Community Wellbeing Worker (Know Your Mind) – 33 hours per week

Passionate about fostering positive change and enhancing the wellbeing of children and young people? Join Mind in Bradford as a Community Wellbeing Worker, playing a vital role in improving children’s mental health and wellbeing across Bradford District and Craven!

• Are you committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in Bradford District and Craven?
• Can you inspire change?
• Do you thrive on building and nurturing meaningful relationships?
• Have you successfully collaborated with diverse stakeholders?

Mind in Bradford is seeking a Community Wellbeing Worker to deliver support that empowers children and young people facing social, emotional, and mental wellbeing challenges. This role focuses on providing one-to-one and group support, both in-person and through various channels, across educational, community, and youth justice settings. We are looking for an individual with a proven track record in engagement strategies and a passion for mental health.

The role will appeal to those who have:

• A passion for mental health and the wellbeing of children and young people.
• Experience working with children in a non-clinical capacity, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment.
• An empathetic and person-centred approach, promoting the overall growth and development of individuals.
• Proven ability to inspire positive change and encourage resilience in challenging situations.
• Enthusiasm for collaborative and multi-agency working, recognizing the interconnectedness of support services.

Salary scale: £11.87 per hour, going up to £13.14 per hour on completion of six-month probation
Hours: 33
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2025
Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays
Pension: We operate a contributory pension scheme which you will be auto enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme).
Probation: 6 months
Closing Date: Midnight 15th December 2023
Interview Date: 20th and 21st December 2023

Please note: we may close the vacancy before this date subject to the volume of applications.

In the first instance any enquiries to be emailed to [email protected]

Making an application

• Download and read the application pack
• Please send an up to date CV along with a covering letter outlining your experience and knowledge linking this to the job description and person specification to [email protected]
• Please note it is not possible for us to give feedback to non-shortlisted applicants
• Mind in Bradford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and all successful applicants will be asked to apply (through Mind in Bradford) for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check.

Application pack