Derbyshire County Council
Health Improvement Worker
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Closing date: 09 August 2026
Live Life Better Derbyshire (LLBD)
Live Life Better Derbyshire (LLBD) supports people to identify their holistic health and wellbeing needs, and provides weight management, smoking cessation, and physical activity services across Derbyshire. Additionally, LLBD also provide Health Check, Hypertension, National Child Measurement and Healthier Futures services.
Opportunity
We have a wonderful opportunity to recruit a Health Improvement Worker to join the Community Health Improvement team within Amber Valley.
Responsibilities
- Support clients to complete our Health and Wellbeing assessment & Body MOT’s at a range of settings across the community.
- Contribute to the health improvement of the population by supporting and signposting people to local organisations and services.
- Strong partnership working skills will be required to ensure LLBD is embedded in the local community & will involve attending community events and carrying out engagement work.
- Work to support the NHS Health checks programme and CVD case finding initiatives.
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Requirements
- Excellent level of IT literacy including proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and 365, along with the ability to adapt to bespoke databases.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people.
- Awareness of barriers that may prevent a client accessing essential support or making a lifestyle change.
- Ability and commitment to undertaking a comprehensive range of duties as well as demonstrating flexibility in order to meet the demands of the service (including weekend and evening work).
- Knowledge of confidentiality and GDPR.
Benefits
- Generous Annual Leave Scheme: 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays.
- Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.
- Supportive management and team.
- Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
- Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
- Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
- Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply).
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
- Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback, and discounts.
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Application
When applying for the post please ensure you evidence how you meet the essential criteria within the suitability for job section of the application form.
Contact
For more information about the role or an informal chat, please email ann.lewis2@derbyshire.gov.uk
Interview
Provisional Interview Date: TBC
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