Job summary Job Title: Work and Health Coach Location: Barrow Contract: Fixed term until March 2026 Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Positions Available: 2 full-time roles Closing Date: 21 November 2024 Were hiring two full-time Work and Health Coaches to join the WorkWell programme in Barrow. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support community health and employment outcomes, helping those thrive in the workplace. Key Responsibilities: Track and report on progress to ensure programme targets are met Play a key role in supporting participant wellbeing and work success Were looking for motivated, compassionate individuals with strong communication and interpersonal skills to drive positive outcomes for programme participants. Why Join Us? This role is a chance to make a real difference in the Barrow community. Join us to help promote wellbeing and health through the transformative WorkWell initiative. Apply by 21 November 2024 to be part of this impactful programme. Main duties of the job Cumbria Health delivers high-quality, responsive health services across the county. We are seeking motivated Health and Work Coaches to support the WorkWell programme in Barrow. As a Health and Work Coach, you will assess and provide specialist employment advice, support, and interventions. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, developing individual Thrive in Work and Return to Work plans, and identifying employment barriers. Youll guide participants in overcoming these barriers, signpost them to relevant services, and help them achieve their employment goals. The WorkWell service supports those facing challenges entering or sustaining employment, including participants on long-term sick leave or dealing with health conditions. Using holistic, light-touch therapy and health assessments, WorkWell provides early intervention to improve employment outcomes. Additionally, the service advises employers on reasonable adjustments and employee retention, supporting a healthier, more inclusive workforce. This role contributes to reducing health inequalities, as employment is a vital factor in maintaining good health and well-being. About us Cumbria Health places the patient, their family and their community at the heart of everything we do. We are an award-winning organisation, the first out-of-hours organisation in the country to be rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We provide primary health care services, both in and out of hours, across Cumbria. We are values-driven and place great emphasis on inclusivity and the wellbeing and development of our staff, while striving to provide a consistently high-quality service. Our service is designed to improve health and wellbeing. Working for Cumbria Health can offer flexible opportunities in terms of location, hours and working patterns so you can enjoy a great work life balance. In order to provide the best patient care we understand the importance of ensuring staff satisfaction and are consistently trying to ensure we offer our staff a positive working environment whether that be though training or social events. Listen to your heart. Have the work life balance you'd love. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £29,970 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 15 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0554-24-0164 Job locations Furness General Hospital Barrow-in-Furness LA14 4LF Job description Job responsibilities 1. To manage a caseload of participants who have experienced common mental, physical and social health problems or long-term conditions. 2. To carry out vocational assessments and develop Strive to Work and Thrive to Work plans with WorkWell participants. 3. Ensuring that participants are eligible to attend the service. 4. To provide an evidence based, person-centred and holistic initial assessment of barriers. 5. To provide a light-touch holistic support for health-related barriers to employment. 6. To provide a pathway into local services to tackle specific need and ensure referral pathways into and onwards from Work Well services to ensure maximum opportunities for people to engage with appropriate services. 7. To maintain accurate case notes, action plans and WorkWell participant paperwork and upload these to the management information system within the specified timeframe. 8. To provide information, advice, guidance and support to individuals about the pathways of opportunities available to them to gain, return to and sustain work. 9. To support individuals to gain accurate benefits advice, complete paid job applications, compile CVs and to prepare for interviews. 10. To liaise with and arrange meetings with health professionals, partner agencies and/or employers concerning individual needs to increase opportunities for positive outcomes for WorkWell participants. 11. To deliver training and workshops for participants on job applications, CV writing and interview skills to improve their chances of moving into employment. 12. To take part in informal training with colleagues from external organisations to help raise awareness and improve knowledge of potential barriers to employment. 13. To monitor progress and outcomes of participants supported by WorkWell, ensuring that stringent monitoring deadlines are adhered to, and KPI evidence is collected accurately. 14. To work flexible hours as required to meet the needs of the service. Alongside these main duties you will be expected to carry out any other duties that are reasonably requested of you. Job description Job responsibilities 1. To manage a caseload of participants who have experienced common mental, physical and social health problems or long-term conditions. 2. To carry out vocational assessments and develop Strive to Work and Thrive to Work plans with WorkWell participants. 3. Ensuring that participants are eligible to attend the service. 4. To provide an evidence based, person-centred and holistic initial assessment of barriers. 5. To provide a light-touch holistic support for health-related barriers to employment. 6. To provide a pathway into local services to tackle specific need and ensure referral pathways into and onwards from Work Well services to ensure maximum opportunities for people to engage with appropriate services. 7. To maintain accurate case notes, action plans and WorkWell participant paperwork and upload these to the management information system within the specified timeframe. 8. To provide information, advice, guidance and support to individuals about the pathways of opportunities available to them to gain, return to and sustain work. 9. To support individuals to gain accurate benefits advice, complete paid job applications, compile CVs and to prepare for interviews. 10. To liaise with and arrange meetings with health professionals, partner agencies and/or employers concerning individual needs to increase opportunities for positive outcomes for WorkWell participants. 11. To deliver training and workshops for participants on job applications, CV writing and interview skills to improve their chances of moving into employment. 12. To take part in informal training with colleagues from external organisations to help raise awareness and improve knowledge of potential barriers to employment. 13. To monitor progress and outcomes of participants supported by WorkWell, ensuring that stringent monitoring deadlines are adhered to, and KPI evidence is collected accurately. 14. To work flexible hours as required to meet the needs of the service. Alongside these main duties you will be expected to carry out any other duties that are reasonably requested of you. Person Specification Personal Circumstances Essential Positive Confident Well organised Good team player Flexible Ability to build rapport and effective relationships at all levels Demonstrate initiative Ability to maintain workload in a busy and demanding environment Qualifications Essential Degree level or equivalent level of experience. Desirable Level 4 Information, Advice and Guidance. Experience Essential Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills. Good negotiation and communication skills. The ability to initiate and develop rapport with participant and relationships with stakeholders. The ability to work independently and take responsibility for own workload. Excellent IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. Experience supporting people with employment related goals. Desirable Experience working with people with mental ill health. Working knowledge of the barriers faced by individuals who are struggling to remain in employment or return to work following a period of ill health Experience using the Work Star or Outcome Star. Experience of providing employment advice and support. Other requirements Essential Willingness to undertake further training Person Specification Personal Circumstances Essential Positive Confident Well organised Good team player Flexible Ability to build rapport and effective relationships at all levels Demonstrate initiative Ability to maintain workload in a busy and demanding environment Qualifications Essential Degree level or equivalent level of experience. Desirable Level 4 Information, Advice and Guidance. Experience Essential Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills. Good negotiation and communication skills. The ability to initiate and develop rapport with participant and relationships with stakeholders. The ability to work independently and take responsibility for own workload. Excellent IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. Experience supporting people with employment related goals. Desirable Experience working with people with mental ill health. Working knowledge of the barriers faced by individuals who are struggling to remain in employment or return to work following a period of ill health Experience using the Work Star or Outcome Star. Experience of providing employment advice and support. Other requirements Essential Willingness to undertake further training 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 Cumbria Health Address Furness General Hospital Barrow-in-Furness LA14 4LF Employer's website https://www.chocltd.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)