Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Wellbeing Coach at Health and Wellbeing 4 Slough. This is a Zero-hour contract with an hourly rate of £12.02.
Role Summary
The post holder will work as part of a team of Wellness Coaches that already deliver the Health and Wellbeing Slough service to diverse communities across Slough. As a key member of the team, the post holder will be expected to support colleagues in the set-up, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the Health and Wellbeing Slough programmes.
Although the post holder will predominantly focus on delivering our weight management programme, they will also be expected to support the delivery of public health programmes in three other key areas: firstly, in delivery of NHS health checks and General Health Assessments as part of the integrated health and wellbeing service providing information and support for people to make better lifestyle choices and take control of their health; secondly, Falls Prevention, which is an innovative falls risk identification and prevention programme; and thirdly, the stop smoking service.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to demonstrate their broad health and wellbeing knowledge, skills and experience in the delivery of a range of public health programmes aimed at improving health and wellbeing through lifestyle interventions. Solutions 4 Health has been commissioned to deliver a number of innovative and bespoke projects designed to: identify and assess risks, promote behaviour change, and increase healthy lifestyles in individuals, groups, and communities in Slough.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
* Delivery of the Shape Up 4 Life programme via the instructor manual to groups within diverse local community settings.
* Using your relevant training and experience to enhance the sessions and empower clients to make positive and sustainable behaviour changes.
* Effectively managing weekly groups by providing support to participants to improve their behaviour and take responsibility for losing weight using motivational interviewing, negotiating and empathic skills.
* Making sessions interactive and leading group discussion around various topics within the Shape Up 4 Life manual such as portion sizes and food labelling.
* Taking anthropometric measures such as height, weight, waist circumference, and blood pressure from clients.
* Completing appropriate paperwork such as dietary analysis questionnaires, physical activity questionnaires, and evaluation forms.
* Participating in any necessary training programmes and taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance.
* To represent S4H in a professional manner, acting as an advocate for the organisation always.
* To be flexible about working hours including scheduled weekend and evening work.
Additional information on the main duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description.
About Us
Solutions4Health are an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We provide a one-stop solution for commissioners accountable for outcome-focused integrated Public Health Services.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits and outside work permits are not accepted as proof of a right to work in the UK.
We encourage applicants meeting the criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Solutions4Health are a disability-confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, either at the application or interview stage, please contact our HR team.
Benefits
Promoting and supporting employee well-being is at the heart of our purpose which is why we offer a range of health and wellbeing support to our teams.
* Employee Assistance Programme (including 24/7 helpline access and health and wellbeing app)
* Fully funded V1 HSF Health Plan - over 35 benefits at no cost to you such as contribution to dental, optical, etc and access to Perkbox providing discounts on shopping, gym membership, travel etc.
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Annual Leave that increases with the length of service.
If you think you are suitable for this role, please apply now!
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