Job Description

Are you passionate about mental health and wellbeing? Want to really make a difference and help us shape our charitable support for healthcare workers on the frontline?

We are looking for a qualified mental health and wellbeing professional to further develop our services for pharmacists and pharmacy students.

The role

Pharmacist Support – the pharmacy profession’s independent charity – embarked on delivery of a new five-year strategy back in January 2020 and as part of its development is looking to recruit a Senior Wellbeing Development Officer with a passion for creating positive impact. Responsible for the development and delivery of the charity’s proactive and reactive mental health and wellbeing support, this role will play a crucial part in the next phase of our wellbeing service development.

Guided by our fresh new vision and mission – to champion the wellbeing of our pharmacy family – and building on existing support and relationships, you will drive forward an effective offer that supports our service user journey and the referral pathways into our services. You will assist the services team with emotional wellbeing related queries, and working alongside the Marketing & Communications team, will help to raise awareness of the importance of wellbeing and maximise the impact of our work.

In line with the volunteer strategy and in conjunction with the Volunteer Officer (whom you will line manage), you will also support the recruitment, training and development of volunteers, enabling us to support more individuals to improve their wellbeing.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking an imaginative individual with a creative approach to problem solving and proven experience in the design and delivery of new initiatives to support wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have a relevant professional qualification (i.e. counselling, psychology, mental health) and experience in developing and delivering training and workshops.

You’ll be a great time manager and an effective leader, but more importantly you’ll be able to demonstrate the qualities that build trust and foster good relationships that will enable you to connect and interact well with both the team and our clients.

As our Senior Wellbeing Development Officer, you’ll have a positive and organised approach to work. You will be empathic, have good listening skills and be supportive with vulnerable clients. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively, yet also be able to act decisively and on your own initiative.

How we work

One of our four values as an organisation is ‘people first’ and we start with our team. We offer flexible working and have embarked on development of a new approach to reward and recognition. We offer:

• Flexible working. We understand that everyone’s situation is different, and are open to discuss different working hours/working patterns.
• Place of work: Manchester or homebased
• Holiday: 25 days (plus Bank holidays)
• Benefits: Death in Service Benefit (4 times salary), Pension Scheme, Comprehensive sick pay
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities as well as the opportunity to take part in wellbeing activities.

Interested? Bring your expertise and we’ll provide the supportive, friendly environment to enable you to grow and develop your skills!

How to apply

To apply for the above position, you must submit a completed application form (NB CVs will not be accepted). We would be grateful if you could also complete the diversity monitoring form in order to ensure that our equal opportunities policy is adhered to.

Interviews will be conducted online on Tuesday 26th & Wednesday 27th January 2021. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Friday 22nd January.  

To download an application form and job description click on the links below.