About this role
Job summary Job Title: Child and Family Lifestyle Coach Company: HCRG Care Group Location: Warwickshire Job Type: Permanent Salary: £27,674 Job Description: Package Description: As a Child and Family Lifestyle Coach, youll be part of our valued 019 Children and Young Peoples Service, supporting families across Warwickshire. You will work with children, young people and families to improve health and wellbeing through evidence-based interventions focused on healthy eating, physical activity, breastfeeding, responsive weaning and oral health. Job Introduction We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Child and Family Lifestyle Coach to join our Warwickshire team. In this rewarding role, you will engage with children, young people and families across North, South and Central Warwickshire to help them make positive and sustainable lifestyle changes. Using behaviour change techniques such as motivational interviewing, goal setting and confidence building, you will provide tailored support to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities.
Main duties of the job The role of a Child and Family Lifestyle Coach at HCRG Care Group involves supporting families in Warwickshire to make sustainable lifestyle changes to improve their health and wellbeing. The coach will engage with children, young people, and families across various settings such as family hubs, schools, and clinics. The focus is on evidence-based interventions around healthy eating, physical activity, breastfeeding, responsive weaning, and oral health. By utilizing techniques like motivational interviewing and goal setting, the coach will provide personalized support plans to improve health outcomes and address inequalities. Responsibilities include holistic assessments, interventions, and referrals to community resources.
About us HCRG Care Group is dedicated to supporting families within the 0-19 Children and Young Peoples Service in Warwickshire. They provide health and wellbeing support through evidence-based interventions focused on healthy living and reducing health inequalities. The organisation works collaboratively with health visitors, school nurses, family hubs, and partner agencies. HCRG Care Group maintains a focus on behaviour change techniques to support sustainable lifestyle improvements for children, young people, and families. The group values compassionate care and aims to positively impact health outcomes through tailored support and community engagement.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: Package Description
As a Child and Family Lifestyle Coach, youll be part of our valued 019 Children and Young Peoples Service, supporting families across Warwickshire.
You will work with children, young people and families to improve health and wellbeing through evidence-based interventions focused on healthy eating, physical activity, breastfeeding, responsive weaning and oral health.
Job IntroductionWe are looking for a motivated and compassionate Child and Family Lifestyle Coach to join our Warwickshire team.
In this rewarding role, you will engage with children, young people and families across North, South and Central Warwickshire to help them make positive and sustainable lifestyle changes.Using behaviour change techniques such as motivational interviewing, goal setting and confidence building, you will provide tailored support to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities.
You will work within family hubs, healthy child clinics, schools and community settings, delivering one-to-one and group interventions to families with children aged 019 years, and up to 25 years for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
This role also includes supporting families identified through the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) and signposting them to relevant services and community resources.
Main Responsibilities Undertake holistic assessments with children, young people and families to identify health and lifestyle needs. Develop personalised support plans focused on healthy eating, physical activity and wider wellbeing. Deliver one-to-one and group-based interventions in community settings. Support families with breastfeeding, responsive weaning and oral health advice. Use motivational interviewing and other behaviour change techniques to encourage sustainable change. Monitor progress and evaluate outcomes through regular follow-up. Signpost and refer families to local services and community resources. Maintain accurate records and contribute to service evaluation and improvement. Work collaboratively with Health Visitors, School Nurses, Family Hubs and partner agencies.The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will have:
A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in health improvement, public health or community development. Experience working with babies, children, young people and families. Knowledge of behaviour change techniques, including motivational interviewing. Understanding of public health and health promotion principles. Strong communication and group facilitation skills. Experience delivering interventions in community settings. A good understanding of health inequalities and barriers to lifestyle change. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent IT and record-keeping skills. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.Desirable:
Breastfeeding knowledge. Trauma-informed practice training. Level 2 Stop Smoking qualification. Experience working in a 019 service, Family Hub or school nursing setting.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in health improvement, public health, or community development. Knowledge of behaviour change techniques, including motivational interviewing, and experience working with babies, children, young people, and families are required. The role demands strong communication and facilitation skills, a good understanding of health inequalities, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name HCRG Care Group
Address HCRG Care Group
Warwickshire
CV6 6NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)