Health and Wellbeing Coach

**MATERNITY COVER 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT**

We have an exciting opportunity to work for Bristol City Robins Foundation as a Health and Wellbeing coach (part-time), working in partnership with Bridge View Medial PCN. The Health and Wellbeing Coach will work with a range of individuals identified by Bridge View Medical (such as those with Type 2 Diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, stroke, hypertension, anxiety and persistent pain), guiding and supporting them to change their lifestyle behaviours to promote better health, wellness and overall quality of life.

**Your main responsibilities**:

- Identification of people who would benefit from health and wellbeing coaching interventions.
- Responsibility for providing support (non-clinical) to a cohort of patients who will benefit from proactive health management.
- Take referrals from the wider practice team, including GPs, Practice Nurses, Social Prescribers, Clinical Pharmacists, dietitians and Physiotherapists who will have identified patients that meet the criteria for Health and Wellbeing coaches.
- Teaching and supporting patients and carers to understand and manage their conditions and maintain an independent lifestyle through health coaching techniques to encourage patient activation.
- Supporting the development of personalised patient care and support plans, liaising with the GP practice team, patient and carer and specialist teams as appropriate.

**You will have**:

- PCI-Accredited Tailored Health Coaching Course (Desirable - or willing to work towards)
- Experience working in a public-facing setting (ideally a culturally diverse community)
- Experience working with people experiencing mental or physical health challenges.
- Be confident in coaching and motivating a caseload of patients through multiple sessions, identifying their individual needs, preferences, and abilities to effectively implement a personalised wellness plan to achieve goals and aspirations.
- To possess the knowledge and skills to motivate and educate patients to engage in dietary and lifestyle changes to benefit health, for example, education regarding low-carb diets for diabetes.
- Provide personalised support to individuals, their families, and carers to ensure they are active participants in their healthcare, empowering them to take more control in managing their health and wellbeing, live independently, and improve their health outcomes.
- A good understanding of the wider determinants of health and wellbeing and the ability to further support patients where required (refer them for further advice, guidance and advocacy).
- Utilise motivational interviewing, goal-setting strategies, and behaviour change theories to help clients overcome barriers and establish sustainable habits.
- IT literate.
- Full UK driving license.

**Safeguarding Statement**:
Bristol City Robins Foundation is committed to safeguarding children's and young people's welfare and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.

**Equality Statement**:
**Benefits**:

- BCFC coaching kit
- 2 x ticket to every BCFC and Bristol Bears home league game
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata) (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days)
- Generous pension scheme
- Generous continuous personal development budget.
- The opportunity to be part of an incredible journey.

**Notes**

MATERNITY COVER 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

This position is part-time (26 hours per week).

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £25,649.00-£28,219.00 per year

Expected hours: 26 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/11/2024