Wellbeing Advisor - East Surrey
- Employer
- Tandridge District Council
- Location
- East Surrey
- Salary
- £20,229 to £23,845 per annum, mileage allowance plus Local Government Pension Scheme & Bupa Cashplan
- Closing date
- 23 Apr 2018
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Job Details
Do you have a passion for helping people be more active, lose weight, eat well, stop smoking, drink less and be healthier and happier?
We are recruiting 2 x Wellbeing Advisors who will help deliver our exciting Wellbeing Prescription service which works to promote lifestyle change and prevent ill-health.
Clients may be referred to you for a variety of reasons including obesity, poor nutrition, inactive lifestyle, loneliness, excessive drinking, anxiety and social isolation. Using motivational interviewing techniques, you will support clients to change their behaviour and improve their wellbeing.
These roles will support both our Standard and Plus services. Our standard service is provided in GP surgeries across East Surrey. In this role you will receive referrals from GPs and other providers and work 1-2-1 with clients to identify their health and social needs, offer advice and signpost them to services that can help them lead a healthier lifestyle.
Our Plus services works with clients, 1-2-1 in their own homes. Clients are likely to be older people with long-term conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and arthritis.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful, expanding service. The post is i funded until March 2021, with the possibility of continuation subject to funding. The role will also be considered on a part-time, job share basis.
Interviews will take place on Monday 30th April 2018
Company
Tandridge District Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please note that we will only consider applicants who have the necessary authority to work in the UK.
- Website
- http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 01883 722000
- Location
-
8 Station Road East
Oxted
Surrey
RH8 0BT
GB
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