Wellbeing Practitioner, Safe Haven (Nuneaton)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Mission Statement

Together with people who have experienced mental health problems we provide quality services and support that reduce stigma and promote positive mental health and wellbeing.

Job Title:Wellbeing Practitioner Safe Haven

Location:One largely based in Nuneaton but with the ability to travel to all our services including those in Rugby and North Warwickshire. Another largely based in Coventry but with the ability to travel to all our services including those in Warwick, Stratford and South Warwickshire.

Salary:£11,898 £12,454 per annum (£22,011 £23,039 FTE depending on qualification and experience)

Hours:Our Safe Haven service has two 20 hour positions available.Working hours will be agreed through a weekly rota 6-11pm

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of people who experience mental health issues?

Would you like to be part of a reputable, inclusive, enabling organisation?

Our vision is of a society that promotes good mental health for all and that values, as equals, people who experience mental health problems.

Come and join our creative, dynamic and motivated team supporting individuals in Warwickshire! We look forward to receiving your application.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Key Responsibilities include:

• To provide practical and emotional person centred support that works towards empowerment and recovery appropriate for each individual client.
• To provide one to one support including helpful information, practical solutions and identifying and signposting to other local services.
• Tailoring support approaches to service users presenting need.
• To assist in the planning/delivery of mental health and wellbeing outreach support sessions.
• To support volunteers and service users in the delivery of a peer led drop in.
• To provide informal social support to attendees.
• To be willing to carry out any required training as would be reasonably required for a post of this level.
• To ensure all other administrative procedures associated with the service are maintained.

Essential Criteria includes:

• A minimum of one years experience of working in a mental health setting.
• Good communication skills.
• Good IT skills.
• An ability to effectively engage with mental health service users.
• Up to date knowledge of mental health and key issues linked to good wellbeing.
• Strong commitment to empowering service users.
• NVQ level 2 in social care or equivalent qualification.
• An ability to travel across Coventry and Warwickshire.
• An ability to effectively engage with mental health service users.
• A driving license and access to a vehicle.

What We Can Offer You:

The following are just some of the benefits that Coventry and Warwickshire Mind offer its employees:

• Annual Leave 25 days plus bank holidays plus an extra day for every 2 completed holiday years service, to a maximum of 5 additional days after ten holiday years of service (pro-rata).
• Wellbeing Day Every employee receives the benefit of a Wellbeing Day, each year, which can be booked if you feel you need a day to take care of your own mental health and wellbeing.
• Life Insurance Policy All employees of Coventry and Warwickshire Mind are covered by a Life Insurance policy. You will be auto enrolled onto the scheme from day one of service and are covered for the duration of your working life with the organisation or until your 75thbirthday, if still employed by CW Mind. The cover is for a payment of 2 x gross salary (tax free), should you die whilst in service with CW Mind.
• Employee Development Active encouragement not only to assist performance in the current role but also for the benefit of personal development via various means.
• Pension Minimum 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution, with an ethical investment policy option.
• Sick pay On passing the probationary period, Coventry and Warwickshire Mind employees will be entitled to paid sick leave.

Closing date: Friday 28th June 2024

Interview Date: Tuesday 9th July 2024

Should you require further information please make sure you state the specific vacancy your post relates to so we can be as efficient as possible with our response.

Please note: Only successful applicants will be notified.

We reserve the right to close the application window early and without notice should a suitable number of applications be received.

Coventry and Warwickshire Mind values diversity and difference. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly under-represented groups and people with lived experience of mental health issues.

Coventry and Warwickshire Mind is a leading mental health service provider and an equal opportunities employer.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 in social care or equivalent qualification.

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of one years experience of working in a mental health setting.

Driving

Essential

• A driving license and access to a vehicle.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Coventry and Warwickshire Mind

Address

3 Newtown Chambers

Corporation Street

Nuneaton

Warwickshire

CV11 5XR

Employer's website

https://cwmind.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)