Health Improvement Facilitator

Are you interested in working across care homes in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire region? Do you like working as part of a supportive team but also with autonomy and independence? Do you have an interest in frailty and the care of older adults? We are looking for a motivated individual to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team as a health improvement facilitator to focus on ageing well and proactive care in care homes. This role will predominately work on delivering structured programs of support and proactive care to care staff and residents to improve health outcomes for residents living in the care sector. This is an exciting, unique and interesting role with opportunities for development and growth that you will be able to influence.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will work as part of the Community Care Home Support Team, supporting the delivery of education, training and evidence-based interventions to promote physical activity, falls prevention, healthy ageing and wellbeing for people living in care homes across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
• Working under the direction of registered clinicians, the post holder will support care home staff to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required to embed preventative approaches into everyday care.
• This will include delivering group education sessions across a broad range of topics including physical activity and supporting quality improvement initiatives to promote best practice in ageing well.
• The post holder will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, care home providers and partner organisations to improve outcomes for residents by encouraging person-centred care, maintaining independence and reducing avoidable deterioration associated with frailty, inactivity and falls.
• The role will contribute to service development through data collection, audit, evaluation and the promotion of evidence-based practice, whilst acting as a positive ambassador for the Community Care Home Support Team.

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive. We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Person specification

Skills, Experience, Knowledge

• Experience of working in a health, social care or community setting.
• Experience of delivering education, coaching or training to individuals or groups.
• Evidence of managing own workload in a timely manner.
• Ability to travel independently across the locality to visit multiple care homes.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and willingness to learn electronic clinical systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt information for different audiences.
• Experience of working within care homes.
• Experience of working in a multi-professional team.
• Experience of carrying out therapy under direction of AHP's.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and responsibilities.

Qualifications and Training

• NVQ Level 3, Foundation Degree, Assistant Practitioner qualification, or equivalent experience in health improvement, health and social care or a related field.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above).
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Knowledge of the Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) framework.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.