Job summary
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust's Award winning YOURhealth service are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated individual who is passionate about helping and supporting people to become healthier and change their lifestyle as a Health and Wellbeing Connector and Advisor within the Health and Wellbeing, Connector and Advisor Service.
The post advertised will be to work with our existing team of dedicated Social Prescribers in several locations in the East Riding and York District, namely Bridlington, Goole, Strensall, Stamford Bridge. This particular role will be based in Goole and the surrounding villages but may require travel to other locations within the East Riding.
Health and Wellbeing Advisor and Connectors give one-to-one and group support, help people to overcome barriers to improve their lifestyle and provide on-going encouragement and motivation.
Main duties of the job
You will also be expected to promote and market healthy lifestyle issues including social health within the local communities to encourage, change within areas of deprivation and isolation.Excellent interpersonal communication skills are an essential requirement of Health and Wellbeing Advisor and Connectors as they will be working with individuals (and occasionally groups of people) from a variety of backgrounds and have a sound understanding of behaviour change techniques and asset based community development.
The post holder must be flexible to work daytime and evenings, including weekends. You must also be required to commute effectively across the geographical boundaries of East Yorkshire.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good, health and social care Trust that delivers care to communities in Hull, East Yorkshire, Scarborough and Ryedale & Whitby. We deliver safe, effective and integrated health services that improve the physical, mental and social health and wellbeing of patients and service users.
To find out about our wide range of services including mental health, learning disabilities, children and young people service, Forensic, Community and Primary Care visit our website humber.nhs.uk/Services
You'll join our team of over 3600 colleagues that work together across our wide geography and specialties to change lives daily. We're extremely proud of our Trust community, knowing you can expect to receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need from your new team to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- A good understanding of physical to Foundation Degree equivalent to diploma level including health promotion, and mental health including policy/legislation
- Working Knowledge of behaviour change, emotional wellbeing and key public health issues
- Excellent IT skills/Qualification
Desirable
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area
- Full understanding / application of relevant clinical practice / standards / audit within identified clinical area. Personalised care approach knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working within the identified service area (mental health/physical health)
- An understanding of health promotion and behaviour change
Desirable
- Minimum 1 year facilitation / coaching experience in mental health, social health and physical health
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Manage own time and work on their own
- Ability to motivate others
- Evidence of effective inter-personal communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- A good understanding of physical to Foundation Degree equivalent to diploma level including health promotion, and mental health including policy/legislation
- Working Knowledge of behaviour change, emotional wellbeing and key public health issues
- Excellent IT skills/Qualification
Desirable
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area
- Full understanding / application of relevant clinical practice / standards / audit within identified clinical area. Personalised care approach knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working within the identified service area (mental health/physical health)
- An understanding of health promotion and behaviour change
Desirable
- Minimum 1 year facilitation / coaching experience in mental health, social health and physical health
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Manage own time and work on their own
- Ability to motivate others
- Evidence of effective inter-personal communication skills
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).
