Wellness Worker

Location: Covers the Omagh Area. Base: Omagh Library. Service delivery both virtually and in community-based outreach centres, schools, and homes.

Hours: 20 Hours per week (flexible working options can be discussed with the successful candidate(s)). Duration: Fixed term contract until 30th June 2027. Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 29th July 2026.

All our roles make a positive impact on the lives of others; the purpose of this role is to provide person-centred wellbeing support to children, adults, and families, helping individuals to build resilience, improve emotional wellbeing, and develop practical strategies to support positive mental health.

The postholder will deliver wellbeing interventions to mums and children using evidence-informed approaches, including the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) for mums and the Beyond Bricks Wellness Programme for children aged 5–12 years. Through one-to-one support, group programmes, workshops, and signposting, the role aims to empower individuals and families to identify their strengths, build coping skills, enhance emotional resilience, and improve overall wellbeing outcomes.

The postholder will work collaboratively with families, schools, community organisations, and partner agencies to ensure children and families receive appropriate support and are connected to relevant services where required. They will contribute to the promotion and delivery of wellbeing programmes, workshops, and events that support emotional health, early intervention, and family wellbeing.

What we ask for from you:

• Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) training completed or willing to complete on commencement in role.
• Level 2 Essential Skills in Maths and English or GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English.
• Able to demonstrate a minimum of 3 to 6 months recent experience, providing support to children or families with mental health needs either in a paid or voluntary position OR demonstrate a minimum of 6 months experience of providing support in a paid or voluntary capacity in another care setting.
• NISCC Registration or eligible to be registered from commencement of role.
• Must hold a full driving licence or access to reliable transport to enable them to carry out the duties associated with this post.
• Ability to demonstrate alignment with MindWise’s core values of Passion, Respect, Empathy, Togetherness, Openness & Transparency.

What you get in return:

• A minimum employer pension contribution of 6%.
• Enhanced holiday leave entitlement of 35 days (FTE).
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Medical cash plan.
• Access to family friendly policies and flexible working options.
• Business mileage paid at HMRC max.
• Commitment to learning and development.
• Able to volunteer 1 day per year with MindWise.
• Corporate Social Responsibility policy.
• Investors in People (IIP) Gold Award holders, reflecting excellent working practices.
• Investors in Wellbeing (IIW) Gold Award reflecting our commitment to creating a positive, supportive workplace that promotes employee wellbeing, engagement, and development.
• Able to join Staff Working Groups and have your voice heard! e.g. People working group; Health & Wellbeing; Leadership and Management; Human Rights; Trauma Informed group etc.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Access NI check with barred list check. MindWise are an equal opportunities employer.