Wellbeing Engagement Worker
6 months ago
The Suffolk Wellbeing Service is part of the national accredited IAPT initiative. The aim of this is to increase mental health access to those living in Suffolk aged 16 and above who are experiencing mild to moderate levels of anxiety and depression. The service works in conjunction with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) by providing low and high intensity mental health care to the local population.
Suffolk Wellbeing are pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Wellbeing Engagement Worker Band 3 working alongside our underrepresented Communities to raise awareness and support access to our services.
The posts will be based in either Ipswich or Bury St Edmunds, but travel will be required as part of the role to work across Suffolk This is a full-time post. Working hours are between 8am and 8pm and could involve some weekend work
Suffolk Wellbeing are pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Wellbeing Engagement Worker, you will use your knowledge and experience of working with Community and Voluntary Sector groups to engage with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures and your creativity to set up and present appealing activities and events in Community settings. We welcome applicants that speak more than one language
**Benefits included with this role are**:
- NHS pension
A comprehensive in house & external training programmes
Career progression
Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
Staff physio service
Gym membership
NHS discounts and many more
NSFT is committed to lifelong learning and continuous professional development (CPD) for its entire staff. There are a variety of definitions of CPD across the professions, but it is usually taken to mean learning activities which update existing skills.
CPD is determined through appraisal with a personal development plan agreed between an individual and their manager, with the commitment of the necessary time and resources.
Experience of setting up creative and appealing events and activities and engaging widely in the community.
Experience of report writing for a variety of recipients.
Experience of partnership working. Working with Community and Voluntary Sector management groups and Organisations.
Experience providing advice/signposting to services.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to relate to people from a wide range of backgrounds, with the skills to motivate and encourage them to act and manage their wellbeing.
Ability to speak confidently and be able to present your knowledge and findings in a structured and coherent way to a wide range of participants.
Knowledge/experience of community participation techniques.
Knowledge of effective communication techniques and approaches suitable for different audiences including underrepresented communities.
An understanding of the challenges facing the population of Suffolk.
An understanding of local and national policy which impacts on communities, particularly those who are most vulnerable or most severely affected.
Understanding of BAME/Seldom heard communities and the issues that face them.
Confident in working ‘on the ground’ in the community. The ability to travel freely for work purposes. A willingness to work outside of usual office hours when required. Commitment and enthusiasm. Positive approach to team working, but also able to work on own initiative.
This role requires you to be a highly competent and dedicated individual who demonstrates both compassion and empathy to the groups we engage it is desirable to have an understanding/awareness of mental ill health (e.g. support worker), or a relevant qualification (level 3 Health & Social Care).
More specifically, successful applicants will need to possess and demonstrate a high level of skill in the following areas:
Ability to demonstrate resilience when working with community’s that are experiencing varying levels of emotional distress.
Able to adapt to change.
A positive and solution-focused attitude.
Good administration and IT skills.
Excellent time management and organisational skills relating to the number of client contacts offered and clinical sessions carried out each week.
Capacity to work under pressure.
High level of enthusiasm and self-motivation.
Ability to work and problem solve independently.
Access to a car to travel independently.
Ability to work at any location across Suffolk.
Ability to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends.
We are seeking an individual with the knowledge and skills to work as part of a team and be innovative in their approach. You will need to be flexible and have the ability to cope in a highly demanding role and demonstrate a high level of organisational skill.
You will wor
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