Public Health Support Officer | £22,183 - £24,491
Full time / Temporary, Public Health

Closing Date: 28.5.21 | Job Ref: C/50128125 | Directorate: Public Health | Service: Public Health | Location: Westgate Plaza, Barnsley, South Yorkshire (This would be the normal base of work for this role, however, due to the current Government guidance around social distancing and our evolving ways of working, this means that you may be required to work remotely (e.g. from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.)

Salary: £22,183 - £24,491  Plus laptop 

Working Arrangements: Monday - Friday, occasional weekend working inc. Agile Working

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Fixed Term for 12 months

Flexible working arrangement: Yes, and we’re happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you. 

This post is suitable for Job Share 

Suitable for Secondment: Employees wishing to be considered for secondment should agree with their head of service before submitting an application form. 

See our range of Employee Rewards

Closing date: 28.05.2021 at 23:59

 

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check 

 

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

 

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service.  If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

 

 

About the Post:


Our public health work is broad ranging and our team helps to improve population health & wellbeing and to support people to help themselves. Public health work is constantly evolving in response to the needs of communities. There has never been a more important time to join us in Barnsley to help us to manage the impacts of COVID-19 and make Barnsley a safer place to live and work. Our award-winning Council is on an exciting journey of change. It’s all about putting local people at the heart of everything, listening to, and working with our local communities. That’s what matters at Barnsley Council.  

We are looking for a committed, dynamic and flexible individual to help us communicate with the public about the key COVID-19 messages and make contact with people who need support locally.  As our Council continues to manage and respond to the impacts of COVID-19, you’ll provide vital skills and knowledge within our Public Health team working with colleagues across the Council.    

Your role in our journey

 As a Public Health Support Practitioner, you will be a key part of our local COVID-19 support service, delivering a high quality, efficient and effective customer focused service, whilst adopting a digital first approach. Your scope of work will include supporting the COVID-19 support service to provide timely and accurate support to our residents.  You will also contribute to other elements of the support service to help prevent further outbreaks of COVID-19. You will work alongside public health colleagues on a range of programs, including but not limited to; testing, contact tracing, vaccinations and local support.  

Shape a better future with us

We’re thrilled to have achieved Investors in People (IIP) Gold status for how we lead, support and develop people. Now we’d like you to be part of our success and help us take change further. Join us on our journey to a brighter future. By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives. Let’s make a better Barnsley for everyone.


For more information, please contact Cheryl Devine (Covid-19 Support and Recovery Lead)   cheryldevine@barnsley.gov.uk  

 

 

 

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

 

Job Profile: Public Health Support Officer Job Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf

Help with your application form

Why work for us?

 

Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

 

 

Barnsley Council is passionate about Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working. We're committed to equality and diversity in all aspects of our work and welcome candidates with a broad diversity of talent. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Click here for more information.

 

CVs will not be accepted.

 

www.barnsley.gov.uk/jobs

 

 

Vacancy Description
Closing Date: 28.5.21 | Job Ref: C/50128125 | Directorate: Public Health | Service: Public Health | Location: Westgate Plaza, Barnsley, South Yorkshire (This would be the normal base of work for this role, however, due to the current Government guidance around social distancing and our evolving ways of working, this means that you may be required to work remotely (e.g. from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.)
 

Salary: £22,183 - £24,491  Plus laptop 

Working Arrangements: Monday - Friday, occasional weekend working inc. Agile Working

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Fixed Term for 12 months

Flexible working arrangement: Yes, and we’re happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you. 

This post is suitable for Job Share 

Suitable for Secondment: Employees wishing to be considered for secondment should agree with their head of service before submitting an application form. 

See our range of Employee Rewards

Closing date: 28.05.2021 at 23:59

 

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check 

 

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

 

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service.  If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

 

 

About the Post:


Our public health work is broad ranging and our team helps to improve population health & wellbeing and to support people to help themselves. Public health work is constantly evolving in response to the needs of communities. There has never been a more important time to join us in Barnsley to help us to manage the impacts of COVID-19 and make Barnsley a safer place to live and work. Our award-winning Council is on an exciting journey of change. It’s all about putting local people at the heart of everything, listening to, and working with our local communities. That’s what matters at Barnsley Council.  

We are looking for a committed, dynamic and flexible individual to help us communicate with the public about the key COVID-19 messages and make contact with people who need support locally.  As our Council continues to manage and respond to the impacts of COVID-19, you’ll provide vital skills and knowledge within our Public Health team working with colleagues across the Council.    

Your role in our journey

 As a Public Health Support Practitioner, you will be a key part of our local COVID-19 support service, delivering a high quality, efficient and effective customer focused service, whilst adopting a digital first approach. Your scope of work will include supporting the COVID-19 support service to provide timely and accurate support to our residents.  You will also contribute to other elements of the support service to help prevent further outbreaks of COVID-19. You will work alongside public health colleagues on a range of programs, including but not limited to; testing, contact tracing, vaccinations and local support.  

Shape a better future with us

We’re thrilled to have achieved Investors in People (IIP) Gold status for how we lead, support and develop people. Now we’d like you to be part of our success and help us take change further. Join us on our journey to a brighter future. By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives. Let’s make a better Barnsley for everyone.


For more information, please contact Cheryl Devine (Covid-19 Support and Recovery Lead)   cheryldevine@barnsley.gov.uk  

 

 

 

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

 

Job Profile: Public Health Support Officer Job Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf

Help with your application form

Why work for us?

 

Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

 

 

Barnsley Council is passionate about Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working. We're committed to equality and diversity in all aspects of our work and welcome candidates with a broad diversity of talent. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Click here for more information.

 

CVs will not be accepted.

 

www.barnsley.gov.uk/jobs