Health & Wellbeing Advisor

Job Role:

Health & Wellbeing Advisor

Location:

Dorset (Field-Based)
Regular travel throughout the designated area required.
Salary: £31,000 per annum

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time

Hours:

37 hours per week

Role Overview
Are you passionate about helping people overcome barriers, build confidence and create positive, lasting change?
We are recruiting a dedicated and person-centred Health & Wellbeing Advisor (Progression Advisor) to join an innovative employment and wellbeing programme supporting individuals whose health conditions, disabilities, wellbeing challenges or life circumstances have impacted their confidence, independence and participation.
As a Health & Wellbeing Advisor (Progression Advisor), you will build trusted relationships with participants, providing tailored coaching and practical support that helps people move forward at a pace that works for them. Rather than focusing solely on employment outcomes, you will support individuals to improve wellbeing, develop healthy routines, build resilience, increase community participation and explore future opportunities, including employment where appropriate.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside Occupational Therapists, Wellbeing Specialists and Employment Professionals, you will act as the participant's primary point of contact, coordinating support and helping individuals achieve meaningful and sustainable progress.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in employability, welfare-to-work, community support, coaching, advice and guidance, wellbeing services or supported employment who is passionate about making a genuine difference to people's lives.

Key Responsibilities
Participant Engagement & Relationship Building
 
Build and maintain trusted relationships with participants throughout their journey
Create a positive, supportive and empowering environment for change
Deliver person-centred support that reflects individual needs, goals and circumstances
Maintain regular contact through face-to-face appointments, outreach activity and other engagement methods
Act as the primary point of contact for participants accessing the service  Wellbeing & Progression Support
 
Deliver personalised coaching focused on confidence, wellbeing, participation and independence
Support individuals to identify strengths, aspirations and opportunities for personal development
Help participants establish healthy routines, self-management strategies and practical coping techniques
Encourage positive behaviour change and long-term resilience
Support participants to increase engagement within their local communities  Employability & Future Planning
 
Provide practical employability support where appropriate, including:  
CV development
Job search support
Interview preparation
Labour market exploration
Employment planning  
Support participants to explore volunteering, training and learning opportunities
Develop in-work support plans that promote sustainable employment outcomes
Encourage progression into suitable education, training or employment opportunities  Partnership & Community Engagement
 
Facilitate access to community activities, support networks and local services
Develop relationships with local employers, training providers and partner organisations
Coordinate referrals to specialist support services when required
Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, Wellbeing Specialists and external stakeholders
Promote available services within local communities  Quality, Compliance & Administration
 
Maintain accurate participant records and action plans
Monitor and review participant progress against agreed goals
Ensure all activity complies with contractual, safeguarding and organisational requirements
Maintain accurate case notes and documentation
Support service performance, quality standards and reporting requirements

Essential Criteria
 
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Ability and willingness to travel extensively across the designated region
Experience managing a caseload and working independently
Experience supporting individuals through:  
Coaching
Mentoring
Employability support
Wellbeing…