Job summary
Ashgate Hospice is ambitious for Our People, committed to having a positive and inclusive work environment which recruits, develops and nurtures the best people. This post is key to maintaining that environment, ensuring that our people are supported through innovative, high quality and pro-active wellbeing programmes for our workforce. The post holder will recognise and champion the importance of wellbeing in making Ashgate a great place to work and in delivering high quality care.
Main duties of the job
The Wellbeing Advisor will:
Build collaborative relationships and partnerships both internally and externally to improve the wellbeing offer.
Share expert knowledge in the practice of workforce wellbeing and resilience.
Champion flexible working and life balance, challenging thinking and attitudes to create a progressive, high trust and high support environment.
Learn from the wellbeing needs of our staff and volunteers, leading on the design, delivery and evaluation of wellbeing interventions for our people.
Lead on key delivery areas as part of the People & Culture delivery plan, shaping policy and practice.
About us
Ashgate Hospice, based in North Derbyshire, offers free palliative and end of life care for adults with life-limiting or incurable illnesses, including cancer, neurological diseases, and advanced heart, kidney, and lung conditions. Last year, we cared for over 2,400 people. Our aim is to support our patients by keeping them informed, managing their symptoms, and improving their quality of life from diagnosis onwards.
We also provide vital support to the people who are important to them, offering practical assistance and emotional support, including bereavement services.
Were more than a care provider. Were a campaigner for sustainable end of life care funding in the UK, and we continually invest in our services and workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Join our team as a Health and Wellbeing Advisor and make a difference!
Do you want a job where you can help others and have a positive impact on your community? Then weve got the perfect role for you.
The health and wellbeing service is a critical part of day-to-day workforce support, ensuring all staff and volunteers are supported with efficient, compassionate, and well-timed advice and support to help ensure they have everything they need to deliver outstanding care and services to our patients, supporters and service users. Youll be part of a team that values communication, mutual support, and a shared commitment to Ashgate Hospices purpose: to provide, educate, and campaign for excellent palliative and end-of-life care and bereavement support.
Youll find the atmosphere here friendly, respectful, and encouragingwhere everyones contribution is recognised and appreciated. If youre organised, compassionate, and looking for a place where your work truly makes a difference, wed love to hear from you.
You will join an enthusiastic team committed to mutual support with clear goals. The People and Culture team are focused on providing comprehensive support and resources for the workforce, including learning and organisational development. The team works hard to demonstrate the hospice values and the objectives of the people strategy; We will continue to develop our clinical expertise. We will ensure we have a skilled and supported workforce, enabled by technology. We will foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Join our team as a Health and Wellbeing Advisor and make a difference!
Do you want a job where you can help others and have a positive impact on your community? Then weve got the perfect role for you.
The health and wellbeing service is a critical part of day-to-day workforce support, ensuring all staff and volunteers are supported with efficient, compassionate, and well-timed advice and support to help ensure they have everything they need to deliver outstanding care and services to our patients, supporters and service users. Youll be part of a team that values communication, mutual support, and a shared commitment to Ashgate Hospices purpose: to provide, educate, and campaign for excellent palliative and end-of-life care and bereavement support.
Youll find the atmosphere here friendly, respectful, and encouragingwhere everyones contribution is recognised and appreciated. If youre organised, compassionate, and looking for a place where your work truly makes a difference, wed love to hear from you.
You will join an enthusiastic team committed to mutual support with clear goals. The People and Culture team are focused on providing comprehensive support and resources for the workforce, including learning and organisational development. The team works hard to demonstrate the hospice values and the objectives of the people strategy; We will continue to develop our clinical expertise. We will ensure we have a skilled and supported workforce, enabled by technology. We will foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant degree or equivalent relevant professional work experience
- Evidence of recent CPD relating to workplace wellbeing
Desirable
- Degree or post graduate qualification in related subject.
Experience
Essential
- A sound and up to date understanding of workforce health & wellbeing best practice and current topics
- Experience of developing, delivering & evaluating health and wellbeing programmes
- A sound understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice surrounding workforce wellbeing issues including stress
- Experience of producing complex information in an easy to understand way e.g. corporate documentation, including policies, guidance, reports and presentations.
- Demonstrable understanding and evidence of inclusive practice
Desirable
- Experience of delivering complex projects.
- Experience of designing and implementing wellbeing programmes within a health or social care setting
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Engaging written and oral communications for a variety of formal and informal purposes.
- Able to constructively challenge colleagues at all levels
- Able to work effectively with minimal supervision and manage own time effectively
- Able to influence, negotiate and persuade regarding complex or sensitive issues.
- Able to manage a demanding and complex workload and prioritise to meet deadlines.
- Capable of reaching timely and effective decisions based on the appropriate use of available data.
- Proactive, innovative and able to use own initiative to improve.
- A commitment to living Ashgates Values
- Personal integrity.
- A thorough understanding of, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to interact confidently with staff and volunteers at all levels.
- Ability to build rapport, trust and confidence with colleagues.
- A willingness and commitment to maintain CPD.
- Able to lead by example.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering specialist training or presentations to a variety of audiences.
- Advanced Office 365 skills.
- Confident and skilled in the use of digital channels to drive engagement
- Able to motivate and inspire others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant degree or equivalent relevant professional work experience
- Evidence of recent CPD relating to workplace wellbeing
Desirable
- Degree or post graduate qualification in related subject.
Experience
Essential
- A sound and up to date understanding of workforce health & wellbeing best practice and current topics
- Experience of developing, delivering & evaluating health and wellbeing programmes
- A sound understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice surrounding workforce wellbeing issues including stress
- Experience of producing complex information in an easy to understand way e.g. corporate documentation, including policies, guidance, reports and presentations.
- Demonstrable understanding and evidence of inclusive practice
Desirable
- Experience of delivering complex projects.
- Experience of designing and implementing wellbeing programmes within a health or social care setting
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Engaging written and oral communications for a variety of formal and informal purposes.
- Able to constructively challenge colleagues at all levels
- Able to work effectively with minimal supervision and manage own time effectively
- Able to influence, negotiate and persuade regarding complex or sensitive issues.
- Able to manage a demanding and complex workload and prioritise to meet deadlines.
- Capable of reaching timely and effective decisions based on the appropriate use of available data.
- Proactive, innovative and able to use own initiative to improve.
- A commitment to living Ashgates Values
- Personal integrity.
- A thorough understanding of, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to interact confidently with staff and volunteers at all levels.
- Ability to build rapport, trust and confidence with colleagues.
- A willingness and commitment to maintain CPD.
- Able to lead by example.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering specialist training or presentations to a variety of audiences.
- Advanced Office 365 skills.
- Confident and skilled in the use of digital channels to drive engagement
- Able to motivate and inspire others
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.
