Wellness Coach

Job summary

Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Wellness Coach in Slough.  This is a Permanent job working a hybrid pattern, with a salary of £25,396.80 to £27,000 depending on experience.

We have exciting opportunities for dedicated highly skilled, enthusiastic Healthcare professionals to join our Healthier Slough team with a passion for innovation and a strong approach to teamwork to deliver integrated services across Slough.

We offer opportunities to support your professional development. You will have an induction programme which will prepare you for the transition into your new role. 

Solutions 4 Health employees are auto enrolled onto a ‘fully funded’ V1 Individual Health Plan within their first month of employment, providing over 35 benefits at no cost to you.

Solutions 4 Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We are compliant with all statutory requirements in relation to safeguarding and have processes in place to support staff in their roles and responsibilities.

If you think you are suitable for this role, please apply now!

Main duties of the job

Making referrals to the Shape Up 4 Life Programme.

Using your relevant training and experience to enhance the sessions and empower clients to make positive and sustainable behaviour changes.

Effectively managing weekly groups by providing support to participants to improve their behaviour and take responsibility for losing weight using motivational interviewing, negotiating and empathic skills.

Taking anthropometric measures such as height, weight, waist circumference and blood pressure from clients.

Completing appropriate paperwork such as dietary analysis questionnaire, physical activity questionnaire and evaluation forms.

Participating in any necessary training Programmes and take responsibility for own development, learning and performance.

To represent S4H in a professional manner, acting as an advocate for the organisation always.

To be flexible about working hours including scheduled weekend and evening work.

Additional duties as required.

Support the delivery of the Healthier Slough service by triaging, assessing, and empowering people who might be at a risk of developing heart disease by enabling and motivating them to address lifestyle issues such as: stopping smoking, achieving a healthy weight, increasing physical activity and drinking too much alcohol.

Undertake NHS health checks and general health assessments using the Integrated Health Systems (IHS) in multiple local community settings, in order to support people to make better lifestyle choices and take control of their health, with the option of referring them onto a local lifestyle service as appropriate.

Work closely with GPs and other health professionals, community and voluntary organisations to ensure maximum reach to the residents of Slough.

Promote the digital offer for the service such as the lifestyle quiz and mobile applications (i.e. Quit with Bella, Shape Up 4 Life).

Identify and undertake falls risk assessments in service user’s homes, in defined localities across Slough.

Support the set-up and delivery of OTAGO Strength and Balance clinics for those identified as being at potential risk of experiencing a fall.

Work closely with GP practices, community health services, and third-sector organisations in the identification of patients at risk of experiencing a fall, and in the follow-up support provided.

Undertake confidential health screening for all referred patients, involving functional measurements and devising appropriate (healthy lifestyle and prevention) Programmes. Ensure Programmes are reflective of the individual needs of the patients and are mindful of health and safety standards.

Explain to clients the principles of Stop Smoking Services so that they can make an informed choice to stop smoking.

Motivate and empower clients to make behaviour changes.

Deliver a client-led treatment plan in accordance with national and local guidelines, effectively and professionally supporting the client throughout their quit attempt. This will include CO monitoring, the completion of accurate data to comply with Russell standards, and a comprehensive clinical record of weekly interventions.

Plan and organise workload, this will include the management of a caseload of clients.

Deliver face-to-face, telephone or video support to clients registered on the stop smoking Programmes.

Provide a high quality, efficient service throughout a diverse range of community settings.

Manage conflict effectively either in a group setting or with individual clients.

Monitor outcomes of treatment Programmes for their effectiveness.

The advisor may potentially be required to work with complex health needs in relation to behaviour change.

About us

Solutions4Health are an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We provide a one stop solution for commissioners accountable for outcome focused integrated Public Health services.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits and outside work permits are not accepted as proof of a right to work in the UK.

We encourage applicants meeting the criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.

Solutions4health are a disability confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, either at application or interview stage, please contact our HR team.