Wellbeing Practitioner

FARLEIGH HOSPICE; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Farleigh Hospice is seeking a Wellbeing Practitioner to join the Wellbeing Service in Chelmsford. The role involves conducting holistic assessments for patients and their families and providing practical and emotional support, delivered face-to-face, in groups, or virtually.

The successful candidate will be part of an MDT, with strong communication skills, empathy, and advocacy experience. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are required; DBS may be sought, and flexible working is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care.
• Experience of advocacy and carer needs.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Car owner with access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Undertake holistic assessments for patients and family members.
• Provide practical and emotional support.
• Deliver support face to face in homes or the hospice, in groups or virtually.
• Work as part of the MDT.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Advocacy experience

Empathy

Autonomy

Job description

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Wellbeing Practitioner

Location: Chelmsford

Farleigh Hospice is a high performing organisation providing specialist palliative and end of life care for people with life limiting illness in the Mid Essex region. Our team at Farleigh has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of the community we serve, and we are looking for highly motivated Wellbeing Practitioner to join our Wellbeing Service team.

Based in Mid Essex, the successful candidate will join the extensive MDT and will undertake holistic assessments for patients and family members, working with them to provide practical and emotional support. This essential support may be delivered face to face in people's homes or the hospice, in groups or virtually.

You will be a caring, compassionate and empathetic individual with proven experience of supporting people experiencing distress. You will have experience of working in health or social care and have excellent communication skills. You will have experience of advocacy and carer needs. You will have the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will be a car driver with access to your own vehicle.

We offer a great working environment, a competitive pay and benefit package, flexible working and a strong team to support you.

If you require further information, please view the job description here or contact the Wellbeing Services manager, please email [e-mail] or telephone Nikki Tuff on 07714560701.

(Please note - If we receive a high number of applications we will close the vacancy before the closing date)

Farleigh Hospice is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated. To achieve this, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Farleigh Hospice operates a three-month probation period. Positions may be subject to DBS Disclosure. Charity Registration No: 284670