Community Anchor Wakefield District
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Anchor Liaison Lead within the Wakefield District 0-19 Service. This role aims to connect organisations and contribute to creating Healthy, Sustainable Communities in the Wakefield District and does not require a nursing qualification. Our vision is that Wakefield District children and young people will grow up in thriving communities where they are happy, healthy, and safe.This is a new public health role within the 0-19 service developed to support integrated delivery of the 0-19 healthy child programme through collaborative working with key delivery partners including the Voluntary Community Social Enterprise Sector.
The Community Anchor Liaison role will shape services based on specific geographies and communities, creating a bespoke offer across the Wakefield District by working with families andservices to help them achieve their potential and dreams.
The Community Anchor role will support the delivery of integrated place-based services by working collaboratively with key delivery partners including the Voluntary Community Social Enterprise Hubs and Anchors. and developing the Wakefield Families Together Family and Youth Hub.
The role will support to deliver community initiatives and activities to build community capacity, empower individuals and identify shared priorities, to support the most disadvantaged and vulnerable.
Main duties of the job
As part of the management team, the post holder will promote integrated and collaborative working and relationships with key partners to develop place based care, ensure the best use of resources, and address health inequalities as is a key priority within this role.
Excellent people management skills, engagement skills, relationship building skills and resilience are required for this role.
The post holder will support the clinical and management team in developing and driving a culture of continuous quality improvement as well as ensuring teams are delivering high quality services efficiently.
Areas of specific Responsibility include:
Lead the Team to enable Children, Young People and Families, and communities to identify shared priorities and support the development of locally led initiatives to build stronger, safer and resilient communities empowered to promote protective factors to physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Date posted
02 December 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£41,659 to £47,672 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-CCS-4734R
Job locations
Wakefield District
Tuscany House
Wakfield District
WF6 2UA
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wakefield District
Tuscany House
Wakfield District
WF6 2UA
Employer's website
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