Health and Wellbeing Facilitator

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of young adults facing homelessness? Join our dynamic team as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager in Depaul UK, where you will play a vital role in supporting and empowering individuals on their journey towards independence.

About Us:

Depaul UK is UK largest youth homelessness charity dedicated to providing support and opportunities for young adults experiencing homelessness. We believe in creating a positive and empowering environment that fosters resilience and growth. Click the link for more information -

Role Overview:

We are searching for a candidate with excellent people management skills to fill the role of Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager at Depaul UK, London. You will help us to promote positive mental health coping strategies and the overall wellbeing of clients, volunteers and staff through various practices that ultimately empower people to take control of their own mental Health and Wellbeing. 

You will develop relevant structures and processes that support front line staff in dealing with young people with poor mental health including supporting staff to better navigate statutory mental health services and provide greater advocacy for those facing crisis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise project workers and help build capacity in those staff and volunteers supporting clients in improving and maintaining positive wellbeing
• Develop a suite of wellbeing resources including workshop and activities for staff, volunteers and young people to attend and benefit from
• Provide reports as required for funders and management
• Consult with HR and other relevant stakeholders to implement an effective mental Health and Wellbeing training scheme for staff, volunteers and clients
• Ensure lone working, safeguarding and quality assurance measures are followed and managed appropriately, reporting any relevant issues in accordance with project procedures in a timely manner
• Build local partnerships with statutory and community mental Health and Wellbeing organisations and services that lead to greater outcomes for our clients

Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a part-time (30 hours a week), permanent role.

Kindly see attached job description for more information about this job opportunity.

What We Are Looking For – Person Specification:

• Experience and demonstrable understanding of challenges faced by people facing homelessness, and in particular of issues facing people with mental health challenges
• Experience of supporting people facing a broad range of complex mental Health and Wellbeing issues in particular advising on crisis response and action needed
• Understanding and knowledge of government mental health policy, direction and strategic development
• Knowledge of relevant networks in both statutory and community settings 
• Extensive knowledge of Safeguarding practices and processes

Note:

Applications submitted without a supporting statement and/or after the closing date and time stated will not be put forward for shortlisting. In addition, an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients.

Applications:

Please apply via the Depaul website only by Sunday 7th April 2024 at 23:59, unless you have specific requirements for an alternative application submission. If you do, please contact the Recruitment team on .

We kindly request no contact from unsolicited recruitment or media agencies.