Wellbeing Advisor - Maternity Cover

Midsussex; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking a Wellbeing Advisor to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves delivering the Mid Sussex Wellbeing Alcohol Reduction service and supporting various wellbeing initiatives aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles in the community. The successful candidate will engage with clients through various platforms, providing vital support and interventions to help improve their health outcomes. If you are passionate about health and wellbeing and want to make a positive impact in your community, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and wellbeing sector is essential.
• Strong presentation and partnership working skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Mid Sussex Wellbeing Alcohol Reduction service.
• Support other Wellbeing programmes like smoking cessation and weight management.

Skills

Experience in health and wellbeing sector

Excellent presentation skills

Partnership working skills

Client interaction skills

Education

Relevant health and wellbeing qualifications

Job description

Mid Sussex District Council, Haywards Heath

Closing on 24/01/2025 at 17:00

Enhanced DBS Check

Temporary | Flexible Hours/Full Time

37 hours.

The Role

To support on the delivery of the Mid Sussex Wellbeing Hub which is part of a county-wide programme in West Sussex to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent ill-health in our local communities. The hub provides information, advice and signposts local people to services for help and support on lifestyle issues. The Wellbeing Advisor post will work as part of the Communities Directorate supporting the delivery of the Wellbeing Hub and its associated projects. Based at Mid Sussex District Council, the postholder will be responsible for the delivery of the Mid Sussex Wellbeing Alcohol Reduction service and support the delivery of other Wellbeing programmes such as smoking cessation, weight management and workplace health.

The service is currently looking to employ a Wellbeing Advisor on a temporary contract to cover Maternity Leave for up to 12 months.

The post holder will report directly to the Wellbeing Team Leader. They will be pivotal in the development and delivery of the alcohol reduction service, recruiting new referrals onto the service through advertising campaigns, providing interventions to adults (18+) over the phone, virtual platforms or within community venues for face-to-face support. They will also be responsible for reporting on the service key quarterly performance indicators. In addition, they will also deliver support around leading a healthy lifestyle to prevent future ill health, illness and disease brought on through an unhealthy lifestyle.

If you have experience within the health and wellbeing sector, have a background working with clients, excellent presentation and partnership working skills and would like to be part of a hardworking, friendly team then we would like to hear from you.

About Mid Sussex

Mid Sussex District Council is a dynamic, forward-thinking local authority in the heart of southern England. We have clear priorities and are proud that local people consistently rate our services highly. We are based in Haywards Heath at the centre of the largest opportunity for development identified in the Coast 2 Capital Strategic Economic Plan and the Greater Brighton City Deal.

Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways. In return for the contribution you’ll make to the local community, we are a great employer to work for, situated in a glorious part of the country with great benefits to offer.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Shelagh Robinson on 01444 477205, or email [e-mail]

Close Date: 24th January 2025 5pm

Interview Dates: Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th February 2025

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.