Job Description
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Job Title: Health and Wellbeing Worker
Location: Based at Alveston, covering the whole of South Gloucestershire
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum pro rata
Job Type: Part Time, Permanent - (18.25 hrs per week.)
Closing Date: Sun, 10 May 26
The Health and Wellbeing Worker will be primarily based at The Forecastle Supported Housing Scheme, delivering compassionate, person-centred support that promotes physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The role will also involve working across other South Gloucestershire schemes to ensure consistent access to health and wellbeing support.
In line with Elim's values, the post holder will support residents to improve their wellbeing, reduce harm, overcome health-related barriers, and move towards greater independence. The role will also support staff to deliver psychologically informed support, helping to create safe, respectful, and trauma-informed environments across services.
Key Responsibilities:
Health & Wellbeing Support:
- Provide one-to-one health and wellbeing support to residents at The Forecastle and across other South Gloucestershire schemes
- Support residents to access GP services, dentists, mental health services, and specialist health provision
- Promote positive mental health, emotional resilience, and self-care
- Support residents experiencing drug and/or alcohol misuse using non-judgemental, harm-reduction approaches
- Encourage healthy lifestyles, including nutrition, sleep, exercise, and wellbeing routines
Engagement & Support Planning:
- Build strong, trust-based relationships that promote dignity, choice, and inclusion
- Complete health-focused assessments and contribute to personalised, outcome-focused support plans
- Support residents to understand and manage long-term health conditions
- Review progress regularly and adapt support in line with residents' goals and needs
Psychological Informed Support (Staff Support)
- Work alongside support staff to promote and embed psychologically informed approaches across all schemes
- Support staff to understand the impact of trauma, mental health, and adverse life experiences on residents' behaviour and engagement
- Provide guidance, advice, and informal coaching to help staff respond in a consistent, compassionate, and trauma-informed way
- Contribute to reflective practice discussions and team learning
- Support the development of environments that promote emotional safety, stability, and wellbeing
Partnership Working
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners including:
- GP practices, community health and mental health services
- Drug and alcohol services such as Developing Health and Independence
- Housing Benefit and Housing Access teams at the Council
- Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
- Support referrals, joint working, and residents' engagement with services
- Advocate on behalf of residents where appropriate
Risk Management & Safeguarding
- Identify health-related and wellbeing risks and respond appropriately
- Follow Elim safeguarding policies and procedures
- Record, report, and escalate concerns in line with organisational and statutory requirements
Administration & Compliance
- Maintain clear, accurate, and up-to-date case records
- Contribute to monitoring, audits, and service reviews
- Comply with health and safety requirements across all schemes
- Attend team meetings, supervision, and training
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Experience working with vulnerable adults or individuals with complex needs
- Knowledge of mental health, substance misuse, and health inequalities
- Understanding of trauma-informed or psychologically informed approaches
- Ability to build positive professional relationships with residents and staff
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work flexibly across multiple locations
- Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries
Desirable:
- Qualification in Health, Social Care, Mental Health, or a related field
- Experience in supported housing, homelessness, or community services
- Experience of supporting staff practice or reflective discussions
- Experience of partnership working with statutory or health services
Values & Behaviours (Elim Aligned):
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Compassion - responding with kindness, understanding, and care
- Respect - valuing individual experiences, backgrounds, and choices
- Inclusion - promoting equality and culturally sensitive support
- Empowerment - encouraging independence, confidence, and resilience
- Integrity & Professionalism - acting honestly, reliably, and ethically
- Hope - maintaining a positive, solution-focused approach
Additional Requirements:
- Enhanced DBS check
- Willingness and ability to travel between South Gloucestershire schemes
- Flexible approach to working hours and locations
How to apply:
For more details on the role and to apply please visit our website. If you need any assistance with your application or are unable to access our website, please contact HR.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received and interviewing those who meet the role requirements. The advert will close as soon as a successful candidate is appointed.
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Health Worker, Mental Health Worker, Wellbeing Worker, Support Worker, Mental Health Support Officer, Social Care Support Worker, Social Worker, Wellbeing Support may also be considered for this role.