Staying Put - Mental Health & Wellbeing Advisor

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Birthday day off

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare plan on probation

On-site parking

Wellbeing platform

Job summary

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking a Mental Health & Wellbeing Advisor (maternity cover) to support clients fleeing domestic abuse in Bradford. The role focuses on trauma-informed, solution-focused care in accommodation services, delivering wellbeing sessions and collaborative pathways of support.

The post is district-wide, 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £27,554–£28,735 FTE, for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in mental health services or with clients where mental health is the predominant need.
• Experience assessing needs and creating support packages for clients with multiple/complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in accommodation services with trauma-informed and solution-focused approaches.
• Create and deliver wellbeing sessions to reduce risk of further harm and empower clients.
• Work with clients and specialist services to recognise and meet individual needs, within refuges and dispersed properties.

Skills

Mental health experience

Communication skills

Can-do attitude

Driving licence

Education

Mental health qualification

Job description

Job IntroductionSTAYING PUT – proud to provide vital support & services to the men, women & children of Bradford who are survivors of domestic abuse & sexual violence. We help people have better lives – and you can too.With over 25 years’ experience of providing support to men, women and children who are survivors of domestic abuse & sexual violence in the Bradford area, we put our clients at the heart of what we do and are continually striving to make the survivors experience the very best it can be whilst accessing our services.Our team of committed and dedicated colleagues work with passion and integrity to deliver a holistic package of integrated support in our fast-changing environment.Mental Health & Wellbeing Advisor (maternity cover)Are you looking for a rewarding role that allows you to support vulnerable clients who are fleeing domestic abuse?About the roleAs a Mental Health Advisor, you will be supporting individuals in the accommodation service, offering a trauma informed and solution focused approach to your work. You will use your skills and experience in this specialist role to support colleagues through collaborative work and create pathways of support for some of our most vulnerable clients.In this challenging but very rewarding role, you will work with clients and specialist services to ensure the client’s individual needs are recognised and met appropriately, create and deliver sessions focused on wellbeing to help reduce risk of further harm and help clients feel more empowered and safe. This post is district wide where you will be working with accommodation clients in our refuges and dispersed properties.Full time, 37.5 hrs per week, £27,554-£28,735 FTE, depending on qualifications. 12-month maternity cover.About youYou will have a minimum 1 years’ experience of working within mental health services or with clients where mental health and wellbeing was the predominant need. A recognised qualification in mental health is desirable but not essential. You will have experience of assessing needs and creating packages of support for clients with multiple/complex needs.You will have a can-do attitude and the passion and drive to help people gain confidence in their daily lives and feel empowered. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and have a patient and friendly approach. You will be able to work on you own initiative and in partnership with colleagues and external agencies. You will be able to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and have a driving licence with access to a car for work purposes.Women only – ** Due to the nature of the work, we can only accept applications from women under schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010**About usStaying Put are part of an exciting and innovative, multi-agency partnership working together with Family Action and Women Centre, to develop a ‘one system approach’ to families affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our expanding team.Be part of an organisation that makes a difference and where 85% of colleagues agree or strongly agree they feel valued.We want to be a great place to work so have attractive benefits;30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)Day off for your birthday in addition to the annual leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEnhanced maternity pay after 1 yearHealthcare plan on completion of probationEmployee discount scheme & wellbeing platformFree on-site parking at most sitesWelfare and wellbeing policiesClinical supervision with external providersClosing date: 12 noon Tuesday 3rd NovemberShortlisting date : 4th NovemberInterview date: 11th NovemberApplication InformationTo find out more and apply for this exciting role please visit our website https://stayingput.org.uk/mental-health-advocate/Here you can download the job description, recruitment pack and application form. Please submit completed applications to the address on the form. CVs will not be accepted.Previous applicants need not apply.Frequency AnnualJob Reference bradfordmbc/TP/681/2440Contract Type PermanentClosing Date 3 November, 2026Job Category External OrganisationService External OrganisationLocation Staying Put, PO Box 449, Bradford, United KingdomAdditonal Payments For Office Use OnlyPosted on 23 October, 2026