Wellbeing Practitioner

Wellbeing Practitioner

Location: North Wales (Covering Bangor and Wrexham)

£26,239.50 - £28,381.50 pro rata per annum

Permanent - Part Time (22.5 hours per week)

G4S in Wales are a key provider of criminal justice services- operating in both the custodial and community sectors.  We pride ourselves on the quality of our provision and we consistently seek to work alongside and in partnership with a range of other providers in the voluntary (third), public and private sectors.

We have developed services which are focused on identifying ways to maximise positive impact and make the most effective use of available resources by working with other agencies on common objectives.  In this way we are increasingly able to meet wide ranging and complex needs in the most appropriate way.

We have a commitment to research, evaluation and review of evidence based initiatives.

We value and, where possible, contribute to research into reducing re-offending and therefore we recognise the importance of understanding the wider environment in which individuals operate and this informs us about how best to engage, support and help people with change.

We seek to employ people with drive and energy and a real interest in innovation and teamwork – working beyond traditional organisational boundaries.

We now have an opportunity for a Wellbeing Practitioner to join our Approved Premises Contract covering Bangor and Wrexham.

As a Wellbeing Practitioner, you will provide out of hours, in-person support for the wellbeing of people living in Approved Premises (APs). This could include supporting people to manage their anxiety, depression, low mood, poor sleeping patterns, and self-harm. Working alongside the Approved Premises staff team, your role will enhance the current service delivery and contribute to the aim of improving wellbeing and reducing potential recall to the custodial estate. This role will deliver services from 5-10 pm two evenings a week, and one weekend day.

You will also provide ongoing support to the team at the approved premises, working with them to identify suitable referrals, provide guidance and support, and work together as a team when responding to the well-being needs of the residents. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide well-being support as part of a whole service response for people living in the approved premises.
• Conduct wellbeing support assessments and plans.
• Develop and deliver interventions to meet the identified needs.
• Work in partnership with the allocated practitioner to ensure consistency of offer and manage risk.
• Operate in a trauma-informed way, recognising everyone has a role in facilitating opportunities and life chances for people affected by trauma and adversity, asking not 'What is wrong with you?' but 'What has happened to you?' 
• Facilitation of both one-to-one and group work focused on improving wellbeing.
• As part of wider safeguarding, deliver awareness sessions on harm reduction and the use of naloxone.
• Conduct weekly case formulation sessions with the AP team to discuss individual complexities and responses.
• Working with the individual, develop wellbeing profiles detailing what works for them in times of crisis, what improves wellbeing and what contributes to risk, providing clear guidance for the AP team.
• Ensure all records are updated on time.
• Contribute to the delivery of key commissioned objectives and performance indicators, ensuring work is completed on time and to a high standard in line with contractual requirements.
• Work in partnership with external agencies - maximising positive outcomes for individuals.
• Keep updated with developments in services, legislation and practice.
• Attend all relevant training for the role.
• Attend and engage in practitioner wellbeing sessions, including reflective practice and supervision.
• Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment.

Essential Skills

• Ability to build quick, positive relationships with people who have mental health support needs.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good report-writing and note-keeping skills.
• An ability to work as part of a team.
• Full driving licence and access to own transport with business class insurance.

Desirable Skills

• Understanding of psychological assessments, specifically in the field of mental health.
• Knowledge of working within criminal justice.
• Experience liaising with partner agencies.
• Committed to promoting the Welsh language

Please note that applicants must complete a 200 - 400 word statement outlining their suitability for the role and clearly outlining how your skills, experience and knowledge would apply to this post.

We encourage applications from Welsh speaking candidates.

Equality and Diversity is an important part of G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are a fully inclusive employer who aims to support all employees to be their true selves. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments for either the role or during the recruitment process.

G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and adults at risk and each employee is expected to support these goals.

Please note that these vacancies are subject to a 5 year checkable history and the strict vetting standards set by G4S and the Secretary of State for the Home Office.

You must be eligible to work in the UK and must have been resident in the UK for a minimum period of 3 years. You will also need to provide full details of your employment and education history for the last 5 years as part of the security screening process for this role.