An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the BCUHB Health Improvement Team as a Health Improvement Assistant. The service aims to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities in Caia Park, Central Wrexham and Flint. This role requires excellent time management, planning and organisational skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. The successful post holder will be empathetic, motivated and understanding with excellent communication skills which are vital for this role. If you are enthusiastic about helping others and have a passion for health and wellbeing then this is the career for you.
The BCUHB Health Improvement Team are looking for either one part time role at 33 hours per week (working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) or 2 part time roles at 16.5 hours per week (working Monday and Tuesday or Thursday and Friday).
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate(s) will assist the Health Improvement Practitioners in their delivery of the healthy lifestyles, weight management and mental health remits and carry out administration tasks for the team which will include tasks such as ordering resources, organising room hire, paying invoices and booking participants on to courses.
Experience of working in health promotion/improvement plus some basic knowledge of conditions that could impact upon health and wellbeing is essential for this role. The successful candidate will receive regular supervision and training and personal development plans to help achieve their full potential. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English &/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* NVQ level 3 or equivalent or experience working in health promotion/improvement
* Documented evidence of participation in training activities
* An understanding of the implications of cultural difference for service delivery
* Understanding the role of the Health Improvement Team
* Knowledge of Wrexham/Caia Park and/or Flint
* Knowledge of NHS and Local Health Boards
* Degree in related subject
* Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering
Experience
* Demonstrable experience in health promotion and/or community development
* Basic knowledge of some conditions that could impact upon health and wellbeing
* Experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
* Experience of delivering health promotion programmes
* Experience in working directly with people with communication challenges/other additional needs
* Experience of practical good preparation/demonstration
* Awareness of Health & Safety legislation & practices
Skills & Attributes
* Ability to work independently with individuals and/or groups
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Effective written and oral communication skills
* Good auditory/perceptual skills and the ability to sustain concentration
* Awareness of team dynamics and work effectively as part of a team
* Planning and organisational skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Physical & emotional stamina to deal with sensitive and difficult situations
* Computer skills e.g., competent use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Creative skills to support the development of engaging resources and materials
* Welsh Language Skills are desirable level 1 understanding and speaking in Welsh
Other
* Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately
* Ability to promote a professional image of the organisation
* Good time management
* Proven ability to accept instruction, report back to supervisor, work within guidelines and respond appropriately to feedback
* Willingness and ability to fully engage in supervision and feedback opportunities to ensure learning, accountability and support
* Ability to be a reflective practitioner
* Ability to travel
* An understanding of the Welsh culture
* Adaptability to a working environment non-routine in nature
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.
£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata
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