Wellbeing Advisor

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade E. Scale 11 - £28,142 to Scale 16 - £30,518

Hours Per Week: 36

Base Location: Outram Rd, Dukinfield, SK16 4XE

Assessment Date: To be arranged

Make a difference where it matters most

Are you passionate about improving mental health and supporting people to live fuller, more independent lives? Do you want a role where your work truly matters every single day?

We are looking for a dynamic, compassionate Wellbeing Advisor to join our forward-thinking mental health service. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is making real change across our communitiessupporting individuals to build resilience, improve wellbeing, and access the right help at the right time.

The Role

As a Wellbeing Advisor, you will work directly with individuals experiencing mental health challenges, offering practical and emotional support to enhance their wellbeing and independence.

You will:

• Provide person-centred wellbeing support, empowering individuals to achieve their goals
• Help people navigate services, community resources, and support networks
• Deliver early intervention and preventative support to reduce crisis escalation
• Work collaboratively with mental health professionals, social care, and voluntary sector partners
• Support individuals to build confidence, resilience, and coping strategies

This is a varied, rewarding role where no two days are the sameand where your input can genuinely change lives.

About You

We want someone who brings energy, empathy, and a genuine commitment to improving mental health outcomes.

You will have:

• Experience working in mental health, wellbeing, or social care (paid or voluntary)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, solution-focused approach
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A passion for early help, prevention, and person-centred support

Why Join Us?

This isn’t just a jobit’s a chance to be part of something meaningful.

We offer:

• A supportive, inclusive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to work in a service focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• A role where your voice is heard and your ideas are valued
• The opportunity to help shape and improve mental health services locally

The Impact You’ll Make

Every conversation you have, every piece of support you offer, and every connection you build will help someone move forward in their lives.

If you want a role where you can inspire change, build hope, and make a lasting differencewe’d love to hear from you.

About Us

‘’Hello, I’m Joe Kelly, Interim Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health, and a proud resident of Tameside.

‘’Our vision for adult social care is simple: to support people to live well in the place they call home. That means enabling people to live well and age well, so they can enjoy long, healthy and fulfilled lives in our borough. I’m extremely proud of the way our services work together to support people to live a good life, one where they are able to do the things that truly matter to them.

‘’I believe strongly in authentic and compassionate leadership, and in supporting our workforce to practise in ways that genuinely listen to the people we support. Together, we deliver care that enables people to live their best lives - maximising opportunities, maintaining independence, and helping people stay connected to their communities.

‘’By joining us at Tameside, your voice will be heard. You’ll be part of an ambitious and supportive team that builds on the strengths of our communities and connects social care and health in local neighbourhoods. You’ll be encouraged to develop, reflect and grow in your career, while playing a direct role in shaping how we do things differently and delivering a truly transformative approach to social care.

‘’The people we support are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to an inclusive approach that recognises, values and champions the diversity of our borough, prioritising the strengths of everyone we support.

If this sounds like something you want to be part of, join Team Tameside and make a real difference in our residents’ lives.’’

At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self-sufficient communities.

We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people are our most important resource and asset. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and are at the heart of everything that we do; and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity and Engage. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours and are at the heart of everything that we do. How we do things are just as important as what we do.

Our employees’ skills, experience and knowledge are essential to our success along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to be the best they can be.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

Apply Now

Take the next step in your career and join us in transforming mental health support in our community. To discuss the role please contact Polly Wade, Assistant Team Manager on Polly.wade@tameside.gov.uk or Joanne Scott, Team Manager on joanne.scott@tameside.gov.uk