Wellbeing Advisor (Registered Nurse)

ExtraCare Charitable Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (33 days pro rata)

Holidays buy/sell

Life insurance

Cycle to work

Attendance reward

Onsite gym access

Pension contribution (up to 9%)

Blue Light Card discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity allowance

Job summary

ExtraCare Charitable Trust seeks a Wellbeing Advisor (Registered Nurse) to join Pannel Croft Retirement Village on a permanent part-time contract (28 hours/week over 5 days). The role offers a competitive £19.05/hour rate and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will assess residents, develop wellbeing programmes, run drop-in sessions and coordinate with volunteers and staff to improve residents’ health and wellbeing. DBS, references and clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in community health or primary care.
• Desirable master’s degree in Community, District or Practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess all new residents moving into the village.
• Create and support a health and wellbeing promotion programme.
• Provide drop-in wellbeing sessions and checks.
• Work with resident volunteers and staff to promote health, wellbeing and activity.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Risk analysis

Autonomy

Caseload management

Team collaboration

IT/computer literacy

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)

Master’s degree in Community/Primary Care (desirable)

Job description

Wellbeing Advisor (Registered Nurse)

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Wellbeing Advisor (Registered Nurse) to join our Pannel Croft Retirement Village on a permanent contract (28 hours per week – over 5 days).

If you’re dedicated, compassionate, and want to positively impact the lives of others, look no further!

In this role, you will receive a competitive rate of £19.05 per hour, plus an excellent benefits package including:

• 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time
• Buy And Sell Holiday
• Free Life Insurance
• Cycle2work Scheme
• Attendance Reward
• Free Use of Onsite Gym,
• Up to 9% employer pension contribution (5% employee)
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance

Here at ExtraCare we offer our residents access to outstanding facilities, promoting care and lifestyle opportunities that truly do create ‘better lives for older people’.

The village offers a range of communal facilities, including a village hall, bar and bistro, gym, IT suite, hair and beauty salon and shop that can be accessed by residents and visitors.

What will you do as our Wellbeing Advisor (Registered Nurse)?

• Assess all new residents who move into the village
• Create and support a programme of health and wellbeing promotion
• Provide drop-in sessions and deliver wellbeing checks
• Work closely with resident volunteers and team members to promote opportunities to actively improve their health and well-being

Our ideal Wellbeing Advisor (Registered Nurse):

Qualifications and Training

• Registered Nurse Adults
• Evidence of professional development in community health or primary care post registration qualification
• Specialist training to a master’s degree or equivalent level (desirable) – Community, District or Practice

Nursing

• Teaching/ Mentorship qualification (desirable)
• Current NMC qualification

Experience and Knowledge

• Significant experience in managing older people
• Experience or knowledge of primary care and referral to primary care
• Experience in frailty identification and managing long-term conditions
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Evidence of participation in an audit

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and can demonstrate the ability to work with others
• Ability to analyse risk and respond appropriately, seeking support as necessary
• Ability to recognise own limits and seek support for supervision as necessary
• Competent in computer skills
• Ability to maintain and manage own caseload, working autonomously within the specialist area
• Ability to provide, receive and process highly sensitive and sometimes contentious information
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and can demonstrate awareness of MDT functioning

Personal Qualities

• Diplomatic, assertive, confident
• Emotionally resilient
• Non‑judgmental approach
• Effective communicator
• Ability to work in a community setting with vulnerable older people

This Wellbeing Advisor (Registered Nurse) post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, two references, medical clearance and Home Office right to work clearance.

ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.

ExtraCare reserves the right to close this advert, should we receive a high volume and calibre of applicants.