Directorate: Adults Health and Wellbeing
Based at: Civic Office (currently working from home)
Salary details: Grade 8 (£27,049 to £30,564)
Contract Type: Full Time 37 Hours Temporary until 31st March 2022
Closing date: 11 April 2021
Due to current Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions we are following Government advice and this may result in interviews being held via video call.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join Doncaster Council.
We are passionate about Doncaster - it’s a great place to live, do business and visit.
We have plenty to shout about – Doncaster is the UK’s best connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don’t just take our word for it – anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.
Doncaster Council’s Public Health team are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for Public Health to be part of their Wider Determinants Team. The link between health and the environment has a strong evidence base and this post will be at the forefront of assisting in the development of sustainable and innovative approaches to provide the right conditions for residents to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. The post-holder will work with different council departments, communities and external partners to identify opportunities that will reduce health inequalities in Doncaster by developing healthy places and tackling the wider determinants of health.
The post-holder will be work on specific key elements with opportunity to contribute to other areas of a varied portfolio and therefore will be comfortable working in an agile, responsive and flexible environment.
Key elements of the post will be to:
Support a partnership approach to tackling fuel poverty and the impacts of a cold homes
Working with a range of local partners tackle poverty and promote financial inclusion
Support the delivery of new approaches to improve health through housing
We are looking for candidates with knowledge of the wider determinants of health and should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the job profile and role summary.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes. Visit our Working in Doncaster page.
Shortlisting 14th April, Interviews 21st April
If you would like to discuss this post please contact Karen Horrocks on 01302 735135 or Caroline Temperton on 01302 734481.
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Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.