Health and Care Academy Engagement Co-ordinator

ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System will comprise the Integrated Care Board (ICB), which is the statutory body for the NHS, and the Integrated Care Partnership (ICP), which is a committee of the ICB, and brings together key health, care, community and voluntary sector organisations across the area. The ICS has a bold ambition to deliver improved outcomes for our 1.2m population through our four Alliances, and we are placing clinical and professional leadership and the voice of our residents at the heart of realizing this ambition. The Health and Care Academy Engagement co-ordinator role sits within the system workforce function of the People directorate of the ICB. The people function oversees the delivery of the 10 people functions, working with the ICP, in order to implement local and national people priorities and expectations, including those set out in the People Plan, to develop and support the one workforce and make the health and care system a better place to work and live.

Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board are in the process of delivering an ambitious People Strategy alongside partners and stakeholders within the wider Integrated Care System. A core element of that strategy is both the attraction of the next generation of health and care workforce from our local population, as well as retaining the people and skills that are currently working within it. The purpose of the Health & Care Academy is to reach the younger generation to support them with knowledge that helps them to consider and pursue careers within health & care, by expanding and enriching their exposure to the diverse range of role opportunities available across the sector. This awareness of the scope, diversity and nature of roles within the sector could also prove to increase future retention, as those who decide to embark on a career within the sector will have a more comprehensive understanding of the path that follows and future opportunities available, compared to those who enter the sector with no previous exposure.

The Academy employs a flexible and accessible system-wide health and care approach, comprising short interventions and a mix of activities centred around the health and care sector orientation, work experience and upskilling. The ambition is to offer an unrivalled opportunity for school and college age young people and local adults to gain a rich introduction to our health and care system in Mid and South Essex, and to provide them with the knowledge and skill foundations and informed opportunities for a career for life in our integrated care system (ICS). The post holder will be be responsible for delivering Academy activities in schools and colleges across the Mid and South Essex region. These activities will include workshops, assemblies, virtual insight sessions, and other school led opportunities.

**COMPETENCY BASED KEY DELIVERABLES The post holder will**: Support the creation of Health and Care Academy materials which can be used at events. This will include promotional materials and information leaflets, a central repository of presentations, innovative interactive sessions, case studies, scenarios and success stories. Support in the delivery of the Academys Year 7 Year 11 awareness programmes, activities and events at school settings across Mid and South Essex. Support in the delivery of the Academys College Enrichment Programme at our main further education providers sites across Mid and South Essex.

Support the development and promotion of our Young Persons Volunteering Scheme for our local population. Support the promotion and awareness of the Academy with our system partners across the region, actively promoting the Academy and its positive outcomes via relevant social media channels and marketing as needed. Maintain links with our Academy Ambassadors and grow the participation of ICS partners across the region. Work closely with schools, colleges and HEIs to promote awareness of the breadth of roles available in the NHS and Social Care and promote the programmes that young people can access through the Academy.

Engage with system partner programmes to ensure we work together to add strength and not duplicate activities. Support the ongoing development of the Health & Care Academy to ensure its future growth and to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of the local population. Support with the development and maintenance of a system Academy Alumni to continue to provide support to young people where needed beyond their programme and to ensure future support for Academy activities. Support with the delivery of holiday club Academy programme as required.

Support the development of bespoke approaches to engagement of young people in Mid and South Essex, utilising existing knowledge and experience, so that local geographic, demographic and future needs are addressed. Ensure that materials are kept up to date and reflect the changing range of job roles and