Id Job: 316e784
WELLBEING WORKER: PRIMARY CARE
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week (Required to work 11:30am-7:30pm every other Monday)
Salary: £25,000-£26,906 Salary dependent on skills, experience and knowledge.
Contract: Permanent
Base: GP practices in Faringdon and Botley, with some home working.
Who we are, and what we do
Why work for us?
Here is a taste of what we offer:
To find out more click here: https://www.oxfordshiremind.org.uk/jobs-2/benefits/
What will you do?
Primary Care Wellbeing Workers take a person-centred approach in the delivery of 1-to-1 sessions for people who are experiencing mental health issues or other social or lifestyle issues that are impacting on their wellbeing. The support provided aims to encourage and enable people to link in with existing support services, use the support available in their local community, and develop tools to increase their ability to manage their own wellbeing. The service offered is based on a social prescribing model and the role works very closely with Primary Care as an embedded worker within GP Practices.
Specific teams/roles may also make specific mention of:
Wokingham service users are 18+; all other teams it’s 16+
Key responsibilities
We expect all our employees to:
This is not an exhaustive list and employees may be required to perform activities not listed here.
Who you are
Open - Are you open to help people realise their potential?
Together, partnership - Are you a team player?
Responsive - Are you a good listener?
Independent - Do you have the confidence to speak out fearlessly?
Unstoppable – Do you have a positive, never give up attitude?
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
Applicants should respond explicitly to each of the points listed in the Person Specification / Selection Criteria below. The shortlisting panel make their decisions based on this information and no assumptions about your skills or experience will be made.
Essential Experience
a) Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, and the needs of people living with mental health problems
b) An understanding of good practice in safeguarding Children and Adults
c) Experience of working within mental health, wellbeing or similar environments
d) Experience of working in a demanding environment
e) Experience of working as part of a team and communicating effectively
f) Experience of working with individuals, enabling them to identify their own goals to support personal wellbeing and recovery, and helping them to pursue these
g) Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
h) Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
i) Ability to confidently use IT systems and software at a basic level
j) Ability to travel to different sites to deliver face-to-face sessions
k) Good planning and organisational skills
l) Knowledge/Understanding of our values:
Desirable
a) Working knowledge of the range of services offered by Oxfordshire Mind and relevant local/national organisations
b) Knowledge of a range of tools or approaches to mental health support
c) A good understanding of the importance of confidentiality and GDPR and knowledge of how to work appropriately in this regard
d) Understanding purpose of project and how their work meets the overall aims
e) Knowledge and application of good practice in safeguarding Children and Adults
f) Experience of providing proactive, outcome-focused support, and working creatively and flexibly to meet people’s needs.
g) Experience of supporting people with multiple/diverse needs
h) Experience of identifying and managing a risk, with the support of a manager
i) Experience of data collection and succinct, timely and accurate data entry to enable the measuring of outcomes and service impact
j) Ability to utilise a range of tools and approaches to empower service users
k) Ability to effectively use safety planning tools in line with prevention of suicide and self-harm
l) Taking responsibility for own health and wellbeing to cope effectively with the pressures of the post and to use the support and supervision provided
m) Effective organisational, planning, administrative and IT skills
n) Ability to establish positive inter-agency relationships
o) Demonstrating professional approach and boundaries in all situations
p) Actively attend working groups/training in the wider organisation and provide appropriate feedback to the team
q) Knowledge, understanding and evidence of ‘living’ the values in the practice carried out with Service Users, Peers and the wider organisation
r) Strong commitment to the involvement of service users in the shaping of service design and delivery
s) A ’can-do’ approach to problem-solving and supporting the wider team
t) Enthusiasm and professionalism in representing Oxfordshire Mind to external organisations
Oxfordshire Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We therefore require a Disclosure and Barring Service check, for all our roles. The level of which will vary depending on the nature of the role.
Closing date: Friday 24th March
Shortlisting date: Monday 27th March
Interview date: Tuesday 4th April
Interview location: Online, via MS Teams
We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
