Gateway Family Services is a community-driven organisation dedicated to improving health and wellbeing by connecting people with the support they need. as a ‘Community Interest Company (CIC) we are ...
Community based Healthy lifestyles support volunteer - South Birmingham
Practical details
Volunteering • Longer term volunteering
Contact person
Natalie Lavin
Provided
#128812
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Bringing health and wellbeing support closer to local community. Delivering healthy lifestyle checks and physical activity assessments where people are at.
Are you a former/active -
- nurse?
- healthcare assistant?
- have experience of taking and accurately recording Blood Pressure checks/weight management/AF.
Would like to use your skills in the community as part of our service which is designed to make support more accessible, practical and connected to local needs.
You will support a trained member of staff to engage with people across South Birmingham to bring health conversations, wellbeing checks and targeted support closer to where people live, meet and feel comfortable and follow up checks and calls as needed to support the team.
The primary focus is on early support, stronger local connections and measurable outcomes that help people improve their health and wellbeing over time.
The role requires flexibility. Could be an evening or weekend event. So if you are clear what day/s times you would be available.
Enhanced DBS will be required.
Reference given if required after 12 months of active volunteering.
Full training is provided. Out of pocket expenses reimbursed.
Our office base is in Harborne. The volunteering is across Birmingham so please consider this before applying.
Thank you for your interest!
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About Gateway Family Services
Gateway Family Services is a community-driven organisation dedicated to improving health and wellbeing by connecting people with the support they need. as a ‘Community Interest Company (CIC) we are committed to utilising any surplus money we generate to invest in the education, employment, health and wellbeing of our communities. Our range of services are designed to support you in making positive lifestyle changes, connecting with local resources, and addressing challenges that impact your daily life. Since we were established in 2006, we have worked with individuals, families, and communities across Birmingham and Solihull to ensure access to essential health, social, and wellbeing services.
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