Wellbeing Services Advisor - Melrose, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland

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Melrose, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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This is an exciting opportunity to join the NHS Borders Wellbeing Service which provides a range of programmes to support clients to make positive changes to their health and emotional wellbeing

These may include:

Smoking cessation
Support for healthier lifestyles including healthy eating and physical activity
Supporting emotional wellbeing such as mild anxiety, stress, depression, loneliness and isolation.

Through this provision the Wellbeing Service aims to reduce health inequalities and improve the wellbeing of people living in Scottish Borders.

The post-holder will support people using evidence based health behaviour change, CBT and self-help approaches to improve health and wellbeing.

The post-holder will work within an adviser team in an identified geographical/locality area and maintain local networks and an awareness of opportunities available for their clients.

The successful applicant will have a degree in a relevant area (e.g. health improvement, support and care services) and will have relevant practical experience of providing professional support to individuals. They will have active, empathic and reflective listening skills.