Recruitment Pack:
Community  Wellbeing
Manager

Hello & Welcome

fantastic new

Thank you for your interest in this
Mind. W e exist to ensure that everyone with a mental health issue
their own lives and get the support they need from people they trust. We are passiona
that no one should suffer alone
families,  communities,

 and businesses for nearly 30 years.

,  that

is why we have been working with individuals,

role at Tyneside and Northumberland

can be in   control of
te

We know that each person has a different experience of mental issues and therefore
needs their own path to recovery. That is why we always take a holistic approach and look
at the whole person, not just their mental health needs.

Within any successful organisation there is a culture built on trust, support, honesty and
dedication. Everyone within this organisation has a role to play and a contribution to make.
We take huge pride in the work that we do and are always looking out for
passionate  people to join us.

 likeminded  and

We are a motivated and passionate team
for growth, and we have confidence in the road ahead.

 with an exciting future.  We have ambitious plans

In this pack you should find all the information you need to find out what we’re about
including:

•  More about us, what we believe in and our values
•  Our application  process
•  The job description and person specification
•  What we expect from our staff
•  What you can expect from us

I look forward to  hopefully meeting you  soon.
Alex Wilson
Chief Executive Officer

Who we are

Tyneside and Northumberland Mind are an independent, local charity that delivers

mental health services across the whole of Tyneside and Northumberland.

We exist to promote positive mental health, providing flexible, responsive and

sustainable support services to those in the Tyneside and Northumberland area.

We offer a range of services, including counselling, a listening service, wellbeing

groups and training based on the principals of wellbeing, recovery, resilience and

prevention.

Our  Values

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Collaborative
Collaborate and work together

Accessible
Accessible and approachable for all

Respectful
Respectful and inclusive of everyone

Empowering
Respectful and inclusive of everyone

Supportive
Supportive through Services and Partnerships

Our  Vision

Our vision is for everyone with a mental health problem to be in control of their
own lives and get the support they need from people they trust!

Our Leadership Team

Our Leadership Team ensures the direction and strategy set by our Board of
Trustees is implemented effectively for the benefit of the users of our services.
The team is made up of forward thinking and dynamic group of professionals who
between them have many years of experience in delivering mental health services,
running charitable  organisations,
groups and vulnerable people and communities.

  and working closely with both socially excluded

Our Board of Trustees

led   by our Chair David Slater. Our Board is accountable for everything we

Our Board of Trustees is responsible for our governance and strategic direction
and is
do, including settling our strategic direction
supporting and empowering our Leadership Team, staff and volunteers.
9  trustees  on our  Board, and they  reflect our diverse communities

.

, evaluating our performance, and

We have

The Mind Quality Mark

As part of the National Mind Network,
Mind) is  assessed by a robust quality assurance framework created
Mind called The Mind Quality Mark (MQM). MQM sets out the baseline of best
practice and legal compliance in all areas of a local Mind’s governance and
activities. To achieve the MQM, a local Mind must meet or exceed all 24 key

Tyneside and Northumberland Mind (a local

and  set out by

standards. We are proud th
exceeded  all standards.

at   Tyneside and Northumberland Mind has met and

About the role

Job Title:

      Community Wellbeing Manager

Responsible to:

      Head of  Client  Services

Contract:

      Part -Time  [ 22 Hours  / week ]

Based at:
office  with some travel across our area of beneficiary.

      Hybrid working,  1-2 days  in our Gateshead / Newcastle

Length of contract

:  Permanent

Salary:

      £ 16,054.05 /annual  [£27,000 FTE]

Benefits:

      Private health cash back plan, Access to employee
      discount scheme, Enhanced pension contribution,
      years in service benefits.

Our Wellbeing Projects

Our Wellbeing Projects are a diverse range of services supporting people adults
who are experiencing problems with their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
The mix of facilitated groups, peer led groups and one
ange of needs
choice to meet a r

.

-to -one support provide

Purpose of job

Working as part of the Wellbeing Team, you will manage multiple projects and our
dispersed staff and volunteer team across our areas of beneficiary. Working closely
alongside the Head of

Client  Services, you will be responsible for the day

-to -day

operations of our wellbeing projects and ensuring monitoring and evaluation
requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

•  P rovide management and support for our dispersed team of wellbeing staff

and volunteers

•  Manage our multiple projects and all associated resources
•  Mobilise and develop community wellbeing programmes meeting community

and client needs

•  Support the Head of Business Development to create and implement service

plans

•  Support the Head of Client

Services  to  report on Wellbeing Programmes

against grant and contract outcomes

•  B uild relationships with stakeholders and partner organisations
•  E nsure clients are involved in project design, development of and the delivery

of our services

•  W ork with other team members to develop funding applications

 and tender

opportunities

•  Support and empower the team to
•  R epresent our organisation at
•  Support Head of Clients Services at community networking events and

 lead with Lived Experience
community  forums and partnerships

researching local priorities

•  E nsure that all responsibilities and activities discharged within
 organisation ’s  values  and contractual

consistent with the

 this post are

 policies

•  K eep up to date with relevant policies and procedures and make

 best use of

supervision, training and staff development.

•  T ake responsibility for your health and wellbeing and contribute to the

promotion of staff wellbeing within

Tyneside and Northumberland Mind

.

•  B e flexible in your role, willing to travel throughout Tyneside

, with some

travel in  Northumberland , and very occasionally work unsociable hours.

Person Specification

•  At least 3 years’ experience of staff management and

 experience of working

within a mental health setting

.

•  E xperience of managing projects and developing new ones
•  E xperience in writing reports

utilised for strategic decision making by Senior

.

Leadership Team.

•  Good  knowledge of health and social welfare issues, you work from a social

model of  disability and understand that health
social, economic and environmental
•  Understand s  the importance of co

 factors .

-production with those who have lived

 inequalities are driven by

experience, in the design, development and delivery of services

•  Can  build relationships with a range of stakeholders build formal and informal

partnerships .

•  C ommitted to treating everyone with respect, dignity and fairness, and to

challenging discrimination

.
•  Proficiency in using office software and communication tools.
•  Strong Alignment with Tyneside and Northumberland Mind values and

mission.

•  Have experience in presenting
•  A good understanding of
•  Good knowledge of Safeguarding

.

.

local services and referral pathways

.

Essential

•  Full drivers licence and use of own vehicle with
and Northumberland Mind’s area of benefit (
and South Tyneside and Northumberland).

confidence  to drive in Tyneside

e.g. Newcastle, Gateshead, North

Desirable

•  Mental Health First Aid certificate
•  Experience working or volunteering in a charity or not for profit organisation.
•  Experience engaging with volunteers, ambassadors or community

 or equivalent .

representatives

.

Conditions of Employment

I n the light of legislation [Section 8 Asylum and Immigration Act, January 1997],
as a condition of being able to commence employment, the successful candidate
will be required to provide documentation to prove that they are able to work in
the UK. Such doc

uments will include one or more of the following, as appropriate:

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National Insurance number.
Birth certificate or British passport.
Certificate of registration, or naturalisation as a British citizen.
Passport or documentation evidencing citizenship of an EEA country.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check)
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Travel requirements:
As this role involves regular travel to various locations to meet the operational
needs of the business, offer holders must have:
•  A full driving licence.
•
Ideally access to private vehicle.
•  Valid business travel insurance.

Probation
The appointment is subject to a probation period of 6 months.

Expenses
Out of pocket expenses will be payable at rates set out in Tyneside and
Northumberland Mind's expenses policy.

Holidays
On joining, pro rata on a 24 working days per annum. Thereafter, the holiday
entitlement increases depending on length of service. (The holiday year runs from
1 April to 31 March.)

Tyneside and Northumberland Mind pension scheme
Tyneside and Northumberland Mind has a group personal pension plan. Further
details about the pension plan are available from the Head of Service.

Interested in joining us?

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Tyneside and Northumberland Mind embraces diversity and promotes equal
opportunities.

We are committed to being an anti
welcome and encourage applications from diverse and marginalised groups.

-discriminatory organisation and positively

Tyneside & Northumberland Mind recognises that there are systemic and individual
barriers which people face in maintaining good mental health, accessing support
and treatment when they need it, and being accepted for who they are in terms
of their mental h ealth. We pledge to do all we can to recognise and tackle these
barriers, and to monitor our progress.

We strive to be diverse and inclusive in our workforce, our commitment to equity,
diversity and inclusion runs through our employee experience.
inclusive workplace where our staff can bring their full selves to work and strive to
ensure that
potential.
can bring in terms of your culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender, age, religion,
tation and beliefs.
disability and sexual orien

  everyone is offered equality of opportunity to achieve their full
  In recruiting our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you

   We promote an

When you join us, you will also have the opportunity to join our Diversity, Equity
and Inclusion Working Group and help champion DE&I throughout our
organisation.

Here is how to apply.

Tyneside and Northumberland Mind is an Equal Opportunities employer and will
apply objective criteria to assess merit. It aims to ensure that no job applicant or
employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of colour, nationality,
religion, e thnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age or
disability or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be
shown to be justifiable.

Selection criteria and procedures are always reviewed to ensure that individuals
are selected, promoted, and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and

abilities. All employees will be given equal opportunity and where appropriate and
possible, special training to enable them to progress both within and outside the
organisation. Tyneside and Northumberland Mind is committed to a programme of
action to mak e this policy fully effective.  Candidates who consider that they have
not been fairly treated should write to the Chief Executive Officer, Tyneside and
rd  Floor Tru Knit House, 9
Northumberland Mind, 3
upon Tyne, NE1 6UF within seven days of an interview, after which the matter will
be investigated.

-11 Carliol Square,  Newcastle

Required for application:
1x Curriculum Vitae (CV, preferred in Pdf format)
Complete pre -screening questions.

To submit your application please follow the link below:
https://hr.breathehr.com/v/community

-wellbeing -manager -43559

Closing Date for
Interviews

applications

 will be  January  12th , 2026, at  23:59pm.

anticipated week commencing January the

2 6 th , 2026.

Further questions and enquiries about the role?
Email:  caroline.cogdon@tynesidemind.org.uk

Find us  at:
9 -11 Tru-Knit House
Carliol Square
Newcastle upon Tyne

NE 1 6UF

www.tynesidemind.org.uk

Charity Number: 11 40856

Company Number:

 075524 34