Job summary
We are seeking a passionate and motivatedChild and Family Lifestyles Coachto join our team and make a real difference in the lives of children, young people (CYP), and their families!
In this community-based role, you will support families to improve their health, wellbeing, and self-management capacity by applying evidence-based behaviour change techniques. From goal setting to confidence building, you will help families overcome barriers and make sustainable lifestyle changes. You will provide tailored advice and interventions on topics such as healthy eating and physical activity, complete holistic lifestyle assessments, and develop bespoke support packages.
As part of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP), you will also engage with school-aged children and families, offering signposting and physical activity interventions to enhance their health outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to empower families through positive change and connect them with wider services through social prescribing.
This is a county-wide role covering Essex, with positions available across our four local quadrants: Mid, North, South, and West. We offer both full-time and part-time opportunities, providing flexibility to suit your lifestyle while making a meaningful impact in the community.
Main duties of the job
- Complete family assessments and create tailored, family-focused intervention plans using available resources.
- Support families through the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP), offering signposting and personalised guidance.
- Work closely with colleagues across childrens services to ensure families and young people receive the right support.
- Help shape and deliver local approaches that meet the needs of the target group, contributing to service development and improvement.
- Follow up with clients during and after interventions to support long-term lifestyle changes.
- Plan and lead community-based activities, following established procedures and working under the guidance of senior staff.
- Apply problem-solving skills and contribute to continuous service improvement initiatives.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Date posted
17 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,486 to £24,486 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
HCRGCG/TP/25229/14963
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Colchester
Essex
CO7 8NN
Employer details
Employer name
HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Colchester
Essex
CO7 8NN
Employer's website
https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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