Access Wellbeing Coordinator

Job Description

DORSET MIND

Job Title: Access Wellbeing Co-ordinator

Hours: 37.5 hours a week

Responsible to: Senior Wellbeing Co-ordinator

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £25147 – 27596

Location: Must be within easy distance of Shaftesbury or North Dorset Area; Remote Working

Dorset Mind are working with Partners to deliver wellbeing hubs, across Dorset. This is part of the universal offer of wellbeing support, an element of the mental health transformation programme for adults. The hubs will support people to take the steps that matter to them, by connecting them to what they might need, at the right time and in the right place, ultimately empowering people to make their own choices and moving towards full citizenship within their communities. Citizenship in this context means having a voice, a sense of belonging, purpose, identity and equal access to the rights and opportunities that should be available to all.

Position

At our hub, you’ll create a welcoming environment where people feel safe and valued. You’ll build rapport and use a strengths-based approach, recognizing individuals as experts on themselves. This role involves enabling choice, advocating for individuals in multi-disciplinary meetings, and knowing when to escalate concerns.

You’ll promote local resources and well-being opportunities, helping people advocate for themselves. You’ll develop personalized learning and well-being plans, focusing on safety and utilizing community resources. Support will be provided through various communication methods, ensuring confidentiality and effective care planning.

By addressing health inequalities and engaging communities, you’ll build essential partnerships with local professionals. Accurate record-keeping and effective caseload management are key. You’ll encourage active citizenship, engage with communities, and commit to ongoing learning and reflective practice. Join us to make a real difference in people’s lives!

Closing date: 26th January 2025 (midnight)

Interviews likely to be held week commencing 3rd February.

Join us and help create a supportive environment for people with mental health challenges while fostering community connections. Apply today to become a vital part of our team!

Dorset Mind endeavours to be a diverse and inclusive employer – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the charity.

Please let us know about any adjustments required that would help you during the recruitment process.

Dorset Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please read job description and person specification fully before applying for position. This can be found: https://dorsetmind.uk/get-involved/work-with-us/

If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you.

We actively welcome a rich diversity of applicants to this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,147.00-£27,596.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Shaftesbury SP7 8JE