Community Health and Well-Being Worker
Hedena Health Ltd
The closing date is 30 June 2024
Job summary
Community Health and Wellbeing Workers are local people who care about the health of their community and those around them. As a Community Health and Wellbeing Worker (CHWW) you will be a frontline primary care and public health worker employed from the local community. The outreach work of a CHWW is essential in addressing the rising inequities in health and social care and in identifying unmet need in the community. The CHWW performs a variety of duties with the aim of improving the health and wellbeing of the communities they serve. They play a significant role in increasing health promotion, through a range of activities including outreach assessments, raising awareness, community education, signposting, informal counselling, and support. Their bridging role between health and social services and the community, will help remove barriers to people accessing the support and services that meet the needs of the local community. Community Health Workers are positive role models and provide advice and signposting to people living in their own communities, to enable them to make positive choices around health and wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new job role new to the UK.
Main duties of the job
Monthly household visits within a defined geographical area to assess the health and social needs of everyone within a household, adopting a proactive and holistic approach when supporting the local community.
CHWW will:
- Make contact with each household in a defined area on a regular basis, face to face or virtually as appropriate, listening and discussing health needs on each visit.
- Identify vulnerable households or individuals in conjunction with health care teams.
- Identify health and/or social care needs in conjunction with health care teams.
- Act as an advocate to help households navigate the health and social care systems, access appropriate services and remove barriers to accessing services and resources.
- Manage their time to ensure that visits are completed.
- Adhere to the Lone Worker Policy when carrying out visits to households.
To work collaboratively with colleagues across health, social care and the third sector to provide patient-centred, integrated care.
Develop supportive relationships with local VCSE organisations, community groups and statutory services, to make timely, appropriate, and supported referrals for the person being introduced.
- To liaise with the two practices (Hedena Health & Manor Surgery) and, where practicable, to standardise processes across the PCN.
- To promote health coaching and social prescribing amongst the PCN and networked practices.
About us
Join a team that has successfully managed public health initiatives, fostered collaborations with neighbouring practices and actively participated in the Covid Vaccination programme, making a tangible difference in the lives of our patients. Our workplace culture places a strong emphasis on staff well-being, offering team building activities like Annual Away Days, exciting staff outings (including a boat trip this summer), and legendary summer and Christmas parties. We also have a Hedena running club for all those interested!
Located in the heart of Oxford next to a beautiful park, our office boasts free on-site staff parking, a sunny Quad for morning coffees, and regular deliveries of fresh fruit and homemade treats, enhancing the overall work environment.
Don't miss the chance to be part of a team that values your contribution. Apply today and discover a fulfilling career with a competitive compensation along with benefits such as additional leave, a company pension, free on-site parking, referral programs, and store discounts. We look forward to welcoming you to our innovative and friendly team at Hedena!
Date posted
15 April 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A3940-24-0011
Job locations
207 London Road
Headington
Oxford
OX3 9JA
Employer details
Employer name
Hedena Health Ltd
Address
207 London Road
Headington
Oxford
OX3 9JA