32 Charity / Voluntary jobs in Chard, Somerset

SASP are seeking 1 or 2 part-time Activators to deliver our Move 2 Independence service across Somerset. M2I is a programme supporting adults and older adults to get back to living well at home following a stay in hospital and Activators will be Fitness Instructor qualified to provide one to one movement and coaching sessions to individuals to guide and empower them to get moving again to remain independent at home and/or outside and prevent re-admission into hospital. Activators are needed for the Sedgemoor and Mendip areas of Somerset - can split this between two separate roles if required. Activators will receive a case load of participants to support, liaise with referrers and peoples' support networks as necessary, will need to have transport and be able to work in peoples' homes and local communities to a provide person centred service. Summary of Responsibilities and Key Duties of the Job

• Work with the Health Development team within SASP to deliver Move 2 Independence to residents in the community. A programme to support individuals with rebuilding their activity levels after a stay in hospital and raising awareness of how to reduce falls risk in the home.
• To provide tailored movement opportunities to participants often living with multiple health conditions, low mood and limited mobility, supporting them through a series of functional exercises to promote strength, balance, and improved function for daily living tasks, connecting back with the community where able.
• Work closely with the Administrator who receives referrals into M2I from the acute and community hospitals and assigning your case load for onward co-ordination.
• Make initial contact with referrals to introduce M2I and its benefits, using personalised conversation skills to motivate and triage to the most appropriate activation route for individual needs. This may include a telephone or home assessment or resources for independent activation.
• Complete health screening and wellbeing assessments with participants before and after the activation period to monitor the impact of the service. This will include paper and electronic records, telephone and in-person contact.
• To undertake training and development activities relevant to the post, including a level 3 Exercise on Referral course if not already qualified.
• To ensure activities take place in a safe way, following risk assessments and reporting any changes needed.
• Operate in a safe and person-centred approach recognising and responding to any safety concerns in a timely and proportionate manner, escalating through the emergency contact or passing to the office and relevant authority or service as required.
• Adhere to SASP policies including confidentiality and safeguarding. Reporting all risks in a timely manner and ensuring the Health Development Manager is kept updated, providing regular updates and feedback on caseloads and activities. Attending regular supervision meetings according to the role.
• To use and monitor use of data enabled tablets or mobile phone to identify appropriate movement opportunities and community activities for onward signposting.
• To create records of contact through various formats and uploading this onto the M2I portal.
• Recognise and acknowledge common barriers to movement for people living with health conditions and finding ways to overcome these, utilising principles of motivational interviewing to understand, listen and guide individuals towards healthier opportunities.
• To build and maintain a working knowledge of our own and other organisation's services in order to provide the best service and next steps for individuals, as well as knowing how and where to refer back or forward into health and community services, for more in-depth information, advice and extra support.
• Liaise with the Administrator to source and monitor SASP resources.
• Perform any other duties as reasonably required.
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