Personal Wellbeing Advisor

Change Grow Live; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking a Foundations Personal Wellbeing Advisor to work with ex-offenders, delivering personal wellbeing modules. The role is based in Ontario with flexible working requirements and offers a supportive environment. Applicants should have experience in community-based rehabilitation and effective communication skills. The position offers 22.5 hours per week with a fixed-term contract until February 2026.

Benefits

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Paid Wellness hour weekly

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assist Programme

Training and career development

Qualifications

• Experience working with ex-offenders in the community.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the rehabilitation process.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Foundations of Personal Wellbeing modules.
• Ensure quality service delivery.
• Build rapport with service users.

Skills

Experience with ex-offenders

Effective communication

Knowledge of rehabilitation process

Ability to build rapport

Support and motivate individuals

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join the CGL team as a Foundations Personal Wellbeing Advisor.

The post holder will work as an integral part of CGL and Ingeus and as part of the role, will be expected to complete Initial Assessments and Action Plans alongside the delivery of Foundations of Personal Wellbeing, to male service users, referred into service by the National Probation Service.

No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key for this role.

Where : Covering Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole

Hours : 22.5 per week

Salary : £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time)

Contract : Fixed Term Contract until 28th February 2026.

• Please note : Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Responsibilities

The post holder will work as an integral part of CGL and Ingeus and ensure a quality and robust service is delivered to the users of our service.

The role will cover the Humberside region (base TBC- with travel to other sites re-imbursed) and under the supervision of the CGL National Team Manager with support via the Ingeus Hub provision, you will deliver flexibly on a rolling basis CGL’s Foundations of Personal Wellbeing modules .

There are 11 sessions that will be delivered. These are;

The Road to Desistance (Parts 1 and 2)

Road Map to Desistance

Values, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Behaviour Cycles and Mind Traps

Communication Barriers

Developing Change Capital

Connection and Support Networks

Grief and Loss

Self-Compassion and Inner Critic

Giving Back- Citizenship

About you :

Experience of working with ex-offenders in the community within criminal justice; people who have multiple or complex needs

Ability to build rapport with Service Users and to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Knowledge of the rehabilitation process

Support and Motivate individuals to address their offending and anti-social behaviour and develop positive alternatives

A commitment to multi-agency working and establishing partnerships with other professions to achieve good outcomes for the service users

Management of risk issues including safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

What we will give to you :

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service

Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme

Contributory pension scheme

Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.

A friendly and supportive team

Training, career development & progression opportunities

Refer a Friend and receive £250 in vouchers if candidate is successful

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

Please note : This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here :

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35)

ILW / OLW / Fringe

N / A - Outside London Weighting Area

Closing Date

20 / 8 / 2025