Healthy Lifestyle Advisor
2 weeks ago
Job summary
ABL Health, delivers the Sandwells Adult Weight Management Serviceoverview, which is commissioned by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.This transformative service seeks to work collaboratively with communities tosupport transforming services for the local population. The service providesintegrated behaviour support for weight management in partnership withSandwells smoking cessation service. Both services are embedded in sustainablebehaviour change and positive wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
You will deliver our existing programmes of weightmanagement as well as support the development of programmes that meet the needsof our clients. The ideal candidate will be passionate about promoting healthylifestyles and delivering client-centred motivational change. You will have abackground in nutrition, exercise, health improvement, adult and/or familyweight management and be an excellent team player and have a willingness tolearn and develop.
At ABL Health, wedont believe in diets but promote long-term sustainable change, focusing onevidence-based healthy living principles.
About us
ABL is an exciting, fast-paced, growing communityhealth organisation. As an experienced, CQC-registered provider of communityhealth services, we are passionate about delivering evidence-based, innovative,effective and relevant healthcare services in partnership with individuals,communities and stakeholders.
Weare a values-driven organisation dedicated to reducing health inequalities andimproving peoples lives. We would love to hear from you if you would like theopportunity to work within a close team of committed professionals and if youshare our values of designing and delivering health services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Deliver ABL Healths weight management programme, including nutrition, behaviour change and exercise delivery to groups, through one-to-ones, in the community, and through digital methods such as Zoom/phone appointments. Deliver evidence-based education around nutrition, physical activity and behavioural change as advised by ABL Health team and in line with ABL Health programme curriculums. Deliver programmes with a client-centred approach using skills of positive psychology and motivational interviewing. Monitor client's progress through regular consultation and with the use of Microsoft excel, identifying specific treatments for those not on track to achieve their goals. Work with clients and stakeholders to co-produce in-session materials Contribute to the contract performance report by submitting regular case studies to the project lead. Contribute to and support ABL Healths social media pages. Contribute to training and support new staff and volunteers. Working with individuals and groups using SMART goal-setting. Keep detailed files, recording data accurately, ensuring all forms and other documentation is completed correctly. Have a thorough understanding of ABL Health policies and procedures. Engage and recruit potential clients at promotional and community events. Develop curriculum resources to be signed off by the service development team and utilised in projects. Contribute to ongoing service development needs. proBuild community links and partnerships working to encourage new referrals into the service and maintain close working relationships with other community services. Present service and referral pathway information at stakeholder meetings as directed by the Head of Service To attend and actively participate in team and wider company meetings, such as MDT. Be able to organise own workload in order of priority and deadline dates, daily administration tasks and other work-related activities. To demonstrate personal and professional development in line with the ethos of lifelong learning To work within the framework of clinical governance to maintain and improve patient care, quality and efficiency. Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience of working with Adults or Children and Young People and facilitating 1:1 and group workshops in an age-appropriate and engaging manner Experience of delivering groups and/or one-to-one behaviour change Experience of delivering health promotion / public health interventions in community settings Experience working with hard to reach groups and tackling health inequalities. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of building professional relationships
Desirable
Experience of delivering groups and/or one-to-one specialist weight management interventions to children, young people and adults. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of planning and delivering appropriate health interventions specific to individual requirements. Experience of delivering health/weight interventions to children and young people.
Qualifications
Essential
Educated to degree level or relevant equivalent experience. CIMSPA (previously REPS) qualified Level 2 Gym instructor/Group exercise award or equivalent Registration with CIMSPA (this can be obtained within 6 months of employment).
Desirable
Sports Coaching qualification Degree in nutrition and/or eligible to be registered as an associate or full member of the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists/ or degree OR in exercise, psychology, public health, health improvement other health related field. REPS qualified Level 3 award of GP/Exercise Referral or equivalent (willingness to be trained within 4 months of starting).
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly with people. Excellent administration, record keeping and data collection skills. IT literate, preferably with experience using Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, Outlook). Excellent time management and organisational skills Must have a high attention to detail. Pro-active approach and ability to work on own initiative. Ability to manage stressful situations and cope in a fast-paced work environment. To cope with unpredictable work patterns and work well under pressure. To be able to work as part of a team and independently as required
Desirable
Knowledge of safeguarding. Experience of delivering parenting programmes. Experience of contributing to the supervision of staff/ volunteers/ students. Experience of developing public health educational materials. An understanding of different social media platforms. An understanding of how social media can support positive behaviour change.
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
The ability to travel independently across Sandwell. Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need including evening and occasional weekend work as required. Must be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.-
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