About this role
Job summary
Were looking for a dynamic, motivated and organised individual with leadership experience to join our new School-Aged Health Improvement and Prevention Service, delivering targeted health promotion in schools and community settings across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
As a Youth Health Improvement Co-ordinator, youll be leading the planning and local delivery of public health interventions and helping to reduce health inequalities for children and young people. Youll work with a team of co-ordinators to support a Youth Health Improvement Practitioners and work closely with education staff, external agencies and commissioners.
Main duties of the job
Youll be responsible for:
Leading delivery of our Catch Your Breath workshops throughout Peterborough
Supporting our sexual health co-ordinator to deliver the C-Card Scheme and sexual health initiatives
Supporting schools to achieve Healthy Schools Accreditation
Using NCMP, referral data and outcome measures to shape local delivery
Co-ordinating KPIs and data reporting
Building and maintaining partnerships with schools and local networks
Promoting service resources and managing local engagement campaigns
What were looking for:
A background and relevant qualification in public health, education, youth work or a related area Strong leadership or project management experience Experience working in or with schools or community health services Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills Knowledge of safeguarding, data protection and behaviour change principles Ability to manage a varied caseload, work flexibly and travel across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire
What we offer
CPD opportunities and access to MHFA and MECC training Opportunities to help shape a new, county wide service A supportive and collaborative team culture Employee Assistance Programme and travel reimbursement Hybrid working model Flexible working arrangements
About us
Everyone Health Ltd supports people to live healthier lives. We offer advice and guidance and our evidence based prevention and treatment solutions enable individuals to take action to make a positive change. Our behaviour change dynamic services are co-designed by our service users as we continually strive to make a difference.
Mostly we are a company full of passionate individuals who love to help people achieve their health goals.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description
School-Aged Health Improvement and Prevention Service
Youth Health Improvement Co-Ordinator (place based) PETERBOROUGH
MAIN PURPOSE
The overall aim of the service is to create environments that support young people to improve and maintain their health and wellbeing via health promotion, education and intervention.
The Service supports improvements in outcomes for children and young people across Peterborough. The post holder will be responsible leading and co-ordinating the delivery of preventative health promotion and education across a designated cluster of schools and community settings, ensuring safe, effective and equitable services. The work will focus primarily on:
Vaping, through the delivery of Catch Your Breath workshops Sexual Health and the C-Card Scheme STI information, awareness and testing
The role may also require the co-ordination and delivery of other sessions as agreed with schools and community settings. These may include:
Tobacco and smoking Physical activity and the effects of inactivity Healthy Eating Positive wellbeing
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Work with a team of co-ordinators to ensure the safe, effective delivery of services across all educational and community settings across Peterborough, being directly responsible for the work in a specific area
Organise and monitor activity using evidencebased protocols, and use this data to evaluate interventions
Improve accessibility and awareness of our initiatives through pro-active promotion face to face with schools and communities
Raise the profile of Healthy School Services across local networks, supporting the coordination of intervention in your assigned locality
Support the development of a comprehensive directory of up to date evidence based information School settings can use to implement activities
Offer support and guidance to Youth Health Improvement Practitioners, providing administrative and project management support for the team
Facilitate collaborative approaches and build strong links with schools, community groups and partner agencies
Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR and company policies
Monitor KPIs, prepare reports and present data where required to the service manager and regional operations manager
Promote service resources, produce newsletters and support marketing events and development projects
Champion equality, diversity and inclusion throughout service delivery
Manage own workload, CPD and contribute to continuous service improvement
Attend community events and promotional activities as required
Comply with safeguarding policies, professional conduct standards, and all local authority and Everyone Health procedures to ensure safe practice for all
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Skills and abilities
Highly motivated, proactive and resilient with drive to lead and deliver in a dynamic environment
Ability to motivate and support School settings to achieve Healthy Schools Accreditation
Excellent written, verbal, non-verbal communication and presentation skills for a range of audiences
Strong communicator with young people and professionals
Effective collaborator across multi disciplinary and multi agency teams
Robust planning and organisational skills with sound judgement under pressure
Good interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively with colleagues and external professionals
Proven problem solver with the ability to adapt and remain flexible
Confident working independently and leading teams with a positive attitude
Values inclusion, respects confidentiality and builds rapport with others
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience working in school or community settings and delivering health initiatives Proven track record in training delivery and course facilitation Significant experience in building stakeholder partnerships and community links Background in line management and developing new teams Experience in producing reports, policies and health promotion materials Experience in meeting KPIs, working to time schedules and deadlines and reporting on work completed
Desirable
In depth knowledge around the challenges involved in improving school aged health Understanding of child development milestones and public health interventions Awareness of health inequalities facing vulnerable and deprived communities Knowledge of PSHE/RSE and Behaviour Change Theory to empower individuals and communities to make sustainable change Strong knowledge and understanding around safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection Competent with data collection, social media and digital communication tools
Special Conditions Essential
Willingness to work weekends or evenings as required Travel across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire; must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle insured for business use Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion across all service activity Subject to an enhanced DBS check 6. SAFEGUARDING Everyone Health Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the adults, young people and children who use the services. All staff have a responsibility to report any identified concerns of abuse or exploitation through the appropriate route in line with the respective policies and procedures.
Qualifications Essential
Diploma or degree of higher education in a relevant health, education or youth related field (essential) Minimum 2 years experience working within local communities (essential)
Desirable
Leadership or project management experience and training (desirable) Evidence of ongoing professional development
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 Everyone Health Ltd
Address Everyone Health Ltd
3 Watling Drive
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE10 3EY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://everyonehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)