• These Health Improvement Practitioner roles are hybrid working, with 
  contractual work-bases at County Hall, Taunton and Brympton Way, Yeovil.
•  We have 2 x Full Time Equivalent posts available and welcome job-share and 
  part-time applications.
• These roles will work within our Somerset Smokefree Service to develop 
  innovative approaches to help people quit smoking including the use of vapes.
• You will also develop new partner relationships to reach targeted groups in 
  workplaces and community settings.
• These are 3 years fixed term appointments.

We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Working as part of a multi-Disciplinary team to help Somerset residents 
  and families achieve healthier lifestyles.
• Providing ‘light touch’ support and advice to smokers who wish to quit
  including advice and guidance in the selection of vaping devices.
• Identify and build relationships with partners who can help us to reach 
  groups with high smoking prevalence.

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

• Can communicate with a wide range of people both in 1:1 and group
  settings.
• Build relationships with community partners to help us reach 
  communities experiencing health inequalities.
• Have experience of managing a caseload and maintaining concise 
  records.
• Have a motivational interviewing qualification and / or experience.
• Access to/use of a vehicle is an essential requirement for this post

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Tracey Hellyar on 01823 357324.

Interviews will take place on 21st August 2024.

If you have everything you need, just hit the apply button. We can’t wait to hear from
you

An Enhanced DBS check will be required.