Compass
Location
Rugby, Warwickshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Term Time Only
We are seeking a motivated and solution-focused Healthy Lifestyles Practitioner (HLP) to join our dynamic and innovative team.
Connect for Health is a school nurse-led service that supports children, young people and their families in Warwickshire. We deliver key elements of the Healthy Child programme, working to identify and meet the health and wellbeing needs of the school-aged population. We aim to give individuals the best start in life and reduce health inequalities.
The Healthy Lifestyles Practitioner role is varied and includes the development, delivery and evaluation of age-appropriate Public Health interventions to children, young people and families. In this role, under the direction, support and guidance of the Healthy Lifestyle Lead, you will deliver a range of Public Health interventions in schools and community venues across Warwickshire. Public Health interventions could include talking to groups of children about brushing their teeth or delivering a whole school assembly on the topic of emotional resilience. You will also hear the views of children and young people and will work with others to ensure that service delivery is meeting their needs.
As part of the drive to keep children and young people healthy, where necessary, you will support with weighing and measuring children as part of the annual National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP). You will also assist children and young people to complete health questionnaires.
The successful candidate will be based in one of our geographical hubs in either Nuneaton, Rugby or Stratford-upon-Avon. Public Health interventions will be delivered countywide however it is anticipated that a larger number of interventions will need to be delivered in the north of the county where health outcomes are known to be worse. This post is 22hrs per week, term-time.
You will have experience of working with children, young people and families and will have excellent communication skills which can be tailored to the needs of individuals. You will have experience of delivering health promotion messages to individuals and groups and will have the skills to creatively use evidence based behaviour change techniques to make activities, educational, interactive and fun. You will also be able to take into account, race, lifestyle and cultural background when developing and delivering Public Health interventions. Experience of supporting children and young people with SEND would be an advantage though not essential.
You will work both independently but also with others to support the overall delivery of Public Health interventions. You will be part of a close-knit team who is dedicated to improving the wellbeing of children, young people and families.
You must possess a full driving licence, be able to travel and have access to your own transport.
Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and you should share our commitment. All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, gender reassignment, age or sexual orientation and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.
Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
Closing date: Sunday 17th March 2023
Interview date: Wednesday 27th March 2023
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Salary
£23.73k - £27.36k per annum
