Youth engagement and Wellbeing coach

5 days ago

Durham, United Kingdom Rethink Mental Illness Full time

Join the Mental Health team at HMP Durham, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and prison staff. This is a Monday to Friday position, with working hours from 8 AM to 4 PM.

Rethink Mental Illness provides psychological therapy, specifically IAPT Step 1 and 2 services, aligned with national best practices, in several North East prisons, including HMP Durham, HMP Frankland, HMP Holme House, HMP Northumberland, HMYOI Deerbolt, HMP Kirklevington Grange, and HMP & YOI Low Newton.

We focus on health education and self-help by delivering evidence-based, low-intensity interventions grounded in CBT principles. Our aim is to empower individuals in custody to self-manage common mental health conditions.

As a Youth Engagement Health & Wellbeing Coach, you will be part of an integrated care mental health team, delivering IAPT Step 1 interventions. Your work will involve supporting young people in engaging with adult mental health services within a prison environment. You'll help individuals manage their recovery, building trust and creating therapeutic relationships in a non-judgmental manner.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing informal information, support, and signposting during reception
  • Facilitating group activities and forums
  • Developing and training Peer Mentors
  • Delivering service user engagement activities
  • Collaborating with mental health team members to provide high-quality mental health support during an individual's time in prison and assisting with their transition back into the community.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working with young adults with mental health needs (both 1-to-1 and group settings) in a coaching and goal-setting capacity.
  • Experience in developing and coordinating projects and activities.
  • Strong group facilitation skills, active listening, and rapport-building abilities.
  • Relevant training or qualifications, such as Train the Trainer, Recovery Training, Peer Support Worker, or Coaching.
  • Knowledge and understanding of mental health and the ability to identify signs of deteriorating mental health.
  • Experience working in a recovery-focused manner and delivering recovery education.
  • Ability to support and encourage young people, particularly those from marginalized communities, to advocate for themselves and lead within their communities.
  • Flexibility to travel to HMP Durham, our regional office in Gateshead, and other North East prisons if necessary.

Who We Are

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity providing mental health services across England. Every year, we support thousands of people through our groups, services, and helplines. Our mission is to ensure equality, fair treatment, and the best quality of life for everyone affected by mental illness. Join us in achieving this goal by applying today.

Caring for Our People

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • PULSE: Our rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform, offering access to thousands of discounts, cashback, reloadable cards, and more.
  • Wellbeing Support: Our Wellbeing Hub provides support for your physical and mental health, along with an Employee Assistance Programme for appointments.
  • Flexible Working: We offer flexible working arrangements so you can manage your diary. We also offer generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30, plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
  • Future Planning: We offer a contributory pension scheme.
  • Structured Induction: Our onboarding process is designed to support your wellbeing from day one.
  • Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 by referring a friend or family member to join us.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We value diversity, inclusion, and belonging, recognizing that different perspectives help us better understand the world and the communities we serve. Our staff networks, including groups for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic colleagues and LGBTQIA+ colleagues, play an essential role in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

Our Commitment to Becoming an Anti-Racist Organisation

We are dedicated to becoming a truly anti-racist employer and service provider. Our Anti-Racist Statement and Race Equality Action Plan set out our commitment to accountability and progress toward becoming an anti-racist organization.

We actively welcome applications from all individuals, including those with lived experience, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

If you have any questions about this role, feel free to email us at .

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