Health & Wellbeing Coach (Personal Wellbeing)
$24,544–$26,501 year
On-siteDurham, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Provide person-centred support to service users serving community sentences or being released from prison, including release planning and group workshops. Deliver holistic care by coaching individuals to set goals, building confidence, and developing peer mentor programs to tackle stigma. Support the out-of-hours service through weekday telephone helpline assistance (5pm–8pm) and occasional Saturday drop-in sessions. Maintain high standards of record keeping and risk management while ensuring full compliance with Data Protection legislation and HMP security policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to promote partnership working and co-produced strategies for those leaving the prison setting in the Durham and Cleveland area.
Required Qualifications
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Access to a vehicle
- Experience working with people with mental health and personal wellbeing needs (1:1 and group settings), using coaching and goal-setting approaches
- Strong group facilitation, active listening, and rapport-building skills
- Ability to develop and coordinate projects and activities that promote recovery
- Knowledge of mental health indicators and recovery-focused practices
- Inclusive values base, respecting diversity and empowering individuals, including those from marginalised communities
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), ability to work independently and collaboratively, and resilience under pressure
- Competence in IT systems (Word, Excel, databases)
- Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
Desired Qualifications
- Relevant training or qualifications (e.g., Train the Trainer, Recovery Training, Peer Support, Coaching)
- Lived experience
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