Senior Officer - Health & Wellbeing

Department

Chelsea Foundation

Location

Stamford Bridge, London

Contract

Permanent, Full time 35 hours per week, 5 of 7 days (including evenings, weekends and anti-social hours when needed).

Purpose of the Role

To lead and develop the working relationships with local NHS trusts aligned with the Foundation strategy. To be the central point of contact for Chelsea FC Foundation for NHS project Managers and deliver targeted programmes to reduce healthcare inequalities.

Main Responsibilities

• To work within the Health and Wellbeing team to lead, develop and deliver new and existing programmes to support healthcare inequalities, in line with the Chelsea Foundation strategy and requirements set out by the NHS Trusts and funding providers.
• To work closely with NHS partners and clinicians to identify local needs and develop appropriate support for those with long term health conditions within the local community.
• To act as lead contact for NHS trust project managers, co-ordinate and chair monthly operation meetings to ensure deliverables are being met according to the partnership requirements.
• To work collaboratively with the Health and Wellbeing officers to develop pathway activities to support the Foundation Wellbeing strategy in line with partnership insights and community need.
• To act as line manager to Exercise specialist and prepare delivery resources and session plans that support the project outcomes. Ensuring participation forms, recording sheets and registers are completed accurately and entered in CFCF’s monitoring and evaluation systems.

Measures of Performance

• To be a positive role model, creating a safe, positive environment in which to motivate and encourage community members to lead a healthy active lifestyle.
• To build relationships where possible and relevant with local clubs, authorities, key community partners, youth services and health charities including local and national NHS trusts and services.
• To lead on the monitoring and evaluation for all Health & Wellbeing projects in accordance with the needs of each funder, including liaison with the Premier League Charitable Fund as a ‘salesforce’ user.
• Be responsible for the safeguarding of all participants taking part in Bridging the Blues programmes, liaising with the Safeguarding Lead for all associated partner and Safeguarding Team’s to ensure a clear line of reporting to CFC Safeguarding Hub.
• Ensure success stories are captured through working with Chelsea FC Foundation/Chelsea FC media staff.

Skills / Knowledge & Experience

Qualifications

• Relevant professional and/or academic qualifications or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the industry sector.
• A minimum level 4 Fitness Qualification (or willing to work towards)
• FA Safeguarding qualification or equivalent.
• FA Emergency First Aid Certificate or equivalent.
• Physical Activity and/or Sports Coaching Qualification
• Ability to travel to activity & meetings across South-West London
• Level 2 Sports Coaching Qualification, Emergency Aid and Safeguarding Children Certificates.

Experience

• Previous experience in working within a community health setting.
• Ability to build a strong rapport with partners and stake holders.
• Knowledge of community engagement programmes specifically tailored to long term health conditions.
• Knowledge of the Chelsea FC Foundation.
• Knowledge of local demographic and social needs.
• Experience of coordinating Sessional Staff & Volunteers.
• Knowledge of PLCF and PLPFA funded projects.
• Knowledge of Community Club Organisations and Football Charity Programmes.

Values & Behaviours

• Creative mind-set to help develop resources to deliver on the programme
• Understand data security and the effective use of technology within an organisation
• Understanding of interpersonal skills and different forms of communication and techniques
• Active listener
• Drive to achieve
• Open, authentic and approachable
• Agile

Our Expectations

• To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
• To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
• To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
• To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
• To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department
• To represent the Club in a professional manner at all times, acting as a positive ambassador and upholding the values, reputation, and standards expected across all interactions.
• To take responsibility for ongoing personal and professional development, actively engaging in training, feedback, and learning opportunities to enhance performance.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Chelsea FC, we believe that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We are committed to creating an environment where every colleague and every applicant feels valued, respected, and able to be their authentic self. We welcome the unique experiences, perspectives and backgrounds that each person brings, and we celebrate the positive impact this has on our club and community.

We are dedicated to ensuring fair and equitable opportunities for all, and we give full consideration to every applicant regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.

Chelsea FC is also firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS check prior to starting employment, and some roles may require additional safeguarding screening where appropriate.

This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the role. Duties may evolve over time to reflect the changing needs and priorities of the Club.