Public Health Practitioner - Babies, Children, Young People and Families

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; Winchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Winchester is seeking a Public Health Practitioner focused on Babies, Children and Young People. This role involves supporting health programmes, managing projects, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and experience in public health. Join a supportive team to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Good understanding of public health principles and practice, especially for children and young people.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Flexible, self-motivated approach with the capability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of public health programmes focused on tobacco control and mental health.
• Build strong partnerships to improve health outcomes.
• Manage multiple projects while prioritizing tasks.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Partnership building

Project management

Education

Degree in a relevant subject area

Job description

Joining our well-established and dynamic team as a Public Health Practitioner for Babies, Children and Young People and Families, you’ll be supported to develop your career in Public Health. You’ll play a vital role in addressing health inequalities and preventing ill-health in our communities by delivering key ambitions within our Public Health Strategy. As part of the wider Hampshire Public Health team, you’ll work in a collaborative and innovative environment that values continuous improvement and impact.

What you’ll do:

• Support the delivery of three key public health programmes that include:
  • Smokefree Hampshire 2030: Hampshire’s Tobacco Control Strategy whose key priorities are preventing the uptake of and reducing smoking in children and young people, promoting smokefree environments, and lowering smoking in pregnancy rates.
  • #BeeWell: A secondary school survey across Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Southampton, delivered in alignment with the Hampshire Health in Education programme, that supports a whole setting approach to promoting the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
  • Emotional wellbeing and mental health: Promoting mental wellbeing and resilience and early support for children and young people, including leading on public health elements of education engagement, inclusion groups, and transitions to adulthood.
• Work in a matrix structure to support the wider team’s functions and priorities.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with a range of professionals and organisations to drive change and improve health outcomes.
• Work with minimal supervision and apply public health principles to ensure evidence-based approaches with measurable outcomes.
• Manage multiple projects effectively, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines under pressure.

What we’re looking for:

• A degree in a relevant subject area.
• A good understanding of public health principles and practice, with specific experience in a public health setting, ideally with a focus on children and young people.
• Strong communication, organisational, and partnership-building skills.
• A flexible, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects and priorities effectively and simultaneously.

Why join us:

• Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team that values innovation and collaboration.
• Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people across Hampshire.
• Access to ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Work in a role that offers variety, challenge, and impact in high-profile areas of public health. Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note:We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.