Health Check Practitioner

Job Title: Health Check Practitioner

Location: Dorset

Contract Type: Temporary

Salary: £12.39 per hour

About Us:

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

About the Role:

As the LiveWell Dorset Health Check Practitioner, you will drive our innovative health improvement service that uses behavioural science and technology to help individuals enhance their health. Your focus will be engaging with stakeholders and local communities to promote LiveWell Dorset through health promotion initiatives, information sharing, and face-to-face activities.

Day-to-Day Duties:

• Collaborate with a Multi-Professional Team: Work alongside various professionals to provide comprehensive support for residents' health and wellbeing.
• Promote LiveWell Dorset at Events: Represent our organization at various events to raise awareness and increase service usage among our target groups.
• Partner with Stakeholders: Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and stakeholders to support health promotion initiatives.
• Assist with Administrative Tasks: Support the Training and Engagement Officer by helping with event planning and administrative duties.
• Conduct Assessments and Interventions: Use assessment tools and brief interventions to help individuals improve their health.
• Provide Referrals: Direct individuals to additional resources and support services as needed.
• Ensure Safety and Compliance: Adhere to safeguarding policies, lone working protocols, and standard operating procedures to ensure safety and compliance.
• Deliver Excellent Customer Service: Maintain high standards of customer service and ensure accurate and thorough record-keeping.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Level 2 Understanding Health Improvement or equivalent.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• GCSE Standard or equivalent with A-C grades in English and Maths.
• Experience in health promotion initiatives and one-to-one support.
• Experience with community organisations, influencing change.
• Significant experience with computerised systems and IT, including Word, Excel, email, and databases.
• Strong written, verbal, non-verbal, and listening communication skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong administration, planning, and prioritisation skills.

Please note that hours to be made up between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday. This role requires some flexible working which may include evenings and weekends. The job holder will be required to travel across Dorset and work from a variety of locations. Applicants for this role must have a UK driving license and access to a car for work.

Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.