Advertised role location: Ballynahinch Community Services
Official document: Job Description  Comm Health Dev Worker Temporary Post Sept2026 (docx)
Community Health Development Worker
(Temporary Post)
Community Health Development Worker
(Temporary Post)



JOB DESCRIPTION


Title of Post: Community Health Development
Worker
Band of Post: Band 6
Directorate: Planning, Performance & Informatics
Reports to: Health Development Specialist
Accountable to: Head of Health Improvement
Initial Base Location: Ballynahinch Community Services (Trust
Wide Service)




JOB SUMMARY

The post- holder will contribute to the South Eastern Trust’s health improvement agenda through supporting the implementation of strategies such as “Making Life Better” A whole System Framework for Public Health (2013-23) using a community development approach. The Post holder will work to improve the health and wellbeing of those living and working in South Eastern H&SC Trust Area and work in partnership to reduce heath inequalities. The post holder will support the Health Development Specialist with the Caring Communities Safe & Well Service and this remit may change depending on demands across the Community Health Development Area.

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

To work in partnership to develop and agree a detailed community heath development three-year health improvement pan

To lead on the implementation of an annual community heath development plan based on emerging needs and priorities which aligns to the three-year plan

To contribute to building the capacity and capability of those delivering health improvement programmes with a range of relevant partners including community, voluntary & statutory organisations

To contribute to reducing health inequalities across the Trust Geography by leading in the design, development and delivery of health improvement initiatives and programme initially in relation to Caring Communities Safe & Well Service.

Build capacity of staff and volunteers to promote health and social wellbeing and deliver relevant programmes by mapping training needs and current providers of training and ensuring delivery of relevant and recognised training programmes

To explore and implement where feasible new innovative health improvement initiatives and /or enhance current work

To co-ordinate and facilitate the development and implementation of appropriate and effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms

To encourage the full and active involvement of users/ partners in agreeing priorities to improve health and wellbeing

To prepare and maintain reports, position papers and other documentation that may be required

To work with Southern Trust HSC Directorates to encourage and increase their participation in relevant health improvement initiatives, groups and communities of interest

To work with statutory, community and voluntary partners to deliver on agreed priorities and action in Community and Locality Plans

Responsible for the day to day line management of staff including the management of performance, induction training, appraisals, identification of training needs, provision of cover for sick leave, annual leave and the delegation of duties where appropriate

Responsible for implementing, reviewing and updating relevant policies and procedures

Responsible for ordering, storage and maintenance of resources

Responsible for working within the allocated budget and providing financial reports as required to Line Manager

Maintain confidential records as required and adhere to South Eastern H&SC Trust Policies

Analyse and evaluate data to inform service delivery and agree alternative approaches and the required resources required to implement change.

To design, agree and implement outcomes measures and to analyse data to ensure that the service is effective and meetings agreed targets and outcomes

Participate in appropriate training and deliver training as required

Develop and initiate plans to ensure access to services is available and promoted to all families including those who are identified as “harder to reach” families

Be willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the community

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trust supports and promotes a culture of collective leadership where those who have responsibility for managing other staff:

Establish and promote a supportive, fair and open culture that encourages and enables all parts of the team to have clearly aligned goals and objectives, to meet the required performance standards and to achieve continuous improvement in the services they deliver.
Ensure access to skills and personal development through appropriate training and support.
Promote a culture of openness and honesty to enable shared learning.
Encourage and empower others in their team to achieve their goals and reach their full potential through regular supportive conversation and shared decision making .
Adhere to and promote Trust policy and procedure in all staffing matters, participating as appropriate in a way which underpins Trust values.

GENERAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust’s Raising Concerns Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to:
Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility.
Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff.
Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example:
Smoke Free policy
IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct
standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour

Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work.
Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control.
All employees of the South Eastern HSC Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the South Eastern HSC Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the South Eastern HSC Trust’s policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.
Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.
Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.

This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.
It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand.

eHealth
The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has invested in eHealth to deliver better, faster, safer care to our community and is committed to supporting staff to utilise associated information systems that directly and indirectly inform care.  Trust staff are therefore required to commit sufficient time to ensure that they acquire and/or retain the core technology skills required to support their role.

June 2023



PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE AND BAND

Community Health Development Worker

DIRECTORATE

Planning, Performance & Informatics

SALARY
Band 6


HOURS

18.75 hrs per week

Ref No: <to be inserted by HR>
<Month & Year>



Notes to applicants:
You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.
Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.
Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA


SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor
Criteria

Method of Assessment

Experience

At least 2 years’ experience in an community development role
Shortlisting by Application Form

Qualifications/ Registration
A relevant university degree or a recognised professional qualification (A relevant University Degree and professional qualification is defined as Nursing, Social Work, Health Promotion, Community Development )
Shortlisting by Application Form

Other
Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.
Shortlisting by Application Form

Section 2
The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:


Skills / Abilities
Ability to building the capacity and capability of those delivering health improvement programmes with a range of relevant.
Interview

Knowledge
Have specialist health improvement knowledge of relevant regional strategies

Have specialist knowledge and expertise in community development

A broad understanding of health improvement, health inequalities and related issues underpinned by training and experience.

Interview

DESIRABLE CRITERIA


SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted


Factor
Criteria
Method of Assessment

Experience

Experience of working with communities and a wide range of relevant partner organisation have to achieve successful outcomes in the field of health improvement.
Shortlisting by Application Form





As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed.

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THE TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment

All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times
All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times