Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical) Please note that we do not accept applications via seek. Apply through the following job link: https://wellsouth.bamboohr.com/careers/373 At WellSouth, we are dedicated to promoting health equity, ensuring everyone has access to the highest quality of care and enabling better health outcomes for people in the Southern region. We offer: A supportive work environment where you'll make a real impact on the lives of our diverse communities. Opportunities for personal and professional growth. A commitment to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. To support the health and wellbeing of our employees we offer flu vaccinations, an annual wellness voucher and a day off on your Birthday. 5 weeks annual leave after two years Sick leave entitlement of 5 days will be available from commencement of employment and another 5 days at 6 months of employment. 10 days entitlement will be available at 12 months service thereafter. About the role: Health Coaches are based in general practice and support people by taking positive steps towards improving their health. This includes: Empowering patients to take control of their health and wellbeing Encouraging good management of various health issues that patients want addressed Discuss how to be more active by doing things they enjoy As you will also have the flexibility of working in the community, you will have a significant impact on people's well-being and ability to make progress. The key word is "support", walk alongside people, supporting them to achieve their goals. This can include: Providing support to people and their whanau in their own community Connecting to services in the community Working with people towards their health and wellbeing goals. To be successful in this role you will: Be willing to embrace new ways of working Have a helpful, flexible, positive, and adaptable disposition Thrive in a busy and client-focused team Be able to work at a fast pace and maintain a flexible schedule Have a history of working with diverse patient groups of all ages and stages You will be well supported in this role, initially receiving training through Health Literacy alongside a comprehensive 3-month induction to help you fully integrate the role into the practice/s. We strongly value your growth and development as a Health Coach/Community Support Worker, and you will receive additional professional development to support you in this new role. As this role will be supporting small, rural practices, travel between sites will be required. If this sounds like the role for you, then come and join our expanding team of Health Coaches and Community Support Workers and make a difference in the wellbeing of people in the community. Please note that we don't always work to fixed closing dates & may interview candidates as their applications are received. Applications must include a CV, and a cover letter. WellSouth is smokefree and we support the Government's Vision of a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025. WellSouth Primary Health Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand? Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
