Job summary
We're looking for a friendly, experienced health coach to join our small team of Physical Activity Link Workers. Working across South Gloucestershire,you will support people to become more physically active using a person centred, judgement-free approach, build confidence and emotional resilience, and connect them to their community.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you can expect to:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to people, based on what is important to them, to improve their levels of activation including addressing the wider determinants of health (debt, poor housing, un/under-employment).
- Manage and prioritise a caseload in accordance with peoples needs and priorities.
- Establish effective working relationships with a range of agencies to facilitate a joined up approach to peoples action plans.
- Work flexibly, adapting to the needs of the service and client group while maintaining the integrity of the role.
To be suitable for this role, you will have a Coaching, Counselling or other relevant qualification, or significant experience in this area of work, as well as knowledge and skills in creatively providing a range of physical activities and understanding how this links with positive health and wellbeing.
About us
Southern Brooks are a community anchor charity building connections and providing support to strengthen individuals and communities in South Gloucestershire. We deliver high-quality community development and health and wellbeing services that support individuals and communities, helping people achieve what matters to them. Please get in touch with us today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to people, based on what is important to them to improve their levels of activation including addressing the wider determinants of health such as debt, poor housing, unemployment or under-employment
- Empower people to manage their own health and improve their health outcomes.
- Undertake assessment and action planning with people using a What Matters to Me approach.
- Manage and prioritise a caseload in accordance with peoples needs and priorities.
- Maintain accurate and up to date records for individuals you work with in line with the organisations data protection policies and procedures.
- Work closely with your team to capture and record data correctly and in a timely manner to meet funder requirements.
- Produce case studies to evidence the impact of the service.
- Liaise with local organisations including VCSE and community groups to understand population need in South Gloucestershire.
- Promote and raise awareness of the Physical Activity Link Worker service and how to refer, both internally with Southern Brooks colleagues and externally to wider stakeholders.
- Work in partnership with other teams in Southern Brooks, including Health & Happiness Hubs, Social Prescribing and hospital discharge colleagues.
- Establish effective working relationships with a range of agencies to facilitate a joined up approach to peoples action plans.
- Work flexibly, adapting to the needs of the service and client group while maintaining the integrity of the role.
- Participate in regular supervision and continual learning.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as required.
- Adhere to data protection legislation and data sharing agreements, maintaining confidentiality.
- Adhere to relevant legislation, good practice and policies and procedures, including Child Protection, Safeguarding Adults, Health and Safety, Confidentiality and Equality and Diversity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to people, based on what is important to them to improve their levels of activation including addressing the wider determinants of health such as debt, poor housing, unemployment or under-employment
- Empower people to manage their own health and improve their health outcomes.
- Undertake assessment and action planning with people using a What Matters to Me approach.
- Manage and prioritise a caseload in accordance with peoples needs and priorities.
- Maintain accurate and up to date records for individuals you work with in line with the organisations data protection policies and procedures.
- Work closely with your team to capture and record data correctly and in a timely manner to meet funder requirements.
- Produce case studies to evidence the impact of the service.
- Liaise with local organisations including VCSE and community groups to understand population need in South Gloucestershire.
- Promote and raise awareness of the Physical Activity Link Worker service and how to refer, both internally with Southern Brooks colleagues and externally to wider stakeholders.
- Work in partnership with other teams in Southern Brooks, including Health & Happiness Hubs, Social Prescribing and hospital discharge colleagues.
- Establish effective working relationships with a range of agencies to facilitate a joined up approach to peoples action plans.
- Work flexibly, adapting to the needs of the service and client group while maintaining the integrity of the role.
- Participate in regular supervision and continual learning.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as required.
- Adhere to data protection legislation and data sharing agreements, maintaining confidentiality.
- Adhere to relevant legislation, good practice and policies and procedures, including Child Protection, Safeguarding Adults, Health and Safety, Confidentiality and Equality and Diversity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards Coaching/counselling qualification/ experience or other relevant qualification/experience Enrolled in or passed health coaching training
Desirable
- Relevant Level 3 or equivalent in a physical activity or holistic movement qualification Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience
Job Related Skills
Essential
- Ability to actively listen, empathise with people and provide person-centred support in a non-judgemental way Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families carers community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders Understanding of and commitment to equality diversity and inclusion. Able to provide a culturally sensitive service by supporting people from all backgrounds and communities respecting lifestyles and diversity Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT systems including ability to use word processing spreadsheets emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports. Ability to manage all aspects of own caseload Can demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and ability to work well under pressure. Strong organisational time management and planning skills. Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from diverse communities
Experience
Essential
- Using coaching approaches/frameworks and models or other helping strategies e.g. Motivational Interviewing CBT or others Knowledge and skills in creatively providing a range of physical activities and understanding how this links with positive health and wellbeing Excellent one-to-one and group facilitation skills including conflict resolution. Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social economic, and environmental factors and their impact on communities individuals families and carers Experience of data collection and using tools to measure the impact of services Experience of supporting people with their mental health, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity Creating co-produced action plans
Desirable
- Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role (including unpaid work) Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity) including with volunteers and small community groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards Coaching/counselling qualification/ experience or other relevant qualification/experience Enrolled in or passed health coaching training
Desirable
- Relevant Level 3 or equivalent in a physical activity or holistic movement qualification Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience
Job Related Skills
Essential
- Ability to actively listen, empathise with people and provide person-centred support in a non-judgemental way Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families carers community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders Understanding of and commitment to equality diversity and inclusion. Able to provide a culturally sensitive service by supporting people from all backgrounds and communities respecting lifestyles and diversity Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT systems including ability to use word processing spreadsheets emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports. Ability to manage all aspects of own caseload Can demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and ability to work well under pressure. Strong organisational time management and planning skills. Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from diverse communities
Experience
Essential
- Using coaching approaches/frameworks and models or other helping strategies e.g. Motivational Interviewing CBT or others Knowledge and skills in creatively providing a range of physical activities and understanding how this links with positive health and wellbeing Excellent one-to-one and group facilitation skills including conflict resolution. Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social economic, and environmental factors and their impact on communities individuals families and carers Experience of data collection and using tools to measure the impact of services Experience of supporting people with their mental health, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity Creating co-produced action plans
Desirable
- Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role (including unpaid work) Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity) including with volunteers and small community groups
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.
