Job Description

Salary scale:

14.17 per hour

Contract: Temporary for 12 months

Hours: 37 hours per week

Base:

Kenburgh

House, 28 Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4QU

Probationary Period: 6 months

Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd December 10am

Interview Date

:

Wednesday 10

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Friday 12

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December

Questions:

In the first instance any enquiries to be emailed to

Admin@mindinbradford.org.uk

.

For an informal chat about the role before applying please contact

Helen at

heleni@mindinbradford.org.uk

About Us

Bradford District and Craven Mind is a thriving, independent mental health charity with a clear purpose to promote positive mental wellbeing and empower and help people experiencing issues with their mental health to manage and work towards recovery and fulfilment.


We do this through:

Building community and individual resilience for better mental wellbeing Providing early intervention advice and support Supporting people in crisis Empowering and helping people to recover and sustain improved wellbeing
Watch this video to find out what its like to work at BDC Mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxbMQk_ALwQ


Read our latest Impact Report and 2024-2028 Strategy: https://www.mindinbradford.org.uk/about-us/


Find out more about our approach to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: https://www.mindinbradford.org.uk/about-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/

Join us and youll receive:

25 days annual leave per year, rising to 28 days with length of service plus bank holidays Up to two additional leave days to use each year to support your wellbeing. Simply Health Cash Plan to claim back on personal health costs including dental, optical, prescriptions, physiotherapy and more. Employee Assistance Service including 24/7 confidential mental health support and access to structured therapy sessions. Generous pension scheme and employer contribution to help you plan for a secure future. Discount schemes including Company Shop and Blue Light Card. Excellent personal development opportunities including access to Clinical Supervision. Enhanced sick pay after your six-month probation. Accredited employer with Mindful Employer, Disability Confident and Real Living Wage.

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Background

Were recruiting two passionate Wellbeing Mentors for an exciting new pilot: Promoting Positive Adolescent Mental Health for School Climate (PPAMH!). This innovative programme, delivered in partnership with the Bradford Institute for Health Research (BIHR), takes a whole-school approach to improving wellbeing and school climate in secondary schools across Bradford.


The intervention combines whole-school activities, peer-group workshops, and one-to-one support, covering topics such as mental health, study skills, rights and responsibilities, and positive relationships. It is grounded in participatory principles, empowering students, staff, and families to shape the school environment collaboratively.


Subject to funding and pilot success, there may be opportunities to scale and extend the programme.

Role Purpose

Wellbeing Mentors will deliver the PPAMH! intervention in designated secondary schools, acting as non-clinical practitioners to create supportive, mentally healthy environments. You will:

Facilitate wellbeing activities, peer groups, one-to-one support, and awareness initiatives for students and staff. Work closely with school leadership, staff, students, and the PPAMH! research team to promote emotional wellbeing and early intervention. Lead engaging activities following a comprehensive 7-day training programmesuch as assemblies, workshops, and targeted support for Year 9 pupils. Help shape school health and wellbeing policies, ensuring youth voice is central to decision-making. Collaborate with BIHR researchers to share insights and co-produce activities that evolve in response to feedback and findings.


This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a ground-breaking programme with the potential for lasting impact on students, staff, and the wider school community.

Role Outcomes

As a Wellbeing Mentor, you will:Improve students understanding of mental health and wellbeing through whole-school activities such as assemblies and awareness campaigns. Build confidence, resilience, and help-seeking among young people by facilitating peer workshops and one-to-one support for Year 9 students. Create a more open and supportive school culture around mental health, working with staff and leadership to embed inclusive policies and practices. Empower students to lead and promote wellbeing by supporting peer-led initiatives and encouraging youth voice in decision-making. Support early identification and referral for students needing additional help, ensuring timely signposting to appropriate services. Strengthen relationships across the school community, collaborating with staff, students, and stakeholders to ensure successful programme delivery. Contribute to programme learning and improvement by collecting data, maintaining records, and sharing insights with the research team through reports and co-produced activities. Ensure safeguarding and compliance, promptly reporting and managing any concerns in line with BDC Mind policies. Embed BDC Minds aims, objectives, and core values in all aspects of the role, ensuring these are applied in a trauma-informed way. Champion the Service Member Partnership Agreement, making sure it is communicated in accessible formats and understood by staff, volunteers, and people who use our services. Ensure colleagues understand and comply with BDC Mind policies and procedures. Take shared responsibility for Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Information Governance, and Equality & Diversity. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by senior management, with flexibility to adapt tasks to individual strengths and needs.

Person Specification

BDC Mind is committed to promoting mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and improving the quality of life for people with mental health challenges. We value diversity, inclusion and lived experiences when recruiting our staff and volunteers.
Qualifications


Essential:Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in youth work, education, health, social care, or community development or relevant experience Awareness of safeguarding principles and their application in schools and youth work


Desirable:

Qualification in counselling skills, youth work, mental health, psychology, or education


Experience


Essential:Experience of working with young people in schools, youth work or community settings Experience supporting individuals with personal, social, or emotional issues. Understanding of delivering group sessions, workshops, or wellbeing activities and individual support strategies. Previous experience in promoting mental health and wellbeing

Desirable:

Experience working in school-based or mental health programmes. Experience supporting young people with additional needs or from diverse backgrounds. Experience of partnership working with schools, health or voluntary sector organisations.


Skills and Abilities


Essential:Strong communication and interpersonal skills with young people and adults. Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate wellbeing activities. Ability to build trust and maintain appropriate professional boundaries. Good organisational, record-keeping and administrative skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.


Desirable:

Skills in creative engagement (e.g. arts, sports, media, digital platforms). Group facilitation or peer education skills. Basic counselling or mentoring techniques.

Knowledge


Essential:Understanding of the factors affecting young peoples mental health and wellbeing. Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality, and child protection procedures. Understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion in school and community contexts.

Desirable:

Knowledge of local health and wellbeing services and referral pathways. Understanding of behaviour change, resilience, or youth empowerment approaches.


Attitude and Personal Attributes


Essential:Empathetic, approachable, and non-judgemental. Positive and proactive attitude. Committed to promoting young peoples voice and participation. Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of different schools and students. Enhanced DBS check. Ability to travel between schools and attend occasional evening meetings or training sessions.


Desirable:

Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

How to apply:

Please click the 'Apply for this job' button and follow the steps to fill out the application form. Upload your CV and a cover letter showing how your experience and skills match the and Person Specification under. Were unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted. * We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults. All successful candidates will need to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check.