Community Wellbeing Coach for Long-Term Conditions

Thistle Foundation; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and wellbeing organization in East Lothian is seeking a full-time Practitioner to join their Wellbeing team. The ideal candidate will support individuals facing long-term health conditions by promoting self-management and engaging with clients in a community setting. Responsibilities include managing client caseloads, delivering lifestyle management courses, and supporting peers with lived experience. Competitive benefits include a structured development program and access to health initiatives, with significant travel required to various GP practices.

Benefits

Attractive work environment

Support and supervision

Structured development programme

Free access to the Thistle Gym

Health plan membership benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care practice.
• Ability to support individuals living with mental and physical health conditions.
• Skills in coaching and delivering lifestyle management courses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the East Lothian GP contract with a focus on engaging service users.
• Manage a caseload and provide personalized outcomes for clients.
• Support volunteer roles for individuals with lived experience.

Skills

Support for people with long-term health conditions

Solution-focused coaching

Group facilitation skills

Ability to work autonomously

Engagement with vulnerable populations

Job description

A health and wellbeing organization in East Lothian is seeking a full-time Practitioner to join their Wellbeing team. The ideal candidate will support individuals facing long-term health conditions by promoting self-management and engaging with clients in a community setting. Responsibilities include managing client caseloads, delivering lifestyle management courses, and supporting peers with lived experience. Competitive benefits include a structured development program and access to health initiatives, with significant travel required to various GP practices.