Community Health and Wellbeing Worker in Oxford

Were looking for someone who cares about their local community and wants to help people live healthier, happier lives. You'll work with people of all ages young, old, and families giving advice and helping them find the right health and support services. You'll be out and about in the community, meeting people face-to-face, listening to their needs, and helping them make good choices about their health. You'll also help connect them with doctors, social workers, and other services to make sure they get the care they need. You'll work closely with GP surgeries (Hedena Health and Manor Surgery) and other health professionals in the area.,

• Visit homes in your area regularly (up to 120 households).
• Talk to people about their health and wellbeing.
• Spot any problems or needs and help find solutions.
• Work with health teams to support vulnerable people.
• Help people understand and use health and social care services.
• Work with doctors, nurses, social workers, and charities.
• Build strong relationships with local community groups.
• Help people get referred to the right services.
• Support health coaching and social prescribing.
• Support people to manage their own health.
• Give advice on things like stopping smoking, eating well, and staying active.
  Hedena Health is a 25,000-patient GP Practice in Headington with a diverse patient base. We are a friendly, welcoming team and focus on wellbeing through initiatives such as an annual Away Day, fresh fruit deliveries, staff parties, homemade cakes and a Hedena running club. We are based in Headington, near Oxford and benefits include NHS pension, cycle to work scheme and we have plenty of on-site parking.