Overview
The Suffolk Wellbeing Service is part of the national accredited IAPT initiative. The aim of this is to increase mental health access to those living in Suffolk aged 16 and above who are experiencing mild to moderate levels of anxiety and depression. The service works in conjunction with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) by providing low and high intensity mental health care to the local population.
The post offers an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Wellbeing Engagement Worker (Band 3), working alongside underrepresented Communities to raise awareness and support access to our services.
The role is based in Ipswich or Bury St Edmunds, but travel across Suffolk is required. This is a full-time post. Working hours are between 8am and 8pm and could involve some weekend work.
Responsibilities
The Wellbeing Engagement Worker will use knowledge and experience of working with Community and Voluntary Sector groups to engage with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and use creativity to set up and present appealing activities and events in community settings. We welcome applicants who speak more than one language. The post works under the direction of the Senior Community Advisor and is managed by the Community Service Manager. The role involves engaging with communities to raise awareness of services and support access to care across Suffolk.
Qualifications and experience
* Essential: NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent level of knowledge
* Essential: Demonstrable experience of community-based work that contributes to health care outcomes and social engagement
* Essential: Experience of setting up creative and appealing events/activities and engaging widely in the community
* Desirable: Success in delivering community development projects led by the community resulting in meaningful change
* Desirable: Experience providing advice or signposting to services
Details
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
* Location: Child Health Centre, Hospital Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3ND
* Date posted: 17 October 2025
Benefits
* NHS pension
* A comprehensive in-house & external training programmes
* Career progression
* Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days per annum (plus paid bank holidays)
* Staff physio service
* Gym membership
* NHS discounts and many more
CPD information and related statements have been retained as applicable to the role per the original description.
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