- Hours: 7.5 hours, inclusive of a 30 minute unpaid break - Thursdays
- Base: Kenburgh House, 28 Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4QU
- Groups: We anticipate that this role will involve facilitating the following groups:
- ‘Your Voice’ Urdu / Punjabi Peer Group
- Men’s Wellbeing Group
- Walk & Talk Group (Lister Park)
Role Background
Our Wellbeing Team supports adults across Bradford District & Craven through a range of group sessions and activities. From creative activities to structured support programmes, we support people to take care of their emotional and mental wellbeing.
Role Purpose
We’re looking for a committed, proactive and enthusiastic person to co-facilitate three of our Thursday Wellbeing groups.
Our ‘Your Voice’ Wellbeing Group, for Urdu & Punjabi speakers, is a weekly peer support group for adults to speak to others in their own language. The group allows a place for connection and support.
Our ‘Men’s Wellbeing’ group is a supportive space for men to talk openly about mental health, challenge social stigmas, and connect with others.
Our ‘Walk & Talk’ group is a casual, social opportunity to speak to peers and boost wellbeing through a gentle walk in a local park.
As a practitioner, you will work with colleagues to co-facilitate these peer support groups, complete relevant admin tasks and support the wellbeing team with its objectives.
Experience
- Experience supporting adults within a mental health, social care or other relevant setting
- Experience in managing challenging situations, and recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns
- Experience of using an electronic recording system for service member details
- Experience facilitating group settings and managing group dynamics
- Experience planning and delivering sessions and activities focused around wellbeing
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent proven communication and organisational skills, including an ability to encourage and engage people in ways to make positive changes in their lives
- Ability to uphold professional boundaries at all times
- Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues across the service
- Ability to use initiative and be proactive
- Ability to complete relevant administrative tasks, such as group bookings, case studies, case notes and incident forms
- Excellent IT skills, including use of Microsoft Packages
- Ability to develop new resources for Wellbeing Sessions
Knowledge
- Understanding of the key issues within mental health, and the potential challenges that people may face
- Knowledge of risk management and health and safety issues
- Understanding of safeguarding and good practice
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
- Awareness and knowledge of Severe Mental Illness (SMI)
- Knowledge of other relevant health & social care organisations across the Bradford District & Craven
Attitude and Personal Attributes
- Ability to comfortably walk at a gentle pace around a local part for a period of 90 minutes
- Committed to supporting people in a person-centred and non-judgemental way
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
- A positive, professional and passionate attitude
- Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changes
- Willingness to attend team meetings, gather client feedback and contribute towards case studies
- A commitment to BDC Mind’s Values
Qualifications
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Wellbeing Group Facilitator - Part-Time (Thursdays) in Bradford employer: mindinbradford
Bradford District and Craven Mind is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive work environment that prioritises mental wellbeing and employee growth. With generous benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, a comprehensive health cash plan, and access to personal development opportunities, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. Located in Bradford, the organisation's commitment to inclusivity and community resilience makes it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about making a positive impact in mental health.
