Bright Lives Wellbeing Coach - Maternity Cover

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Bright Lives Wellbeing Coaching Service to join our team as a Wellbeing Coach providing early intervention and support for adults in Islington. Are you an experienced therapeutic practitioner, looking for a new opportunity to support the wellbeing and resilience of vulnerable adults? Do you have a proven track record of navigating risk and complexity to produce positive outcomes for vulnerable adults? Are you dedicated to supporting vulnerable residents and making a meaningful difference to someone’s life by helping them achieve goals and overcome adversity? Are you experienced in the delivery of early intervention and prevention, to support people to access the right support at the right time before they reach crisis? Do you have the skills and drive to contribute to the on-going development of an exciting and innovative 1-1 wellbeing Coaching service?

Main duties of the job - Bright Lives Wellbeing Coaches provide one-to-one therapeutic Coaching, as a medium-term intervention for adults who do not meet the threshold for statutory services; are facing complex and multiple needs/challenges and require support to build resilience to strengthen independence and wellbeing. This could be someone who has significant challenges exacerbated by risky behaviours or mental health needs and requires a structured and therapeutic intervention skilfully navigated to reduce risk and improve wellbeing through effective goal setting.

The Role – Bright Lives Wellbeing Coach: Bright Lives Coaches are responsible for supporting residents to build individual and community capacity and resilience through providing practical medium-term support leading to positive long-term outcomes and sustainable change. You will need to be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of vulnerable residents and assist residents to develop and utilise personal and local community networks to develop practical solutions to meet their aspirations and needs.

Please refer to the job description for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Working for the team, service and our organisation Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future. We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

Our offer to you:

• Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
• A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
• Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement: We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges, without fear of judgement or discrimination. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues.

We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting a diverse representation of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organisation. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens, recognising that different aspects of someone’s identity can combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and disadvantage. We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we must listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve. We work closely with our Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace. Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace. By living out our CARE (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering) values every day and embedding the principles of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work, we can all actively contribute to empowering people and creating a more equal Islington.

Pre‑Employment Checks: Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre‑employment checks. These may include:

• Proof of address
• Evidence of any name changes (if applicable)
• Right to work in the UK
• Overseas criminal record check (if applicable)
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable)

Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check with children/adult barred list, qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing.

Disability Confident Scheme: Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.

For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact: Name and Job Title: Paul Middleton - Bright Lives Team Manager Email: paul.middleton@islington.gov.uk