Wellbeing Community Connector

The main role of the Wellbeing

Community Connector will be to support the Wellbeing for Life Locality

Co-ordinator and Adult Wellbeing Services Programme Manager with the overall

development and implementation of the service specifically within their assigned

PCN area. The role will support clients with initial strengthening of community

and personal resilience and reduce health and wellbeing inequalities by

addressing the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing and

physical inactivity, by increasing peoples active involvement with their local

communities. The post holder will particularly work with people with long term

conditions (including support for mental wellbeing), those who are lonely or

isolated, or have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing. Essentially

the role will be about connecting and enabling people to access the range of

support they require.

The Community Connector role

will be aligned to a specific Primary Care Network area (Teesdale PCN).

The post holder will engage

and work with a wide range of partners and local voluntary and community groups

within their PCN area, to develop joint wellbeing activities, ensuring that

specific groups are supported by the service. The post holder and team will apply

asset-based community development, engagement and consultation techniques as

appropriate within their PCN area, to ensure a joined-up approach to service

development and delivery.

They will work closely with

the Community Wellbeing Hub and Volunteer Officers to support Wellbeing Hubs

and volunteers within their area.

The post holder will liaise

with a variety of partners, community and voluntary organisations across the

PCN area to develop a strong relationship network and promoting the wider

programme.

To work with partners and

existing groups to develop the referral pathways for support.

Excellent communication skills

and local knowledge are essential to engage and work with members of the

public. Willingness to undertake mandatory and role specific training within a

specified timescale will also be essential.

In addition to managing their

own caseload of clients, the post holder will directly line manage a team of

Wellbeing Practitioners, (including carrying out one to one supervisions and

appraisals) to develop, support and manage their caseload of clients providing

lifestyle and behaviour change support particularly in the five ways to

wellbeing.

Support clients on a 121 and

group basis, both face to face and using digital platforms, including social

media and video content, to support them through behaviour and lifestyle change

by developing step change action plans and referring to relevant specialist

services.

To carry out service

evaluations in line with the project plan and learning from best practice.

To develop new services /

activities for the community based on identified need.

To support the Wellbeing for

Life Locality Coordinator and Adult Wellbeing Services Programme Manager in the

development and implementation of the service specifically, but not

exclusively, within their assigned PCN area.

To support staff in the

development and management of their caseloads, providing support and quality

monitoring to all aspects of their roles.

To support staff to develop

new activities / groups for the community based on identified health need.

Provide personalised support

to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their health and

wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes. Develop

trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to me.

To manage and prioritise your

own caseload, in accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support

required by individuals on the caseload.

Alongside other members of the

Adult Wellbeing Services teams, work collaboratively with all local partners to

contribute towards supporting the local VCSE organisations and community groups

to become sustainable and that community assets are nurtured, through sharing

intelligence regarding any gaps or problems identified in local provision with

commissioners and local authorities.

To source a holistic package

of support to assist the development of skills and knowledge and in particular

assisting individuals to progress and achieve their health goals.

To signpost or refer

individual clients to a range of health improvement lifestyle intervention,

primary and secondary care services and voluntary and community support.

To deliver Mini Healthchecks

with 1:1 clients and groups as an engagement tool in line with locally agreed

standardised quality assured protocols and practice.

To apply solution focused

problem solving to deal with the wider determinants of health and lifestyle

issues including healthy eating, physical activity, smoking and alcohol.

To demonstrate innovative and

creative practice to engage with vulnerable and or disadvantaged groups and

utilise support from the volunteers in engaging with communities.

To promote the micro grant

programme assisting with form completion and setting up of local grant panels.

To be responsible for data

management of clients including inputting information onto databases and

creating reports.

To work flexibly as part of

the team and to provide cover for colleagues as required maintaining

appropriate staffing levels across the wider programme.

There is a requirement to work

flexibly including some weekends and evenings depending on service need.

To audit and maintain

resources, stock and equipment levels.

To contribute to knowledge

sharing and learning before, during and after projects, and to the development

of a culture that helps colleagues become confident in using the appropriate

technology and develop skills.

To undertake any training and

development deemed appropriate by your line manager.

To promote activities,

including managing events and publicity campaigns

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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