Salary: £27,254 to £29,064 per annum
Grade: F
Contract Type: Permanent
Vacancy Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire
Are you passionate about supporting people to live independently and improve their wellbeing?
We are looking for a dedicated Wellbeing Worker to join our Care and Support team within Health and Adult Services.
As a Wellbeing Worker, you will provide direct practical and emotional support to adults receiving social care. Working under the guidance of qualified professionals, you will help individuals identify recovery-focused goals and connect with community resources to enhance their sense of purpose, identity, and self-esteem.
You will support people with mental health needs, those accessing community social care, and individuals involved in intermediate care. Your role will include:
- Supporting daily living activities such as budgeting and domestic tasks.
- Encouraging involvement in meaningful activities and education.
- Promoting mental and physical health and wellbeing.
- Building therapeutic relationships and helping individuals access community networks.
- Acting as a safeguarding adult and responding to emergencies.
We are seeking someone with:
- Experience in social care or community support settings.
- Knowledge of local services and referral pathways.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build supportive relationships.
- A Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), with a commitment to achieving Level 3.
- Confidence in using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.
- A non-judgemental approach and commitment to equality and diversity.
A full enhanced DBS check is required. You must be able to travel independently across a rural area and be flexible to work outside normal business hours if needed.
Why Join Us?
At NYC, we value our employees and offer a range of career development opportunities, including apprenticeships, coaching, and progression pathways across our services. You’ll be part of a supportive team making a real difference in people’s lives.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Michelle Finch on 07794 488057 or email [email protected]
Key Documents
Job Description Wellbeing Worker Grade F.docx
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Key Dates
Closing Date: Sunday 16 August 2026
Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026
Interview Date: Monday 24 August 2026
Venue for Interview: Castle House, 10-14 Elder Street, Scarborough, YO11 1DZ
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***DBS***
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.
We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
