Street Scene Workforce Support Officer

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Council is seeking a Street Scene Workforce Support Officer to provide essential sickness absence management support within the team. The role involves advising staff and managers, monitoring performance data, and contributing to Council service plans. This is a full-time position providing many benefits including ongoing training and public transport discounts.

Benefits

Discounted public transport

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted leisure facility membership

Free 12-week exercise program with trainer

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• NVQ or BTEC qualification in relevant subject necessary.
• Full, current driving license required.
• Ability to provide professional advice on sickness absence.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day application of sickness absence process.
• Provide advice to employees and managers on sickness management.
• Assist in monitoring performance against absence objectives.

Skills

Advice and guidance on sickness management

Monitoring performance data

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in a relevant subject

BTEC Higher or relevant equivalent qualification

Willingness to work towards CIPD professional qualification

Job description

An opportunity exists in the Council’s Street Scene Services for a Street Scene Workforce Support Officer working 37 hours per week.

What will be expected from me?

This post provides sickness absence management support to the Street Scene Service.

What might I be doing?

To support the day-to-day application of the sickness absence process.

To provide support to employees and managers in the provision of professional advice, guidance, and training on sickness management.

To support the setting of objectives, targets, and the formulation of service plans in line with Council procedures.

To provide advice and assistance on the presentation of sickness absence data, assisting in the monitoring of performance against set objectives, service plans, and standards in relation to absence.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in a relevant subject.
• BTEC Higher or relevant equivalent qualification or willingness to work towards CIPD professional qualification.
• Full, current driving licence (Category B + E) with a maximum of 6 penalty points.

What can I expect?

• This post is 37 hours per week.
• Support and ongoing training.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• A great range of benefits including discounted membership to leisure facilities, free 12-week exercise program with a personal trainer, discounts for retail, entertainment, health, and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme, and more.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process, or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact John Allen.

To apply, please click the Apply Now link below.

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