Job Description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.



We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience



YOUR APPLICATION



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Job overview

The Suffolk Wellbeing Service is part of the national accredited IAPT initiative. The aim of this is to increase mental health access to those living in Suffolk aged 16 and above who are experiencing mild to moderate levels of anxiety and depression. The service works in conjunction with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) by providing low and high intensity mental health care to the local population.



Suffolk Wellbeing are pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Wellbeing Engagement Worker Band 3 working alongside our underrepresented Communities to raise awareness and support access to our services.



The post will be based in either Ipswich or Bury St Edmunds, but travel will be required as part of the role to work across Suffolk This is a full-time post. Working hours are between 8am and 8pm and could involve some weekend work

Main duties of the job

Suffolk Wellbeing are pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Wellbeing Engagement Worker, you will use your knowledge and experience of working with Community and Voluntary Sector groups to engage with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures and your creativity to set up and present appealing activities and events in Community settings. We welcome applicants that speak more than one language

Working for our organisation

Benefits included with this role are:-


NHS pension A comprehensive in house & external training programmes Career progression Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) Staff physio service Gym membership NHS discounts and many more

To find out more about the job role click the job description, then click APPLY to start your candidate experience today!

NSFT is committed to lifelong learning and continuous professional development (CPD) for its entire staff. There are a variety of definitions of CPD across the professions, but it is usually taken to mean learning activities which update existing skills.

CPD is determined through appraisal with a personal development plan agreed between an individual and their manager, with the commitment of the necessary time and resources.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Experience of setting up creative and appealing events and activities and engaging widely in the community. Experience of report writing for a variety of recipients. Experience of partnership working. Working with Community and Voluntary Sector management groups and Organisations. Experience providing advice/signposting to services. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to relate to people from a wide range of backgrounds, with the skills to motivate and encourage them to act and manage their wellbeing. Ability to manage, monitor, plan and prioritise your time effectively. IT skills, including Microsoft Office, email, databases, and social media. Ability to speak confidently and be able to present your knowledge and findings in a structured and coherent way to a wide range of participants. Knowledge/experience of community participation techniques. Knowledge of effective communication techniques and approaches suitable for different audiences including underrepresented communities. An understanding of the challenges facing the population of Suffolk. An understanding of local and national policy which impacts on communities, particularly those who are most vulnerable or most severely affected. Understanding of BAME/Seldom heard communities and the issues that face them.

Confident in working 'on the ground' in the community. The ability to travel freely for work purposes. A willingness to work outside of usual office hours when required. Commitment and enthusiasm. Positive approach to team working, but also able to work on own initiative.



This role requires you to be a highly competent and dedicated individual who demonstrates both compassion and empathy to the groups we engage it is desirable to have an understanding/awareness of mental ill health (e.g. support worker), or a relevant qualification (level 3 Health & Social Care).



More specifically, successful applicants will need to possess and demonstrate a high level of skill in the following areas:


Ability to demonstrate resilience when working with community's that are experiencing varying levels of emotional distress. Able to adapt to change. A positive and solution-focused attitude. Good administration and IT skills. Excellent time management and organisational skills relating to the number of client contacts offered and clinical sessions carried out each week. Capacity to work under pressure. High level of enthusiasm and self-motivation. Ability to work and problem solve independently. Access to a car to travel independently. Ability to work at any location across Suffolk. Ability to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends.

Please find attached our and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities. If you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local community and wish to join a dynamic service with lots to offer you as an Engagement Worker, then we invite your application to the role.

We are seeking an individual with the knowledge and skills to work as part of a team and be innovative in their approach. You will need to be flexible and have the ability to cope in a highly demanding role and demonstrate a high level of organisational skill.



You will work under the direction of the Senior Community Advisor whilst being managed by the Community Service Manager.



Due to the high number of applications these posts attract, we will reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the proposed closing date.

Person specification

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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria

NVQ level 3 Health and Social care or equivalent level of knowledge #

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

Demonstrable experience of Community based work that contribute towards the benefit of health care outcomes and social engagement. Experience of setting up creative and appealing events and activities and engaging widely in the community.

Desirable criteria

Success in delivering community development projects which have been led by the community and have resulted in meaningful change Experience providing advice/signposting to services.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.


As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.


DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK (formerly CRB)

FOR POSTS WITH DIRECT SERVICE USER CONTACT - Please be advised that due to recent changes in the DBS Service, organisations no longer receive copies of DBS Disclosures - these are sent directly to candidates only. Therefore, it will be your responsibility, if successful, to ensure that this is taken to the appointing officer as soon as you receive it.



Alternatively, if you have subscribed to the update service, we will be able to check your status once we have your authority to do so.


The Trust has now introduced a DBS Update Service which is a contractual requirement. You need to subscribe when you have applied for your DBS clearance and there is a time limit to subscribe of 19 days after receipt of your DBS disclosure. Please ensure that this is completed within the set time scale.


This update service is an annual subscription at a cost of 16 to you. This will enable the Trust to have instant online access to your DBS record, with your consent, and so will remove the need for you to have to apply for this repeat check again.

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.