Senior Wellbeing Advisor (New Forest)

Solent Mind; Dibden; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Solent Mind is seeking a Senior Wellbeing Advisor to support clients through 1-1 assessments, facilitate educational courses and social/activity groups, and help people manage their mental health. The post is based at the New Forest locality, with sessions at New Forest Wellbeing Centres in Hythe and New Milton.

This part-time role (15 hours per week) runs on Tuesday 10:00–16:00, Wednesday 15:30–20:30, and Thursday 16:30–20:30, with DBS clearance required and sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• undertake assessments and reviews with clients to enable service users to better manage their mental health and wellbeing and to support their recovery
• facilitate structured workshops and courses alongside other staff/volunteers, including those from other wellbeing services and partner organisations, either face-to-face or on digital platforms

Job description

Salary: £10,125 to £10,907.43 per annum (£24,975 to £26,905 full time equivalent) – Solent Mind Band B. In line with organisational policy, new appointments will ordinarily be made at the starting salary point of the advertised grade.

Hours: 15 hours per week. Tuesday 10am - 4pm ( or start 30 mins earlier/ finish 30 mins later if want 30 min unpaid break) Wednesday 3.30pm- 8.30pm Thursday 4.30pm - 8.30pm

Location: New Forest Wellbeing Centres- Hythe and New Milton

(Ref REQ00677)

About the role

Solent Mind delivers Wellbeing services across Hampshire, including Eastleigh, Winchester, Fareham and Gosport and the New Forest. This post is based in the New Forest locality. The Wellbeing services provide a range of support, including 1-1s, courses and workshops delivered both within the centres and via digital platforms.

The Senior Wellbeing Advisor will support clients through 1-1 assessments, facilitating educational courses and social/activity groups, with the aim of enabling people to achieve their goals in a person-centred and inclusive approach.

About us

Solent Mind is the largest mental health charity in Hampshire. It is part of a network of 125 local Minds in England and Wales, which are independent charities affiliated to Mind. Solent Mind has its own board of trustees and raises its own funds to deliver its services, support and training tailored to the needs of people living in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. Solent Mind has a gold award for Workplace Wellbeing Index 2022/2023 and has signed up to be a Mindful Employer.

For further details on this role please email:

Solent Mind Talent Acquisition team [e-mail] or 023 8201 1718

NOTE TO APPLICANTS - You will be asked about gaps in your employment at interview and you will need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK before you start your employment.

Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor this role as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Any offer for this role will be subject to an Enhanced Adult workforce Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and receiving your references.

We welcome people from all the communities we work in to apply for a role within Solent Mind, especially those with experience of mental health problems. Offers are made based on merit.

About you

The Senior Wellbeing Advisor will undertake assessments and reviews with clients to enable service users to better manage their mental health and wellbeing and to support their recovery. The Senior Wellbeing Advisor will facilitate structured workshops and courses alongside other members of staff/volunteers, including those from other wellbeing services and partner organisations, either face-to face or on digital platforms.