Wellbeing Practitioner - Enhanced Access

Job Description

• Salary scale:£14.46 per hour
• Contract:
  Permanent
• Hours:
  
  Up to 14 hours available (Must be available to take at least 10.5 hours) – Hours of the post available are:
  • Monday ~ 18:15-21:45
  • Tuesday ~ 18:15-21:45
  • Wednesday ~ 18:15-21:45
  • Friday ~ 18:15-21:45
• Base:
  
  Kenburgh House, 28 Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4QU
  
  
• Probationary Period:
  Six Months
• Closing Date:
  
  Monday 5 th October 2026 @ 10am
• Interview Date:
  
  Tuesday 13 th October
• Questions:
  
  In the first instance any enquiries to be emailed to  For an informal chat about the role before applying please contact Sam Jackson at

Bradford District and Craven Mind is a thriving, independent mental health charity with a clear purpose to promote positive mental wellbeing and empower and help people experiencing issues with their mental health to manage and work towards recovery and fulfilment.

We do this through:

• Building community and individual resilience for better mental wellbeing
• Providing early intervention advice and support
• Supporting people in crisis
• Empowering and helping people to recover and sustain improved wellbeing

Watch this video to find out whatit’slike to work here:

Read our latest Impact Report and 2024-28 Strategy:

Find out more about our approach to Equity,Diversity and Inclusion:

• 25 days annual leave per year, rising to 28 days with length of service plus bank holidays
• Up to two additional leave days to use each year to support your wellbeing.
• Flexible working opportunities to support work-life balance, including hybrid and remote working where suitable for the role.
• Simply Health Cash Plan to claim back on personal health costs including dental, optical, prescriptions, physiotherapy and more.
• Employee Assistance Service including 24/7 confidential mental health support and access to structured therapy sessions.
• Generous pension scheme and employer contribution to help you plan for a secure future.
• Discount schemes including Company Shop and Blue Light Card.
• Excellent personal development opportunities including access to Clinical Supervision.
• Enhanced sick pay after your six-month probation.
• Accredited employer with Mindful Employer, Disability Confident and Real Living Wage.

The Enhanced Access Support Worker plays a vital role in delivering early intervention mental health support to individuals aged 11 and above across the Bradford and Craven District. This service is designed to provide accessible, short-term, one-on-one telephone support sessions for people experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges.

Wellbeing practitioners offer tailored guidance and practical advice to help individuals improve and maintain their emotional well-being. Each session is person-centred, focusing on the unique needs of the individual, and may include signposting to longer-term services or community resources.

The role requires empathy, active listening, and the ability to build rapport quickly over the phone. Support Workers must be confident in assessing needs, providing appropriate interventions, and maintaining accurate records. They are part of a wider mental health support network and contribute to the overall goal of reducing barriers to mental health care and promoting early help within the community.

We’re seeking to appoint passionate and enthusiastic individuals to join our team of practitioners working within our Enhanced Access service.

Our Enhanced Access service provides 1-on-1 telephone support sessions for individuals facing mild to moderate mental health challenges. This service is available to those registered with GP practices in Bradford and Craven. The service operates between Monday to Saturday. Any shifts on Monday through to Friday are 3.5 hours long running from 18:15 to 21:45, and any weekend…