Job summary
General Practice Alliance is seeking a highly motivated and
compassionate Action for Happiness Northamptonshire Hub Coordinator. Northamptonshire Action for Happiness Hub was
founded in February 2017 and constituted in June 2019. The hub has grown from
Northampton to Northamptonshire and has multiple programmes of activity that
support individuals to adopt the ’10 Keys to Happier Living’. Northamptonshire
has become the exemplar site for the central international charity.
The work of the
Action for Happiness Northamptonshire Hub (AfHNH) is largely undertaken by
committed people offering their time and expertise in a voluntary capacity. To
ensure the ongoing success and further momentum of the Hub's work in relation
to establishing a social movement with the aim of promoting the health and
wellbeing of the population of Northamptonshire it has become necessary to
appoint a paid Coordinator. The post will be located within the GPA and will
coordinate actions to achieve the strategic aims and objectives of AfHNH.
Main duties of the job
The role is to
coordinate the various projects associated with Action for Happiness and to
grow a social movement spreading the ‘10 Keys to Happier Living’ in
Northamptonshire. This requires a test and learn and flexible approach in
partnership with the Action for Happiness Northamptonshire Executive and
Steering Groups. The role is being
hosted by General Practice Alliance in partnership with the Action for
Happiness Northamptonshire Hub.
The postholder
will champion and cascade the central Action for Happiness pledge “I will try
to create more happiness and less unhappiness in the world around me”. The post is varied and will work across
health, social and, third sector organisations as well as the community to encourage
individuals and organisations to take action to support their own personal
wellbeing and to encourage those in their (social) networks to adopt the ’10
Keys to Happier Living’.
The post holder
will understand the importance of wellbeing and be using the ’10 Keys to
Happier Living’ in their own lives. This
is an exciting time to join both General Practice Alliance and Action for
Happiness Northamptonshire as both organisations are growing and expanding
within Northampton and Northamptonshire.
Most importantly this role will support our county to take action to be ‘Happier
and Kinder, Together.’
About us
GPA is a growing organisation, at the forefront of Primary Care within Northampton. We offer a generous package of annual leave, staff pension and access to an employee assistance programme.
Our Values
TO INSPIRE: an open culture which is respectful and honest, leading by example and encouraging all people to have a voice.
TO DEVELOP: develop resilience in people, communities, and sustainable services.
TO INNOVATE: support service transformation seeking innovative solutions to challenges.
For further information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Suzy Dion: suzy.dion@nhs.net.
Initial interviews: 8th April 2022
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The
work of the Action for Happiness Northamptonshire Hub (AfHNH) is largely
undertaken by committed people offering their time and expertise in a voluntary
capacity. To ensure the ongoing success and further momentum of the Hub's work
in relation to establishing a social movement with the aim of promoting the
health and wellbeing of the population of Northamptonshire it has become
necessary to appoint a paid Coordinator. The post will be located within the
GPA and will coordinate actions to achieve the strategic aims and
objectives of AfHNH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The
work of the Action for Happiness Northamptonshire Hub (AfHNH) is largely
undertaken by committed people offering their time and expertise in a voluntary
capacity. To ensure the ongoing success and further momentum of the Hub's work
in relation to establishing a social movement with the aim of promoting the
health and wellbeing of the population of Northamptonshire it has become
necessary to appoint a paid Coordinator. The post will be located within the
GPA and will coordinate actions to achieve the strategic aims and
objectives of AfHNH.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of working experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a charity, voluntary sector or healthcare organisation
- Using the 10 Keys to Happier Living in their own lives
- Experience of the importance of good life balance and positive wellbeing for self and others.
- Experience of coordination of a programme of activity and basic knowledge of project management principles
- Well-developed ability to draft and compile reports
- Experience of delivering training both face to face and virtually
- Able to network and negotiate across organisational and operational boundaries
Desirable
- Knowledge of Action for Happiness and its mission and pledge
- Plan and facilitate learning for groups of staff
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Well-developed skills for communication of complex information
- An understanding of and ability to interpret and implement national initiatives.
- Computer literacy and extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Highly self-sufficient, independent and resilient
- Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise a heavy workload, always ensuring attention to detail
- Ability to adapt to change and engage communities in change
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
- Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities
Other
Essential
- Attitudes: Simply a passion to spread the 10 keys to happier living and make a difference to other peoples lives. Within the context of embedding these in your own life.
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, and professional.
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of governance as appropriate
- Honesty and integrity
- Self-motivated (and able to take direction)
- Team player
- Able to maintain professional boundaries
- Dresses in an appropriate and professional manner
- Comfortable with diversity
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of working experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a charity, voluntary sector or healthcare organisation
- Using the 10 Keys to Happier Living in their own lives
- Experience of the importance of good life balance and positive wellbeing for self and others.
- Experience of coordination of a programme of activity and basic knowledge of project management principles
- Well-developed ability to draft and compile reports
- Experience of delivering training both face to face and virtually
- Able to network and negotiate across organisational and operational boundaries
Desirable
- Knowledge of Action for Happiness and its mission and pledge
- Plan and facilitate learning for groups of staff
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Well-developed skills for communication of complex information
- An understanding of and ability to interpret and implement national initiatives.
- Computer literacy and extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Highly self-sufficient, independent and resilient
- Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise a heavy workload, always ensuring attention to detail
- Ability to adapt to change and engage communities in change
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
- Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities
Other
Essential
- Attitudes: Simply a passion to spread the 10 keys to happier living and make a difference to other peoples lives. Within the context of embedding these in your own life.
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, and professional.
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of governance as appropriate
- Honesty and integrity
- Self-motivated (and able to take direction)
- Team player
- Able to maintain professional boundaries
- Dresses in an appropriate and professional manner
- Comfortable with diversity
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
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.
