Trainee Public Health Practitioner

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirklees Metropolitan Council seeks participants for an apprenticeship within their Public Health Improvement team. This opportunity allows you to earn while learning from experienced mentors, contributing to important health initiatives that empower local communities. Ideal for school leavers or those changing careers, offering a supportive environment to develop skills and knowledge for a successful future.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee wellbeing packages

Access to staff benefits and pensions

Qualifications

• Relevant skills and knowledge in public health and community work.
• Ability to support and empower diverse communities.
• Experience or willingness to learn in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the reduction of health inequalities by contributing to strategic local and operational work.
• Develop and deliver resources for Council colleagues and local populations.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet shared outcomes.

Job description

Our vision for Kirklees is to have a strong economy with a great quality of life, built on thriving communities, growing businesses, high prosperity and low inequality, where people enjoy better health throughout their lives.

To achieve this, we need a diverse and talented workforce.

Our highly rated apprenticeship programmes will allow you to earn, learn and build a successful career.

You will learn from experienced staff in the workplace, be sponsored to undertake an industry recognised university qualification by virtual study, and benefit from a supportive work environment.

We offer a competitive salary, with access to our staff benefits, pensions, employee networks and wellbeing packages.

Our roles are suitable for all ages, from school- and college-leavers, to those looking to re-train in a different career (we also offer opportunities for graduates through our higher-level apprenticeship programme).

Working within the Kirklees Public Health Improvement team, this role will contribute to the reduction of health inequalities and inspire health improvement by supporting strategic local and operational work areas. By understanding how the wider determinants of health (wider factors that impact on our health such as jobs, housing, food, transport, the environment and more) can affect health and wellbeing, and by using relevant skills and knowledge, this role will assist with the ambition for sustainable improved outcomes across the life course of the local population.

As part of the team, this role will support colleagues to evidence, influence, develop and deliver information, knowledge and resources for Council colleagues, local populations, and partner organisations. Working together with team members and with some self-reliance, this role will contribute to theshared outcomesof the Council, empowering residents and communities to live healthier independent lives for as long as possible through tackling inequalities and embracing inclusion and diversity.

To apply, please follow the application link and ensure you detail in your personal statement how you meet each of the criteria in the job profile by answering the questions in the document. You may find the following hints and tips useful:Candidate System - Kirklees Council.

This role is based within Corporate Strategy, Commissioning and Public Health.

Find out more aboutworking for Kirklees.

Vacancies are advertised all year round on the Council’s job site -Careers at Kirklees | Kirklees jobs

If you require further information about the role, please contactJo Hilton-Jones on 01484 222000 or [e-mail]