Wellbeing Coordinator in Bolton

Part time - 21 hours. To enhance our current provision and to ensure our customers are receiving a consistent and high level of support both on scheme and in the community, we are looking for a Wellbeing Co-Ordinator to work alongside our current team. The primary duties of our Wellbeing Co-Ordinator include:

• Arranging groups and activities which residents can engage with and develop their independence in the community.
• Promoting independence and preparing residents to move into their own accommodation.
• Liaising with our community investment team and external providers to source funding and support for internal activities.
• Working alongside the wider team to adhere to customers' support plans, particularly around community integration.
• Ensuring customers feel confident to move into independent living from supported accommodation.
• Being trauma informed and having experience of working with people with multiple and complex needs.
• Co-producing activities with our customers.

Who we are looking for:

• A flexible and dedicated team member with a desire to deliver high quality services in line with the Independence and Wellbeing framework and principles.
• Experience of gaining funding from various streams, both internally and externally.
• An ability to engage customers within our schemes and the communities we live in, promoting their strengths.
• Outgoing and engaging personality to encourage residents to provide feedback on activities they would like facilitated.
• Good understanding of Safeguarding; ensuring concerns are dealt with promptly and in line with policies and procedures.
• Using a multi-agency approach to manage any presenting risks and feedback ongoing concerns.
• Promoting activities and developing promotional materials and advertising events to our residents.
• Keeping track of activity-related records and reports, noting trends and responses from residents.
• A person-centred approach with a strong ability to understand complex situations.
• High level of resilience with a positive, customer-focused approach.

What we need from you:

• A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities in the communities we work in.
• A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities.
• Respecting professional boundaries and conducting yourself in a professional manner at all times.
• Knowledge of coordinating activities, coupled with experience of facilitating group activities and workshops.
• Experience of using a strength-based approach to assist customers in achieving their goals.
• Experience of developing promotional materials and advertising events.
• Experience of monitoring the effectiveness of activities and programmes.
• Experience of engaging with customers with multiple, complex needs.
• Experience of working in a customer-focused environment, with a proven ability to deliver a high standard of customer service.
• Experience of administration and recording, with an in-depth understanding of confidentiality.
• Ability to engage and build relationships with partner agencies and external stakeholders.
• Ability to act as an Ambassador for Great Places and the service.
• Experience of implementing safeguarding procedures to protect vulnerable people.
• Demonstrable coaching skills in promoting independence.
• Experience of Microsoft Office applications, with a good level of IT literacy.

What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment:

• Pension DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places).
• WPA Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available - option to increase & add on family members.
• The Market Place: High street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more.
• Annual Leave: Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years.