LocationBuxton Social Services Sub Office, Kents Bank Road, BuxtonReferenceJOB/24/01459Salary detailsGrade 9 £30,054 - £31,963 per annumJob termFull TimeAppointment typePermanentHours37 hours per weekClosing Date19 May 2024🌟 Join our Team at Derbyshire County Council: Health and Wellbeing Officer Needed! 🌟
Do you like working with people in the community? 😊
Do you want to help people improve their lives? 🌻
Are you a good listener? 👂
If so, you may be the right person to join and support our team! 🤝We are looking for a Health and Wellbeing Officer to join our team.Your ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for candidates to use person centred and asset-based approaches to build trusting relationships with individuals, who can gain an understanding of the person's skills, passions, and talents, enabling them to build their vision of a good life and improve their health and wellbeing.You will need experience of helping individuals with disabilities, mental ill health, and their families/carers. With practical experience of advocacy and supporting people to plan for the future. You should be a creative thinker who is able to work in innovative ways and you must be committed to co-production. We need strong networkers who can also work sensitively with individuals, groups, communities, and partner organisations.Requirements
Experience working with people in a person-centred and asset-based way.
Ability to assist individuals with disabilities, mental health challenges, and their families/carers.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to listen, identify problems, and troubleshoot effectively.
Practical experience in advocacy and supporting individuals in planning for the future.
Creative thinking and the ability to work innovatively.
Essential CriteriaYou must have previous experience in a similar role and meet the essential criteria outlined in the attached job & person profile and additional information. Flexibility is essential, as you may need to cover various parts of Derbyshire at short notice, including the possibility of evening or weekend working and participating in a rota. While the current role predominantly involves remote work, there is a requirement to travel to support individuals and attend meetings.Why Join Us?This position is ideal for individuals with a passion for public health and a desire to make a positive impact on vulnerable people in society. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in Public Health and access numerous training opportunities within our department. Secondments are also encouraged with line manager approval.BenefitsAs an employee of Derbyshire County Council, you will receive a competitive benefits package including:
25 days of annual leave plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service (pro rata for part time)
Generous local government pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Discounts at selected county leisure centres
Derbyshire Rewards Scheme giving employees discount on their everyday spending
Access to physio, mental health, and other wellbeing services
And much more!
How to ApplyClick on the 'Apply now' button or for more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Eddie Hatch at , James Rowland or Lucy Billington at lucy.billington@derbyshire.gov.uk. 📧📞Join us in making a real difference in the lives of the people of Derbyshire! Apply today and be a part of our dedicated team. 🤗🌟Provisional Interview Date: The week beginning 03 June 2024Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.Related informationPlease read any attached documents before applying for this jobFile size: 344.47 KBFile size: 421.99 KBWe're a disability confident employerWe warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440Equality and diversityWe recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We're committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us.Advertise your jobs with usDerbyshire County Council advertise jobs on behalf of other organisations, to help reach a wider audience.If you are an organisation interested in advertising with us, please contact our traded recruitment team on 01629 535117 option 1 or by emailing to find out more.Need to contact us?If you have any queries about Derbyshire County Council vacancies, contact our recruitment team on 01629 535118 option 2 or by emailing our .If your query is about a vacancy with a school, please contact them directly.To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media
