Children and Young People’s Wellbeing Coach

Role: Children and Young People’s Wellbeing Coach

Hours:  Minimum of 32 hours per week with the possibility of up to 35 hours for the right candidate 

Starting salary: £25,850 (pro-rata) 

Contract: Fixed-term until 31 March 2026 

Location: Contractual base is our Head Office. Delivery will take place both from home and in the community across Lancashire.  

Do you want to join an organisation who are passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing for Lancashire communities?  

We’re looking for a bold and caring professional to join us as a Wellbeing Coach for Children and Young People. If you have experience of supporting young people with their mental health and wellbeing, this could be the job for you!  

You will deliver predominantly one to one wellbeing coaching with some group support to children and young people. Ideally you will have some experience of using coaching and CBT techniques such as guided self-help, psychoeducation and thought challenging.  

You will have excellent communication skills and experience of working in partnership with other stakeholders to deliver projects. To excel in the role, you will be able to motivate, inspire and engage a wide range of people and be proactive in your approach. You will be calm, proactive and resilient. 

We also offer a workplace pension scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, regular supervision, and a commitment to supporting learning and development opportunities. We have also recently enhanced our annual leave offer with basic annual leave of 25 days, plus 3 days closure between Christmas and new year, long service leave, the option to buy or sell annual leave and a half-day wellbeing day for all staff.  

Above all, we are a friendly and supportive place to work; ‘Great staff team, positive and supportive culture’ (Lancashire Mind wellbeing survey, March 2024).

How to Apply

Please note: Lancashire Mind follows Safer Recruitment practices and have a commitment to safeguarding children and young people and vulnerable adults who use our services. Therefore, this role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check so all applicants must be willing to undergo the check. If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of your qualifications and right to work in the UK. 

Applications must be made using the Lancashire Mind job application form, CV’s will not be accepted.

If you are unable to access this online, please call us on 01257 231 660 to request a recruitment pack.

Lancashire Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly candidates with a lived experience of mental health conditions who fulfill all the criteria within the person specification.

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