Therapies Assistant - Weight Management for Children and Young People
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Job Overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Therapies Assistant within the North Wales-wide Level 3 Weight Management for Children and Young People team based at St Asaph. The service is looking for a highly motivated individual with a passion for helping children and families. The successful applicant will have a background or interest in nutrition and/or physical activity and a natural quality improvement approach.
Main duties of the job
The assistant will encourage children and families to increase their activity levels and make healthy food and lifestyle choices. They will help children engage and set small, sustainable goals to improve their health whilst attending the 12-month Help Me To Be Healthy programme. The role includes delivering group sessions remotely via MS Teams (nutrition, lifestyle, and exercise), administration, some 1:1 telephone support, and close liaison with the wider multidisciplinary team. Obesity in children is multifactorial, requiring a flexible, empathetic approach to tailor support for each child and address their specific needs. The assistant will support the wider team in facilitating ongoing changes to achieve beneficial outcomes for children on the programme.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews
Will be held in person in St Asaph, North Wales.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others, or are seeking a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales offers a supportive environment. As Wales’ largest health organisation, providing a full range of services across primary, community, mental health, and hospital settings for around 700,000 people, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity. We welcome applications in Welsh and English, and those submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably.
Application process
Please check your email regularly. Successful applicants will receive correspondence via the email registered on their application. Full job description and person specification are attached or can be viewed by clicking “Apply now” in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (e.g., NVQ) or equivalent; evidence of participation in training activities.
Desirable
* Membership of a professional body or interest group. Degree in nutrition or exercise-related field.
Experience / Knowledge
* Understanding of the role of therapists. Relevant experience in health, social, education, or leisure settings. Basic knowledge of conditions affecting nutrition and weight in children. Self-motivated for professional development.
Desirable
* Experience working directly with people. Experience in clinical, catering, or physical activity environments. Knowledge of clinical governance principles and health & safety legislation.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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