Life Coach jobs in Newquay

Work and Health Coach - Fit Note reform Pilot

Workwell Cornwall are seeking to recruit 1.6 FTE roles. Full time/ Part time considered. 12 months fixed-term (with potential to extend)

Salary £14.50 - £15.75 per hour depending on experience

Location: St Merryn, Cornwall

Do you want to be part of an exciting new Government pilot to help people stay and thrive in work?

Cornwall is one of four places chosen to trial new ways of supporting people who need to be signed off work because of ill health. This exciting government pilot will replace traditional fit notes with personalised 'workability plans' - meaningful, strengths-based conversations that focus on what people can do and support their need to thrive in work.

We're looking for skilled, compassionate Work and Health Coaches to join us in trialling these flagship reforms and put personalised conversations and support at the heart of the fit note process.

Main duties of the job

As a Workwell Coach within a Primary Care Network, you will:

• Lead workability conversations with patients seeking time off
• Explore the relationship between health, wellbeing and employment
• Co-produce personalised workability plans and where appropriate, longer term support plans.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to help people return to or remain in work
• Work closely with GPs, occupational therapists and other partners
• Help shape and test an innovative new approach as part of a national pilot.

About us

Watergate PCN, represents 3GP practices (Narrowcliff Surgery, Newquay Health Centre and Petroc Group Practice) and supports the Government's WorkWell initiative.

The role requires the following:

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person-centred

support in a non-judgemental way

Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities,

respecting lifestyles and diversity

Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to

reach people from all communities

Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence,

motivating others to reach their potential

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with

people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders

Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals

Have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or

necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies,

when what the person needs is beyond the scope of the link worker role

e.g. when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner

Pay: £14.50-£15.75 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person