Staff
Updates, new vacancies and volunteering positions.
If you're interested in getting involved at Wellspring either in paid employment or as a volunteer, this is where you'll find the info you need.
Latest Vacancies
Position: Wellspring Administrator and Service Support Officer
Full time: 37.5 hours a week
Salary: £19,291 – £21,806
About the role
Wellspring Healthy Living Centre is a unique health and wellbeing hub, owned and run by the local community. We are looking to appoint a new full-time professional administrator to support our core operations and our health and wellbeing services. This is a varied role, working closely with a range of staff who are delivering both clinic based and one to one support services.
We are looking for someone with strong IT skills, with experience of office systems, taking meeting minutes and managing varied workloads. This is a pivotal post for the organisation requiring strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
The closing date for applications is noon Monday 30 April 2018
Interviews are planned for week commencing 10 May 2018
For an application form, please contact reception on 0117 304 1400 reception@wellspringhlc.org or use the download button below.
All information about the role is contained in the job pack, however after reading should you still have any questions, please contact Rhian Loughlin on 0117 304 1413
Please note we cannot accept CVs.
Wellspring is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Wellspring Healthy Living Centre is seeking to become an equal opportunities employer and applications are encouraged from all members of the community.
Wellspring Healthy Living Centre is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales number 6040773 and a registered charity number 1134593.
Position: Volunteer Minibus Driver
Role: Volunteer Minibus Driver (3.5 hours every other week)
About the role
We are looking to recruit a volunteer driver, ideally MIDAS trained, to drive a minibus around Bristol from 12noon to 3.30 pm on alternate Wednesdays. The minibus will bring people to the Wellspring for a singing group and drop off afterwards.
The role is subject to DBS check
For further information on the post, or to apply, contact David Martin on 0117 3041432 / 07904155992 or email david.martin@wellspringhlc.org
Position: Gardening and Allotment Volunteers
Volunteer Role
About the role
We are always on the look out for volunteers who keen to get involved with our allotment project.
Our next allotment volunteers session is on Tuesday 13th June. It is a short evening session where we'll be removing rubbish and clearing more space for the allotment. This is a great opportunity to support a community project, to get close to nature and to enjoy improving your own sense of health and wellbeing.
Contact David on 0117 3041432 or email david.martin@wellspringhlc.org for more information.
Please note: our allotment is at Beaufort Road
Position: Befriender for Isolated Older People
Volunteer Role
About the role
We're looking to recruit volunteer befrienders for its Ageing and Wellbeing Service to volunteer in Central and East Bristol.
Wellspring is based in a vibrant and lively area of the city with many activities on offer, but it is also an area where there are many very isolated and lonely older-people. As a befriender you will visit our clients in their home for a chat and to get to know them. It may be that you encourage and support them to join in with activities in the area, or even provide a ride to the activity. Wellspring will provide you with support and a mentor, along with relevant training.
We will match you with an older person as all clients will be known to us. You will be part of the team at Wellspring, invited to team meetings and wider community events.
We will reimburse you any out-of-pocket expenses.
What are we looking for?
Understanding and kindness - sometimes people just want to be heard and to know that someone is bothered enough to listen.
Patience - some older people need gentle encouragement over a long period of time to gain trust and be able to think about doing things differently, such as trying a new activity.
Practical considerations
Expenses for bus fares car and bike mileage will be reimbursed.
Induction and on-the-job training is provided.
Volunteers will receive ongoing support and guidance, including mentoring and supervision.
Volunteers will be asked to commit to two hours a month.
Contact Mandy on 0117 304 1425 or e mail her on mandy.emery@wellspringhlc.org for more information
Position: Trustee of Wellspring Healthy Living Centre
Volunteer Role: 2-3 hours a month
Contract Details: Minimum 12 month commitment
About the role
Wellspring is a community-owned, purpose-built health and wellbeing facility offering a huge range of services to our community and at the forefront of the social prescribing approach to tackling health inequalities. We operate both locally and through our partnerships, across Bristol to build resilience in communities.
We are hoping to attract 3 – 4 new Trustees to the Board of Wellspring Healthy Living Centre. Trustees are expected to attend six Board meetings annually and are encouraged to use their skills and expertise to contribute to various sub-groups.
Before you commit to the role you will be invited to attend three Board or sub-group meetings so that you can gain an understanding of the nature of the role and its demands.
About you
Wellspring has a focus on the locality of Lawrence Hill and Easton (BS5) and we would be particularly keen to recruit Trustees who live in the area. If you have a passion for community-led health and wellbeing solutions but do not live locally, we would also value your experience and do welcome a minority of non-local Trustees to our Board.
The Chair is particularly interested in recruiting members who reflect our diverse community and with experience and expertise in the following areas:
- NHS contracting
- migrant health
- clinical supervision
- communications and marketing
- finance
If you have questions, please call Elaine Flint on 0117 304 1424.
To apply please submit your CV by email to Elaine.Flint@wellspringhlc.org
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Wellspring Annual Report 2016/17
Another busy year under our belts! It seemed to go by in a flash but when we take a look back it's small wonder. Take a look at our Annual Report to see what happened in 2017.
