Health Improvement Worker

The HIS are responsible for delivering health & wellbeing activities & programmes in the community, such as leading health walks, cycle rides in a geographical neighbourhood & have personalised targets to meet the needs of the neighbourhood. These advertised roles are specific to either supporting people to stop smoking or supporting peoples health in relation to employment issues. Part of the role will include working in very busy GP practices delivering interventions such as NHS Health Checks. We are looking to recruit to 5 Stop Smoking Advisor posts (including 1 x post Saturday to Wednesday who will have an additional 2 increments for regular weekend working) & 2 x Work Well Coaches (to support people around health related employment issues). Please indicate which post you are interested in in your application form. Please also note that we will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship. The Work Well Coach will be to provide a supportive environment that enables each individual to identify their health and wellbeing concerns and the impact these are having.The Stop Smoking Advisor will be to highly motivated and compassionate and deliver face-to-face stop smoking support to eligible clients, utilizing a client-centred approach to empower individuals to make sustainable lifestyle changes, Your role The Work Well Coach will be to provide a supportive environment that enables each individual to identify their health and wellbeing concerns and the impact these are having. That will involve taking a strengths-based approach, focusing on what matters to me and, together with the individual, producing a personalised and holistic support plan that aims to help the individual thrive.Well also rely on you towork alongside your neighbourhood HIS team to provide direct interventions and connect individuals to diverse community-based support, thus ensuring they are able to maintain their health, wellbeing in the longer term Your role The Stop Smoking Advisor will be to highly motivated and compassionate and deliver face-to-face stop smoking support to eligible clients, utilizing a client-centred approach to empower individuals to make sustainable lifestyle changes. You will provide one-on-one and group support, guiding clients in understanding the benefits of quitting and creating personalized quit plans. Local experience is a plus, along with being a flexible team player who is efficient and punctual. Strong rapport-building and customer service skills are essential. Contribute to the development and implementation of new programmes and services, working closely with colleagues to drive innovation and excellence.Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check & that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check

The Health Improvement Service is a well established & known service, that has been supporting the people of Salford to improve their health &wellbeing since 2004. We deliver a variety of enjoyable activities/programmes in the community that help residents to adopt healthier lifestyles to become physically active, eat more healthily, quit smoking and much more. The service operates across 8 Neighbourhood Teams, each of which is managed by a Neighbourhood Health Improvement Officer.

• We offer a bespoke 46-week training programme to set you up to succeed in your role.
• Structured and supportive 121 supervision to help you keep track of your performance, your Personal Development Plans.
• Regular, quality, reflective supervision from a consistent management and leadership team.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Offer
• We offer up to 28 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays)
• Competitive salary following pay & grading review in 2023, starting £28,624
• Free parking