Community Health and Wellbeing Worker
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 8, £39,485 - £42,131 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9DD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1530356 |
Summary
COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLBEING WORKER
Central Team, The Mead Educational Trust (TMET)
Salary: Grade 8, £39,485 - £42,131
Contract Type: Full Time, 37 hrs per week, 52 weeks
Contract Term: 2 Year FTCStart Date: TBCClosing Date: 22/02/2026
Interview Date: WC 9th March 2026
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About the Role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and compassionate Community Health & Wellbeing Worker to join our dedicated and forward-thinking central team at The Mead Educational Trust (TMET).
The Community Health & Wellbeing Worker will remove barriers to health, communication and specialist support, ensuring children and families receive the right help at the right time .
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✅ What We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants who can demonstrate:
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• A professional, caring, and flexible approach
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people
• A professional, caring, and flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to the needs of families and services
• The confidence to work collaboratively within a multi-agency team to achieve the best outcomes
• The ability to break down health barriers by helping families access healthcare services and navigate referral pathways
• Experience supporting communication needs through Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) strategies and empowering parents of children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• A proactive approach to coordinating support, acting as a key link between school, health, and community services
• The skills to provide early help and practical support that strengthens routines, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing
• A passion for connecting families to local health, wellbeing, and community opportunities
• Confidence in managing specialist pathways, including referrals, documentation, and follow-up
• The ability to deliver targeted 1:1 and group interventions that build confidence, communication, and engagement
• Strong organisational skills to track impact, record interventions, and monitor improvements in attendance and participation
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Why Join Us?
The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a growing family of schools united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional education and improving life chances for all our pupils. Serving a diverse range of communities across Leicester and Leicestershire, TMET is built on strong values of collaboration, inclusion, integrity, and excellence.
We are passionate about creating opportunities for staff to thrive. As part of TMET, you will benefit from:
• Access to high-quality professional development, coaching, and career progression
• Trust-wide collaboration across a network of passionate, like-minded professionals
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance, including access to the Vivup Employee Assistance Programme
• Clear, values-led leadership and a shared drive to make a meaningful difference in education
TMET is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience. We believe that every child deserves an outstanding education – and that every adult in our organisation deserves to feel supported, valued, and inspired.
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Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding Statement
The Mead Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An enhanced DBS check with a check of the barred lists is required for all roles working with children. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, we will also carry out:
• Online searches for all shortlisted candidates, to help identify any issues or concerns that are publicly available online
• Checks on employment history, references, and eligibility to work in the UK
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Central Team, The Mead Educational Trust (TMET)
Salary: Grade 8, £39,485 - £42,131
Contract Type: Full Time, 37 hrs per week, 52 weeks
Contract Term: 2 Year FTCStart Date: TBCClosing Date: 22/02/2026
Interview Date: WC 9th March 2026
________________________________________
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and compassionate Community Health & Wellbeing Worker to join our dedicated and forward-thinking central team at The Mead Educational Trust (TMET).
The Community Health & Wellbeing Worker will remove barriers to health, communication and specialist support, ensuring children and families receive the right help at the right time .
________________________________________
✅ What We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants who can demonstrate:
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• A professional, caring, and flexible approach
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people
• A professional, caring, and flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to the needs of families and services
• The confidence to work collaboratively within a multi-agency team to achieve the best outcomes
• The ability to break down health barriers by helping families access healthcare services and navigate referral pathways
• Experience supporting communication needs through Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) strategies and empowering parents of children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• A proactive approach to coordinating support, acting as a key link between school, health, and community services
• The skills to provide early help and practical support that strengthens routines, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing
• A passion for connecting families to local health, wellbeing, and community opportunities
• Confidence in managing specialist pathways, including referrals, documentation, and follow-up
• The ability to deliver targeted 1:1 and group interventions that build confidence, communication, and engagement
• Strong organisational skills to track impact, record interventions, and monitor improvements in attendance and participation
________________________________________
Why Join Us?
The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a growing family of schools united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional education and improving life chances for all our pupils. Serving a diverse range of communities across Leicester and Leicestershire, TMET is built on strong values of collaboration, inclusion, integrity, and excellence.
We are passionate about creating opportunities for staff to thrive. As part of TMET, you will benefit from:
• Access to high-quality professional development, coaching, and career progression
• Trust-wide collaboration across a network of passionate, like-minded professionals
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance, including access to the Vivup Employee Assistance Programme
• Clear, values-led leadership and a shared drive to make a meaningful difference in education
TMET is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience. We believe that every child deserves an outstanding education – and that every adult in our organisation deserves to feel supported, valued, and inspired.
________________________________________
Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding Statement
The Mead Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An enhanced DBS check with a check of the barred lists is required for all roles working with children. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, we will also carry out:
• Online searches for all shortlisted candidates, to help identify any issues or concerns that are publicly available online
• Checks on employment history, references, and eligibility to work in the UK
We are an equal opportunities employer.