Wellbeing Advisor (Part-Time)

Can you make a difference to our resident’s lives?
We have an opportunity for a Registered General Nurse or someone with a Nursing qualification to join our specialist housing team as a Wellbeing Advisor based at our Clarence Park Retirement Village in Malvern. Delivering our wellbeing service, you will implement health screening and wellbeing information sessions, self-help groups and individual health assessments for retirement village residents.
Here at Platform we believe in making a difference to people's lives and if you want to make a genuine difference with the work you do, this might be the right role for you!
The role is 16 hours per week, working Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
What could you be doing?

• Providing a personal and responsive wellbeing service for retirement village residents including health assessments, personal health programmes, home visits and wellbeing surgeries.
• Following up the outcomes and advice from GP referrals with residents, supporting them to understand and follow the medical advice.
• Offering health and wellbeing information sessions for older people.
• Working as part of the allocation panel to assess applicants for retirement village accommodation and services.
• Collating information regarding the use of the service, and the impact and outcomes achieved.
• Referring and liaising with other services on behalf of residents as needed, to achieve the most direct and timely response to health concerns.
• Undertaking clinical supervision for other Health and Wellbeing Advisors so skills and knowledge can be maximised within the team.

Some things we need from you

• RGN qualified with current Pin number or a Nursing qualification
• Experience working in nursing or retirement living setting.
• Friendly and empathetic approach, responsive and ability to remain solution focused.
• Great interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Confidence using digital devices, ICT software and systems.
• An Enhanced DBS check is also required for this role.

Whilst this role is based in Malvern, there will be a very occasional requirement to travel to our retirement villages in Worcester and Hereford, as well as our Platform Housing offices as needed.
Some of our great benefits include:

• Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
• Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
• Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
• Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more
• Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 8% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme and cycle to work scheme
• Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers

If this sounds like the role for you and you want to find out more, please contact .
Join us and find your purpose at Platform!
Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people’s lives.
You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.
We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.
Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.
If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.