Job Title
Community Health Development Coordinator
Reporting To
Health Development Director
Job Summary
To identify and address local community health needs and issues.
Key Themes of the East Belfast Health Framework
* Healthy Minds
* Healthy Bodies
* Healthy Relationships
* Healthy Neighbourhoods
Core Responsibilities
* Undertake community visits to EBCDA members, community organisations and relevant stakeholders to:
o Update on health information
o Raise awareness of available health and well‑being programmes or training opportunities
o Develop and support local health‑focused work
o Identify the health and wellbeing needs within local communities, especially vulnerable and high‑risk groups living in East Belfast
* Increase East Belfast’s connectivity to voluntary organisations delivering programmes and services supporting the East Belfast Health Framework to:
o Increase participation locally
o Co‑ordinate programmes and training opportunities
o Promote opportunities for joint working between community/voluntary/statutory organisations to address women’s health and wellbeing, menopause awareness, Red Box Project, dementia awareness and drugs & alcohol awareness
* Develop, coordinate, deliver and support programmes, as well as promote opportunities for joint working across sectors to:
o Develop, coordinate and deliver health and wellbeing programmes to support local women’s groups
o Develop, coordinate, deliver and support menopause education and awareness locally in East Belfast
o Support local community groups tackle period poverty with the Red Box Project
o Maximise health observances initiatives in relation to women’s health
o Develop, coordinate, deliver and support the Dementia Friendly East Belfast Campaign
o Develop, coordinate and deliver drugs & alcohol awareness locally in East Belfast
* Build the capacity of the community sector in East Belfast to engage with and influence health policy
* Work together with EBCDA health staff to ensure the Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing messages are implemented through all aspects of EBCDA’s health work across East Belfast communities
* Support statutory agencies and health professionals to build stronger relationships with the community
* Represent and host local health development initiatives, projects and programmes in East Belfast that improve health and social wellbeing as well as local and regional inter‑agency fora and groupings
* Utilise community knowledge to identify gaps in health provision and work with EBCDA health staff to initiate a response, encouraging the full and active involvement of communities in this process
* Liaise closely and develop valuable links with key health and social wellbeing stakeholders across community, voluntary and statutory sectors
* Link with local, citywide and regional networks to facilitate information sharing, networking and learning
* Plan, allocate and manage all resources to ensure strategic objectives are achieved within resource limits
* Promote health initiatives across a variety of media
* Ensure EBCDA intervention recording, monitoring and evaluation systems are implemented, developed and maintained and provide funders and EBCDA Board with relevant reports
* Undertake any other reasonable duties required by EBCDA towards the successful regeneration of the area
Skills and Attributes Required
* Written communication skills
o The ability to complete standard forms, draft letters from information provided and complete reports as required
* Oral communication skills
o The ability to provide information, advice and guidance to other staff, managers and customers in a clear and effective manner
* Team working skills
o The ability to be an effective team member, contributing to the achievement of team objectives
* Customer care skills
o The ability to understand the specific needs of internal and external customers and to respond promptly and effectively to meeting those needs
* Information technology skills
o The ability to input, locate, retrieve and print data from relevant information systems
* Work planning skills
o The ability to organise, plan, prioritise and complete scheduled work by the required deadlines
Time Commitment
The working week consists of 35 hours, Monday to Friday with 60 minutes for lunch each day. Given the nature of Community Development work and volunteers working within various communities, the Community Health Development Coordinator will be expected to work outside these hours from time to time. Time in lieu will be available for such hours worked.
Remuneration
Salary £31,457
8.5% employers pension contribution.
Location
The post holder will be based at the EBCDA office, East Belfast Network Centre, 55 Templemore Avenue, BT5 4FG.
Closing Date
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 27th, late applications will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.
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