Social Prescription Advisor - Momentwm

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Summary

Posted: 17 Dec 2024

Closing Date: 05 Jan 2025

Newport Live’s Momentwm Programme are looking to recruit a Social Prescription Advisor who will be instrumental at inspiring and connecting participants to participatory walking and cycling opportunities across the city as part of Momentwm’s Behaviour Change initiative.

Hours, Pay and Benefits

Hours

This is a full time position, working 37 hours per week
The role is fixed term until 31/03/2025, with potential to expand beyond this date should funding be extended for an additional year

Pay

£23,151 per annum starting salary (pro rata)

Benefits

33 days annual leave per year inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)
Generous pension scheme
Free Newport Live membership
Discounted food and drinks in our cafes
Uniform provided
Cycle to Work scheme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing schemes

Key Experiences and Qualifications

Essential

Excellent Literacy and Numeracy Skills and hold 5 GCSE or equivalent (Grades A – G).
Ability to use Information Technology packages and proficient in the use of social media platforms.
The ability achieve set targets and deadlines and able to manage the progress of your own work and competing demands, multitask effectively.
Exceptional Customer Service skills and experience of working in a busy customer facing role.
Be able to work well both as an individual and as part of a team with excellent negotiation and communication skills. Intrinsically motivated and driven to achieve excellence.

Beneficial

A proponent of Active Travel, with a good understanding of the benefits of Active Travel for everyday journeys, leisure and adventure.
Walk Leader Trained (or ability to achieve within two months of start date).
Qualifications relating to Customer Services, Administration and Information Technology.
Ability to commuciate in Welsh
Full UK Driving Licence

Role Requirements

The post holder will be responsible for managing enquiries and the booking process for participants in relation to the walking and/or cycling opportunities that are on offer, as well as providing support in the capture of data, evidence, and progression of participants. You will need to engage with various stakeholders across the city of Newport in order to promote the various programmes that Momentwm have to offer.

As the Momentwm Social Prescription Advisor you will support the Programme Manager and Engagement Officer in the delivery of programme initiatives, in addition to connecting participants to organised walking groups, Learn to Ride and Learn to Maintain, cycle training opportunities. You will need to lead by example, be able to adapt to ever changing situations and have the ability to regularly review and adapt the provision that we offer.

The successful candidate will be an advocate for active travel and behaviour change initiatives with a passion for working with participants to develop skills, confidence and develop healthy lifestyle choices. You need to be proactive in your approach, self-motivated and be able to effectively use your initiative.

Additional Requirements

Ability to travel extensively across the City of Newport
Willing to work varying shift patterns as required, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
Interviews will take place on 13/01/25

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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Job Contact

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Newport Live enquiries on 01633 656757 and ask to speak with Steven Williams, the Active Travel “Momentwm” Programme Manager, or email [email protected]