Wellbeing Advisor (Part-Time)

We have an opportunity for a Registered General Nurse or someone with a Nursing qualification to join our specialist housing team as a Wellbeing Advisor based at Cathedral Park in Hereford. As this is a brand-new facility, you will have the opportunity to have real input and get to know the facility before it opens to residents. Delivering our wellbeing service, you will implement health screening and wellbeing information sessions, self-help groups and individual health assessments for retirement village residents. Here at Platform we believe in making a difference to people's lives and if you want to make a genuine difference with the work you do, this might be the right role for you! The role is 17.5 hours per week, working Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. What could you be doing?

• Providing a personal and responsive wellbeing service for retirement village residents including health assessments, personal health programmes, home visits and wellbeing surgeries.
• Following up the outcomes and advice from GP referrals with residents, supporting them to understand and follow the medical advice.
• Offering health and wellbeing information sessions for older people.
• Working as part of the allocation panel to assess applicants for retirement village accommodation and services.
• Collating information regarding the use of the service, and the impact and outcomes achieved.
• Referring and liaising with other services on behalf of residents as needed, to achieve the most direct and timely response to health concerns.
• Undertaking clinical supervision for other Health and Wellbeing Advisors so skills and knowledge can be maximised within the team.
  
  RGN qualified with current Pin number or a Nursing qualification
• Experience working in nursing or retirement living setting.
• Friendly and empathetic approach, responsive and ability to remain solution focused.
• Great interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Confidence using digital devices, ICT software and systems.
• An Enhanced DBS check is also required for this role.
• Whilst this role is based in Hereford, there will be a very occasional requirement to travel to our retirement villages across Worcestershire and Herefordshire, as well as our Platform Housing offices as needed. A driving license and access to a vehicle would therefore also be required.
  
  Join us and find your purpose at Platform!
Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people's lives. You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers. We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all. Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy., We put colleagues and customers at the heart of all we do. Valuing difference, we are free to challenge each other and are open and honest in our relationships. Own It We say what we'll do and then we do it. We listen, understand and are empowered to make decisions. We look for our own ways to learn and adapt and focus on what we can do. One Team We are connected, collaborative and in it together. We want everyone to reach their potential and be the best they can be. We actively support each other to make this happen. Be Brave We are curious and courageous. We look for better ways to do things, are comfortable trying them and learn quickly. We are not afraid to stand out from the rest and celebrate our successes.

Salary £14,357 - £15,952 plus excellent benefits Location Cathedral Park, Hereford Mergefield Title {Mergefield Value} Mergefield Title {Mergefield Value} This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.