About this role
Job summary
The WorkWell Practitioner will provide person-centred, holistic support to individuals aged 16+ who are struggling to remain in work, return to employment, or access work opportunities due to physical health, mental health or wider social challenges.
The post holder will recognise and respond to the needs of neurodivergent individuals, ensuring support is tailored, accessible and person-centred. You will help individuals identify workplace barriers, reasonable adjustments and appropriate support pathways that enable them to achieve positive employment and wellbeing outcome.
The successful applicant will work alongside individuals to identify barriers, develop tailored Work Plans, connect individuals with appropriate local services and support them to achieve sustainable health and employment outcomes
Main duties of the job
- Person-Centred Support: Deliver holistic work and health assessments. Work collaboratively with people accessing the service to develop personalised Work Plans and achievable goals. Support people to improve their health, wellbeing and employment prospects.
- Partnership Working: Build effective relationships with healthcare professionals, employers, Jobcentre Plus, community organisations and voluntary sector partners. Facilitate access to appropriate services and support pathways.
- Making a Difference: Empower people to overcome barriers to employment and improve their quality of life. Ensure participants receive timely, coordinated and effective support.
About us
Mind in Somerset is a local mental health charity and part of the national Mind network, providing emotional wellbeing and mental health support across Somerset. It exists to ensure that anyone experiencing mental health difficulties has access to advice, support, and services that improve wellbeing and quality of life.
It operates a wide range of services including helplines, digital support, peer groups, one-to-one support, wellbeing hubs, and community-based activities, working both independently and in partnership with NHS and voluntary sector organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent .
Desirable
- Relevant qualification in health, wellbeing, mental health, employment support, coaching, social care or a related field.
- Safeguarding qualification
- Mental Health First Aid or equivalent training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Mind in Somerset
Address
21 Canon Street
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 1SW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mindinsomerset.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)