Project Support Officer

Solutions4Health are excited to be initiating the Healthy Worcestershire programme on behalf of Worcestershire County Council. This new, exciting initiative aims to empower the local community to improve their general health and wellbeing, as well as supporting local individuals with help and information around community safety issues like doorstep crime, scams, and fraud.

We are looking to recruit a dedicated, skilled, and professional individual to support the delivery of this exciting project, which will involve the running of a range of community-based exercise and educational sessions across the Worcestershire locality.

The Healthy Worcestershire Project Support Officer will be responsible for supporting the class delivery with.
- Class administration,
- Class delivery
- Stop smoking telephone support
- Supporting wellbeing staff with general issues,
- Collecting service-related data

This is an exciting new opportunity for an aspiring or experienced practitioner of Health and Wellbeing in the community.

**Role Summary**
- Assist with the set-up and day-to-day running of the new Healthy Worcestershire project.
- Refer participants to other local services where required
- Motivate, support, and reassure participants, whilst being considerate of and understanding barriers to change.
- Deliver telephone support for stop smoking clients
- Undertake general health assessments using our Integrated Health System (IHS) to assess and support individuals to make better lifestyle changes.
- Work with the team to ensure the programme is reflective of individual needs of the participants and are mindful of health and safety standards.
- Work with the team to ensure that all targets, performance measures, and outcomes are achieved successfully for the Healthy Worcestershire service.
- Assist with data collection.
- Inputting confidential and sensitive information into the Patient Information System.
- Work closely and develop sustainable relationships with local partners including Pharmacies, GPs and secondary care providers in the development, promotion and delivery of the Worcestershire Health project.
- Assist with the creation of content to market the service across the Worcestershire locality.
- Establish good rapport and relationships with clients to maintain participation and involvement in the programme.
- Have a flexible approach to working hours in order to meet the needs of the service.
- Maintain accurate records and information systems in line with Solutions 4 Health policies.
- Assist in monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the effectiveness of programme interventions.
- Have good organisation skills, an awareness of data protection, and patient confidentiality.
- Experience of working to tight deadlines and targets.

**Required Skills/Qualifications**
- A Level or equivalent qualifications.
- MS Office Application knowledge

**About Us**

Solutions4Health are an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We provide a one stop solution for commissioners accountable for outcome focused integrated Public Health services.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits and outside work permits are not accepted as proof of a right to work in the UK.

We encourage applicants meeting the criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.

**Benefits**

Promoting and supporting employee well-being is at the heart of our purpose which is why we offer a range of health and wellbeing support to our teams.
- Employee Assistance Programme (inlcuding 24/7 helpline access and health and wellbeing app)
- Fully funded V1 HSF Health Plan - over 35 benefits at no cost to you such as contribution to dental, optical, etc and access to Perkbox providing discount on shopping, gym membership, travel etc.
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Annual Leave that increases with length or service