About the role Support the Health Improvement Service in improving health and reducing inequalities by engaging with communities to implement local health improvement action plans through the delivery of health projects in neighbourhoods. Deliver and co-ordinate community-based health improvement initiatives. Promote and raise awareness of healthy lifestyles and signpost people to health promoting activities. Produce project plans for group projects and lead groups on a range of topics including carrying out evaluation of sessions. Signpost to other staff/agencies for higher levels of support. Support the Senior Community Development Worker in developing and delivering local community development initiatives. Communicate effectively with a wide range of people including senior managers, frontline staff, local people and outside agencies like health services and voluntary sector agencies. Contribute to the delivery of local publicity and conducts local surveys and research through their established links in the community. Work with other partners as required by Health Improvement Officer Collect data as requested to inform and develop good practice, and to report performance Focus on geographical areas of deprivation, aspiring to deliver equity of services and focussing work across diverse communities Key outcomes Create appropriate partnerships to take forward and deliver health project and initiatives. Work to mainstream health improvement activities and ensure sustainability Produce marketing and communications materials in line with policies, including the use of social media. Deliver a range of health related projects in suitable formats including smoking cessation and the issuing of Nicotine Replacement Therapy following completion of training. Delivers NHS Health Checks in line with agreed processes and procedures with the necessary support being provided by more experienced staff. Deliver and co-ordinate a programme of neighbourhood based health improvement interventions, courses and programmes as required. Keep accurate records and contribute to team reports by providing data and information as required. What we need from you To model and demonstrate our values and behaviours. Proven technical skills and ability in the role with a record of accomplishment for delivering outcomes Professional credibility through proven relevant experience Knowledge and understanding of the wider determinants of health, and public health principles and policies. A flexible and positive attitude, there will be a requirement to travel around, to regularly work weekends and evenings, and to working in an environment of change. Passionate and committed to reducing health inequality. To understand and be able to apply the principles of community involvement, participation and development. A strong commitment to team working and the ability to manage and diffuse conflict. Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to empathise with, and motivate others Ability to work on initiative, prioritise work and work in an environment of change Experience of working with and within a variety of communities Experience of delivering health improvement initiatives Experience of Undertaking evaluation and using evidence Ability to work with people at all levels, capabilities and attitudes Computer skills including knowledge of Internet, Intranet, email and Microsoft Office applications Ability to travel across Salford and Greater Manchester area either through use of a vehicle insured for business use or using public transport Ability to transport large testing machines and transport training equipment to venues across the city What we can offer you Your ongoing professional development and success in your role is important to us, and that is why we provide a variety of learning and development opportunities. Within the sections below you will find development options tailored to you which will enable you to further develop your existing skills and learn new ones at a pace that suits you best. If you are joining us now, your development will form part of ongoing discussions with your manager. If you are an existing employee, you should use your Personal Development Reviews to discuss your development with your manager and create your development journey. Its important you also take full advantage of any informal learning available to you during the course of your work. Online learning Develop your knowledge across a wide range of areas through our Me-Learning platform, with over 200 free courses to choose from. To have the best possible start and comply with current legislation, you must complete the following modules: Welcome to Salford, Health and Safety in the Office, GDPR, Equality Essentials, and Safeguarding Children and Adults. You may also benefit from a variety of courses in categories such as Business Skills, IT and Project Management which are available to learn at your own convenience and pace. Professional Development Gain role specific skills and time to learn through a wide range of development opportunities. Learn whilst working and get support towards your qualification through an apprenticeship standard. Access professional development ranging from entry level to masters type qualifications, including achieving a role appropriate qualification. Details can be found on the Institute of apprenticeships website. Tailored Development Internal training will be provided in the delivery of our Health Improvement service specific interventions.