Health Improvement Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the BCUHB Health Improvement Team as a Health Improvement Assistant. The service aims to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities in Caia Park, Central Wrexham and Flint. This role requires excellent time management, planning and organisational skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. The successful post holder will be empathetic, motivated and understanding with excellent communication skills which are vital for this role. If you are enthusiastic about helping others and have a passion for health and wellbeing then this is the career for you.

The BCUHB Health Improvement Team are looking for either one part time role at 33 hours per week (working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) or 2 part time roles at 16.5 hours per week (working Monday and Tuesday or Thursday and Friday)., The successful candidate(s) will assist the Health Improvement Practitioners in their delivery of the healthy lifestyles, weight management and mental health remits and carry out administration tasks for the team which will include tasks such as ordering resources, organising room hire, paying invoices and booking participants on to courses.

Experience of working in health promotion / improvement plus some basic knowledge of conditions that could impact upon health and wellbeing is essential for this role. The successful candidate will receive regular supervision and training and personal development plans to help achieve their full potential.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English &/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.