About the job

Key information

• This Health Improvement Practitioner role is hybrid working, with
  contractual work-base at an agreed Somerset Council location.
• We have one 22.2 hour post available.
• This role will work within our Somerset Smokefree Service to develop innovative approaches to help people quit smoking including the use of vapes.
• You will also develop new partner relationships to reach targeted groups in workplaces and community settings.
• This is a 3 year fixed term appointment.

What will I be doing?

We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Working as part of a multi-Disciplinary team to help Somerset residents and families achieve healthier lifestyles.
• Providing ‘light touch’ support and advice to smokers who wish to quit including advice and guidance in the selection of vaping devices.
• Identify and build relationships with partners who can help us to reach groups with high smoking prevalence.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

• Can communicate with a wide range of people both in 1:1 and group settings.
• Build relationships with community partners to help us reach communities experiencing health inequalities.
• Have experience of managing a caseload and maintaining concise records.
• Have a motivational interviewing qualification and / or experience.
• Access to/use of a vehicle is an essential requirement for this post

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What is in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.

DBS check

An Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Supporting documents and information

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Tracey Hellyar 07468491307 or 01823 357324.

Interviews will take place on 12 and 13 February 2025.

If you have everything you need, just hit the apply button. We can’t wait to hear from you.

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