Salford City Council

Health Improvement Worker

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Job summary

The HIS are responsible for delivering health & wellbeing activities & programmes in the community, such as leading health walks, cycle rides in a geographical neighbourhood & have personalised targets to meet the needs of the neighbourhood. These advertised roles are specific to either supporting people to stop smoking or supporting peoples health in relation to employment issues. Part of the role will include working in very busy GP practices delivering interventions such as NHS Health Checks.

We are looking to recruit to 5 Stop Smoking Advisor posts (including 1 x post Saturday to Wednesday who will have an additional 2 increments for regular weekend working) & 2 x Work Well Coaches (to support people around health related employment issues).

Please indicate which post you are interested in in your application form. Please also note that we will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship.

The Work Well Coach will be to provide a supportive environment that enables each individual to identify their health and wellbeing concerns and the impact these are having.The Stop Smoking Advisor will be to highly motivated and compassionate and deliver face-to-face stop smoking support to eligible clients, utilizing a client-centred approach to empower individuals to make sustainable lifestyle changes

Main duties of the job

Your role The Work Well Coach will be to provide a supportive environment that enables each individual to identify their health and wellbeing concerns and the impact these are having. That will involve taking a strengths-based approach, focusing on what matters to me and, together with the individual, producing a personalised and holistic support plan that aims to help the individual thrive.Well also rely on you towork alongside your neighbourhood HIS team to provide direct interventions and connect individuals to diverse community-based support, thus ensuring they are able to maintain their health, wellbeing in the longer term

Your role The Stop Smoking Advisor will be to highly motivated and compassionate and deliver face-to-face stop smoking support to eligible clients, utilizing a client-centred approach to empower individuals to make sustainable lifestyle changes. You will provide one-on-one and group support, guiding clients in understanding the benefits of quitting and creating personalized quit plans. Local experience is a plus, along with being a flexible team player who is efficient and punctual. Strong rapport-building and customer service skills are essential. Contribute to the development and implementation of new programmes and services, working closely with colleagues to drive innovation and excellence.Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check & that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check

About us

The Health Improvement Service is a well established & known service, that has been supporting the people of Salford to improve their health &wellbeing since 2004. We deliver a variety of enjoyable activities/programmes in the community that help residents to adopt healthier lifestyles to become physically active, eat more healthily, quit smoking and much more. The service operates across 8 Neighbourhood Teams, each of which is managed by a Neighbourhood Health Improvement Officer.

What we offer you

  • We offer a bespoke 46-week training programme to set you up to succeed in your role.
  • Structured and supportive 121 supervision to help you keep track of your performance, your Personal Development Plans.
  • Regular, quality, reflective supervision from a consistent management and leadership team.
  • Comprehensive Wellbeing Offer
  • We offer up to 28 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays)
  • Competitive salary following pay & grading review in 2023, starting £28,624
  • Free parking

Aboutthe Interview

The interviews will be held & 02/12/24 and 03/12/24, it will consist of 3 stagesInterviews:- 5 questions to identify & confirm your knowledge from your application -25 minsScenario:- you will be given a test scenario at least 3 days in advance to test your engagement & listening skills -15 minsData Inputting:- you will be inputting data from a printed sheet on to an Excel document or a Word form, as the role involves data inputting into various IT systems including GP patient records -20 mins

Details

Date posted

18 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,624 to £30,559 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

F0070-24-0000

Job locations

Unity House, Civic Centre

Chorley Road

Swinton

Greater Manchester

M27 5AW


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role

Support the Health Improvement Service in improving health and reducing inequalities by engaging with communities to implement local health improvement action plans through the delivery of health projects in neighbourhoods.

Deliver and co-ordinate community-based health improvement initiatives.

Promote and raise awareness of healthy lifestyles and signpost people to health promoting activities.

Produce project plans for group projects and lead groups on a range of topics including carrying out evaluation of sessions.

Signpost to other staff/agencies for higher levels of support.

Support the Senior Community Development Worker in developing and delivering local community development initiatives.

Communicate effectively with a wide range of people including senior managers, frontline staff, local people and outside agencies like health services and voluntary sector agencies.

Contribute to the delivery of local publicity and conducts local surveys and research through their established links in the community.

Work with other partners as required by Health Improvement Officer

Collect data as requested to inform and develop good practice, and to report performance

Focus on geographical areas of deprivation, aspiring to deliver equity of services and focussing work across diverse communities

Key outcomes

Create appropriate partnerships to take forward and deliver health project and initiatives.

Work to mainstream health improvement activities and ensure sustainability

Produce marketing and communications materials in line with policies, including the use of social media.

Deliver a range of health related projects in suitable formats including smoking cessation and the issuing of Nicotine Replacement Therapy following completion of training.

Delivers NHS Health Checks in line with agreed processes and procedures with the necessary support being provided by more experienced staff.

Deliver and co-ordinate a programme of neighbourhood based health improvement interventions, courses and programmes as required.

Keep accurate records and contribute to team reports by providing data and information as required.

What we need from you

To model and demonstrate our values and behaviours.

Proven technical skills and ability in the role with a record of accomplishment for delivering outcomes

Professional credibility through proven relevant experience

Knowledge and understanding of the wider determinants of health, and public health principles and policies.

A flexible and positive attitude, there will be a requirement to travel around, to regularly work weekends and evenings, and to working in an environment of change.

Passionate and committed to reducing health inequality.

To understand and be able to apply the principles of community involvement, participation and development.

A strong commitment to team working and the ability to manage and diffuse conflict.

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to empathise with, and motivate others

Ability to work on initiative, prioritise work and work in an environment of change

Experience of working with and within a variety of communities

Experience of delivering health improvement initiatives

Experience of Undertaking evaluation and using evidence

Ability to work with people at all levels, capabilities and attitudes

Computer skills including knowledge of Internet, Intranet, email and Microsoft Office applications

Ability to travel across Salford and Greater Manchester area either through use of a vehicle insured for business use or using public transport

Ability to transport large testing machines and transport training equipment to venues across the city

What we can offer you

Your ongoing professional development and success in your role is important to us, and that is why we provide a variety of learning and development opportunities. Within the sections below you will find development options tailored to you which will enable you to further develop your existing skills and learn new ones at a pace that suits you best. If you are joining us now, your development will form part of ongoing discussions with your manager. If you are an existing employee, you should use your Personal Development Reviews to discuss your development with your manager and create your development journey. Its important you also take full advantage of any informal learning available to you during the course of your work.

Online learning

Develop your knowledge across a wide range of areas through our Me-Learning platform, with over 200 free courses to choose from. To have the best possible start and comply with current legislation, you must complete the following modules: Welcome to Salford, Health and Safety in the Office, GDPR, Equality Essentials, and Safeguarding Children and Adults. You may also benefit from a variety of courses in categories such as Business Skills, IT and Project Management which are available to learn at your own convenience and pace.

Professional Development

Gain role specific skills and time to learn through a wide range of development opportunities. Learn whilst working and get support towards your qualification through an apprenticeship standard. Access professional development ranging from entry level to masters type qualifications, including achieving a role appropriate qualification. Details can be found on the Institute of apprenticeships website.

Tailored Development

Internal training will be provided in the delivery of our Health Improvement service specific interventions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role

Support the Health Improvement Service in improving health and reducing inequalities by engaging with communities to implement local health improvement action plans through the delivery of health projects in neighbourhoods.

Deliver and co-ordinate community-based health improvement initiatives.

Promote and raise awareness of healthy lifestyles and signpost people to health promoting activities.

Produce project plans for group projects and lead groups on a range of topics including carrying out evaluation of sessions.

Signpost to other staff/agencies for higher levels of support.

Support the Senior Community Development Worker in developing and delivering local community development initiatives.

Communicate effectively with a wide range of people including senior managers, frontline staff, local people and outside agencies like health services and voluntary sector agencies.

Contribute to the delivery of local publicity and conducts local surveys and research through their established links in the community.

Work with other partners as required by Health Improvement Officer

Collect data as requested to inform and develop good practice, and to report performance

Focus on geographical areas of deprivation, aspiring to deliver equity of services and focussing work across diverse communities

Key outcomes

Create appropriate partnerships to take forward and deliver health project and initiatives.

Work to mainstream health improvement activities and ensure sustainability

Produce marketing and communications materials in line with policies, including the use of social media.

Deliver a range of health related projects in suitable formats including smoking cessation and the issuing of Nicotine Replacement Therapy following completion of training.

Delivers NHS Health Checks in line with agreed processes and procedures with the necessary support being provided by more experienced staff.

Deliver and co-ordinate a programme of neighbourhood based health improvement interventions, courses and programmes as required.

Keep accurate records and contribute to team reports by providing data and information as required.

What we need from you

To model and demonstrate our values and behaviours.

Proven technical skills and ability in the role with a record of accomplishment for delivering outcomes

Professional credibility through proven relevant experience

Knowledge and understanding of the wider determinants of health, and public health principles and policies.

A flexible and positive attitude, there will be a requirement to travel around, to regularly work weekends and evenings, and to working in an environment of change.

Passionate and committed to reducing health inequality.

To understand and be able to apply the principles of community involvement, participation and development.

A strong commitment to team working and the ability to manage and diffuse conflict.

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to empathise with, and motivate others

Ability to work on initiative, prioritise work and work in an environment of change

Experience of working with and within a variety of communities

Experience of delivering health improvement initiatives

Experience of Undertaking evaluation and using evidence

Ability to work with people at all levels, capabilities and attitudes

Computer skills including knowledge of Internet, Intranet, email and Microsoft Office applications

Ability to travel across Salford and Greater Manchester area either through use of a vehicle insured for business use or using public transport

Ability to transport large testing machines and transport training equipment to venues across the city

What we can offer you

Your ongoing professional development and success in your role is important to us, and that is why we provide a variety of learning and development opportunities. Within the sections below you will find development options tailored to you which will enable you to further develop your existing skills and learn new ones at a pace that suits you best. If you are joining us now, your development will form part of ongoing discussions with your manager. If you are an existing employee, you should use your Personal Development Reviews to discuss your development with your manager and create your development journey. Its important you also take full advantage of any informal learning available to you during the course of your work.

Online learning

Develop your knowledge across a wide range of areas through our Me-Learning platform, with over 200 free courses to choose from. To have the best possible start and comply with current legislation, you must complete the following modules: Welcome to Salford, Health and Safety in the Office, GDPR, Equality Essentials, and Safeguarding Children and Adults. You may also benefit from a variety of courses in categories such as Business Skills, IT and Project Management which are available to learn at your own convenience and pace.

Professional Development

Gain role specific skills and time to learn through a wide range of development opportunities. Learn whilst working and get support towards your qualification through an apprenticeship standard. Access professional development ranging from entry level to masters type qualifications, including achieving a role appropriate qualification. Details can be found on the Institute of apprenticeships website.

Tailored Development

Internal training will be provided in the delivery of our Health Improvement service specific interventions.

Person Specification

What we need from you

Essential

  • To model and demonstrate our values and behaviours.
  • Proven technical skills and ability in the role with a record of accomplishment for delivering outcomes
  • Professional credibility through proven relevant experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of the wider determinants of health, and public health principles and policies.
  • A flexible and positive attitude, there will be a requirement to travel around, to regularly work weekends and evenings, and to working in an environment of change.
  • Passionate and committed to reducing health inequality.
  • To understand and be able to apply the principles of community involvement, participation and development.
  • A strong commitment to team working and the ability to manage and diffuse conflict.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to empathise with, and motivate others
  • Ability to work on initiative, prioritise work and work in an environment of change
  • Experience of working with and within a variety of communities
  • Experience of delivering health improvement initiatives
  • Experience of Undertaking evaluation and using evidence
  • Ability to work with people at all levels, capabilities and attitudes
  • Computer skills including knowledge of Internet, Intranet, email and
  • Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to travel across Salford and Greater Manchester area either through use of a vehicle insured for business use or using public transport
  • Ability to transport large testing machines and transport training equipment to venues across the city
Person Specification

What we need from you

Essential

  • To model and demonstrate our values and behaviours.
  • Proven technical skills and ability in the role with a record of accomplishment for delivering outcomes
  • Professional credibility through proven relevant experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of the wider determinants of health, and public health principles and policies.
  • A flexible and positive attitude, there will be a requirement to travel around, to regularly work weekends and evenings, and to working in an environment of change.
  • Passionate and committed to reducing health inequality.
  • To understand and be able to apply the principles of community involvement, participation and development.
  • A strong commitment to team working and the ability to manage and diffuse conflict.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to empathise with, and motivate others
  • Ability to work on initiative, prioritise work and work in an environment of change
  • Experience of working with and within a variety of communities
  • Experience of delivering health improvement initiatives
  • Experience of Undertaking evaluation and using evidence
  • Ability to work with people at all levels, capabilities and attitudes
  • Computer skills including knowledge of Internet, Intranet, email and
  • Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to travel across Salford and Greater Manchester area either through use of a vehicle insured for business use or using public transport
  • Ability to transport large testing machines and transport training equipment to venues across the city

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Salford City Council

Address

Unity House, Civic Centre

Chorley Road

Swinton

Greater Manchester

M27 5AW


Employer's website

https://www.salford.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Salford City Council

Address

Unity House, Civic Centre

Chorley Road

Swinton

Greater Manchester

M27 5AW


Employer's website

https://www.salford.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Health Improvement Manager

Foyzul Gani

foyzul.gani@salford.gov.uk

01617798079

Details

Date posted

18 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,624 to £30,559 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

F0070-24-0000

Job locations

Unity House, Civic Centre

Chorley Road

Swinton

Greater Manchester

M27 5AW


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