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Over 4.5 million Londoners are now struggling with their mental health — we believe that together, we can change that. We are looking for a passionate, visionary, and compassionate Wellbeing Services Manager to lead the delivery of our innovative, community-based mental health support services. This is more than a managerial role it’s a chance to be part of a mission that reaches people before they fall through the cracks of system and society. You will work with adults on the edge of mental health crisis and those navigating their way through recovery, providing the kind of responsive, person-centered care that can change the trajectory of someone’s life. As Wellbeing Services Manager, you will be a steady hand and an inspiring presence. You’ll lead a frontline team, shape the day-to-day delivery of support, and ensure that each person who walks through our doors is met with dignity, understanding, and hope. If you’re detail oriented, driven by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to build something that matters, we’d love to hear from you.  

Lifeline Projects is working in partnership with NELFT, as we recognise the important role that community-based peer support plays in improving mental health and wellbeing outcomes. The Peer Support Worker will be a fully integrated member of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Team, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to support individuals experiencing common and severe mental health difficulties. Using their own lived experience of mental health recovery, the Peer Support Worker will provide hope, encouragement and practical support to enable people to identify their strengths, achieve personal goals, and live meaningful and independent lives. The role is based on mutuality, recognising the value of shared experience and working alongside people as equals in their recovery journey. The postholder will work with individuals and groups to reduce social isolation, improve wellbeing, and increase access to culturally appropriate community resources. A particular focus will be on engaging and supporting underrepresented communities within the local area, including South Asian women and members of the Jewish community, while ensuring services remain inclusive and accessible to all. The successful candidate will have lived experience of mental health recovery and an understanding of the barriers faced by communities experiencing inequalities, such as cultural stigma, racism, migration...

Lifeline Projects works in partnership with NELFT to deliver community-based peer support that improves mental health and wellbeing outcomes. The Peer Support Worker will be an integral member of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Team, using their own lived experience of mental health recovery to provide hope, practical support, and encouragement to individuals on their recovery journey. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, they will help people build on their strengths, achieve personal goals, and access appropriate community resources. The role includes a strong focus on engaging underrepresented communities, particularly South Asian women, younger Black men, and older Black men, while ensuring services remain inclusive and accessible to everyone. The successful candidate will understand the barriers created by cultural stigma, racism, migration, housing insecurity, and other inequalities, using their lived experience to build trust, reduce stigma, and empower others. Applicants must be in a sustained stage of their own recovery, able to manage their wellbeing effectively, and confident in sharing their lived experience safely and professionally. Living within the Redbridge community would be an advantage.

The Care Quality Commission reports urgent adult mental health referrals in England have more than doubled from April 2023 to March 2024—driven especially by residents in deprived areas like LBBD. Our Mental health service has been commissioned to support the residents of LBBD before they reach crisis point. The Wellbeing Coordinator plays a key role in our Mental Health Recovery Service for Redbridge which supports individuals with a diagnosed mental health concern to continue recovery by providing advice and 1-1 support, alongside community based activities and groups. The role also supports individuals close to, or at, crisis point within our Crisis Prevention Service for Barking and Dagenham, delivered across the borough in a variety accessible community settings, providing an alternative setting to A&E waiting room for these individuals to receive support and de-escalation within a safe and welcoming environment. Please note: This post is open to male applicants only. This is an Occupational Requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, as the role involves providing culturally appropriate support and engagement to male service users, including younger and older Black men, where being male is considered essential to effectively deliver the service