Public health Practitioner

WMJobs; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days + pro‑rata holidays

LGPS pension scheme

Professional learning & development

Hybrid working

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council is recruiting two Public Health Practitioners to support Priority Neighbourhood Development and place-based working across Worcestershire. These permanent roles offer the opportunity to work directly with communities, partners and local organisations to improve health and wellbeing outcomes.

As a Public Health Practitioner, you will help deliver locality-based public health action, build strong relationships with residents and partners, and contribute to evidence

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and delivery of Priority Neighbourhood Development programmes.
• Building trusted relationships with residents, community groups, faith organisations, schools, businesses and local partners.
• Engaging communities to identify local priorities, strengths and opportunities for action.
• Facilitating asset-based community development approaches that empower local people and organisations.
• Supporting community engagement, co-production and resident-led decision making.
• Developing and maintaining partnerships that improve access to health, wellbeing and wider opportunities.
• Identifying opportunities to attract resources and support into local communities.
• Working across organisations and sectors to address the wider determinants of health and reduce inequalities.
• Supporting evidence gathering, monitoring, evaluation and learning from community-based programmes.

Job description

Worcestershire County Council,

Job Title: Public Health Practitioner (Priority Neighbourhood Development) x 2

Salary: £37,036 - £39,513 per annum

35 Hours per Week

Location: Wildwood Worcestershire/ Hybrid

Team: Public Health

Permanent

Help create healthier, stronger communities across Worcestershire

Are you passionate about community development, reducing health inequalities and working alongside residents to create lasting change?

Worcestershire Public Health is recruiting two Public Health Practitioners to support our growing programme of Priority Neighbourhood Development and place-based working. These exciting permanent roles offer the opportunity to work directly with communities, partners and local organisations to improve health and wellbeing outcomes in some of Worcestershire's most disadvantaged neighbourhoods.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who believe in the strengths and assets within communities and who can help residents, local organisations and partners work together to address local priorities and create healthier places to live, work and thrive.

About The Role

As a Public Health Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering locality-based public health action across Worcestershire. Working closely with residents, voluntary and community organisations, statutory partners and local stakeholders, you will help develop sustainable community-led approaches that improve wellbeing and tackle the causes of poor health.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the development and delivery of Priority Neighbourhood Development programmes.
• Building trusted relationships with residents, community groups, faith organisations, schools, businesses and local partners.
• Engaging communities to identify local priorities, strengths and opportunities for action.
• Facilitating asset-based community development approaches that empower local people and organisations.
• Supporting community engagement, co-production and resident-led decision making.
• Developing and maintaining partnerships that improve access to health, wellbeing and wider opportunities.
• Identifying opportunities to attract resources and support into local communities.
• Working across organisations and sectors to address the wider determinants of health and reduce inequalities.
• Supporting evidence gathering, monitoring, evaluation and learning from community-based programmes.

Benefits

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?

Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 13th of September 2026

Anticipated Interview Date: 21st of September 2026

Attached documents

Job Description And Person Specification

Public Health Practitioner (Priority Neighbourhood Development)