Job Description

Salary: 27,254 - 29,064 per annum

Grade: F

Contract Type: Permanent

Vacancy Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Selby, North Yorkshire

Are you passionate about supporting people to live independently and improve their wellbeing?


We're looking for a dedicated Wellbeing Worker to join our Care and Support team within Health and Adult Services.



As a Wellbeing Worker, you'll provide direct practical and emotional support to adults receiving social care. Working under the guidance of qualified professionals, you'll help individuals identify recovery-focused goals and connect with community resources to enhance their sense of purpose, identity, and self-esteem.



You'll support people with mental health needs, those accessing community social care, and individuals involved in intermediate care. Your role will include:


Supporting daily living activities such as budgeting and domestic tasks.

Encouraging involvement in meaningful activities and education.

Promoting mental and physical health and wellbeing.

Building therapeutic relationships and helping individuals access community networks.

Acting as a safeguarding adult and responding to emergencies.

We're seeking someone with:

Experience in social care or community support settings.

Knowledge of local services and referral pathways.

Strong communication skills and the ability to build supportive relationships.

A Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), with a commitment to achieving Level 3.

Confidence in using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.

A non-judgemental approach and commitment to equality and diversity.




A full enhanced DBS check is required. You must be able to travel independently across a rural area and be flexible to work outside normal business hours if needed.

Why Join Us?

At NYC, we value our employees and offer a range of career development opportunities, including apprenticeships, coaching, and progression pathways across our services. You'll be part of a supportive team making a real difference in people's lives.



For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lisa Bottomley on 01609 534716 or email Lisa.Bottomley@northyorks.gov.uk or Scott Harrison on 01609 534319 or email Scott.Harrison@northyorks.gov.uk

Key Documents:

Wellbeing Worker Grade F

Total Rewards

Key Dates:

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd November 2025

Short listing: Monday 24th November 2025

Interview Date: Weeks Commencing 1st and 8th December 2025

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Wellbeing Worker

Salary:

27,254 - 29,064 per annum

Posted:

03/11/2025

Closing date:

23/11/2025

Closing time:

23:59