Health Promotion Practitioner
Community Cancer Awareness Worker
16 hours per week
£23,876.84 pro rata
Fixed term to March 2026 with a view to extend
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated, proactive, and efficient individual to join Healthworks to work as part of the Community Cancer Awareness Team.
About Us
Healthworks is a national award-winning charity working with disadvantaged local communities to tackle health inequalities and improve their health and wellbeing through social prescribing. Based in Newcastle, but working across the region for over 29 years, our patron is Professor Michael Marmot. Our work has been recognised by a King’s Fund/GSK award for our work improving the physical and mental health of people across the North East of England.
We work in partnership with NHS and Local Authority colleagues and communities in many sectors to devise cost effective solutions that secure sustainable health impacts for many conditions that inhibit quality of life.
The Role
You will:
* Deliver key cancer related health messages through a variety of methods
* Work with and through communities to both identify and break down barriers to timely presentation
* Deliver Community Cancer Champions and Community Cancer Awareness sessions in the community
* Be part of bridging the gap between communities and primary care
* Engage marginalised and under represented communities
* Keep up to date with current health trends
About You
You will be an enthusiastic individual, motivated to use your skills to make a real difference for our communities. You will be passionate about increasing the uptake of cancer screening and improving awareness of cancer signs and symptoms.
The successful candidate will embrace and reflect the values upheld by Healthworks. Our commitment to tackling health inequalities is at the heart of everything we do.
Our Commitment
We know how important our team is to the amazing work that we do in our local communities. So in return we offer:
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Free membership to both our gyms
* Training and development opportunities
* The opportunity to work for a friendly and positive organisation that genuinely makes a difference to people’s lives.
We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
We are committed to taking positive and proactive steps to ensure that we provide a safe and caring environment, free from discrimination for everyone.
Interested in applying?
To apply please download an application pack from www.healthworksnewcastle.org.uk/get-involved/work-for-us/
If you would like to have a look around or an informal chat about the role please contact Julie Stephens at 0191 2641959.
Closing Date: Midday 25 November 2024
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £23,876.84 per year
Expected hours: 16 per week
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/11/2024
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