Outreach Health Navigator

Catch22; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Greater London is seeking an Outreach Health Navigator to engage with food bank users and vulnerable communities. This part-time role involves providing advice and support to improve access to health services, contributing to project evaluation, and making a real impact in addressing health disparities. The ideal candidate should have experience in community health outreach and strong communication skills to effectively assist diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Experience in community health or outreach activities.
• Ability to support diverse communities and address inequalities.
• Strong communication skills to engage with food bank users.

Responsibilities

• Engage with food bank users to improve access to health services.
• Provide advice and support to overcome healthcare barriers.
• Contribute to the project's monitoring and evaluation.

Skills

Advice and guidance skills

Community engagement

Monitoring and evaluation

Job description

Outreach Health Navigator

Community Links health team is embarking on a new chapter with funding secured to deliver an innovative 12-month pilot aimed at tackling health inequalities across London. As an Outreach Health Navigator you will play a pivotal role in the Community Health Bank project engaging with food bank users and other vulnerable communities in Newham to improve access to preventative health services and address disparities in health outcomes.

This is a frontline role where your engagement can make a real difference. You will provide advice, guidance and support to help people overcome barriers to healthcare while also contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of the project alongside the Project Coordinator and Programme Manager. Be part of a team dedicated to creating healthier, stronger communities and make an impact that truly matters.

Qualifications

The person specification setting out the essential and desirable qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities can be found here.

Additional Information

Job title : Outreach Health Navigator

Place of work : Community Links Various food bank sites across Newham Borough

Hours of work : 29.6 hours per week (0.8 FTE)

Salary / Grade : 24660.34 per annum pro rata (30825.42 FTE) Operational - Practitioner

Contract : Part-Time - Permanent

Reports to : Project Coordinator

Level of screening : Application Interview References Enhanced DBS

• This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
• This is a community-based role with travel across various delivery sites within Newham Borough.

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them a purpose and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Part-time

Vacancy : 1