Wellbeing Key Worker
Doncaster - split between HMP Marshgate and Doncaster community
Up to £30,000 per annum
Full-time, Permanent
Job Description:
We are recruiting for a Wellbeing Key Worker to provide tailored support to individuals under the supervision of the National Probation Service. This is a rewarding opportunity to help people improve their health and wellbeing, overcome barriers and make positive, sustainable changes in their lives.
You will manage a varied caseload, delivering one-to-one and group-based interventions that help individuals strengthen relationships, build confidence and develop the skills needed to progress towards employment, training and education.
The role is split between HMP Marshgate and community-based delivery across Doncaster.
The role involves:
- Delivering personalised wellbeing support based on individual needs and levels of complexity.
- Managing a diverse caseload and supporting individuals to achieve positive wellbeing outcomes.
- Completing comprehensive assessments and developing strength-based action plans.
- Delivering one-to-one support, group workshops and digital interventions.
- Building effective relationships with local health, wellbeing and community services.
- Facilitating and evaluating wellbeing-focused group sessions.
- Maintaining accurate case management records and meeting contractual and quality requirements.
- Working collaboratively with the National Probation Service to encourage engagement and support rehabilitation.
- Helping individuals overcome barriers and work towards sustainable employment, training and education outcomes.
You'll need:
- Experience of managing a caseload within a target-driven support environment.
- The ability to build positive, professional relationships with service users and partner organisations.
- Confidence delivering both one-to-one and group-based interventions.
- Experience of, or the ability to work effectively within, a Criminal Justice, rehabilitation or support setting.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and partnership-working skills.
- The ability to complete high-quality assessments and action plans.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and achieve performance targets.
- Confidence using digital platforms and technology to deliver and record support.
- An understanding of wellbeing support and behaviour-change approaches.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, quality and compliance requirements within Justice or support services.
- Knowledge of approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health First Aid, ACEs or Substance Misuse support would be advantageous.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a car is preferred.
- Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete an online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if offered the position.