About this role
Job summary
Work and Health Coach - Fit Note reform Pilot
Workwell Cornwall are seeking to recruit 1.4 FTE roles. Full time/ Part time considered. 12 months fixed-term (with potential to extend)
Salary £14.50 - £15.75 per hour depending on experience
Location: St Merryn, Cornwall
Do you want to be part of an exciting new Government pilot to help people stay and thrive in work?
Cornwall is one of four places chosen to trial new ways of supporting people who need to be signed off work because of ill health. This exciting government pilot will replace traditional fit notes with personalised 'workability plans' - meaningful, strengths-based conversations that focus on what people can do and support their need to thrive in work.
We're looking for skilled, compassionate Work and Health Coaches to join us in trialling these flagship reforms and put personalised conversations and support at the heart of the fit note process.
Main duties of the job
As a Workwell Coach within a Primary Care Network, you will:
Lead workability conversations with patients seeking time offExplore the relationship between health, wellbeing and employmentCo-produce personalised workability plans and where appropriate, longer term support plans.Provide ongoing coaching and support to help people return to or remain in workWork closely with GPs, occupational therapists and other partnersHelp shape and test an innovative new approach as part of a national pilot.
About us
Watergate PCN, represents 3 Newquay GP practices and supports the Government's WorkWell initiative.
The role requires the following:
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person-centred
support in a non-judgemental way
Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities,
respecting lifestyles and diversity
Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to
reach people from all communities
Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence,
motivating others to reach their potential
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with
people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies and
stakeholders
Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with
individuals
Have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or
necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies,
when what the person needs is beyond the scope of the link worker role
e.g. when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified
practitioner
Job description Job responsibilities
Workabilty assessment and coachingTriage and case managementParticipant support and enablementPartnership and MDT workingService development and InnovationData, reporting and Evaluation
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualifications & Training NVQ Level 3, Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards Coaching/counselling qualification/ experience or other relevant qualification/experience involving reflective listening skills. Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience
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 Watergate Primary Care Network
Address St Columb Major Surgery
Trekenning Road
St Columb Major
Cornwall
TR9 6RR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://watergatepcn.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)