Health Ambassadors East of England

The Health Ambassador project is funded by Skills for Health and Aimhigher Healthcare strand, supported by the NHS East of England and managed by the Britten Partnership.

Society Health and Development Diploma - now up and running in the East of England

Students in North Hertfordshire can now access the newly launched Society Health and Development Diploma (SHD). Other schools in the East of England will be delivering it from September 2009.The new Diploma is one of the most innovative developments to take place in the education of 14-19 year olds for nearly forty years. SHD will open a window to young people on careers in adult social care, community justice, health and the children's and young people's workforce. For more information look at www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/diploma.

Schools

We want to hear from Schools about your plans for working with the Health Sector. Working with HealthCare Ambassadors we can support you  deliver Health and Social Care programmes in the curriculum to let us know what you need  fill in the. school support request for Health Amb and send it to healthambassadors@brittenpartnership.co.uk

Health Sector Employers

We want to work with you to make contact with local schools to promote the health sector.

Could you be a Health Ambassador?

 

• Do you enjoy your work and would you like to speak to others about it?
• Would you like the chance to encourage young people and have an input into their education by visiting a school or college?
• Are you looking for an interesting opportunity for Continuing Professional Development?

 

What is a Health Ambassador?

 

A Health Ambassador is a qualified and experienced health worker who is willing to inspire and encourage young people to think about a career and educational opportunities in healthcare.

 

They have enthusiasm, commitment, confidence, the ability to identify with young people, a passion for their work and the wish to inspire others to achieve their full potential.

 

What’s involved for Ambassadors?

 

Health Ambassadors act as role models to young people, offering them the chance to find out as much as possible about jobs and professions in Health care.

 

As an Ambassador you will be involved in a programme of working with local schools and colleges.

 

This may include providing:

 

• presentations in a school setting with groups of students on health and social care courses;
• or at a careers session offering guidance and advice on the health industry and its many and varied career opportunities;
• helping to facilitate workshops and work experience programmes; and possibly becoming a mentor if you have the skills and interest.

 The average time involvement would be at least ½ a day in the year. We will provide on-going support to help you build your confidence as an effective ambassador.

 

Each Ambassador will be offered an induction course which will include presentation skills and development of learning material to use with students.

 

Want more information or an informal chat to learn more about what is involved then contacthealthambassadors@brittenpartnership.co.uk 

Please also see our downloadable leaflet for further information Health Ambassadors leaflet