Community Health and Wellbeing Worker
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Oxford, OX3 9JA |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 31 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Responsibilities Encourage people to attend health checks, vaccinations, and screenings. Help people find and use local services. Work with volunteers who support the role. Make sure people get the help they need without confusion. Build trust with people in the community. Listen and offer emotional support. Help people understand their health conditions and how to manage them. Use a tablet to record visits and updates securely. Share useful information with GPs and health teams. Keep track of risks and needs in each household. Engagement Engage with the community to ensure health services are satisfactory and appropriate in their design and delivery. Facilitate networks within communities to strengthen sources of informal support. Identify and advocate for the needs of individuals and the community by liaising between the health service and community. Identify local community assets and promote community-based prevention. Set up/support community events, help household members complete applications and other paperwork, and complete checks on individuals with specific health conditions. Provide support to local community groups and work with other health, social care, and voluntary sector providers to support household members health and well-being. Facilitate group consultations to help household members support each other in achieving their goals. Communication Communicate effectively and appropriately with households, team members, and other agencies. Share information in ways that consider language and education barriers. Communicate with empathy, understanding, and reassurance in a non-judgemental way. Additional Requirements Provide high quality interactions with all community members, respecting choice, inclusion, advocacy, and ethical practice. Maintain confidentiality, security, and integrity of information during duty. Understand and follow the Data Protection Act 2018. Be aware of safeguarding responsibilities for children and adults. Follow lone working policies of the council and General Practice. This job description may be reviewed in the future depending on operational needs.
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