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Job overview
Are you interested in working across care homes in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire region? Do you like working as part of a supportive team but also with autonomy and independence? Do you have an interest in frailty and the care of older adults?
We are looking for a motivated individual to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team as a health improvement facilitator to focus on ageing well and proactive care in care homes.
This role will predominately work on delivering structured programs of support and proactive care to care staff and residents to improve health outcomes for residents living in the care sector. This is an exciting, unique and interesting role with opportunities for development and growth that you will be able to influence.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will work as part of the Community Care Home Support Team, supporting the delivery of education, training and evidence-based interventions to promote physical activity, falls prevention, healthy ageing and wellbeing for people living in care homes across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
- Working under the direction of registered clinicians, the post holder will support care home staff to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required to embed preventative approaches into everyday care. This will include delivering group education sessions across a broad range of topics including physical activity and supporting quality improvement initiatives to promote best practice in ageing well.
- The post holder will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, care home providers and partner organisations to improve outcomes for residents by encouraging person-centred care, maintaining independence and reducing avoidable deterioration associated with frailty, inactivity and falls.
- The role will contribute to service development through data collection, audit, evaluation and the promotion of evidence-based practice, whilst acting as a positive ambassador for the Community Care Home Support Team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.
If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifcations and Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, Foundation Degree, Assistant Practitioner qualification, or equivalent experience in health improvement, health and social care or a related field.
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above).
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Knowledge of the Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) framework.
Skills, Experience, Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a health, social care or community setting.
- Experience of delivering education, coaching or training to individuals or groups.
- Evidence of managing own workload in a timely manner
- Ability to travel independently across the locality to visit multiple care homes.
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and willingness to learn electronic clinical systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt information for different audiences.
Desirable
- Experience of working within care homes.
- Experience of working in a multi-professional team
- Experience of carrying out therapy under direction of AHP's
- Understanding of safeguarding principles and responsibilities
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This advert is for Health Improvement Facilitator with Sirona care & health CIC in Southmead Health centre. It is listed as a Band 4 role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Aug 2026.
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