Health Engagement Officer

Ready to tackle health inequalities? Join us as a Health Engagement Officer for our severe mental illness and physical health checks programme!

  1. Do you want to make a positive difference to the physical and mental health of adults in Bradford District and Craven?
  2. Are you able to ignite change?
  3. Are you passionate about building and maintaining relationships?
  4. Do you have experience of working with a range of stakeholders?

At Bradford District and Craven Mind, we are seeking dynamic individuals to join our team of Health Engagement Officers, to play a vital role in driving the operational delivery of our Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and Physical Health programme. These positions are integral to the expansion of our programme, enabling us to meet our commitment of improving physical health and life opportunities for people with SMI so they can live longer, healthier lives. The ideal candidates will bring a wealth of experience in engagement and inciting positive behavior change.

The role will appeal to those who have…

  • A person-centred approach to working with people with SMI 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A passion to help improve people’s lives
  • Energy and resilience to lead and enable change
  • A commitment to excellence
  • Ability to take initiative and be proactive in solutions
  • Confidence in developing new relationships
  • Ability to read, interpret and present data
  • Passion for multi-agency working

Important information

Salary: £28,282.80

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours

Probation: 6 months 

Closing Date: 10am Wednesday 22nd May 2024

Interview date: Week commencing 27th May 2024

What we offer

  • Clinical supervision
  • Staff engagement forum
  • Casual dress
  • Hybrid working available for some roles
  • Supportive management team who are committed to enhancing staff wellbeing
  • Opportunities for progression and development
  • Employee assistance programme, including payment towards healthcare expenses, access to GP appointments
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Holiday allowance 25 days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata) increasing to 28 days plus Bank
  • Holidays with service
  • A 4% contributory pension scheme which you will be auto enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme)

It is Bradford District and Craven Mind’s policy to make reasonable adjustments to enable those with disabilities to undertake the above. In the first instance any enquiries to be emailed to [email protected]

Making an application  

  • Please send an up to date CV along with a covering letter outlining your experience and knowledge linking this to the Job Description and Person Specification to [email protected]   
  • Please note it is not possible for us to give feedback to non-shortlisted applicants 
  • Bradford District and Craven Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and all successful applicants will be asked to apply (through Bradford District and Craven Mind) for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check.

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