Mothers Wellness Worker

The Mums Wellness Project supports the maternal mental health needs of expectant mums and mums with a baby up to two years and their families. The Mums Wellness Project is delivered as part of MindWise’ Child & Family Services which also includes the Family Wellness Project.

The role purpose:

As a Mums Wellness Worker you will aim to support the maternal mental health needs of expectant mums and mums with a baby up to two years where presenting needs do not meet criteria for statutory mental health services. The post holder will work with mums/expectant mums, 1-1 in their own home or community venue and in groups, to develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and facilitate peer support groups in the local community.

Key objectives for the post:

The Child & Family Support Worker (Mums Wellness Project) will be responsible for:

• Supporting expectant mums & mums (and their family, if requested) to develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP);
• Signpost and support expectant mums & mums (and their families, if requested) to access other services available in their local community based on their individual needs;
• Facilitate local peer support groups for those mums & expectant mums who have been referred to the Mums Wellness Project;
• Developing, organising and delivering activities pertinent to the target group;
• Assist the Child & Family Services Manager in recording, monitoring and analysing the outcomes achieved by the project

Experience and knowledge required:

• Educated to GCSE level (grades A-C) to include Mathematics and English language (or equivalent)
• Holds a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• A minimum of one year’s experience of providing support to women, children or families with mental health challenges
• A minimum of one year’s experience of facilitating peer support groups