Job summary
Up to 18.75 hours per week.
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Falls Prevention Team within the
Livewell Southwest Wellbeing services.
You
will contribute to reducing falls and fall-related injuries across Plymouth,
supporting older adults to live their best lives; utilising behaviour change
skills to support engagement and longer-term adherence to physical activity,
specific falls prevention programmes and other health improvement programmes
supported by the team.
You
will have experience of delivering exercise and a willingness to learn and gain
new falls prevention exercise delivery skills which will include the completion
of the Postural Stability Instructor course. This will enable us to expand our
FaME (Falls and Management Exercise) programme delivery across Plymouth to
progressively improve participants strength, balance and physical function.
The
post holder will also be responsible for conducting multifactorial assessments
for appropriate individuals, referring to and working in close collaboration
with physiotherapists and therapy support workers within the team, the wider
multi-disciplinary team and partner organisations
This
role is a 2 year fixed term contract.
Interview
date: Tuesday 28th January 2025
This
role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please
refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to
eligibility.
Main duties of the job
The Falls Prevention Team
are responsible for the delivery of multifactorial falls risk assessments for
older adults, who are at risk or who have fallen, the delivery of group-based
strength and balance classes - Falls Management Exercise (FaME) and one to one
interventions. They play a preventative role by spreading the message of the
importance of strength and balance exercises and other evidence-based falls
prevention activities.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social
enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across
Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of
Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports
centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and
collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while
empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in
shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right
time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead
healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training
pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care
Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship
programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental
health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the
application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
1.MAIN
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
After competency-based training,
conduct multifactorial falls risk assessments with appropriate individuals who
have been identified at risk of falling, or who have fallen.
Provide basic falls prevention
interventions and onward referrals.
To deliver the FaME (Falls
Management Exercise) programme upon completion of the Postural Stability
Instructor course.
To take responsibility for all
aspects of FaME group delivery and management, as directed by the
protocols/Standard Operating Procedures.
To work under the indirect
supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
Carry out one-to-one
interventions for behavior change after appropriate training.
Liaise with partners to help
reach target populations and communities.
Actively seek out Hard to Reach
populations and help them to engage in healthy lifestyle initiatives.
Actively seek out Livewell
Southwest teams who would benefit from Wellbeing training and who can help
deliver brief interventions and referral to the Wellbeing Team.
Contribute to the delivery of
falls prevention training programmes for other professionals /interested
parties internally and externally.
Contribute at network meetings
and team events.
Monitor and evaluate outcomes
via processes, procedures, and systems.
Give feedback on performance and
local intelligence to senior management team.
Ensure that all stakeholders
receive up-to-date information on a wide range of health improvement topics.
Support health fairs, and other
community engagement events to deliver health promotion and brief
interventions.
Contribute to the communications
and marketing strategy by collecting case studies and photos.
Develop fact sheets and
resources.
Contribute to research and
development as directed.
Act as a Health Champion, Making
Every Contact Count.
Be up to date with a range of
health improvement topics through competency-based learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
1.MAIN
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
After competency-based training,
conduct multifactorial falls risk assessments with appropriate individuals who
have been identified at risk of falling, or who have fallen.
Provide basic falls prevention
interventions and onward referrals.
To deliver the FaME (Falls
Management Exercise) programme upon completion of the Postural Stability
Instructor course.
To take responsibility for all
aspects of FaME group delivery and management, as directed by the
protocols/Standard Operating Procedures.
To work under the indirect
supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
Carry out one-to-one
interventions for behavior change after appropriate training.
Liaise with partners to help
reach target populations and communities.
Actively seek out Hard to Reach
populations and help them to engage in healthy lifestyle initiatives.
Actively seek out Livewell
Southwest teams who would benefit from Wellbeing training and who can help
deliver brief interventions and referral to the Wellbeing Team.
Contribute to the delivery of
falls prevention training programmes for other professionals /interested
parties internally and externally.
Contribute at network meetings
and team events.
Monitor and evaluate outcomes
via processes, procedures, and systems.
Give feedback on performance and
local intelligence to senior management team.
Ensure that all stakeholders
receive up-to-date information on a wide range of health improvement topics.
Support health fairs, and other
community engagement events to deliver health promotion and brief
interventions.
Contribute to the communications
and marketing strategy by collecting case studies and photos.
Develop fact sheets and
resources.
Contribute to research and
development as directed.
Act as a Health Champion, Making
Every Contact Count.
Be up to date with a range of
health improvement topics through competency-based learning.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the psychology of behaviour change.
- Knowledge of the benefits of health improvement interventions.
- Understanding of determinants of health and health inequalities.
- Understanding and commitment to Community Development approaches.
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodology.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the benefits of undertaking strength and balance training to prevent falls.
- Knowledge of relevant physical activity guidelines and NICE guidance relating to older adults.
- Awareness of sources of up-to-date relevant data/information i.e., national and local guidance relating to health promotion interventions.
Additional requirements
Essential
- Full current driving licence and access to a car or other appropriate form of transport.
- Flexible hours.
- Team player.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of community health promotion work.
- Experience and ability to work on a one-to-one basis and with local groups on specific health initiatives.
- Demonstrable experience of working with a wide range of people and groups.
- Experience of working with and sustaining partnerships with statutory, public, private and community voluntary sector.
Desirable
- Quantitative and/or qualitative research.
- Experience of leading/developing and implementing Health Promotion
- Initiatives.
- Demonstrable experience of delivering physical activity/exercise programmes to a range of people, ideally older adults.
- Experience in falls prevention/working with frailer older adults.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in health or relevant subject and evidence of experience to diploma level or equivalent.
- Endorsed exercise qualification, or equivalent experience and knowledge.
Desirable
- Level 3 Exercise Referral qualification, or equivalent.
- Postural Stability Instructor (PSI) certificate (Later Life Training).
- Member of CIMPSA (if exercise professional).
- Evidence of continuing professional/personal development in health improvements/ behaviour change/public health.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Able to deliver training sessions in group sessions using effective leadership and facilitation skills.
- Ability to sustain good working relationships with local people, colleagues, external organisations and partnerships.
- Ability to self-motivate and motivate people to effect behaviour change.
- Ability to prioritise plan and manage workload.
- Monitoring analysis and evaluation of projects.
- Multi-media communication and presentation skills.
- Development of health education resources.
- IT literate.
Desirable
- Data analysis and interpretation.
- Budgetary management.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the psychology of behaviour change.
- Knowledge of the benefits of health improvement interventions.
- Understanding of determinants of health and health inequalities.
- Understanding and commitment to Community Development approaches.
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodology.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the benefits of undertaking strength and balance training to prevent falls.
- Knowledge of relevant physical activity guidelines and NICE guidance relating to older adults.
- Awareness of sources of up-to-date relevant data/information i.e., national and local guidance relating to health promotion interventions.
Additional requirements
Essential
- Full current driving licence and access to a car or other appropriate form of transport.
- Flexible hours.
- Team player.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of community health promotion work.
- Experience and ability to work on a one-to-one basis and with local groups on specific health initiatives.
- Demonstrable experience of working with a wide range of people and groups.
- Experience of working with and sustaining partnerships with statutory, public, private and community voluntary sector.
Desirable
- Quantitative and/or qualitative research.
- Experience of leading/developing and implementing Health Promotion
- Initiatives.
- Demonstrable experience of delivering physical activity/exercise programmes to a range of people, ideally older adults.
- Experience in falls prevention/working with frailer older adults.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in health or relevant subject and evidence of experience to diploma level or equivalent.
- Endorsed exercise qualification, or equivalent experience and knowledge.
Desirable
- Level 3 Exercise Referral qualification, or equivalent.
- Postural Stability Instructor (PSI) certificate (Later Life Training).
- Member of CIMPSA (if exercise professional).
- Evidence of continuing professional/personal development in health improvements/ behaviour change/public health.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Able to deliver training sessions in group sessions using effective leadership and facilitation skills.
- Ability to sustain good working relationships with local people, colleagues, external organisations and partnerships.
- Ability to self-motivate and motivate people to effect behaviour change.
- Ability to prioritise plan and manage workload.
- Monitoring analysis and evaluation of projects.
- Multi-media communication and presentation skills.
- Development of health education resources.
- IT literate.
Desirable
- Data analysis and interpretation.
- Budgetary management.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
