Public Health Officer (Be Well Doncaster)

Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Jan 2024 - 37 Hours Per Week

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Public Health team in Doncaster.

The post holder will primarily be responsible for:

To provide project support within the Be Well Doncaster, Well Doncaster and Local Delivery Pilot (LDP) programmes

To tackle the underlying causes of ill health through behaviour change techniques such as motivational interviewing, coaching and brief intervention.

To support the delivery the Be Well Doncaster model which aims to address the commercial determinants of health by moving away from the deficit- base approaches which tackle unhealthy behaviours such as smoking, excess alcohol consumption, physical inactivity and poor diet.

To deliver one-to-one support, via phone, virtual platform and face to face, conducting initial consultations and evaluations of individuals to facilitate behaviour change and health improvement.

Support the development of community centred approaches and co-designed community based public health interventions that may address, long term health condition self-management, weight management, physical activity etc. across the borough.

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 - City of Doncaster Council page to find out more.

Shortlisting will commence 12th June and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on week commencing 19th June.

For further details or an informal chat please contact: Karen Seaman Tel: 01302 737779, email address emma.nicholas-hernanadez@doncaster.gov.uk

This post involves working with children/ adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level.

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.