Wellbeing Worker – Hillingdon

Job Description

Position: Wellbeing Worker Location: Hillingdon Reporting to: Service Coordinator (or nominee) DBS Check: This post is subject to Adults and Child Workforce Regulations Salary Range: £26,150 to £27,963 Job Purpose: Our client is seeking a dedicated Wellbeing Worker to collaborate with young individuals aged 11-25 in enhancing their health and overall wellbeing. The role involves providing guidance, support, and encouragement to empower young people to make positive lifestyle changes. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality advisory services to youth and partner agencies while adhering to established guidelines and statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities: 1. Early Intervention Wellbeing Workers: – Support young people aged 11-18, operating within and alongside educational institutions. – Provide targeted assistance to at-risk individuals, emphasizing prevention and early intervention strategies. – Deliver personalized one-on-one support sessions, both within school premises and offsite as necessary. – Offer support to those facing challenges in their educational journey or at risk of disengagement and broader issues. 2. Wellbeing Worker Supporting Care Experienced Children: – Tailored support for 16-18-year-olds from diverse care backgrounds. – Flexible interventions for youths residing in accommodation-based support services. – Organize on-site support and activities, including evenings and weekends, to engage young individuals and foster community involvement. 3. Next Steps Wellbeing Worker: – Provide dedicated support to individuals aged 18-25 in accessing Education, Employment, and Training (EET) opportunities. – Assist in setting aspirational goals, removing barriers to progression, and facilitating access to relevant resources. Delivering Service: – Provide relevant information, advice, and support to improve health and wellbeing. – Motivate and support young people seeking assistance. – Demonstrate a positive, solution-focused approach. – Collaborate in organizing workshops, awareness sessions, and outreach activities. – Ensure the effective delivery of integrated services that meet the needs of young individuals. Teamwork: – Collaborate within the staff team to maintain a safe and supportive environment. – Share best practices and information to enhance service delivery. Quality: – Work towards achieving quality standards set by the client. – Continuously strive to improve service delivery and address complaints as per procedures. Development and Training: – Participate in induction programs, training sessions, and team development activities. – Undertake necessary development and training relevant to the role. Delivering Equality: – Promote equality, diversity, and rights of service users. – Adhere to the client`s equality and diversity policy. Other: – Adhere to all client policies and procedures. – Undertake additional duties as required to enhance service provision. – May be required to work in different locations to fulfill organizational obligations. – Commitment to maintaining current safeguarding practices. Person Specification: Essential: – Commitment to empowerment and involvement of individuals. – Understanding of and commitment to promoting equality of opportunity. – Knowledge of issues relevant to young people`s wellbeing. – Ability to establish constructive relationships and effective communication skills. – Empathy and ability to engage with young people. – Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and using computer systems. – Flexibility and adaptability to respond to young people`s needs. – NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a social care field. – Evidence of personal and career development. – Possession of a driving license and access to a vehicle. To apply, please send your CV