Purpose of the post

The Wellbeing practitioner will support the development and delivery of a district wide programme of recovery and maintenance focussed activities and groups to a broad range of clients. The role will play a key function in developing strong community links across the district, to ensure that we are well positioned to connect our work with other organisations to both promote services and expand our reach into the community, leading to better support to our clients.

Main duties and responsibilities

Client services

• Facilitating practical support groups for mental health recovery that can be delivered at the Mind in Bradford HQ or in other locations.
• Supporting service users from a variety of backgrounds through the delivery of recovery focused groups and activities.
• Complete individual assessments to identify individual aspirations and goals and current position.
• Help clients find appropriate support in the form of targeted groups and activities at Mind in Bradford or elsewhere in the community.
• Motivate, lead and encourage client participation at all levels.
• Offer flexible support to clients in times of difficulty/crisis.
• Develop session plans for structured programmes that are accessible to other staff and volunteers.
• Find, create, and use appropriate tools to support Wellbeing services.
• Ensure that the rights of people with mental health issues are respected and promoted throughout the organisation in accordance with its values and that clients are treated with respect at all times.

Service development

• Create partnerships with other local organisations to extend the organisation’s service delivery outreach and to help people with mental health issues find clubs, activities, and groups that may be able to support them
• Support the Service Managers and Director to create meaningful volunteer opportunities that help people to improve their mental health or to improve mental health support in Bradford, Wharfdale and Craven area
• Support the recruitment and development of volunteers
• Support the co-ordination, planning, development and implementation of promotional events and community fundraising
• Deliver tailored workshops and seminars to local organisations as appropriate
• Attend local external meetings that are relevant to the running of the service as appropriate

Organisational

• Ensure that Wellbeing delivery locations are clean and tidy and provide a welcoming, safe space at all times.
• Complete the necessary paperwork and forms for service delivery at all times (register, session plans, induction forms, client update forms, etc.)
• Monitor and record positive outcomes of those attending groups and encourage referrals into employment, training and education.
• Be familiar with the Mind in Bradford ‘Code of Conduct’ and to ensure that it is followed at all times both by staff, volunteers and clients
• Participate in individual and group supervision and internal and external staff development and training
• Attend and input to regular team meetings
• Ensure understanding of and compliance with all Mind in Bradford policies and procedures.
• Complete mandatory training related to the role
• Work in alignment with the aims, objectives, and core values of Mind in Bradford
• Undertake any other duties or tasks deemed necessary for the successful running of the wellbeing programme as determined by the senior management team.

Job Description and Person Specification

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form