Community Health Promoter & Checks Assistant

CONNECT HEALTHCARE ROTHERHAM CIC; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Connnnect Healthcare Rotherham Community Interest Company (CIC) seeks a Health Trainer to promote health initiatives across the local community and at GP settings. The role emphasizes engaging with events and community groups to improve health outcomes.

Candidates should have GCSEs, venepuncture and NHS Health Checks knowledge, and be capable of building rapport to motivate healthy lifestyle changes. A full UK driving licence with car access is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering health-promoting initiatives in the local community.
• Experience working at events and in community/GP settings.
• Knowledge of the Rotherham area and local health priorities.
• Strong rapport-building and persuasion skills to promote healthy lifestyles.
• Training can be considered for the right candidate (NHS Health checks).

Responsibilities

• Promote health initiatives in the local community and at events.
• Support delivery of NHS Health Checks and health-improvement activities.
• Engage GP practices and community partners to reach diverse populations.
• Develop rapport with service users and motivate behaviour change.
• Ensure accessible and inclusive recruitment and services.

Skills

People skills

Behaviour change knowledge

Education

GCSE Maths/English to C or equivalent

Venepuncture certification

NHS Health Checks knowledge

Vital observations certification

Health Trainer qualifications or equivalent

Job description

Connnnect Healthcare Rotherham Community Interest Company (CIC) seeks a Health Trainer to promote health initiatives across the local community and at GP settings. The role emphasizes engaging with events and community groups to improve health outcomes.

Candidates should have GCSEs, venepuncture and NHS Health Checks knowledge, and be capable of building rapport to motivate healthy lifestyle changes. A full UK driving licence with car access is essential.