Wellbeing Practitioner

Bradford, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description



Salary scale:

13.67 per hour

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

3 shifts per week, 4 hours per shift 12 hour total

Base:

Kenburgh House, 28 Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4QU

Responsible to:

Service Manager

Probationary Period:

6 months

Closing Date:

Monday 28th July 2025 at 10am

Interview Date

: Monday 4thAugust 2025

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.

Purpose of the role




Join us in making a meaningful impact! We're seeking a dedicated wellbeing practitioner to work on our WISHH service, supporting people of all ages across Bradford District & Craven to improve their mental health and stay well. We currently have part-time hours available.


Key duties



Provide predominantly face-to-face support with the potential of telephone support where needed to clients from a variety of backgrounds with varying degrees of mental health difficulties. Have a good understanding of support services across the district and signpost/complete onward referrals to relevant services for people to access additional support. Complete individual needs assessments, risk assessments and outcome measures with people we support Develop person-centred support plans to help individuals stay well Record information electronically and maintain up to date records Work effectively with colleagues Motivate and encourage people to take steps to achieve positive change in their lives Promote equity, diversity and inclusion through your work Commit to self-development and undertake any training required to fulfil your role Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to ensure the smooth running of Bradford District and Craven Mind Participate in individual and group supervision and internal/external staff development including mandatory training related to the role Attend and input to regular team meetings Understand and comply with all Bradford District and Craven Mind policies and procedures Work in alignment with the aims, objectives, and core values of Bradford District and Craven Mind Ensure that in all aspects of the role you embody the aims, objectives, and core values of Mind in Bradford. Champion the Mind in Bradford Code of Conduct to ensure that it well communicated, understood and implemented at all times both by staff, volunteers and clients. Ensure that the relevant colleagues and a competent understanding of, and comply with, all Mind in Bradford policies and procedures. take responsibility, with colleagues, for ensuring that all Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Information Governance and Equality & Diversity requirements are met and all other Company policies complied with. Undertake any other reasonable duties or tasks deemed necessary by the senior management team.

Person specification




Bradford District and Craven 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.

Experience



Experience of working with children, young people or adults in a health, social care or any other relevant setting (this can include voluntary experience) Experience of supporting people in a clear, meaningful and non-judgemental way either via telephone or in person (this can include voluntary experience) Experienced and confident in managing challenging situations, and recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns (this can include voluntary experience)

Skills and abilities



Excellent proven communication and organisational skills, including an ability to encourage and engage people in ways to make positive changes in their lives. Excellent IT skills, including use of Microsoft Packages Ability to work as part of a team and work alone and use own initiative Ability to gather relevant information to support and assess risks

Qualifications & knowledge



Understanding of the key issues within mental health, and the potential challenges that people may face Knowledge of other relevant health & social care organisations across the Bradford District & Craven Knowledge of risk management and health and safety issues Understanding of safeguarding and good practice Understanding of confidentiality and data protection

Attitude and personal attributes



Healthy and secure personal boundaries Committed, passionate and flexible with a can-do attitude Commitment to supporting people in a person-centred and non-judgemental way Committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Understanding of and commitment to Mind in Bradford values.

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.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3368205
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Bradford, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned