability to participate fully in life. Participants will generally have related factors such as excessive drinking, weight, lack of physical activity, smoking, isolation, damaging behaviour (gambling, drugs, and other ‘compensating’ behaviours), inability to form and sustain supportive relationships etc.

To use positive encouragement, motivational interviewing and assessment techniques (such as WEMWBS and Outcome Star) as well as practical support to help participants build on ‘small wins’, leading to sustainable improvements over time, reducing reliance on other services.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities
To provide one-to-one support using a range of tools and techniques for assessment, goal setting and motivational techniques leading to sustained behaviour change and improved self reliance.
To use and develop the participant management system to record referrals, review progress and produce summary reports and other relevant information for referring agencies as well as contributing to monthly and quarterly reports.
To work with the Chief Officer, partners and other staff to review progress against service goals and targets, and contribute to service improvement.
To work flexibly, as part of a team to support the wider Cornerstone offer and ethos, attending team meetings, contributing to publicity, events, supervision, appraisal and catch ups as required.
To work in accordance with policies and procedures of Langworthy Cornerstone Association, in particular Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, GDPR, Safeguarding Policy and Lone Working Procedure.
To Identify and participate in learning (including LCA Mandatory staff training) and personal development as appropriate
To work in accordance with all relevant legislation
To undertake any other duties as required, appropriate to the post

The Dementia Service empowers and supports individuals and families from all backgrounds living across the Rochdale Borough. The project aims to increase access to appropriate services and provide support at the right time working towards tailoring dementia care services to ethnically diverse Communities.

The Dementia Activities Wellbeing Coordinator will work primarily with those experiencing memory loss, those living with Dementia, their carers and families, working in collaboration with Bounce Back providers, external agencies and stakeholders (including health, social services and other voluntary sector providers). They will provide activities, advice and improved access to information, guidance and support to those experiencing memory loss, those living with Dementia, carers and families, aiming to reach those groups who tend not to engage in mainstream services, during the pre and post diagnostic process.

The service will offer a person-centred approach helping carers to focus on their own mental health and wellbeing, and enhance their independence, so they are able to identify their own needs, gain a greater level of independence and access appropriate services.

The Dementia Activities Wellbeing Coordinator will work in partnership with organisations to review and identify challenges and barriers to accessing/providing support.  Identify and implement appropriate models/methods of support and good practice to promote and facilitate improved quality of life for people experiencing memory loss and living with dementia.

Specific aims and objectives of the Service include:

• Seeking and accepting referrals for those presenting symptoms of dementia or have a diagnosis of dementia, and need help with accessing services/organisations that can provide the type of support required.
   
• Develop a proactive approach in reaching those who need the support who may not be aware of the Dementia Service, or may be regarded as “hidden”.
   
• Working with those experiencing memory loss, living with dementia, carers and family members to assess their individual needs, support them in accessing relevant information using appropriate methods of communication, and in community languages if required, within an established timescale.
   
• Maintain accurate, up to date client support plans and client records. 
   
• Work with individuals, carers and/or family members to establish an exit strategy and were appropriate signposting them to other, more appropriate services.
   
• Take responsibility for liaising with relevant statutory and voluntary services, providing a wrap-around service for individuals, carers and/or family members to ensure they are able to access a clear pathway of services in meeting their needs.
   
•  Develop networks with partner organisations who also work in the field of dementia, mental health, disabilities, benefits and income advice, including Primary and Secondary care, Adult Social Care and health and welfare organisations, with the aim of empowering individuals to make informed choices.
   
• Take responsibility for representing the needs of people with memory loss, living with dementia and their carers via drop-in sessions, attendance at local forums, events and conferences.
   
• Identify areas of need and service development to maximise the availability of local resources and to facilitate access to services.
   
• Work with the Dementia Wellbeing Services Team at Rochdale and District Mind and partner organisations in raising awareness of Dementia, the impact it has on individuals, carers and/or families and the support available in the Borough.
   
• Provide strategies and explore educational pathways to increase the knowledge and understanding of carers and/or families around dementia.
   
• Work with the Dementia Wellbeing Services Team at Rochdale and District Mind to provide advocacy support for families and/or carers, ensuring a quality holistic service is provided.
   
• Work in partnership with Bounce Back providers, local and partner agencies, including professionals and groups to develop creative access for the BAME community, which is culturally appropriate and provides sensitive support options they can access.
   
• Work alongside Dementia Wellbeing Services Team to create, develop and facilitate a platform for dementia carers and/or families, so that they have a voice and feed into decision making policies, procedures and pathways, which have an impact in shaping services within the borough.

Hours – 35 – Permanent

We have big goals over the next few years.

We’re going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we’ll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Will you join us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join Mind’s Workplace Wellbeing team within the Fundraising directorate. We play a key role in achieving Mind’s mission of better mental health for all: we positively influence working policies, practices and culture to generate income to fund Mind’s charitable activities and improve people’s working lives.

The purpose of this job is to deliver Mind’s strategic objectives and contribute to Mind’s corporate strategy by overseeing the ongoing development of Mind’s commercial workplace wellbeing products and services. This will include liaising with both external and internal stakeholders on progress, risks and issues, ensuring overall success and delivery. The role will also take a lead in identifying opportunities and partnerships to strengthen our offer including identifying new income streams.

We are looking for someone who has a passion for improving the working lives of people through the development of workplace wellbeing solutions.

You will have experience of leading on and managing income generating/commercial product and service development and delivery within the private or voluntary sector. You will be someone who has excellent communication skills and a proven ability to establish personal credibility with key senior stakeholders as well as excellent networking and influencing skills to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally. Ideally, you will also have experience of digital product development.

Closing date: Monday 20th September 2021

Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.

This position will initially, in line with current and potentially future guidance, be based from home. Post lockdown this role will retain some flexibility but post holders will be expected to be in the office a minimum of two days thereafter (or more, depending on the arrangements of your team).

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria.

Do you want to make a difference?

That’s what we do at Imago. We help some of the most vulnerable people in society to make changes and improve their wellbeing.

We’re looking for bright, hardworking people to join our established team in Medway. It’s a great opportunity to support adults who need extra help for all sorts of reasons to navigate their way through health, social care and community services; think about what will best improve their health and wellbeing, and make it happen.

Navigators bring their own experience to the role. You might have worked in a formal setting, completing assessments and support plans, or directly providing social care or health services. Perhaps you have worked or volunteered in a community setting, or are looking to give something back to your own local community. Or maybe you have personal experience of accessing services for yourself, a relative or friend.

It’s a really varied role, and you’ll spend time visiting people in their own homes or in community settings, speaking to individuals and families. You’ll get to know local services, build networks and work in partnership with health teams and other agencies. There are also opportunities to work alongside colleagues in a friendly team so you will feel fully supported in the role.

It’s time to make a change.

This role is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in the promotion and awareness raising of the local IAPT offer as well as services offered by Mind BLMK.

Job title: Wellbeing Access Worker
Post no: 421
Working base: Flitwick, Bedfordshire
Area covered: Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Reports to: Project Support Manager
Contract type: Fixed term until 31st May 2022
Salary: £20,000 FTE (Actual salary £9,189.19 per annum)
Contracted hours: 17.0 hrs per week
Working days: Monday – Friday days to be agreed
Working hours: To be agreed
Checks needed: Enhanced DBS and 2 satisfactory references
Start date: ASAP

About Mind BLMK

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Our vision and values are at the heart of all we do – Mind BLMK is part of the communities in which we work and it is important to us that we take this responsibility on board. 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health issue each year, with 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (such as anxiety and depression) in any given week. The impact is felt even more widely – most people will know someone who has needed a hand at some point, be that a family member, friend, colleague, neighbour, student. Mental health is something we all have and Mind BLMK aim to ensure that everyone can get support when they need it.

About the role

Working closely with the Mind BLMK marketing team the successful candidate will seek to build new relationships with external organisations whilst continuing to maintain existing networks with our key partners and stakeholders. You will work proactively to spread awareness of local IAPT services and strive to ensure ease of access for individuals, working closely with IAPT teams to breakdown any identified barriers to access.

About you

• Experience of working with internal and external colleagues to achieve shared outcomes
• Experience of service promotion and development
• Knowledge of mild to moderate mental health conditions and how these might present in primary care
• Understanding the wellbeing needs of and working with people with mental health needs, including those from culturally diverse communities.
• Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with a wide range of people
• Advanced interpersonal and presentation skills
• IT (MS Outlook, Word and Excel and internet).
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Good communication, motivational and negotiation skills.
• Valid driving licence and access to a car for work

If you have a passion for working in mental health and an interest in PR, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Wednesday 22 September 2021 @ 5pm

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button and follow the instructions on our website.

No agencies please.

Sunderland Students’ Union is an exciting, values-driven education charity that is dedicated to making the university experience of its members valuable for life. 

We exist to support the 20,000 students at the University of Sunderland to make the time spent there valuable for life. Our core values and behaviours are ‘innovation and energy’, ‘fairness and equality’ and ‘empowerment and accountability’.  We are proud to have been accredited with an ‘Investors in Diversity’ award for small charities, demonstrating our commitment to fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement.

Working with the Student Opportunities Manager, the Wellbeing Coordinator will support the delivery and ongoing development of wellbeing activities at Sunderland SU.  The postholder will coordinate the delivery of the Union’s wellbeing strategy and work, developing and delivering programmes to engage and support members in improving their wellbeing. 

This role will focus on supporting our Buddies and Wellbeing Champion programmes as well as delivering key Wellbeing and EDI campaigns to create a supportive community of positive wellbeing where students thrive.

The post-holder will have an excellent comprehension of effective wellbeing policies, practices and procedures, including EDI, harm prevention, health and safety and safeguarding considerations.

Ascension Trust Beacon Project is an initiative that seeks to engage and empower communities and vulnerable groups to lead healthier lives. By working alongside communities, their families, and peers, as well as the places where they live, frequent and spend their time, we aim to create safe spaces (Beacon Hubs) and access to trusted voices on matters concerning their health and wellbeing not just for some – but for everyone.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated mental health and wellbeing outreach worker to work with the Lambeth Public Health Team.

This is an exciting role that will support the delivery of holistic and whole system approach interventions at neighbourhood level to promote better mental health and wellbeing and contribute to reduce health inequalities in Lambeth.

The postholder will engage in conversations with residents and communities to provide mental health prevention and wellbeing advice to local communities using evidence based motivational interviewing techniques. A proactive approach is required with the postholder going to where communities are, particularly those that are at greater risk of poor mental health and wellbeing.

Approaches could include being part of the Lambeth Health and Wellbeing Bus outreach team, participation in existing community events or collaborating with different stakeholders including the voluntary and community sector to deliver specific events or sessions. 

APPLICANTS WILL NEED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM ALONG WITH ANY CV.

WE WILL NOT CONSIDER APPLICATIONS COMING VIA RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

HR Administrator 

• Home Based with some travel to Head Office required
• Up to £18,000 per annum based on experience
• 21 hours per week, with flexiblity 

Ben is the support service for people who work, or have worked in the automotive industry. We support people with a wide range of issues; from support in a crisis to tips, advice and tools to improve health and wellbeing - at any stage of life.

As the HR Administrator, you will contribute to the delivery of a responsive and professional HR service to managers and colleagues across the organisation and provide comprehensive and efficient administrative support across the HR spectrum including recruitment, induction, HR systems and administration.

You will be required to provide comprehensive administrative support to the business in all aspects of the employee lifecycle from recruitment to exit and ensuring all paperwork relating to starters and leavers plus any changes to employees’ personal details and/or terms and conditions of employment is processed accurately and in a timely fashion, including processing offer documents.  The job holder will be responsible for ensuring all pre-employment due diligence checks are carried out e.g. right to work, previous employer references, professional registration and DBS checks.

You will also assist in co-ordinating, maintaining and managing HR records for new and existing employees and also leavers in line with current statutory requirements relating to Data Protection and you will be responsible for producing people data that will be reported to line managers that includes absence and turnover statistics.  The HR Administrator will also be required to respond to administration enquiries and requests for information from managers and colleagues, while complying with Ben’s policies and procedures at all times

To succeed in this role, you will have previous experience gained from working in an HR environment with experience of providing administrative support for HR tasks and processes, together with experience in analysing people data and an ability to report on the data collated. Knowledge of best practice in HR; knowing what to do and how best to do it and an awareness of the general principles of employment law would be an advantage.

You will have good interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to engage with a wide range of people, influence and handle sensitive situations, maintaining confidentiality where necessary and have the ability to problem-solve as and when required.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme – matched at 4%
• Referral scheme
• Life assurance
• Discount on certain car brands

If you are ambitious and motivated and want to make a positive difference to people’s lives, get in touch with us.

Health and Wellbeing Advisor

Hereford

Up to £28,098 per annum pro rata / £15.39 per hour (Up to £12,042 for 15 hpw)

Permanent, Part Time (15 hours per week)

The Vacancy

Can you make a difference to our clients' resident's lives?

About the role

They are looking for Registered General Nurses for the role of Health and Wellbeing Advisor. Working within one of their amazing retirement villages in Hereford.

The role is 15 hours per week with a flexible working pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate, paying up to £15.39 P/H.

Health and Wellbeing Advisors are key to their goal of providing a personal and responsive wellbeing service for retirement village residents including health assessments and personal health programmes.

What will you do as one of their Health and Wellbeing Advisors?

• Carry out health assessments and plan personal health programmes for their residents

• Work as part of the allocation panel to assess applicants for Retirement village accommodation and services, providing reports for allocations meeting as required

• Collate information regarding the use of the service to provide performance monitoring information and reports regarding the impact and outcomes achieved by the service on a regular basis

• Communicate with customers in the village on general health and wellbeing enquiries in a polite and professional way.

• Refer, liaise and coordinate communication/intervention with other services on behalf of residents as required, to achieve the most direct and timely response to health concerns/issues

• To follow up the outcomes and advice from GP referrals for residents and support residents to understand and follow medical advice

 This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check prior to commencing employment and the successful candidate will need to have a Registered General Nurse PIN.

Closing date: 1st October, 2021

Examinations Content Administrator – Part-time, 4 days per week - £22,400 per annum (pro-rata) – Permanent – Central London with flexible working

The RCR is a great place to work. At the forefront of the health agenda, our members diagnose and treat cancer, heart disease, stroke and more, whilst leading on innovations including AI, skills mix and community diagnostic hubs. As Covid recedes and the cancer backlog rises up the agenda, our members’ work and views have never been more important.

We are looking for an individual with experience of digital image manipulation to join our Examinations Team as an Examinations Content Administrator. The successful candidate will support all the RCR’s FRCR examinations, working with Examinations Content Coordinators to ensure accurate, high-quality material exists in our content banks.

FRCR examinations comprise DICOM image-based content and written (e.g. multiple-choice) questions. The Examinations Content Administrator will edit and enhance images and support the operational delivery of image-based examinations to candidates, as well as incorporate working with a written question bank – entering, categorising and editing written questions. All content ultimately forms part of the radiology and oncology trainees assessment journey. This is a varied role which supports the integrity of exams and would suit someone with a keen eye for detail and the ability to work within different technical platforms. 

We are looking for someone who is able to learn, adopt and apply agreed detailed processes and protocols, ensuring the examinations content meets the required standards. You will need to be a self-starter, able to prioritise your own work whilst working collaboratively with colleagues and examiners in a support capacity.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you then please see the RCR website for more information on the role, the RCR and for instructions on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 26 September 2021. First stage interviews will take place on Friday 1 October 2021 with final stage interviews scheduled for Tuesday 5 October 2021.

YMCA DownsLink Group are currently recruiting for a Wellbeing Counsellor – Ethnicities Specialist to join our team in Brighton & Hove, East Sussex (with some working from home). You will join us on a part time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £29,525 Per annum pro rata (£11,171 actual).

The Wellbeing Counsellor – Ethnicities Specialist Specialist role will be to provide assessments and counselling for children and young people from mixed or black and minority ethnic (BAME) groups aged 8-24 years. The role will include building partnerships with other BAME services and an advisory role to CYP service managers and clinical leads regarding service user participation, co-production, and staff recruitment, advising on the particular needs of minority ethnic groups in therapeutic services.

Key responsibilities of our Wellbeing Counsellor – Ethnicities Specialist:

• Delivering specialist counselling sessions and group work to young people from mixed race and BAME communities living in Brighton & Hove, through online and face-to-face appointments
• Carrying out mental health assessments to individual children & young people in local settings and support triage to the relevant treatment option
• Building partnerships with other BAME services and other CYP providers with an advisory role to CYP service managers and clinical leads regarding service user participation, co-production, and staff recruitment; advising on the particular needs of minority ethnic groups in therapeutic services

What we are looking for in our ideal Wellbeing Counsellor – Ethnicities Specialist:

• Experience of supporting mixed & BAME young people who have mild to moderate mental health difficulties
• A qualified counsellor – Graduate or Post Grad. Counselling Dip Counselling & BACP Accreditation
• Experience in delivery of specialist counselling and mental health assessments for children and young people

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.
 

If you feel like you have what it takes to become our Wellbeing Counsellor – Ethnicities Specialist click apply today, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date: 30th September 2021

Interview date: 11th October 2021

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Carers Wellbeing Counsellor 

Are you an Experienced, Qualified Counsellor Looking for a New and Exciting Challenge? 

Can you bring your unique set counselling skills and help to support a modern, inclusive therapeutic service? 

Enfield Carers Centre is an established local charity currently supporting over 7000 adult and Young Carers. 

The charity is in the process of expanding the current counselling provision by adding an IAPT compliant service to its Health and Wellbeing division. 

In the ten years that Enfield Carers Centre has been operating, it has demonstrated continuous expansion of the services being offered to unpaid family Carers whilst being a key, well respected player int the local voluntary and statutory sector. 

 If you are a committed counsellor and want to join the organisation in achieving its aims by adding your skills, experience, and dynamism to our supportive and established team then  

The successful candidate will be joining an established, hardworking, and supportive team of people who aim to make a real and sustainable difference to the lives of Carers. 

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified counsellor practitioner, registered with BACP and have demonstrable counselling experience.  

Interviews will be scheduled as applicants apply.