Job summary
We are looking for a Health and Wellbeing Coach to work as part of an integrated care mental health team delivering Step 1 interventions, working alongside other professionals to support the mental health of the prison population.
Health and Wellbeing Coach
Location:HMP HumberDepartment:Criminal Justice and Secure CareHours:37.5 hours per weekSalary:£26,530 to £29,114 per annum (Agenda for Change Band 4)Contract Type:Fixed-term until May 2026 (maternity cover)Reports to:Senior Psychological Wellbeing PractitionerChecks Required:Enhanced DBS (Adults Barred) and national security prison clearance
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside the other staff in the mental health team to deliver high quality, mental health support during an individuals time in prison and in onward planning for their release into the community.
Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity and that's why equity is one of our core values.
About us
The team compromises a range of highly skilled professionals who work collaboratively to provide the highest quality of care for those with mental health needs within the prison and for Rethink Mental Illness employees, this is carried out between 0800 1600 Monday to Friday.
You will work as part of an integrated care mental health team delivering Step 1 interventions, working alongside other professionals to support the mental health of the prison population.
The team support people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery, building a professional relationship of trust in a non-judgmental manner with every client as a basis for developing and enabling therapeutic relationships.
This ranges from providing informal information, support, and signposting, facilitating group activities and forums, to developing and training Peer Mentors and delivering service user engagement activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- I work as part
of the mental health team to support the wellbeing of the residents of HMP Haverigg during their time in prison
- I work with
other stakeholders as needed to ensure a holistic support package is in place
- Provide comprehensive induction pack and
suite of self-help materials to support with mental health awareness and
wellbeing within the prison
- I joint work
to provide appropriate packages of care, e.g. joint activities with substance
misuse services.
- To
work in a coaching manner, exploring ways of goal setting with people to help
them achieve their ambitions.
- I organise and
facilitate group-based workshops and activities, ensuring self-help and
peer support groups cover a flexible timetable.
- I
ensure a collaborative approach with the multi-disciplinary team, constructing and maintain professional
and effective working relationships to gain the best person
centred / recovery outcomes for the individual.
- I
develop and facilitate service user forums.
- I
establish and maintain links with other services, to ensure awareness and
knowledge, promote partnership working.
- Attendance
at prisoner meetings to inform residents of services and support on offer for
mild and moderate mental health needs and conditions.
- Work
closely with Prison Consultative Committees and Service User Forums to
identify, recruit and train suitable patients to become Peer Mentors providing
additional emotional/practical support.
- I
support individuals in HMP Haverigg to build skills and to feel confident to
engage in activities to tackle stigma and discrimination.
- I
work with colleagues in Rethink Mental Illness to develop an engagement
strategy for those in prison so that our work is co-produced and delivered by
people affected by mental illness.
- I ensure the highest standards of clinical record
keeping, including electronic data entering and recording on Rethink and Prison
systems.
- I contribute to the development of the
highest standard of professional practice within the service.
- I contribute to the identification, management,
and reduction of risk in the area of responsibility.
- I report any incidents of harm or near
miss in line with Rethink and HMP incident reporting policy ensuring
appropriate actions are taken to reduce the risk of reoccurrence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- I work as part
of the mental health team to support the wellbeing of the residents of HMP Haverigg during their time in prison
- I work with
other stakeholders as needed to ensure a holistic support package is in place
- Provide comprehensive induction pack and
suite of self-help materials to support with mental health awareness and
wellbeing within the prison
- I joint work
to provide appropriate packages of care, e.g. joint activities with substance
misuse services.
- To
work in a coaching manner, exploring ways of goal setting with people to help
them achieve their ambitions.
- I organise and
facilitate group-based workshops and activities, ensuring self-help and
peer support groups cover a flexible timetable.
- I
ensure a collaborative approach with the multi-disciplinary team, constructing and maintain professional
and effective working relationships to gain the best person
centred / recovery outcomes for the individual.
- I
develop and facilitate service user forums.
- I
establish and maintain links with other services, to ensure awareness and
knowledge, promote partnership working.
- Attendance
at prisoner meetings to inform residents of services and support on offer for
mild and moderate mental health needs and conditions.
- Work
closely with Prison Consultative Committees and Service User Forums to
identify, recruit and train suitable patients to become Peer Mentors providing
additional emotional/practical support.
- I
support individuals in HMP Haverigg to build skills and to feel confident to
engage in activities to tackle stigma and discrimination.
- I
work with colleagues in Rethink Mental Illness to develop an engagement
strategy for those in prison so that our work is co-produced and delivered by
people affected by mental illness.
- I ensure the highest standards of clinical record
keeping, including electronic data entering and recording on Rethink and Prison
systems.
- I contribute to the development of the
highest standard of professional practice within the service.
- I contribute to the identification, management,
and reduction of risk in the area of responsibility.
- I report any incidents of harm or near
miss in line with Rethink and HMP incident reporting policy ensuring
appropriate actions are taken to reduce the risk of reoccurrence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed training or qualification relevant to the post, e.g. Train the trainer, recovery training, Peer Support Worker or Coaching
Desirable
- Health education qualification, such approved Mental Health First Aid Practitioner
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs (both 1-1 and in groups) in a coaching and goal setting way.
- Experience of developing and co-ordinating projects and activities.
- Excellent group facilitation skills, active listening and building rapport.
- Working knowledge and understanding of mental health and ability to recognise the indicators of deteriorating mental health.
- I operate from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity.
- Experience of working in a recovery focused manner and delivering recovery education.
- Ability to support, coach and encourage people to influence, speak out and lead within their own communities including those from marginalised communities.
- I work proactively and collaboratively with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
- Ability to work independently and collectively.
- I prioritise workload demands and positively respond to unforeseen challenges.
- I deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner.
- I am a confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.
- I work in a way that acknowledges the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual strengths and needs of the individual.
- I am committed to improvements, innovation, and advances in supporting practices and approaches in mental health.
- Ability to use feedback mechanisms, supervision, and personal development positively and be self-reflective in own personal and professional practice development.
- I have working knowledge of standard IT packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, and use of database / information systems.
Desirable
- Experience working in prison environment or experience of working with those convicted of offences
- Experience of co-production.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed training or qualification relevant to the post, e.g. Train the trainer, recovery training, Peer Support Worker or Coaching
Desirable
- Health education qualification, such approved Mental Health First Aid Practitioner
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs (both 1-1 and in groups) in a coaching and goal setting way.
- Experience of developing and co-ordinating projects and activities.
- Excellent group facilitation skills, active listening and building rapport.
- Working knowledge and understanding of mental health and ability to recognise the indicators of deteriorating mental health.
- I operate from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity.
- Experience of working in a recovery focused manner and delivering recovery education.
- Ability to support, coach and encourage people to influence, speak out and lead within their own communities including those from marginalised communities.
- I work proactively and collaboratively with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
- Ability to work independently and collectively.
- I prioritise workload demands and positively respond to unforeseen challenges.
- I deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner.
- I am a confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.
- I work in a way that acknowledges the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual strengths and needs of the individual.
- I am committed to improvements, innovation, and advances in supporting practices and approaches in mental health.
- Ability to use feedback mechanisms, supervision, and personal development positively and be self-reflective in own personal and professional practice development.
- I have working knowledge of standard IT packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, and use of database / information systems.
Desirable
- Experience working in prison environment or experience of working with those convicted of offences
- Experience of co-production.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
