WorkWell Coordinator

Connected Voice; Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Gateshead is seeking a WorkWell Coordinator to drive the integration of health and employment support. This full-time role involves liaising with stakeholders and providing tailored support for individuals facing health challenges. Ideal candidates should possess excellent motivational and strategic skills, alongside a strong understanding of the neighbourhood health agenda. The position offers a salary ranging from £30,467 to £35,720 and includes benefits such as flexible working hours and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

29 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme with contributions

BUPA Cash Health Plan

Credit Union Savings Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

2 volunteering days per annum

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the neighbourhood health agenda.
• Ability to motivate individuals and foster good working relationships.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and well-organized.

Responsibilities

• Drive the WorkWell programme forward and ensure alignment across agendas.
• Serve as a point of contact for various stakeholders.
• Assist individuals with tailored support for returning to work.

Skills

Motivational skills

Strategic leadership

Organizational skills

Understanding of neighbourhood health agenda

Job description

Connected Voiceislooking for a WorkWell Coordinator

Full TimeSalary (37 hours per week): £30,467 to £35,720

Also available as two part-time or job share roles

Benefits include:

Flexible and hybridworking
29 days holidayper annum – plus Bank Holidays,plus 3 days betweenChristmas and New Year(pro rata for part-time employees)
Pension Scheme – up to 5% employer and employee contribution
Office base–SmartScorebuilding, designed for hybridworking
BUPA Cash Health Plan – paid for by employer
Credit Union Savings Scheme – save directly from salary
Corporate Metro/Northumberland LinePass Scheme
2 volunteering days per annum (pro rata for part-time employees)
Bike to Work Scheme

Connected Voice is looking for a WorkWell Coordinator(s) covering Newcastle and Gateshead. WorkWell is a key part of the government’s measures to better join up employment and health support. The North East is one of the pilot areas for this programme. The purpose is to assist a successful return to work by providing tailored support for people in employment with a current FIT Note for mental health, musco skeletal or menopause issues. For more information see WorkWell Programme | North East and North Cumbria NHS.

The WorkWell Coordinator will play a pivotal role in driving the programme forward, ensuring alignment across health, employment, and neighbourhood health agendas. They will be a point of contact for stakeholders including NHS services, VCSE providers, and community organisations to create a smooth integration of services across the care pathway

We are looking for a people person with the ability to motivate individuals and foster good working relationships. You will have a strong understanding of the neighbourhood health agenda and be committed to creating a biopsychosocial model of support. You will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, well-organised, with good strategic leadership-management skills.

This is a great opportunity to drive the evolution of the programme locally and position the initiative as a model of integrated health and employment support, contributing to national priorities on workforce and wellbeing.

(Please note that CVs will not be accepted)

Closing date for receipt of application forms is12.00 noon on 5 January 2026

Interviews will be heldon13 January 2026

Connected Voiceisan equal opportunities employer