Wellbeing Officer

Radis Community Care; Pershore; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care provider in Pershore is looking for a part-time Wellbeing Officer to ensure the health and wellbeing of residents. In this newly created role, you will conduct health assessments, promote wellbeing, and provide both medical and emotional support. Ideal candidates should have HCA level 2/3 diploma, experience in clinical environments, and strong IT skills. The position offers various benefits, including a pension plan, paid leave, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Access to WeCare App for GP Consultation

NEST Pension

Paid Annual Leave

Free uniform and PPE

Career progression opportunities

Full Out of Hours support

Qualifications

• Must have experience in taking blood pressure, blood sugars, and urine dips.
• Understanding normal ranges for health checks is essential.
• Desired experience in health and wellbeing talks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual wellbeing assessments for residents.
• Monitor falls records and conduct screening programs.
• Assist in promoting health and wellbeing among residents.

Skills

Experience in clinical environment

Good IT skills

Confident dealing with GP’s

Experience in delivering health talks

Education

HCA level 2/3 diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Radis Community care are currently recruiting for a part time Wellbeing Officer to join the team at Cherry Orchard House based in Pershore. This newly created role will be crucial in ensuring the health and wellbeing of our residents, providing both medical and emotional support.

Hours are 9am-5pm , 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision and Training
  • Report to and work under the Wellbeing Advisor (WBA).
  • Receive training from the WBA to conduct wellbeing assessments and competency checks.
• Health Assessments
  • Conduct annual wellbeing assessments for all residents.
  • Perform health checks such as blood pressure, pulse, urine tests, cholesterol, and blood sugar measurements.
  • Use osteoporosis screening tools and have a working knowledge of diabetes.
• Promotion of Health and Wellbeing
  • Assist in promoting health and wellbeing among residents with advice and support from the WBA.
  • Provide documentation training and adhere to GDPR guidelines.
  • Offer weekly clinic services and home visits for health checks and emotional support.
• Monitoring and Reporting
  • Monitor falls records monthly and conduct falls screening programs.
  • Follow NHS guidelines for national health campaigns and consult with outside agencies for health sessions.
  • Attend monthly meetings with the wellbeing team for support and guidance.

Skills & Qualifications required for the role

• HCA level 2/3 diploma in Health and Social care.
• Experience working in clinical environment hospital/GP surgery.
• Experience and training in taking blood pressure, blood sugars and urine dips. Understanding normal ranges.
• Good IT skills.
• Confident dealing with GP’s and Health care professionals.
• Desired experience in delivering health and wellbeing talks to groups.

Benefits for the Role

• Access to WeCare App for 24/7 GP Consultation, Get fit programs, mental well-being support, financial guidance and legal guidance
• NEST Pension
• Paid Annual Leave
• Full Induction Training supplied
• Free uniform and PPE
• Career progression opportunities
• Fully structured support for all new starters available
• Full Out of Hours support
• Other qualifications such as NVQS
• Salary paid by BACS every 4 weeks
• Refer a friend payment (Unlimited Payments) Subject to conditions
• We will pay for mandatory refresher training

Please note to apply for this role, you must have the right to live and work in the UK. We will request evidence of your immigration status as part of our recruitment process.

Radis Community Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer that welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.