Health equity and inclusion support worker

Health Equity and Inclusion Support Worker

Would you like to make a difference to the community you live in and care about? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Health, Equity & Inclusion Team as a Community Support Worker.

Our team hub is based at Charlotte Keel Medical Centre in Bristol, where we meet regularly in person. We work in partnership with local communities and system partners to address health inequalities and improve wellbeing outcomes.

In this role, you will support our prevention and community engagement approach by working closely with community groups, VCSE organisations and wider partners. You will help build strong relationships, understand local needs and contribute to inclusive and effective service delivery.

We are looking for individuals who are confident at working independently in community settings, with strong communication skills and the ability to build trust and rapport. If you're passionate about improving health outcomes and ensuring community voices shape services, this is the opportunity for you!

In return, we offer a rewarding career with tailored training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and strong links with local higher education partners.

We are recruiting for two posts: one covering Bristol and one covering North Somerset. We offer full-time, part-time and flexible working options, including availability on either a Tuesday or Thursday.

Main duties of the job

• Engage with local communities to build relationships and gain insight into community strengths, needs and priorities.
• Work collaboratively with VCSE organisations, community groups, and system partners to support joined-up approaches to health and wellbeing.
• Support the identification and reduction of health inequalities through targeted engagement and inclusive practice.
• Gather, interpret and feedback community insight to inform service improvement and design.
• Contribute to preventative approaches that improve long-term health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Support the development of neighbourhood-based approaches to care and wellbeing.
• Promote inclusion, equity and accessibility across services and community engagement activities.
• Support Sirona's Community Appointment Days, including taking basic observations and providing advice and signposting.
• Work independently and as part of a wider team to deliver agreed priorities and objectives.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with organisational values, safeguarding guidance and equality principles.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. It's time to turn your dream into reality!We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits we offer.Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find as an attachment on this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Previous experience in a health or social care setting
• An understanding of data protection and confidentiality
• Experience of working with individuals and families in a health and social care setting
• Access to reliable transport and able to travel independently across BNSSG

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearpro rata, per annum