Health & Wellbeing Worker

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

We’re seeking a passionate Health and Wellbeing Worker to support young people aged 8–21 (up to 25 with SEND) through tailored, early interventions.
You’ll empower them to make positive life choices and improve their overall wellbeing.
Join us to help create meaningful, lasting change in young people’s lives

We’re looking for a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Worker to deliver early interventions that support young people aged 8–21 (up to 25 with SEND).

You’ll promote positive health and wellbeing through one-to-one support, group activities, and community partnerships.

If you’re passionate about empowering young people to thrive and make informed life choices, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s the role?

The role involves holding a caseload of one-to-one support, group work, and delivering activities that empower young people to make informed life choices.
You’ll work closely with health practitioners and community partners to provide holistic, youth-centred support.

Using frameworks like Young-Thrive and Outcome Star, you’ll measure impact and help shape services that truly meet young people’s needs.
You will work closer with practitioners within Lewisham's GP Youth Clinics to provide a youth-led support for children and young peoples health and wellbeing.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

The Health and Wellbeing Worker plays a key role in supporting young people to lead happier, healthier lives.
You’ll be someone who can build trusting relationships and provide guidance to help them overcome challenges and make positive choices.

Working as part of a dynamic, multi-agency team, you’ll connect young people with the right support and opportunities.

Your work will focus on promoting mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing through creative, youth-led approaches.

You’ll help shape programmes that respond to local needs and empower young people to thrive.

This is a rewarding role for someone passionate about making a lasting difference in their community

Location

The job is primarily based in Youth sites and buildings across Lewisham; but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

• Relevant professional qualification in Youth Work is needed e.g. Level 3 certificate in Youth Work practice and/or Level 3 Diploma
• Weekend working may be required for this job
• The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Aminata Swaray, 07860 686 488.

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£40,404 - £41,637

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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