Health Improvement Worker

3 weeks ago


Newry, United Kingdom Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd Full time

Job Title : Health Improvement Worker
Location : Newry
Duration : Temporary
Rate : 15.78 p/h
Hours : 37 hpw

Available to work outside normal office hours including evenings, weekends and public/bank holidays.

Duties and Responsibilities
- 1. Act as a champion for addressing health and wellbeing inequalities.
2. Develop, manage, coordinate and review Health Improvement Plans and offer ongoing support and assistance to ensure that objectives/targets are met.
3. Develop an Action Plan to tackle health and wellbeing inequalities which will contribute to the company Community Plan.
4. Carry out research and analysis and report on same to Line Management regarding policy
development, reports, relevant legislation, policy papers and other consultation documents in line
with area of work.
5. Identify funding opportunities to tackle health and wellbeing inequalities within the Company area relevant to the post, in conjunction with Line Management.
6. Develop and manage company led Health Improvement projects, as per guidelines laid down by funders, partners and Company to include:
b. implementing, reporting and evaluating projects (including claims) and budget administration.
7. Develop and analyse specifications and tenders for projects relevant to the post, ensuring that the Company receives value for money. Liaise with successful companies to manage the projects
through from specification to completion, including administration of appropriate budgets.
8. Maintain the effective and efficient management of records and document retention procedures to
ensure compliance with all Company and Funder policies and audit procedures.
9. Liaise, engage and consult with relevant stakeholders, including Elected Members, client departments, user groups, voluntary and statutory agencies to promote the relevant areas of responsibility to meet the needs of the service.
10. Develop and maintain communication networks with key partners in the statutory, community, voluntary and social sectors using a variety of methods to promote the work of the post.
11. Provide a link between Local Government and health and wellbeing services within the health and
social care and other sectors, including those provided by the community and voluntary sector.
12. Provide a link between marginalised, disadvantaged and excluded individuals and communities and service providers.
13. Identify and actively engage with those communities, in client area who do not access services, initiatives and programmes which seek to improve health and wellbeing.
14. Proactively target areas of disadvantage to promote up-take of and access to health and wellbeing services.
15. Raise awareness of the range of health and wellbeing services, initiatives and programmes available throughout the locality and explore and identify barriers to their access by marginalised, disadvantaged and excluded individuals and communities.
16. Organise, promote and represent Health and Wellbeing in area of responsibility at events and
initiatives as requested by Line Management.
17. Map out services available in the area to inform identification of available services and update as necessary.
18. Provide advice and guidance on Health Improvement and where appropriate, direct to potential funders and providers / agencies.
19. Prepare reports (including progress reports to Line Manager for funders), make presentations, deliver briefings and promote the work of tackling health and wellbeing inequalities to a range of Organisations, Communities, funders etc.
20. Assist in the training and mentoring of students on placement or work experience as well as new departmental employees, as required.

Please demonstrate that you have a minimum of a Level 4* qualification for e.g. HNC in line with the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)* or equivalent
A minimum of 1 year's experience within the public, private or voluntary sector, with responsibility for delivering health improvement projects.
One year’s experience in successfully delivering a variety of projects simultaneously and achieving results to meet timeframes, with external agencies.
Available to work outside normal office hours including evenings, weekends and public/bank holidays.

Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and abide by the REC Code of Professional Practice. Platinum Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.

**Salary**: £15.78 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Microsoft Office: 2 years (required)
- Working with public: 2 years (required)

Work Location: One location


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