Health & Wellbeing Facilitator

Are you passionate about improving the health and well-being of your local community? Do you have the skills and compassion to support individuals living with long-term health conditions? We're looking for a motivated Health & Wellbeing Facilitator to join our dedicated team at Age UK Bromley & Greenwich.

About the Role
As a Health & Wellbeing Facilitator, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our Long-Term Health Conditions Programme. This includes leading self-management workshops, organising peer support groups, and empowering clients to make positive lifestyle changes. You'll be a key player in helping individuals build confidence, enhance their health knowledge, and take control of their well-being. Working closely with colleagues and volunteers, you'll connect clients to valuable services, create support networks, and make a tangible difference in their lives.

What You'll Do:

Work with the Lifestyle Coordinator to plan and deliver engaging health and well-being workshops for individuals with ongoing health conditions.
Facilitate support groups, training and supervising volunteer peer mentors to provide targeted, condition-specific guidance.
Collaborate with partner organisations to ensure a smooth referral process for additional services like Befriending, Carer Support, and Handyperson services.
Provide personalised support through various channels, including face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and online communication.
Help clients develop essential skills, such as managing medication, reducing stress, and communicating with healthcare providers.
Monitor programme outcomes, maintain accurate client records, and contribute to continuous service improvement.

We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a genuine passion for helping others. You should have experience working with individuals who face health challenges and a commitment to promoting independence and well-being. Knowledge of local resources and services is a plus, as is experience in organising health-related workshops or programmes., Strong communication skills with a track record of supporting individuals facing health challenges.
A basic understanding of long-term health conditions and how they impact physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
A flexible and adaptive approach to meet the needs of our clients.

At Age UK Bromley & Greenwich, we are passionate about making later life a time to enjoy. Join a supportive, mission-driven team where your work is valued and where you'll have the chance to make a real difference in your community. We value equality, respect, and creativity, offering a collaborative and flexible work environment.

What We Offer:

27 days of annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
Pension scheme with a competitive employer match.
Hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for mental, financial, and physical well-being support.
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