Wellbeing Supervisor (FTC 12 months)
Basingstoke - 37.5 hours per week
As one of Hampshire’s leading Mental Health Charities, Andover Mind is entering an exciting phase of growth to meet the needs of our communities around mental health and wellbeing support. Much of our work is directly associated, and aligned with various NHS Mental Health Services programmes. This is an exciting, career opportunity for someone with solid relevant experience together with some awareness and/or lived experience in mental ill-health. The mental health and wellbeing of the communities across Hampshire is our top priority and we are investing in strengthening our service delivery teams with an exciting new role.
We are looking for a Wellbeing Supervisor to join us to support our front-line teams on an administrative, operational and wellbeing level. Reporting to the Basingstoke Area Manager, the role supports our staff working both in GP surgeries and our wellbeing centre in Basingstoke. This is an on-site role with both some local travelling and some home working by arrangement with your line manager.
You will work closely with the Area Manager on supporting our ongoing service delivery, which will mean time spent on resource planning, prompt response to day-to-day issues, regular one-to-one time with the front line team, reporting and general administration. You will also deputise for the Area Manager as required in a wide range of areas including various meetings and covering holidays or other absences. This will also include working directly with colleagues in some areas of our service delivery such as office cover and our mental health focussed training programmes. Additionally, you will assist your team, our safeguarding lead and the Area Manager in making sure any safeguarding incidents are properly managed and reported.
This is a challenging and highly rewarding role in which you can both grow your career and also make a significant contribution to your community.
If you are empathetic, organised and great with people, we would love to hear from you.
Person Profile
Essential:
- A problem-solving and ‘can-do’ way of working and strong work ethic
- Ability to take ownership of your workload
- Empathy and compassion for people experiencing mental ill-health
- Experience of managing/supervising teams in a services environment
- Excellent listening, interpersonal and communication skills good IT skills (Microsoft suite)
- Access to your own transport and a current driver’s licence with business travel insurance
Desirable:
- Lived or working experience in a mental-health environment
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Experience of working with CRM/Case Management systems
- Group speaking/presentation skills
This role is subject to working references and a clear (enhanced) Disclosure and Barring Service check.
If you are empathetic, organised and great with people, we would love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
● Holiday: 27 days + bank holidays (rising to 30).
● Discounts: Vivup membership (retailer cashback and savings).
● Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme & competitive sick pay.
● Growth: Ongoing professional training and development.
● Extras: Cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity leave, and pension.
We welcome applications from all of the communities in which we work. We also positively encourage applications from people with mental health problems, those who are physically disabled and neurodivergent to apply for a role within Andover Mind. Appointments are made on merit.
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate, and in line with our equality policy, we are dedicated to building an accurate picture of the make-up of our workforce to ensure we are developing policies and practices that meet the needs of all employees, regardless of their background or personal circumstances.
We take Safeguarding seriously, therefore you will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check at the enhanced level before working with us. Further information can be obtained from www.dbs.gov.uk
Pay: £33,111.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Mental Health: 1 year (required)
- managing/supervising : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
