Wellbeing & Community Health Advocate

Newark and Sherwood District Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career average local government pen­s​

Generous annual leave

Family-friendly benefits

Lifestyle benefits platform

Funded health cash plan

Free car parking

£10 gym membership

Job summary

Newark and Sherwood District Council is seeking a Health Improvement Officer to join the Healthy Places Service Area. You will work with partners across the public, voluntary and private sectors to support residents in improving health and wellbeing.

If you have excellent communication skills and up-to-date knowledge of health interventions, you will lead initiatives that place residents at the centre of a holistic approach, including those in underserved areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives that place residents at the centre of a holistic approach to improving wellbeing.
• Collaborate with internal council services, voluntary groups, community organisations, health professionals and businesses to support residents' health needs.
• Support residents in underserved areas to make lasting lifestyle changes that improve health.

Job description

Newark and Sherwood District Council is seeking a Health Improvement Officer to join the Healthy Places Service Area. You will work with partners across the public, voluntary and private sectors to support residents in improving health and wellbeing.

If you have excellent communication skills and up-to-date knowledge of health interventions, you will lead initiatives that place residents at the centre of a holistic approach, including those in underserved areas.