Health Check Advisor

Salary: £31,015 - £33,673
Location: The Council house/Community
Hours: 30 Hours a week
Contract Type: Permanent
DBS Requirement: Yes
Closing Date: 25/10/2026

The Opportunity
This is an exciting time to work for Derby City Council. We’re committed to improving our city and creating better life experiences for our citizens. Working in partnership across the city and with our communities, we’re focused on improving outcomes and reducing health inequalities.

Based within our award-winning Livewell service, part of the Physical Activity and Health Team, our Health Check Advisors play a vital role in helping people take the first step towards a healthier future.

Health Check Advisors deliver NHS Health Checks to eligible people across Derby’s communities and workplaces. The national NHS Health Check programme helps identify and reduce the risk of serious conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and some forms of dementia. Through a friendly, person-centred approach, Health Check Advisors help people understand their health, identify their risk factors and feel empowered to make positive changes that can lead to a longer, healthier life.

No two days will be the same. The role works across a range of community and workplace settings, engaging with people from diverse backgrounds and helping us reach those who may benefit most from preventative health support.

If you’re caring, people-centred and passionate about helping others lead healthier lives, we’d love to hear from you. If you have experience of providing healthy lifestyle advice and enjoy connecting with people in their communities, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

What you’ll be doing
1. Delivering NHS Health Checks in communities and workplaces, focussing on target populations where uptake is lower.
2. Performing point-of-care testing and clinical measurements, using appropriate tools and methodologies to assess cardiovascular risk and explain these results clearly to clients.
3. Increasing awareness and up take of health checks amongst target populations by understanding their concerns and barriers and developing joint solutions.
4. Raising awareness of NHS Health Checks, the Livewell programme and wider opportunities within the Physical Activity and Health Team by arranging and attending health promotion activities and events in community and workplace settings.
About you
• A Level 5 qualification in a related subject or equivalent experience.
• A good understanding of the NHS Health Check programme and cardiovascular health.
• Experience of delivering healthy lifestyle advice.
• Confident using IT systems to manage appointments, record client information and upload data securely.
• A clear and confident communicator, able to build rapport and explain health information in a simple, supportive and accessible way.
• Organised and reliable, with the ability to manage appointments, workload and competing priorities.
• A positive team player, who enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to a supportive team environment.

Who We Are
At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.

Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.

Join us and you'll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby's future.
Why join Derby City Council?
At Derby City Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people.
Alongside the opportunity to help shape the future of Derby, you'll benefit from a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

Financial Benefits
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover
• Team Derby Rewards – discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme – a salary sacrifice scheme for leasing a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle
Work-Life Balance
• Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years' service (plus bank holidays, depending on your contract)
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles
• Flexible retirement options, where eligible
• Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities
Learning and Development
• Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth
• Leadership and management development programmes, mentoring and professional qualifications
• Modern workspaces designed to support collaboration, productivity and wellbeing
Health and Wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Cycle2Work Scheme and free cycle training
Community and Inclusion
• Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year
• Recognition through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards
• The opportunity to join one of our Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity

At Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Whatever stage you're at in your career, you'll be joining an inclusive organisation where you'll be supported to develop, feel valued and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.

Some benefits are dependent on your role, contract or length of service.
How to apply

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please submit an application via the Derby City Council website

The closing date for this vacancy is specified at the top of the advert. Applications received after midnight on the closing date will not be accepted.

Interview dates: 10 November 2026
Interview location: Council House, Derby

If you would prefer to apply using your CV, please complete the attached Declaration Form and send it along with your CV to kellie.townes@derby.gov.uk

Applications submitted by CV must include a completed Declaration Form to be accepted; this can be found at the bottom of the advert.

We also encourage you to complete the attached Equalities Form and return it to recruitment.team@derby.gov.uk. This is optional and will not affect your application.

Important Information
Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are available below.

Before submitting your application, please read our guidance on completing the application form and ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification.

All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the role.

Where a DBS requirement is indicated at the top of this advert, the successful candidate will be subject to the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safer recruitment process.

Where a Market Rate Supplement is indicated at the top of this advert, it is paid in addition to the basic salary and is subject to regular review. The supplement may be reduced or withdrawn and will reduce in line with incremental progression and pay awards.

The Council has a legal obligation to consider suitable redeployment opportunities for employees at risk of redundancy. Consequently, this vacancy may be withdrawn before the advertised closing date if it is filled through the Council's redeployment process.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Derby City Council, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we serve.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can choose to apply through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

We are also proud to hold the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, recognising our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families. Members of the Armed Forces community, veterans and their close family members who meet the essential criteria are also eligible for our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including during your application, interview or onboarding, we'll work with you to provide the support you need.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or need assistance with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK: 18001 01332 640844) or email recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk

Please see here for Job Description
Please see here for Person Specification
Please see Declaration Form for CV Applications here
Please see Equalities Form for CV Applications here

Please see DBS Code of Conduct here