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Job Summary
Are you passionate about improving health and wellbeing in your community? DDM Health delivers council-backed healthy weight and lifestyle programmes across Barking and Dagenham. We are looking for friendly, confident, and committed individuals to engage with residents in town centres, community events, and local venues, helping connect people with free health and wellbeing services.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a positive impact in their community, with opportunities to grow into service delivery and leadership roles.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and group support using motivational interviewing and behaviour change techniques
- Engage with members of the public in busy community settings
- Promote healthy living and local weight management services
- Support individuals through health coaching and digital engagement tools
- Distribute promotional materials and health information
- Record basic engagement information and signpost residents to relevant services
- Act as a positive ambassador for public health initiatives
About You
- Nutrition certification required
- Passionate about health, wellbeing, and supporting others
- Friendly, approachable, and confident communicating with the public
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Organised, with the ability to maintain accurate records
- Experience or interest in health, nutrition, education, or community work is desirable
- Training in health coaching or behaviour change is beneficial but not essential
What We Offer
- Travel and mileage expenses
- Full induction and on-the-job training
- Ongoing mentoring and support
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
Experience:
- Nutrition or Healthcare: 2 years (required)
Location:
- Barking and Dagenham, Greater London (required)
Work Location: On the road