Job Overview
37.5 hours per week-£26,227 per annum (SCP20; £13.45 per hr)
Fixed Term Contract to April 2027 (likely to be extended)
CLOSING DATE-SUNDAY 23RD AUGUST 2026
We are seeking a compassionate and energetic Wellbeing Service Assistant to join our dedicated team in providing exceptional care and support to persons on probation. In this vital role, you will work within the Wellbeing Service., have responsibility for the day by day operation of the project which includes meeting the needs of people within the criminal justice system and liaising with other agencies. Including facilitating drop ins/ wellbeing hub, group facilitation and assessment of support needs. The postholder will work within the overall ethos of the Charity.
Unsociable but flexible hours of work. Lone working.
Responsibilities
- To work with Rochdale probation and partners (RCT) within the consortium of GMIRS Wellbeing Service
- Working with other agencies, including Ingeus, Turning Point, POPS Family service etc.
- Holding a small caseload of individuals, acting as their designated ‘key worker’ and coordinating / engaging other services in their support
- Conduct strengths based assessments looking at an individual’s strengths, needs and aspirations, with firm understanding of the trauma they may have experienced and how this may affect them.
- Complete need assessments and individual risk assessments, actioning as appropriate e.g. raising safeguarding alerts through appropriate channels
- Act as point of contact with individuals, including convening multi-disciplinary meetings and ensuring actions are followed up
- Build trusting relationships with individuals, encouragement to access services on offer from the Hub/ ROC/ RCT
- Work with partners to facilitate access to services as required, such as housing, health, mental health, substance misuse, social care, criminal justice
- Produce service monitoring reports/ outcomes, utilising internal and external systems, liasiing with lead service provider (BigLife) and co-operating to produce information on request.
- To participate in "in service" training as required and to do so with the support of Wellbeing Service Team Lead.
- Help maintain the integrity of the Environmental and Quality Management Systems according to standards ISO14001 and ISO9001
- Engage in required training and CPD to stay updated with administrative practices, policies, and regulatory compliance
- Any other duties as directed by Senior Management
Qualifications
- NVQ level 3 Health & Social Care (or similar) required
- Knowledge of drug and alcohol related problems, homelessness and related issues.
- 1 year+ experience would be an asset.
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Work Location: In person
