As a Wellbeing Practitioner for our Carers Project, you will be responsible for delivering holistic support to caregivers supporting them to foster self-empowerment to maintain their emotional, and mental wellbeing
Overview
At Teesside Mind we recognise that caring for someone with mental health difficulties comes with its own unique challenges. As a Wellbeing Practitioner for our Carers Project, you will be responsible for delivering holistic support to caregivers supporting them to foster self-empowerment to maintain their emotional, and mental wellbeing. Your role will involve helping people to talk through their current situation and difficulties, uncover and re-evaluate their strengths, and put plans in place to work towards their goals. You will also be required to deliver information and support group sessions, and to facilitate support groups; to address the unique challenges faced by caregivers who are supporting someone with mental health difficulties.
This role also includes senior duties such as supporting the team with case management, helping the manager with service development, and helping to ensure the service runs smoothly and efficiently.
There is a requirement to work one evening a week to provide support to people who have other commitments in the daytime.
This role includes an element of outreach to underserved communities, you will need to be comfortable approaching new contacts and building relationships with local groups.
Qualifications & Experience Required
• Level 3 Relevant qualification or time served experience in a similar role.
Main Responsibilties
Conduct collaborative evaluations of caregivers' needs and help them to develop personalized wellbeing plans.
- Offer wellbeing and emotional support to caregivers, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Facilitate support groups and workshops on topics such as stress management, self-care, and coping strategies.
- Collaborate with external agencies and community resources to ensure caregivers have access to additional support services.
- Provide education and training to caregivers on relevant topics related to caregiving, health, and wellbeing.
- Provide education and awareness sessions to other professionals on the unique challenges faced by caregivers when mental health challenges are part of the picture
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions and progress, ensuring confidentiality and privacy.
- Stay updated on best practices and research in the field of caregiver support and wellbeing.
- Support a small team of wellbeing practitioners to deliver a quality service
- Reach out into local communities including underserved communities to build strong links and increase referral rates
Location : Dual sited- Lothian Road, Middlesbrough and Redcar office
Working Hours
28.5
Salary Range
27,661.67
Full Job Specification
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