Health and Wellbeing Practitioner
We are looking for a Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to support the wellbeing of participants and staff on the Spark Change Programme. Spark Change is an Information, Advice and Guidance programme aimed at young people aged 15 to 24 who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET). Spark Change is delivered in the London Boroughs of Bexley, Brent, Hackney, Harrow, and Havering, funded by Greater London Authority (GLA) and European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF).
This is a part time role working 30 hours per week with the potential to increase working hours in the future.
As a Health and Wellbeing Practitioner for Spark Change, you will develop and deliver a holistic health and wellbeing approach to help progress participants closer to the labour market. You will work closely with frontline Spark Change managers, taking a holistic approach to supporting participants to gain employment, education and/or training outcomes through better management and self-management of their physical and/or mental health and wellbeing needs. You will advise and guide managers to effectively signpost participants to mental health and wellbeing support where required.
The Health and Wellbeing support will be delivered remotely via phone, video conference and other digital channels.
You will help to re-build participant confidence and self-efficacy following unemployment, disrupted education and the effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic through a range of health specific programmes such as managing anxiety, stress management and self-management techniques.
The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries.
Essential:
You will have:
- An allied health background or an equivalent qualification in behavioural or health sciences as recognised by an appropriate professional body. For example –
- An Occupational Therapist, registered with HCPC
- An accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist registered with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
- Mental Health Nurse, registered with NMC
- Clinical psychologist, behavioural science registered with HCPC
- Experience in delivering behaviour change interventions for specific lifestyle related issues (Smoking cessation, physical activity, NHS Health Checks, weight management, alcohol reduction)
- Proven experience of supporting those with health conditions back to work rehabilitation/occupation health
- An understanding of cognitive behavioural techniques, principles, and experience of applying in working practice
This is a great time to join Shaw Trust as we grow our Information, Advice and Guidance services for young people in London and our health and wellbeing services across the UK. Download the Job Description for full details. We welcome applications from candidates looking for full or part time opportunities.
Location:
Home based role delivering service remotely.
Salary: £27,322 to £38,881 pro rata
Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Employee Benefits
As well as helping to make a positive difference to the lives of young people, as an employee of Shaw Trust you will have access to the following benefits:
- 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years’ service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday
- 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
- An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
- Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
- Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters’ levels qualifications, and management development programmes
- Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women’s Network)
- Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
Our Strategy
To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive available here: https://www.shawtrust.org.uk/content/uploads/2020/09/Vision-2030-Strategic-Directive-5-9.pdf
Join a diverse and inclusive organisation
Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career:
- We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK.
- We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme.
- Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.
If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format, email: HRService.Centre@shaw-trust.org.uk to make alternative arrangements.
Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.