Healthy Living Practitioner
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council Peripatetic across West Suffolk (Community Based)
- 27711 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week (part time working considered)
- Permanent
This advert is open to current Suffolk County Council staff only.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Suffolk County Councils Healthy Living Service within the Community Health Team in Children and Young Peoples Service working in the West of the county.
The Healthy Living Service works with children and young people aged 019 25 for SEND) offering evidencebased support to children young people and their families where the child/ young person has been identified as overweight. Our service works in conjunction with the Voluntary Community Faith and Social Enterprise sector to empower families to achieving a healthier weight and lifestyle for long term outcomes.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Healthy Living Practitioner you will:
- ensure delivery of the Healthy Living Service to all identified children young people and their families starting in the antenatal period
- identify early children young people and families where additional preventative evidencebased interventions could reduce their risks and improve future health and wellbeing
- to work alongside children young people parents and families to bring about sustainable improvement
- support the whole family in maintaining their own healthy living for healthier longterm outcomes
- provide information and signposting for children young people and families to relevant services in the local area and beyond empowering families to help themselves
- maintain accurate uptodate records using electronic devices and systems in accordance with local policy and guidelines providing reports as required
- to contribute to ensuring the successful completion of Quality Assurance processes within the team
- undertake appropriate referrals to partner agencies
- work with the community and service users to obtain user feedback and involvement to improve service delivery ensuring that the voices of underrepresented groups in the community are involved and consulted
- respond to needs and gaps analyses and research findings by developing and implementing solutions.
You will need
- proven and relevant knowledge and the ability to advise and support families on a range of Healthy Living related subjects
- proven and relevant experience of working directly with children and young people and their families in a professional or voluntary capacity
- knowledge of the social and emotional factors that affect a childs and/or young persons capacity to learn and develop
- good working IT skills to work across a range of software.
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (docx).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
The Healthy Living Service is within the Community Health Team in Children and Young Peoples Services. We are a small team making a big difference!
We will offer you:
- opportunities for career development supported by induction inhouse training and other learning opportunities
- full support to undertake your role
- a supportive team environment making a difference to children young people and their families.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report ().
For more information
Please contact Mica Edwards she/her for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 0 or emailing .
How to apply
Step 1 Read the Job and Person Profile (docx)
Step 2 Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.
Question 1 What skills and experience can you bring to the team How do these relate to the role
Question 2 Are you committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and if so how can you evidence this
Question 3 Are you committed to listen support and motivate children young people and their families and if so how can you evidence this
Please note: Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability please contact us onor
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing or calling. If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date:11.30pm 28 April 2025.
Interview date: 6 May 2025 at Endeavour House Ipswich.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Employment Type
Full-Time
