Wellbeing Trainer

Are you passionate about mental health, emotional wellbeing and helping people thrive?

We are looking for enthusiastic and engaging Wellbeing Trainers to join our team on a flexible, zero-hours basis. In this rewarding role, you will deliver evidence-based wellbeing programmes to children, young people and adults across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, helping individuals build resilience, improve mental wellbeing and develop practical life skills.

About the organisation

We are a local Mind dedicated to supporting the mental health of people in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR). It’s an exciting time to join us as we grow our new organisation, supporting more people and shaping the future of mental health provision in LLR.

Our vision is of a society that promotes good mental health for all.

Our purpose is to support the mental health and emotional wellbeing of the people of LLR, as well as raise awareness, challenge stigma and improve standards.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do.

• Accessibility: We will strive to ensure that all aspects of LLR Mind can be accessed by anybody who needs our support.
• Empowerment: We will empower everybody to take control of their own mental health and wellbeing.
• Integrity: We will work with individuals in an open and honest way and stay true to our values.
• Partnership: We will work with others to deliver services and support that reaches all communities across LLR.
• Recovery: We recognise that recovery is not a possibility for everybody, but we will always work in a way which promotes hope and purpose, and fulfils individuals’ personal goals.

We value diversity and difference. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly people from marginalised groups and/or with lived experience of mental health issues.

About the role:

JOB TITLE                 Wellbeing Trainer

SALARY                      £35 per hour

HOURS                       Flexible

CONTRACT                Zero Hours

LOCATION                Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, with travel across the county required.

REPORTING TO        Operations Director

The Wellbeing Trainer will plan, facilitate and deliver engaging, evidence-based mental health and wellbeing programmes to children, young people and adults across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

The post holder will primarily deliver workshops and programmes within:

• Primary schools
• Secondary schools
• Alternative education settings
• Jobcentre Plus provision for NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) claimants
• Community-based settings as required

We are looking for enthusiastic and skilled facilitators who can adapt delivery to meet the needs of different audiences and create safe, supportive and engaging learning environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver mental health, emotional wellbeing, resilience and personal development programmes to groups of children, young people and adults.
• Facilitate workshops, assemblies, group sessions and training events in a professional, engaging and inclusive manner.
• Adapt teaching and facilitation styles to suit different learning needs, ages and abilities.
• Create safe and supportive environments that encourage participation and discussion.
• Deliver programmes face-to-face and online where required.
• Support participants to improve understanding of mental health, wellbeing, emotional resilience and help-seeking behaviours.

Essential criteria:

• Experience delivering workshops, training, teaching or group-based learning activities.
• Experience engaging children, young people or adults in educational or community settings.
• Experience adapting content to different audiences and learning styles.
• Experience building effective relationships with partner organisations and stakeholders.
• Experience using online platforms such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom for delivery. Adapted from the original trainer specification.
• Good understanding of mental health and emotional wellbeing.
• Knowledge of factors affecting children and young people’s mental health.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion principles.
• Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and professional boundaries.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong group facilitation skills.
• Ability to engage diverse audiences confidently and professionally.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office and online delivery platforms.
• Ability to build positive and productive relationships.
• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to challenging situations.
• GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above.
• Evidence of relevant professional development.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
• Access to a vehicle or reliable means of transport.
• Availability to deliver sessions during school hours and occasionally outside standard office hours.

For more information, please see the Job Description for this role. 

Wellbeing Trainer Job Description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

More Information:

If you have any questions or would like more information, please email info@llrmind.org

To apply:

If you wish to apply, please complete the Application and Equal Opportunities forms. A paper copy of these forms can be obtained by emailing info@llrmind.org or calling 0116 2164340.

• Wellbeing Trainer Application Form
• Equal Opportunities Form

Once completed, please email your forms and a copy of your CV to info@llrmind.org

NB: Your CV will only be used as a final check to ensure you have the necessary experience for this role. It will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.

Closing date: Continual until positions are filled. 

Interviews: On a rolling basis. 

Files

Job Description – Wellbeing Trainer JD 

Application Form – Application Form (Wellbeing Trainer)

Equal Opportunities Monitoring form – Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form