Community Facilitator (Young People)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

This rolerelates to the Young Peoples work area of thePopulation Healthprogramme.The role will strengthen young people's health and wellbeing in the area byprovidingmeaningful work experience opportunities, informing young people about health and wellbeing services,and co-designing campaigns andprojects. The role will include working in partnership withyoung people,Secondary Schools, Youth Services,faithand community groupsand more.

Main Duties

• Design and deliver interactive, needs-based workshops for young people within schools, adapting content to meet the interests and requirements of each group.

• Deliver the Young Peoples Summer Placement in August 2026.

• Evaluate and develop the Sixth Form Internship offer, gather feedback from each cohort to inform ongoing improvement.

• Expand the internship opportunity toadditionalschools as theprogrammebecomes more established.

• Coach and mentor young people to develop impactful Health Action Campaigns during the Summer Placement

• Create opportunities for young people to develop leadership and confidence through activities.

• Contribute to data collection to support ongoing reporting, working with both qualitative and quantitative information.

• Ensure participant data is collected and inputted into the relevant database(s) including initial surveys, consent forms,case studies,ongoing monitoring, and evaluation

• Support the development of theBromley by Bow CentresYoung Peoples Social Prescribing Service.

• Build and manage strongrelationships withpartnerorganisations(GP Practices,Colleges and Schools, Youth Providers, Voluntary Sector)andotherorganisations.

• Support engagement and outreach events hosted by the wider Population Health team and partners.

• Ensure principles of co-production are implemented in the development andon-goingreview of the project.

• Ensure effective engagement and participation through a range of participatorymethods.

• Recognisepeoples needs for different methods of communication and learning and respondaccordingly.

• Set up andmaintainadministrativesystems.

• Maintain client confidentiality and safety by following correctorganisationalpolicies andprocedures.

• UpholdSafeguarding procedures.

• Undertakeadditionaltasks asdeemedreasonablyappropriatebyline manager.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure best practice is reflected on,sharedand implemented

• Workin accordance withthe BromleybyBow Health policies and procedures including confidentiality, safeguarding, home working, lone working, data protection, information governance, and health and safety

• Responsible for producing own correspondence,performingandmaintainingadministrative tasks

• Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered ina timelyand effective manner

• Peer group development and support

• Duties may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.

Confidentiality:

• In the course ofseeking treatment patients entrust us with or allow us to gather sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and theircarers, practicestaffand other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.

• Information relating to patients, carers,colleaguesandother healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised personsin accordance withthe practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety:

The post-holder willassistin promoting andmaintainingtheir own and others health safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.

• Identifyingthe risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.

• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.

• Usingappropriate infectioncontrol proceduresmaintainingwork areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.

• Reporting potential risksidentified

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality and diversity and rights of patients,carersand colleagues to include:

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies and current legislation.

• Respecting the privacy dignity needs and beliefs of patients,carersand colleagues.

• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings,prioritiesand rights.

Personal /Professional Development:

The post-holder willparticipatein any training programme implemented by theorganisationas part of this employment such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review including taking responsibility formaintaininga record of own personal and or professional development.

• Taking responsibility for own development learning and performance anddemonstratingskills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

The post-holder will strive tomaintainquality within the practice and will;

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions either directly or under supervision.

• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.

• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

• Effectively manage own time,workloadand resources.

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members

• Communicate effectively with patients and carers and external stakeholders

• Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

The post-holder will:

Apply practice policies standards and guidance

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies standards and guidelines will affect own work.

Participatein audit where appropriate

This Job Description is not exhaustive the post holder will be expectedto carry out other tasks as required by theirline Manager

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate engaging workshops for differing learning styles.
• Strong communication skills with young people, parents, school staff and community partners.
• Ability to manage group dynamics, encourage participation and create safe, inclusive spaces.
• Strong organisational skills, including managing administrative tasks and maintaining databases.
• Ability to gather and interpret both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Confident in adapting communication approaches to suit different needs or abilities.
• Commitment to co-production and meaningful youth participation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-sector team.
• Reliability, good time management, and a solution focused approach.
• High standard of professional integrity and commitment to safeguarding.
• Ability to remain calm, patient and supportive when working with young people facing challenges.

Desirable

• Ability to use participatory tools such as creative arts, digital media, peer research or youth leadership methods.
• Confidence working with databases, surveys or simple data dashboards.
• Ability to develop reports that communicate impact to funders or partners.
• Ability to contribute to outreach events and community engagement activities.
• Creative approach to youth engagement and project design.
• Confidence facilitating sessions in environments including schools.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends when needed.

Qualifications

Essential

• A recognised youth work, community work, health promotion, education, social sciences or related qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of issues affecting young peoples health and wellbeing, especially in diverse urban communities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and safe working practices with young people.
• Awareness of public health principles, health inequalities, and community engagement.

Desirable

• A recognised youth work qualification at degree level.
• Training in mental health first aid, coaching, motivational interviewing, group facilitation or trauma informed practice.
• Additional knowledge of social prescribing approaches or population health programmes.
• Language skills in addition to English, to reflect community profile

Experience

Essential

• Direct experience working with young people in structured or semi structured settings such as schools, youth clubs, faith groups or community programmes.
• Proven experience designing or delivering workshops, group activities or training for young people.
• Experience co-producing projects or campaigns with young people.
• Experience building and maintaining partnerships with schools, youth providers, community groups or health services.
• Experience supporting young people through mentoring, guidance, or coaching.
• Experience collecting monitoring data and contributing to evaluation processes.
• Experience handling confidential information and maintaining accurate records.

Desirable

• Experience delivering health or wellbeing campaigns with young people.
• Experience working in multi-agency environments including education, primary care, and voluntary sector organisations.
• Experience supporting young people to undertake work experience or leadership placements.
• Experience designing creative or digital content for youth campaigns.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Bromley by Bow Health Partnership

Address

Bromley By Bow Health Centre

St. Leonards Street

London

E3 3BT

Employer's website

https://www.bbbc.org.uk/health-centres/ (Opens in a new tab)