Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?

Community Health and Wellbeing Worker

Location: Stonehouse - Plymouth

Salary: £13.31 hourly rate

Hours: 20 hours per week – Monday to Wednesday 09:00-15:00 / Thursdays 09:00-12:30

Contract: Fixed Term until 31^st March 2027

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative programme that is at the forefront of improving community health and reducing health inequalities in Stonehouse, Plymouth.

The Wolseley Trust’s Community Health and Wellbeing Worker (CHWW) programme is a partnership with Waterside Primary Care Network, and supports residents to access primary care, navigate local services, and connect with organisations that can enhance their health and wellbeing. This role is part of a national movement to strengthen community-based care, led by the National Association of Primary Care (NAPC) and pioneered by Dr Matthew Harris, and aligns with the ambitions of the NHS 10-Year Plan.

As a CHWW, you will work directly within your local community, identifying unmet needs, building long-term trusted relationships, and providing a bridge between community, health, and care services. Your role is central to improving access to care, supporting people to overcome barriers, and empowering residents to make choices that enhance their wellbeing.

You will need confidence, resilience, and a coaching approach to engage with individuals and households, helping them navigate challenges and access the right services for their needs. Insight into the lived experiences of your community—whether through personal experience, volunteering, or professional work—will help you develop empathetic and effective relationships. You will work inclusively and in a trauma-informed way, respecting the diverse needs of the people you support.

This is an opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of organisations across the health and voluntary sectors, focusing on what matters most to residents, empowering communities, and shaping the CHWW role in Plymouth for the future.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Joe Harman on 07458 303286.

Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 16^th February 2026.

Application Pack

Job Description

Application Form

Equaliy and Diversity Monitoring Form

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Form

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Collaborative Conservation at Scott Business Park

In partnership with the Wolseley Trust, Pollenize launched a biodiversity monitoring project for 2023-24 aimed at enhancing the site's native wildflower patches and continued monitoring of plant and insect species on site. Through this initiative, we engaged employees and local residents to foster a sense of shared responsibility and connection to the natural environment.

A Data-Driven Approach to Green Space Management

The project utilised the Bioblitz method, an intensive survey designed to capture a snapshot of biodiversity within a defined area over a short period. Using the iNaturalist app, participants recorded plant and insect observations, contributing valuable geo-tagged and time-stamped data to help understand and improve the ecological health of the site.

Methodology and Tools

The project followed a structured approach:

1. Setting up the project in iNaturalist with geofenced boundaries.
2. Conducting regular Bioblitz events to collect data.
3. Analysing observations using the Floradex software.

Floradex provided actionable insights by generating planting prescriptions tailored to the site. These prescriptions suggested trees, shrubs, and flowers that would best support local biodiversity based on extensive databases, including the Plant-Pollinator Interactions Database and the Database of Insects and Their Food Plants.

Project Highlights and Findings

● Total pollinator plants observed: 75 of 499 plant-pollinator species have been observed onsite.
● Total Identifiers on the project: 111 Identifiers - These are the users who help confirm or suggest identifications for observations, assisting with the accuracy of species identification.
● Total pollinators observed: 5 of 485 pollinators observed onsite.

Biodiversity Prescription: A Roadmap for Improvement

Based on the collected data, Floradex prescribed specific plants to support a diverse range of pollinators and other beneficial insects. This roadmap empowers Scott Business Park to make informed decisions on landscaping and green space management to maximise ecological benefits.

The Importance of Workplace Biodiversity

Green spaces in business parks offer more than aesthetic value—they play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, improving air quality, and creating a pleasant environment for employees and visitors. Projects like this demonstrate how businesses can actively contribute to local conservation efforts while reaping the benefits of a healthier and more vibrant environment.

For more information on how to support or replicate this project, visit our biodiversity programme.

The Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre has been designated as the first Wellbeing Hub in Plymouth.

Dear All

As many of you will be aware Plymouth City Council and Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning group have been working with partners across Plymouth to design a network of Wellbeing Hubs.

Wellbeing Hubs offer an opportunity to provide support for people in their local community in a different way, they will join up a network of resources and services that have a part to play in improving health and wellbeing.

I am very pleased and proud to announce that the Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre has been designated as the first Wellbeing Hub in Plymouth.  

On Friday 23^rd March 2018, the formal launch of the Wellbeing Hubs initiative took place at the Centre.

The support we have received over the years has enabled this Centre to thrive and develop. The Centre was open to the public from 2.00pm on the day, and showcased the richness of services delivered in our community.   It was also an opportunity for the publice to hear more about the Wellbeing Hubs initiative in Plymouth.

We hope everyone who attenbded on the day had an enjoyable time.  Please see below a couple of videos of the day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReDJz4QSiHk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxJOzjdAOMQ

With kind regards

Sarah Taylor

Chief Executive

Wolseley Community and Economic Development Trust

Wolseley Wanderers is a dynamic, community-based youth group where young people can come together, make new friends, discover their potential, and make a positive impact.

We believe in creating a safe, inclusive, and exciting environment where every young person feels valued and empowered. Our regular sessions are packed with:

• Creative activities
• Sport and games:
• Life skills workshops
• Opportunities to get involved in community projects:
• A programme of holiday activities, trips and outings.

Join us for an unforgettable experience where you can build confidence, develop new talents, and create lasting memories.

Wolseley Youth Starz, ages 8yrs - 11yrs - Tuesdays 5:00pm - 6:15pm

Wolseley Youngsters, ages 11yrs - 16yrs - Tuesdays 6:30pm - 7:45pm