Job title and organisation: Project Worker (Telephone Befriending - Hub Triage connector) - The Bridge Project
Salary: £28,224 pro rata
Hours: 21 hours per week (excluding a 30 min unpaid meal break) to be worked over Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Contract: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Location: 35 Salem Street, Bradford, BD1 4QH
Closing Date and Time: Friday 6 March at 9 AM
Project Worker - Wellbeing Service
Are you passionate about supporting people’s health and wellbeing? Do you have excellent communication skills and a desire to make a real difference in the community?
The Bridge Project plays an essential role within the Bradford District & Craven Wellbeing Network, providing a streamlined, single point of access for system partners and front-line workers.
We are looking for a part time Project Worker, on a fixed term contract until March 2028, to join the System Access Point, who will be the first point of contact for people needing support, helping them to navigate services and access the right help for their needs. Additionally, to support the delivery of our in-house telephone befriending service.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide a welcoming first point of contact for individuals seeking support.
- Offer triage screening, assessing wellbeing needs and connecting people to relevant services.
- Recruit, train, and support volunteer befrienders, ensuring they can provide meaningful assistance.
- Maintain contact with service users throughout their journey.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with volunteers, stakeholders, and the wider Wellbeing Network.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in a voluntary, health, or care setting.
- Strong communication and IT skills (Microsoft Office proficiency).
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
- Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and professional boundaries.
- Passion for empowering people and supporting community wellbeing.
Desirable:
- Experience in volunteer coordination.
- Qualifications in health, social care, or training.
- Local knowledge of the Bradford area.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team and play a key role in improving wellbeing in the community. If you’re a compassionate and proactive individual looking to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Alongside a rewarding career, you’ll enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive:
- Competitive salary that reflects your skills and contribution
- 32 days of annual leave to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside work
- 4% employer pension contribution to support your long‑term financial security
- A dedicated Learning & Development programme to help you grow and progress
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice whenever you need it
- Death‑in‑service benefit worth three times your salary for added peace of mind
- Refer‑a‑friend bonus of £500 when you help us bring great people on board
- Two hours of monthly wellbeing time to pause, connect, and reset with your team
- A programme of mindfulness activities to boost focus on overall wellbeing
The Bridge Project is proud to be a Mindful Employer, championing a workplace where wellbeing truly matters.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Laura Bateson, Project Coordinator on laura.bateson@thebridgeproject.org.uk
To find out more information and to download an application pack, please visit Jobs and Volunteering - The Bridge Project
You must complete the Bridge Project’s application form in order to be considered for the role. The application form plays a key part in our recruitment and selection process. We use the information you provide about your skills, experience, career and education history to decide whether or not to invite you for an interview. It is important that you complete the application form as fully and accurately as possible, ensuring that you give specific examples which demonstrate how you meet the criteria.
No CVs are accepted. No Employment Agencies please.
Closing Date: 9.00 am 6 March 2026
Shortlisting Date: 10 March 2026
Interview Date: 20 March 2026
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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