Mental Health and Wellbeing Coach

Job Title: Mental Health and Wellbeing Coach
Location: Gwent, Wales
Salary: £30,018.46 per annum

Job Description:

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives? A leading specialist provider is seeking a dedicated Mental Health and Wellbeing Coach to join their team in Gwent. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support individuals transitioning from secure or residential settings into the community, promoting independence and wellbeing. As a Mental Health and Wellbeing Coach in Gwent, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored support that empowers service users to achieve their goals. This is an excellent chance to contribute to a forward-thinking service that prioritises person-centred care and recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide practical support, including assistance with Care and Treatment Plan reviews, medical appointments, community activities, and daily living skills such as money management and tenancy support.
• Support service users in emotional regulation, problem solving, and relationship building.
• Develop and implement personalised support plans based on Structured Clinical Management (SCM) principles.
• Promote service user choice and control, ensuring they are active partners in their support.
• Engage in reflective practice, team supervisions, and meetings to foster continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate records, incident reports, and escalate safeguarding concerns as necessary.
• Collect feedback and contribute to service reviews and reporting processes.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in front-line support of individuals with mental health needs, ideally across a broad geographical area such as Gwent.
• Full driving licence and ability to travel across Gwent and inpatient settings.
• Ability to respond quickly and positively to individual needs, demonstrating flexibility and proactive support.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish trusting therapeutic relationships.
• High emotional intelligence, resilience, and empathy.
• Experience working with individuals with complex mental health difficulties and challenging behaviour.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of PIE, ACEs, and strength-based approaches.
• Experience advocating for service users’ needs.
• Willingness to reflect on feedback and pursue personal development.
• Understanding of community and third sector organisations in Gwent.
• Welsh language skills are advantageous.

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract until August 2027, working on a six-week rolling rota that includes day, evening, weekend, and night shifts. If you are committed to supporting mental health and wellbeing in the Gwent community, this role offers a meaningful career opportunity.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.