Health and Wellbeing Advisor - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - Alderwood

Alderwood

Verified Company

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are currently recruiting for a Health and Wellbeing Advisor to join our existing team. The salary range for this position is £26,000-£31,000.

The Role - The Heath & Wellbeing Adviser will support with the Health and Wellbeing Strategy across UK employability.

To develop a holistic health and employment approach whilst integrating into operations and progressing customers closer to the labour market and intosustainable employment.

Provide evidence-based health or wellbeing advice using clinical expertise and judgement for customers to address barriers to employment

Promote positive self-care and well-being strategies to maintain customer engagement, motivation and resilience

Deliver health education, lifestyle and well-being groups and workshops through face-to-face and digital platforms. These sessions may include Anxiety Management, Managing Stress & Resilience, Sleep & Routine, Assertiveness, Managing Interview Nerves andto also be involve in the planning of workshop activities

Perform biopsychosocial assessments and deliver one-to-one sessions with customers to assist them in improving their well-being and support with producing tailored, employment-focused action plans

Work closely with the Employment Advisors and wider teams to manage customer referrals and supporting activities, ensuring action plans are aligned and updated via regular case conferences

Develop relationships and networks with key stakeholders including employers, jobcentre teams, GPs and other healthcare providers

Observe and adhere to our customer service standards so that all customers are provided with the same high standard of service that maximises their chances of securing sustainable employment

Maintain IT files and customer records in accordance with our quality standards and adherence to a clinical governance framework

Ensure compliance with our company policies (including Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Data Security) so customers and colleagues are protected at all time

Support in the development of a range of standardised training and support materials for non-healthcare trained employees to raise awareness and improve the employee knowledge base

Experience, Knowledge And Qualifications

Qualified health professional registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), British Dietetic Association or other relevant health governing body.

Previous experience supporting individuals with physical and mental health difficulties in a participant facing environment.

Experience of presenting and delivering health or wellbeing related group interventions, facilitating workshops or training sessions face to face and through digital technology.

Ability to build rapport, engage and coach individuals to progress.

Knowledge and experience of local specialist networks and provisions.

Able to engage with peers/practitioners across local areas

Supported customers with health issues in a back to work, vocational rehabilitation or occupational health setting

Knowledge and experience of the employability sector and local labour market.

Key Competencies Adaptability, Results focused, Customer centric, Rapport building, Resilience, Quality & compliance.