We’re Hiring: Learning and Wellbeing Coach
03/02/2026
Join our work to support our communities to thrive
We are a charity made up of staff, volunteers, and residents, who work together to help to release power in our community. By working alongside residents in North Bristol, our expert teams support communities to be strong, vibrant, and resourceful through building health, wellbeing, learning, employment, and pride of place.
We manage the Greenway Centre and The Ranch Adventure Playground and Youth Space to provide inspiring and accessible community spaces for children, young people, families, adults, community groups, partners, and businesses.
About us
We are one of Bristol’s leading, independent, community-led organisations. We are a multi-purpose charity that supports and leads services for all ages and ethnicities, to achieve our vision of thriving communities. We help to improve health, well-being, local pride, and employment.
We are committed to building a staff team that represents the diverse community we work in. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
We are a Disability Confident employer.
Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments you would like us to make when you attend the interview or start work with us.
About you
- 2+ years’ experience working one-to-one with people, supporting holistic wellbeing/health/mental health, and managing a case load
- Understanding of the importance of employment within the context of wellbeing and health
- Ability to work with diverse communities and complex participants
- Proactive and creative team player with the ability to work independently
- Ability to facilitate learning or wellbeing groups
- Diligent and responsible with the ability to be outcome and target-focused
- Understanding of the VCSE, employment, and/or health sectors, and the benefits of partnership working
About the role
You will support a case load of participants with wellbeing, health, and employment needs
You will work with participants one-to-one either briefly, or over a longer period of time, to improve wellbeing, health, and confidence, and ultimately – employability
You will work with and alongside a team of practitioners, working collaboratively, drawing on each other’s strengths to ensure the best support for our participants
You will develop an excellent working knowledge of the local health, VCSE, and employment sectors, drawing on resources and linking participants with appropriate services to best support wellbeing
You will have the opportunity to help shape and develop this new, holistic service.
Details:
Location: Greenway Centre, Bristol, BS10 5PY
Reports to: Learning and Wellbeing Manager
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £28,404 pro-rata subject to a cost-of-living payrise from 1st April to be confirmed
Hours: part-time, 30 hours per week
Holiday & benefits: 33 days annual leave pro rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays), occupational pension, free membership to Greenway Gym and classes, cycle to work scheme, and cafe discount
Training & Development Opportunities: All mandatory training and job-specific training offered, e.g., First Aid, Safeguarding, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Practice, and Reflective Practice
Sick Pay: 4 weeks over rolling year, pro rata
Pension Contribution: Nest Pension Scheme, combined 7% (employer 3%, employee 4% as standard)
How to apply: Please email your CV, along with a cover letter describing how your experience is relevant to the role, and how you meet the essential criteria to: jodidowsepackham@southmead.org
Interview process: if you are successful in the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to an in-person interview. This will consist of a series of questions, responses to scenarios, and an admin task
Deadline: 9am on Friday 13th February 2026
Contact: To arrange a chat or visit to the site, contact Jodi Dowse-Packham, tel: 07572 988 675 or email: jodidowsepackham@southmead.org
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Read more about working with us HERE