Wellbeing Hub Advisor

Wrexham-County-Borough-Council; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Flexible working

32 days annual leave

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking motivated Advisors for our busy Wellbeing Hub to promote prevention and early intervention, helping people stay healthy and independent for as long as possible. You will deliver a programme of activities, collaborate with Health, third sector partners and the community, and respond with empathy in challenging situations.

An Enhanced DBS is required; the council is inclusive, bilingual (English/Welsh) and values diversity.

Qualifications

• An Enhanced DBS is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a programme of activities for the Wellbeing Hub, working with Health, 3rd Sector organisations and the community.
• Respond effectively in challenging situations and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships.

Job description

We require motivated, Advisors for ourbusy multi agency integrated community, health and social care Wellbeing Hub, who are passionate about enabling people to remain healthy and independent for as long as possible by promoting prevention and early intervention advice and support along with activities for people of all ages and abilities.

The successful candidates will deliver a programme of activities for the Wellbeing Hub, workingcollaboratively with a range of stakeholders including Health, 3rdSector organisations and the community.

The successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills as well as being highly organised and able to respond effectively in challenging situations.

An Enhanced DBS is required for this position.
The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

About Us

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The County Borough of Wrexham, located in North East Wales, is proud of its Welsh heritage and cultural identity. Over the years it has grown to reflect a population that is multi-religious and multi-ethnic and complements the diversity of our communities.

Centred on the city of Wrexham, which nestles between the Welsh mountains and the Cheshire plains, it’s a location that really can offer you the best of both worlds and we are proud of our city status (awarded in 2022 when we became the seventh city in Wales).

Wrexham County Borough Council is a unitary Council which delivers a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing services through collaboration with local and national partners. With a focus on sustainable development, community wellbeing, and improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities, Wrexham is a fantastic place to work, live, and learn.

The council is an inclusive employer with a workforce of around 5,500, offering diverse roles, training and development and rewarding career opportunities. Wrexham County Borough Council values innovation, bilingualism in English and Welsh, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, the council ensures accessible recruitment and support for disabled employees including offering a guaranteed interview (where essential person specification items are met). Additionally, veterans will receive guaranteed interviews under the Armed Forces Covenant if eligibility criteria are met (where essential person specification items are met).

Employee benefits include:

• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave up to 32 days
• Family-friendly policies supporting caring and family commitments
• Work-life balance and flexi time (dependent on role)
• Access to Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally
• Health & well-being resources, for example:
  • Healthy & Wellbeing Champions
  • Employee assistance programme with advice on staying healthy financially, mentally or physically:
    • Counselling (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • In-the-moment emotional support (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • Option to set health-boosting goals with small, sustainable lifestyle changes
    • Connect health apps to track physical health and meet progress goals
    • Blogs, videos, recipes and more resources providing inspiration and motivation
    • Identify risks of developing leading lifestyle-related diseases with mental health and financial scores
    • Legal, financial and consumer advice
  • Health and wellbeing events and campaigns throughout the year (e.g., November Health Day, Time to Talk Day, Mental Health Awareness Week, Sun Awareness Week, Menopause Week, Financial Health Week)
  • Menopause Café and guidance
  • Unpaid Carer Café and guidance