Salary: £27,254 to £29,064 per annum pro rata
Grade: F
Contract Type: Permanent
Vacancy Hours: 24 hours per week
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
Are you passionate about supporting people to live independently and improve their wellbeing?
We are seeking someone who is caring, empathetic, and respectful and passionate about supporting vulnerable adults. A strong communicator with good interpersonal skills. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
As a Wellbeing Worker, you’ll provide direct practical and emotional support to adults receiving social care. Working under the guidance of qualified professionals, you’ll help individuals identify recovery-focused goals and connect with community resources to enhance their sense of purpose, identity, and self-esteem.
You’ll 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 working in health and social care or a similar role.
- A Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social care or equivalent.
- Basic IT skills for record-keeping.
- A commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality
- A knowledge of person-centred approaches
You must be able to travel independently across a rural area and be flexible to work outside normal business hours if needed.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Supportive team environment.
- A role where you can truly make a difference.
To discuss the role, please contact Joanne Wilson, Advanced Practitioner on 01609 535211 or email [email protected]
Key Documents
Job Description Wellbeing Worker Grade F.docx
Total Rewards
Key Dates
Closing Date: Sunday 28 June 2026
Shortlisting Date: Monday 29 June 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Venue for Interview: Sandpiper House, Kingfisher Place, Brook Street, Selby, YO8 4AL
***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.
