Job summary An opportunity has arisen within the Healthy Knowsley Service to support adults and families living in Knowsley to adopt healthier lifestyle. We are recruiting a Wellbeing Coach to work within our established team. We are a multi disciplinary team including Weight Management Dietitians, Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, Wellbeing Coordinators, Assistant Practitioners, Wellbeing Coaches and Wellbeing Advisors. As a team we are passionate about making a difference to lives in Knowsley and are looking for Wellbeing Coaches who shares this passion to join our team. Shortlisting planned for: 25 February 2025 Interview planned for: 4 and 5 March 2025 Main duties of the job To work as part of a team to support people to improve their health by coaching individuals and groups to lead a healthy lifestyle. The post holder will use behaviour change techniques with individuals and groups in the community to empower them to identify, make and sustain positive lifestyle changes to improve health and wellbeing. About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 350-TWS6801114-A Job locations Stockbridge Village Health Centre Leach Croft Knowsley L28 1ST Job description Job responsibilities MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: To assist in/support the identification of health needs and participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care interventions under the direct/indirect supervision of a registered Practitioner depending upon competency/complexity of work. To provide advice to clients and carers in relation to any needs and the wider public health remit of the Health and Social Care organisation under the direct/indirect supervision of a registered practitioner. To maintain accurate, clear, concise and contemporaneous records as per trust policy and communicate information to members of the Team as necessary. To be aware of the role limitations of practice and when to seek further advice from a supervising Registered Practitioner. Provide concise handover and information updates to other members of the Team as required. MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP (including financial/physical resources and staffing): To demonstrate a knowledge of external agencies who could be involved in patient care and work in partnership with these agencies under the direct/indirect supervision of a registered practitioner with regards to follow up and provide feedback to Registered Practitioners as appropriate. To demonstrate skills in leadership, eg: Making recommendations to improve services Influencing, motivating, supporting and enabling others to contribute towards the effectiveness and success of the organisation. Attend, contribute and participate in relevant meetings. To demonstrate an understanding of policies relevant to the role including the application of clinical governance and risk management. To plan and prioritise own designated duties under the direct/indirect supervision of a registered practitioner, in line with clinical and non-clinical responsibilities taking account of priorities and responding to additional delegated tasks as appropriate and seeking advice as necessary. CLINICAL Identify and use opportunities to promote healthy lifestyles e.g. nutrition, physical activity, individuals and groups. To carry out a range of diagnostic/assessment techniques to identify and respond to clients needs in a range of settings under the direct/indirect supervision of a registered practitioner. To deliver a range of intervention techniques and skills to meet clients needs in a range of settings under the direct/indirect supervision of a registered practitioner. To evaluate and feedback clients responses to interventions in discussion with registered practitioners and modify under the direct/indirect supervision of a registered practitioner. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of duties and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: To assist in/support the identification of health needs and participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of individual care interventions under the direct/indirect supervision of a registered Practitioner depending upon competency/complexity of work. To provide advice to clients and carers in relation to any needs and the wider public health remit of the Health and Social Care organisation under the direct/indirect supervision of a registered practitioner. To maintain accurate, clear, concise and contemporaneous records as per trust policy and communicate information to members of the Team as necessary. To be aware of the role limitations of practice and when to seek further advice from a supervising Registered Practitioner. Provide concise handover and information updates to other members of the Team as required. MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP (including financial/physical resources and staffing): To demonstrate a knowledge of external agencies who could be involved in patient care and work in partnership with these agencies under the direct/indirect supervision of a registered practitioner with regards to follow up and provide feedback to Registered Practitioners as appropriate. To demonstrate skills in leadership, eg: Making recommendations to improve services Influencing, motivating, supporting and enabling others to contribute towards the effectiveness and success of the organisation. Attend, contribute and participate in relevant meetings. To demonstrate an understanding of policies relevant to the role including the application of clinical governance and risk management. To plan and prioritise own designated duties under the direct/indirect supervision of a registered practitioner, in line with clinical and non-clinical responsibilities taking account of priorities and responding to additional delegated tasks as appropriate and seeking advice as necessary. CLINICAL Identify and use opportunities to promote healthy lifestyles e.g. nutrition, physical activity, individuals and groups. To carry out a range of diagnostic/assessment techniques to identify and respond to clients needs in a range of settings under the direct/indirect supervision of a registered practitioner. To deliver a range of intervention techniques and skills to meet clients needs in a range of settings under the direct/indirect supervision of a registered practitioner. To evaluate and feedback clients responses to interventions in discussion with registered practitioners and modify under the direct/indirect supervision of a registered practitioner. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of duties and responsibilities. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential QCF Level 3 Health/Social Care qualification or evidence of equivalent experience of working at that level. EXPERIENCE Essential Relevant experience working within health & social care Demonstrate IT Literacy Excellent communication skills (written & oral) SKILLS Essential Demonstrate National Literacy & Numeracy skills at Level 1 Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to priorities own work load between competing demands Develop effective working relationship with all stakeholders Flexibility to meet the demands of the service Able to use initiative Understands own limitations Committed to developing self and others Ability to travel and transport equipment across the borough(s) in a timely manner on a daily basis KNOWLEDGE Essential Demonstrate a good understanding of relevant Public Health Agenda Excellent communication skills (written & oral) Values Essential Continuous improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential QCF Level 3 Health/Social Care qualification or evidence of equivalent experience of working at that level. EXPERIENCE Essential Relevant experience working within health & social care Demonstrate IT Literacy Excellent communication skills (written & oral) SKILLS Essential Demonstrate National Literacy & Numeracy skills at Level 1 Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to priorities own work load between competing demands Develop effective working relationship with all stakeholders Flexibility to meet the demands of the service Able to use initiative Understands own limitations Committed to developing self and others Ability to travel and transport equipment across the borough(s) in a timely manner on a daily basis KNOWLEDGE Essential Demonstrate a good understanding of relevant Public Health Agenda Excellent communication skills (written & oral) Values Essential Continuous improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Stockbridge Village Health Centre Leach Croft Knowsley L28 1ST Employer's website https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)