Wellbeing Activity Worker 

Location:St David’s Hospital, Cardiff, and other hospital settings as required

Salary:£22,729.79 per annum

(£13.45 per hour)

Permanent Contract

Hours:32.5 hours per week

We are seeking a compassionate, creative and motivated Wellbeing Activity Worker to provide practical and therapeutic support to patients through meaningful activities and one-to-one befriending.

Working alongside the Wellbeing Activity Manager, you will plan and deliver engaging activities that promote wellbeing, independence and social connection.

You will respond to patients’ changing needs and interests, encourage participation and provide appropriate information and signposting to patients, families and carers.

You will develop positive relationships with patients, facilitate social interaction, recognise and report potential risks and contribute to monitoring and developing the service.

We are looking for someone with good communication and listening skills who can work independently and as part of a team. You should understand the importance of dignity, confidentiality, professional boundaries and person-centred support.

Experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is essential. Experience of working in a hospital, health, social care or supportive setting, particularly with people who are cognitively impaired or living with mental health conditions or learning disabilities, would be advantageous.

You must be willing to work flexibly and travel to other hospital settings or venues when required.

Benefits include:

• Workplace pension during probation, followed by a 9% employer-funded, non-contributory pension scheme upon successful completion
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Regular supervision and annual appraisal
• Ongoing professional development

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Closing date:Midday, Wednesday 23 September 2026

Interview date:To be confirmed

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Wellbeing Retreat Support Worker

Salary:£14,881.43 – £15,537.20 per annum

Permanent Contract

1 x 20 hours per week

1 x 15 hours per week

Based near Bridgend town

We are seeking a compassionate, confident and motivated Wellbeing Retreat Support Worker to join our out-of-hours mental health service in Bridgend.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Wales-wide mental health charity providing a diverse range of services, including independent advocacy, counselling, dementia support, wellbeing services and community mental health projects.

The Wellbeing Retreat operates outside normal office hours. Applicants must therefore be available to work between 5:00pm and 11:00pm on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, in accordance with the agreed rota.

Working as part of a small and supportive team, you will provide practical and emotional support to adults experiencing mental health crisis, emotional distress or other social difficulties. The Wellbeing Retreat provides a safe, supportive and non-clinical environment for individuals referred by health, social care and third-sector services.

You will work with individuals on a one-to-one basis, assessing their needs, monitoring their wellbeing and providing support appropriate to their individual circumstances. This may include supporting people experiencing anxiety, low mood, self-harming behaviours, suicidal thoughts or other forms of emotional distress.

The role will involve working compassionately and in a trauma-informed way, helping individuals to identify appropriate coping strategies and access further support. You will provide information, guidance and signposting to services offered by Mental Health Matters Wales and other relevant organisations.

You will also help deliver peer-support groups and workshops, encourage engagement with the service and contribute to its continued development. You will be required to maintain accurate and confidential records, identify and report potential risks, and work effectively with colleagues and professionals from health, social care and third-sector organisations.

We are looking for someone who has experience of supporting people who may be distressed, lack confidence or have low self-esteem. You should be empathetic, able to remain calm in potentially emotional situations and confident working both independently and as part of a team.

You will have good communication skills and the ability to develop positive working relationships with individuals from a range of backgrounds. You should also understand the importance of professional boundaries, consent, confidentiality, equality and providing a safe and supportive environment.

Applicants should be able to use Microsoft Office applications and electronic record-keeping systems. Knowledge of adult safeguarding, data protection and mental health referral pathways would be advantageous.

Mental Health Matters Wales offers a comprehensive induction programme, regular supervision, ongoing professional development and an annual appraisal. You must also be willing to undertake relevant training and, where appropriate, a vocational qualification related to the role.

Benefits include:

• Workplace pension pension during the probationary period, followed by a 9% employer-funded, non-contributory pension scheme upon successful completion of probation

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Regular supervision and annual appraisal
• Ongoing professional development
• Support to undertake an appropriate vocational qualification
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to people experiencing mental health crisis or emotional distress

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Closing date:Midday,

Friday 11 September 2026

Interview date:To be confirmed

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