Community Health and Wellbeing Worker

Hedena Health Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Hedena Health Ltd. seeks a community-focused health advisor to visit homes in Headington and surrounding areas, meeting people where they are and guiding them to the right health and social care options.

You will work with GP surgeries and other professionals to ensure patients receive appropriate support while promoting wellbeing and healthier lifestyles in the local community.

Qualifications

• Visit homes in your area regularly to support up to 120 households.
• Talk to people about their health and wellbeing and help them access services.
• Build relationships with GP surgeries and other health professionals.
• Help people understand and use health and social care services.
• Assist with health coaching and social prescribing and encourage healthy behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Visit homes in the community to assess health needs and provide guidance.
• Discuss options and connect people with doctors, social workers and services.
• Collaborate with local health teams to support vulnerable residents.
• Promote healthy habits such as stopping smoking and staying active.

Skills

Community health outreach

Health coaching

Social prescribing

Communication skills

Relationship building

Public health advice

Job description

Were looking for someone who cares about their local community and wants to help people live healthier, happier lives. You'll work with people of all ages young, old, and families giving advice and helping them find the right health and support services. You'll be out and about in the community, meeting people face-to-face, listening to their needs, and helping them make good choices about their health. You'll also help connect them with doctors, social workers, and other services to make sure they get the care they need. You'll work closely with GP surgeries (Hedena Health and Manor Surgery) and other health professionals in the area.,

• Visit homes in your area regularly (up to 120 households).
• Talk to people about their health and wellbeing.
• Spot any problems or needs and help find solutions.
• Work with health teams to support vulnerable people.
• Help people understand and use health and social care services.
• Work with doctors, nurses, social workers, and charities.
• Build strong relationships with local community groups.
• Help people get referred to the right services.
• Support health coaching and social prescribing.
• Support people to manage their own health.
• Give advice on things like stopping smoking, eating well, and staying active.
  Hedena Health is a 25,000-patient GP Practice in Headington with a diverse patient base. We are a friendly, welcoming team and focus on wellbeing through initiatives such as an annual Away Day, fresh fruit deliveries, staff parties, homemade cakes and a Hedena running club. We are based in Headington, near Oxford and benefits include NHS pension, cycle to work scheme and we have plenty of on-site parking.