Health and Wellbeing Worker
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,000 to £28,000 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2026 |
| Location: | South Gloucestershire, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Elim Housing Association |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Role Purpose
The Health and Wellbeing Worker will be primarily based at The Forecastle Supported Housing Scheme, delivering compassionate, person‑centred support that promotes physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The role will also involve working across other South Gloucestershire schemes to ensure consistent access to health and wellbeing support.
In line with Elim’s values, the post holder will support residents to improve their wellbeing, reduce harm, overcome health‑related barriers, and move towards greater independence. The role will also support staff to deliver psychologically informed support, helping to create safe, respectful, and trauma‑informed environments across services.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Wellbeing Support
Provide one‑to‑one health and wellbeing support to residents at The Forecastle and across other South Gloucestershire schemes
Support residents to access GP services, dentists, mental health services, and specialist health provision
Promote positive mental health, emotional resilience, and self‑care
Support residents experiencing drug and/or alcohol misuse using non‑judgemental, harm‑reduction approaches
Encourage healthy lifestyles, including nutrition, sleep, exercise, and wellbeing routines
Engagement & Support Planning
Build strong, trust‑based relationships that promote dignity, choice, and inclusion
Complete health‑focused assessments and contribute to personalised, outcome‑focused support plans
Support residents to understand and manage long‑term health conditions
Review progress regularly and adapt support in line with residents’ goals and needs
Psychological Informed Support (Staff Support)
Work alongside support staff to promote and embed psychologically informed approaches across all schemes
Support staff to understand the impact of trauma, mental health, and adverse life experiences on residents’ behaviour and engagement
Provide guidance, advice, and informal coaching to help staff respond in a consistent, compassionate, and trauma‑informed way
Contribute to reflective practice discussions and team learning
Support the development of environments that promote emotional safety, stability, and wellbeing
Partnership Working
Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners including:
GP practices, community health and mental health services
Drug and alcohol services such as Developing Health and Independence
Housing Benefit and Housing Access teams at the Council
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Support referrals, joint working, and residents’ engagement with services
Advocate on behalf of residents where appropriate
Risk Management & Safeguarding
Identify health‑related and wellbeing risks and respond appropriately
Follow Elim safeguarding policies and procedures
Record, report, and escalate concerns in line with organisational and statutory requirements
Administration & Compliance
Maintain clear, accurate, and up‑to‑date case records
Contribute to monitoring, audits, and service reviews
Comply with health and safety requirements across all schemes
Attend team meetings, supervision, and training
Person Specification
Essential
Experience working with vulnerable adults or individuals with complex needs
Knowledge of mental health, substance misuse, and health inequalities
Understanding of trauma‑informed or psychologically informed approaches
Ability to build positive professional relationships with residents and staff
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to work flexibly across multiple locations
Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries
Desirable
Qualification in Health, Social Care, Mental Health, or a related field
Experience in supported housing, homelessness, or community services
Experience of supporting staff practice or reflective discussions
Experience of partnership working with statutory or health services
Values & Behaviours (Elim Aligned)
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Compassion – responding with kindness, understanding, and care
Respect – valuing individual experiences, backgrounds, and choices
Inclusion – promoting equality and culturally sensitive support
Empowerment – encouraging independence, confidence, and resilience
Integrity & Professionalism – acting honestly, reliably, and ethically
Hope – maintaining a positive, solution‑focused approach
Additional Requirements
Enhanced DBS check
Willingness and ability to travel between South Gloucestershire schemes
Flexible approach to working hours and locations
The Health and Wellbeing Worker will be primarily based at The Forecastle Supported Housing Scheme, delivering compassionate, person‑centred support that promotes physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The role will also involve working across other South Gloucestershire schemes to ensure consistent access to health and wellbeing support.
In line with Elim’s values, the post holder will support residents to improve their wellbeing, reduce harm, overcome health‑related barriers, and move towards greater independence. The role will also support staff to deliver psychologically informed support, helping to create safe, respectful, and trauma‑informed environments across services.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Wellbeing Support
Provide one‑to‑one health and wellbeing support to residents at The Forecastle and across other South Gloucestershire schemes
Support residents to access GP services, dentists, mental health services, and specialist health provision
Promote positive mental health, emotional resilience, and self‑care
Support residents experiencing drug and/or alcohol misuse using non‑judgemental, harm‑reduction approaches
Encourage healthy lifestyles, including nutrition, sleep, exercise, and wellbeing routines
Engagement & Support Planning
Build strong, trust‑based relationships that promote dignity, choice, and inclusion
Complete health‑focused assessments and contribute to personalised, outcome‑focused support plans
Support residents to understand and manage long‑term health conditions
Review progress regularly and adapt support in line with residents’ goals and needs
Psychological Informed Support (Staff Support)
Work alongside support staff to promote and embed psychologically informed approaches across all schemes
Support staff to understand the impact of trauma, mental health, and adverse life experiences on residents’ behaviour and engagement
Provide guidance, advice, and informal coaching to help staff respond in a consistent, compassionate, and trauma‑informed way
Contribute to reflective practice discussions and team learning
Support the development of environments that promote emotional safety, stability, and wellbeing
Partnership Working
Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners including:
GP practices, community health and mental health services
Drug and alcohol services such as Developing Health and Independence
Housing Benefit and Housing Access teams at the Council
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Support referrals, joint working, and residents’ engagement with services
Advocate on behalf of residents where appropriate
Risk Management & Safeguarding
Identify health‑related and wellbeing risks and respond appropriately
Follow Elim safeguarding policies and procedures
Record, report, and escalate concerns in line with organisational and statutory requirements
Administration & Compliance
Maintain clear, accurate, and up‑to‑date case records
Contribute to monitoring, audits, and service reviews
Comply with health and safety requirements across all schemes
Attend team meetings, supervision, and training
Person Specification
Essential
Experience working with vulnerable adults or individuals with complex needs
Knowledge of mental health, substance misuse, and health inequalities
Understanding of trauma‑informed or psychologically informed approaches
Ability to build positive professional relationships with residents and staff
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to work flexibly across multiple locations
Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries
Desirable
Qualification in Health, Social Care, Mental Health, or a related field
Experience in supported housing, homelessness, or community services
Experience of supporting staff practice or reflective discussions
Experience of partnership working with statutory or health services
Values & Behaviours (Elim Aligned)
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Compassion – responding with kindness, understanding, and care
Respect – valuing individual experiences, backgrounds, and choices
Inclusion – promoting equality and culturally sensitive support
Empowerment – encouraging independence, confidence, and resilience
Integrity & Professionalism – acting honestly, reliably, and ethically
Hope – maintaining a positive, solution‑focused approach
Additional Requirements
Enhanced DBS check
Willingness and ability to travel between South Gloucestershire schemes
Flexible approach to working hours and locations
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