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Community Health Worker – West Dorset (RR)
If the well-known saying ‘prevention is better than cure’ resonates with you then a role within the Dorset First Point Integrated Prevention Partnership could be the place for you. Our service recognises the importance of positive health and wellbeing and aims to support people to maintain their independence and prevent the escalation of problems that could impact on this.
Location:
West Dorset, Weymouth & Bridport
Date Posted:
Salary:
£25,340 for 40 hours
Closing Date:
Essential Requirements
The appointed Community Health Worker will:
Have an awareness of the factors that can put people at risk of homelessness and of the impact this can have on wider health and wellbeing
Have a broad skills and knowledge base including some knowledge of housing related support; housing law; debt; welfare benefits; welfare reform and universal credit
Have experience of working with a diverse range of client groups
Due to the nature of the role the Community Health Worker will need to hold a full driving license with access to a vehicle
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The Role
If the well-known saying ‘prevention is better than cure’ resonates with you then a role within the Dorset First Point Integrated Prevention Partnership could be the place for you. Our service recognises the importance of positive health and wellbeing and aims to support people to maintain their independence and prevent the escalation of problems that could impact on this.
As a Community Health Worker, you will be responsible for:
- Managing your own caseload, providing one to one support out in the community or in a client’s home
- Supporting clients at the first point of contact
- Supporting clients via drop-ins (local to your area of work)
- Providing practical support for example navigating an individual through a housing or benefits application
- Encouraging individuals to gain access to resources that they may not have been aware of that support positive health and wellbeing for example to addiction services, peer support or a social group
- Partnership working with a range agencies and organisations, often advocating on a client’s behalf
- Regular meetings at the local office in Dorchester
About You
- You will be experienced, skilled and enthusiastic.
- You will be passionate about working with people .
- You will be a creative problem solver and innovative in your approach
- You will understand the importance of prevention to achieving successful outcomes
- You will be person centred at all times and ensure empowerment is at the heart of everything you do
- You will strive for excellence in all you do
- You will be confident in lone working but also flexible in providing support to the team as and where needed
- You will work alongside our clients as an equal partner and give advice and guidance at a level matching the person’s skills and strengths.
- Developing positive working relationships with the local community and support agencies to create a network of support for your clients will be central to the work you do.
YOU has a strong value base, striving to be person-centred, innovative, trustworthy, can-do and excellent at all times, so it is important that you are as passionate about these principles as we are.
Our Benefits
If you choose to begin a career with our organisation, you are guaranteed:
- Competitive rates of pay and paid travel time, including a higher mileage rate for car sharing
- Enhanced annual leave entitlements, with the opportunity to buy and sell holiday
- Matched pension scheme contributions, plus Death in Service Benefit and salary sacrifice options
- Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave
- Excellent and professionally certified training, as well as access to fully-funded apprenticeship programmes
- Real opportunities to develop in your profession
- Free health and wellbeing advice via a 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Everything you need to carry out your role free of charge, which may include a mobile phone, safety equipment and other necessary technology, a uniform where applicable, and of course a nice cup of tea or coffee throughout your day
- Access to discounts across lots of your favourite stores and online shopping sites, as well as discounted bus travel on the First bus network
- A company that is committed to its employees, valuing their knowledge, creativity and flexibility
- The chance to work with amazing people
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