Job Description

Do you have a passion for working in the heart of your local community and are driven by making a difference? Then

Citizens Advice Mid Mercia

is the organisation for you

.

Our free and independent advice helps people solve problems in a confidential and impartial manner. Whatever the problem, we won't turn people away. We make a difference. Our trusted brand and the quality of our research mean we make a real impact on behalf of the people who rely on us.

We are looking for a full-time

Wellbeing Coach

to join our Derby Wellbeing Team on a fixed term basis.

apply here:

https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/vacancies/camm-application-form/

As a wellbeing coach you will apply coaching principles to support people to identify goals, overcome social problems, build skills and develop self-care and wellbeing strategies, supporting people within their local community. You will provide coaching and recovery guidance to individuals and their families receiving mental health services.

You will receive appropriate support to enable you to feel empowered to fulfil this role.

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience working with individuals with mental health needs - including serious mental illness.*
Genuinely cares about making a difference through coaching principles, and is motivated to improve mental health outcomes for people.*
Has a sound knowledge of the identification of risks and safeguarding procedures.*
Knowledge of mental health difficulties and the impact on functioning.*
An approach that is non-directive, strength-based, recovery focused and person centred.*
An ability to balance the various demands of this role. For example providing support, promoting people's rights, facilitating conversations, working within a multi-agency team in a variety of settings.*

Full training and support will be given to the successful candidate to enable them to carry out their role

Responsibilities / Key Tasks:

Work as part of the multi-agency team to receive and share information within the team in order to safeguard individuals and support them to work towards their goals and aspirations. Attend huddles & multi-disciplinary team meetings (MDM's)*
Provide coaching support to individuals on a 1:1 or group basis.*
Support individuals to capture their goals and co-design a journey of support.*
Encourage individuals to feed back on their experiences.*
Provide emotional and practical support to individuals - building confidence and skills, and developing their ability to self-manage their mental wellbeing.*

What we offer in return:

28 days entitlement

plusbank holidays pro-rata Full advice training is offered to all members of staff regardless of role to Advice Quality Standard (AQS) Opportunities for further training and continuous professional development Internal progression opportunities Supportive environment Remote/flexible working opportunities, subject to management approval Paid DBS application, where applicable 5% pension contributions 3 month's full contractual pay for maternity, upon meeting qualifying criteria
We value the health & wellbeing of our teams, and this is very important to us. As such, we offer time out breaks and Telus Health Employee Assistance Programme for all staff and volunteers.

The essentials

Salary: 24,822 per annum Hours: 37.5 hrs/wk Location: Hybrid Working -a few days per week from our Derby offices, a few days from home depending on service needs Contract: fixed-term until 30 November 2027 with possible extension
Please visit our website to find the

full

and Person Specifications for this role and a helpful

Candidate Guide

on our recruitment process - https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/vacancies

To apply

- applications only via our website

Or apply here:

https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/vacancies/camm-application-form/

Closing Date:

when a suitable candidate is found

Thank you for your interest in our vacancy. The above role is advertised on a rolling recruitment basis. We reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been appointed. If you do not hear back from us within 15 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please do not be discouraged from applying for other positions within our organisation.

We are a Disability Confident Employer

Citizens Advice Mid Mercia are an accredited (Level 1) Disability Confident employer, and values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds. We follow the social model of disability which believes that it is the barriers created by society which disable people. We will use reasonable adjustments wherever possible to remove those barriers.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 26 months

Pay: 24,822.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay Work from home
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Derby DE24 8BF