Health & Wellbeing Coordinator

Care Plus Group

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Job summary

Care Plus Groups Adult Learning Disability Services include various specialist teams, including: a Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) to support the physical health of learning disabled adults & Carers Support needs; Psychological Therapy Service to support the mental health needs of learning disabled individuals; an Intensive Support Team (IST) to support individuals with complex needs and behaviours of concern; an Adult Autism (no-LD) Service (AAS) and ADHD Service, which provides both diagnostic assessments and a full range of post-diagnostic support; and a Forensic Outreach Liaison Service (FOLS) to support autistic and/or learning disabled adults who are at risk of offending or who have an offending history to live safely within their local community.

All our Adult Neurodiversity Services follow a proven person-centred, needs-led approach to delivering support to individuals, their families, carers, supporters and other services and professionals involved in their care.

The Service works in collaboration and in partnership with other local health and social care providers, including Navigo to deliver co-produced statutory, User-Led and Peer-to-Peer Support services to NE Lincolnshire & across the Humber Transforming Care Partnership (TCP) area, which comprises of Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and NE Lincolnshire.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA

Main duties of the job

Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator

37.5 hours per week - Fixed Term for 12 Months

You will be required to work flexible hours Monday - Friday

Salary Range 4 £23,360 - £25,784 per annum you will be appointed on a fixed salary point within the range

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our Team to maintain and drive the development of high-quality services for people with a learning disability. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a motivated and passionate multi-disciplinary Community Learning Disability Service.

As a Health and Wellbeing Coordinator you will be responsible for supporting people with learning disabilities to get their health needs met. You will be responsible for liaising closely with other health professionals, developing health action plans, supporting people to attend health appointments, health screening and healthy activities. In addition, you will also support people with learning disabilities and their carers to understand good health and wellbeing, you will also support mental capacity and best interest decision making processes.

You must be well motivated, a self-starter and possess an NVQ 3 in health and social care or equivalent and have a minimum of 2 years experience of working with people with a learning disability.

For further information please contact David Mason on 01472 571100, option 1.

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.

We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.

We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Date posted

16 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,360 to £25,784 a year You will be appointed on a fixed salary point within the range

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B9814-24-140

Job locations

The Val Waterhouse Centre

41-43 Kent Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer to this for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer to this for more information.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Effective written and verbal communication and ability to communicate with people with none verbal communication and sensory impairments
Ability to prepare written reports
Effective IT skills in the use of word, Excel, email
Good organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines
Evidence of sound influencing and negotiating
Ability to plan and prioritise own workload and work independently
Group work and facilitation skills
Knowledge of Valuing People, Mental Capacity Act, Community Care Act, 74 Deaths and Counting Report and other legislation pertaining to job role
Knowledge of how to access activities to support healthy lifestyles

Desirable

Knowledge of local NHS structures

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ 3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent, plus evidence of additional training through courses

Desirable

Professional Health or Social Care
Qualification or degree
C&G 730 Further Adult Teaching
Certificate or equivalent
Qualification in healthy activities i.e. trampoline coach

Experience

Essential

Minimum of two years experience working with people with a learning disability
Experience of working with people with a range of complex health needs i.e. epilepsy, sensory difficulties
Experience of leading activities that promote health and wellbeing
Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Experience of designing and facilitating training sessions
Experience of writing risk assessments and care
Experience of liaising with other professionals and agencies including mainstream health staff
Experience in using a variety of communication methods with people with no verbal communication and understanding

Desirable

Experience of writing Health Action Plans

Other

Essential

Able to transport self to locations within and outside of North East Lincolnshire

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Effective written and verbal communication and ability to communicate with people with none verbal communication and sensory impairments
Ability to prepare written reports
Effective IT skills in the use of word, Excel, email
Good organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines
Evidence of sound influencing and negotiating
Ability to plan and prioritise own workload and work independently
Group work and facilitation skills
Knowledge of Valuing People, Mental Capacity Act, Community Care Act, 74 Deaths and Counting Report and other legislation pertaining to job role
Knowledge of how to access activities to support healthy lifestyles

Desirable

Knowledge of local NHS structures

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ 3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent, plus evidence of additional training through courses

Desirable

Professional Health or Social Care
Qualification or degree
C&G 730 Further Adult Teaching
Certificate or equivalent
Qualification in healthy activities i.e. trampoline coach

Experience

Essential

Minimum of two years experience working with people with a learning disability
Experience of working with people with a range of complex health needs i.e. epilepsy, sensory difficulties
Experience of leading activities that promote health and wellbeing
Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Experience of designing and facilitating training sessions
Experience of writing risk assessments and care
Experience of liaising with other professionals and agencies including mainstream health staff
Experience in using a variety of communication methods with people with no verbal communication and understanding

Desirable

Experience of writing Health Action Plans

Other

Essential

Able to transport self to locations within and outside of North East Lincolnshire

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.