Community Wellbeing Worker

Would you like to work for a leading mental health charity in a rewarding role where you will really make a difference? Join our talented team and become part of an inspiring organisation that improves the lives of people severely affected by mental illness.

Your role will be a field based position where you will work flexibly whilst covering the geographical area of Wiltshire and working from home on average one day a week. You will work Full Time, 35 hours per week on a permanent contract with a salary of £26,871 per annum. The role includes some evening and weekend working.

**About our team**:
The Access Mental Health team sits alongside and compliment those provided by primary and secondary care. This is all about GP surgeries, hospitals and the third sector working together so anybody who needs a service sees the right person at the right time, through a single point of entry.

Together, we’re making sure we’re walking alongside people who need support every step of the way, making sure they are ok, making sure they’re accessing relevant support and then thinking about their next steps.

**How will you make a difference?**

As a Community Wellbeing Worker you will be the first point of contact for people coming into the service and will be part of a collaborative team supporting people and walking with them through the journey of accessing the services that they need. You will walk with people from journeys beginning to journey end, this includes providing assessments, information and develop individual plans alongside holding a caseload.?You will provide Management to Wellbeing Peer Workers and will work collaboratively with the team and have regular communication with the Service Manager.?

You will also promote the service by linking in with external agencies to build relationships and promote the service offer, coordinate referrals into the service, and liaising and network with relevant statutory and third sector organisations. You will also engage with community events, meetings and forums to promote the service and Rethink Mental Illness whilst encouraging community to find out about local services and facilities and enable access to alternative services where specific needs are identified.

**What we are looking for**:
You’ll have the essentials covered:

- Ability to make a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s situation and needs; to develop, implement and review risk management plans and devise support plans and activities to meet these needs.
- Have experience of supporting people experiencing mental health crisis and those with complex emotional needs who are at risk of crisis.
- Have experience of partnership working, negotiation and liaison work with other agencies
- Have experience of staff supervision and coaching
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, tailored to a variety of audiences
- Be proficient, adaptable, trauma-informed
- Have ability to work flexibly and proactively with partners

**Who are we?**

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”

Please see further details on our Website

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**_ Don’t meet all requirements?_**

**_ If the role sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications don’t exactly match every single requirement, we would still encourage you to apply, you may be just the right person for our position_**

**Caring for our people.**

We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include:

- ** PULSE - **your rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc.
- ** Wellbeing support**: Our Wellbeing hub that gives physical, and mental health support. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments
- ** Taking time for you**: we work flexibly -you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. We have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off.
- ** Planning for the future**: We have a contributory pension scheme.
- ** Structured Induction**: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way.
- ** £300 when you introduce a Friend**: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member

**Diversity, Equity, Inclusion**

Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the u