Could you inspire hope for people who are struggling with their mental health?
Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the Southwest offering support and hope to people with mental health and support needs. Our vision is that we believe in a world where everyone affected by mental health problems can create a positive future. We promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures.
We are recruiting a Wellbeing Tutor to join our North Somerset Wellbeing College Team which is based in Weston-super-Mare but covers the whole of the North Somerset County. Our college provides a variety of free workshops, courses and group activities using wellbeing college style techniques designed to explore, improve and maintain mental health and wellbeing. These are delivered in-person and online and range in length from 1-2 hours.
About the role
We are committed to working with a recovery-based approach and supporting people to meet their individual needs. Why not join our team to support our clients on their recovery journey by:
* Facilitating a variety of wellbeing activities, workshops and courses.
* Planning, developing and creating new workshops and courses.
* Supporting learners to overcome barriers to attendance and engagement.
This is a one year fixed-term post for 2 days per week (9am – 5pm) with the potential to be made permanent at the end of this period. One of the working days must be a Monday but we are flexible and happy to discuss when the additional working day will be.
As we cover the whole of North Somerset it is essential that you hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
Full details of this exciting opportunity can be found in the role profile.
About you
You will:
* Have a passion and enthusiasm for teaching and sharing information with others.
* Have an understanding of group dynamics and how to manage challenging situations.
* Be welcoming and friendly, supporting learners to overcome barriers to engaging within a group environment.
* Be a creative thinker who wants to work together to develop the college offer.
* Be organised and have attention to detail.
* Have proven knowledge of support needs of people with mental health needs.
What we offer
* To be part of a friendly team, with direct support from the Team Manager
* In-depth induction to Second Step and all the relevant training and support you need to do your job well.
* A combination of home, office and community-based working, to fit with college needs.
* Monthly one-to-one sessions with your line manager and monthly team reflective practice.
If you are interested in this role but are concerned that you may not have the experience or knowledge, we encourage you to contact us for an informal conversation, we would very much like to hear from you.
Please contact: Libby Bray (Team Manager) by email:
About us
We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the learners that we support.
We welcome applications from everyone who meets the criteria and strongly encourage individuals who identify as being of Black, African, Caribbean or Asian descent to apply as these groups are currently under-represented at Second Step.
To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s skills and qualities.
Closing date: Friday 8 May 2026
Interview dates: Wednesday 20 May 2026
For more detailed information about this role and to apply, please see our website www.second-step.co.uk. Second Step is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and from people who have personal experience of using mental health services. Unfortunately, Second Step is unable to sponsor applicants from outside the UK.