Health Promotion Team Lead (Antenatal and Breastfeeding Service) Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
Health Promotion Team Lead
(Antenatal and Breastfeeding Service)
37 hours per week
£22,360 per annum
Fixed term September REPLACEMENT_STRINGMarch 2025 with a view to extend
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated, proactive, and efficient individual to join Healthworks to work as part of the Amazing Start antenatal and breastfeeding service.
About Us
Healthworks is a national award winning charity working with disadvantaged local communities to tackle health inequalities and improve their health and wellbeing through social prescribing. Based in Newcastle, but working across the region for over 27 years, our patron is Professor Michael Marmot. Our work has been recognised by a King’s Fund/GSK award for our work improving the physical and mental health of people across the North East of England.
The Role
You will;
- Support the Senior Manager in monitoring and supervising a team of Health Promotion Practitioners
- Support the Senior Manager to plan, coordinate and manage the successful delivery of services
- Ensure families have access to information about Amazing Start and are appropriately signposted to other relevant family support services 0-19
- Provide flexible and responsive support to the identified non-clinical needs of individual women
- Support your team to identify any families that require support through Early Help and that they contribute to assessments where appropriate
- Aid in the coordination and planning of a range of community facing activities and groups
About You
You will be an enthusiastic individual, motivated to use your skills to make a real difference for our clients and families. You will be passionate about supporting the rights and needs for children and their families / carers.
The successful candidate will embrace and reflect the values upheld by Healthworks. Our commitment to tackling health inequalities is at the heart of everything we do.
Our Commitment
We know how important our team is to the amazing work that we do in our local communities. So in return we offer;
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Free membership to both our gyms
- Training and development opportunities
- The opportunity to work for a friendly and positive organisation that genuinely makes a difference to people’s lives.
We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
We are committed to taking positive and proactive steps to ensure that we provide a safe and caring environment, free from discrimination for everyone.
Interested in applying?
To apply please download an application pack from www.healthworksnewcastle.org.uk/get-involved/work-for-us/
If you would like to have a look around or an informal chat about the role please contact Stacey Nash or Jo Jackson 0191 2641959
Closing Date: Midday on 22 September 2023
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CV’s
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £22,360.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
