Wellbeing Officer (CDC)

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Wellbeing support and staff networks

Development and training opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits schemes

Job summary

The City of Doncaster Council is seeking a confident Wellbeing Officer to deliver an all-age, locality-based wellbeing service. You will promote the Care Act Wellbeing Principles, support carers and Armed Forces communities, and work with partners to prevent escalation of need.

You will help individuals live independently at home by enabling choice and control while encouraging healthy, active lifestyles and community participation.

Qualifications

• Experience in wellbeing or related community services preferred.
• Ability to work in locality-based settings and engage diverse residents.
• Willingness to work with adults, carers, and Armed Forces communities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an all-age, person-centred service in a locality base.
• Promote Care Act Wellbeing Principles and support health and wellbeing.
• Identify and support unpaid adult carers early.
• Identify and support the Armed Forces community early.
• Help people lead healthy, connected, and active lives at home.
• Ensure individuals have choice and control over their support.
• Provide customer-facing delivery of early intervention and prevention solutions.
• Collaborate with partners, residents, services and communities.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Community engagement

Customer service

Job description

Based at: Various locality bases throughout Doncaster

Salary details: Grade 7, £28,598 – £31,537 (Pay award pending)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full time

Hours: 37hrs per week

Closing date: Sunday 27th September

Enhanced with barred list DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

The City of Doncaster Council puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. We are looking for a confident and ambitious individual to help deliver our early intervention and prevention offer through the Neighbourhoods and Wellbeing Service.

Do you want to work in a job which makes a difference to the local community and the people who live there? Working for the City of Doncaster Council as a Wellbeing Officer could be perfect for you.

Duties include:

• Delivery of an all-age, person-centred service in a locality base.
• Support adults by promoting the Care Act Wellbeing Principles including support to improve; physical health, mental health, work, education, training, social and economic wellbeing, relationships, living environment and contribution to society. Always treating people with dignity and respect.
• Early identification and support of unpaid, adult carers.
• Early identification and support of those from the Armed Forces community.
• Support people to lead healthy, connected and active lifestyles, which allow them to remain living independently in their homes and communities for as long as long as possible.
• Ensuring that individuals have choice and control in how their support is provided.
• Customer facing delivery of early intervention and prevention solutions to reduce escalation to costly services.
• Work with a range of partners, residents, services and the community to promote and influence early intervention and prevention, relational practice, improved wellbeing, Community Led Support and community capacity building.
• To develop an understanding of the needs of local people which will enable communities to do more for themselves and develop their own solutions.

What you will bring to the role:

We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

Details on what it is like working for us:

The Neighbourhoods and Wellbeing Service is an all-age service, working with people and place based issues in a strengths based, early intervention and preventative approach.

Our vision is for every person in Doncaster to live in the place they call home with the people and things that they love, in communities where they look out for one another, doing things that matter to them and the Neighbourhoods and Wellbeing Service work towards making this a reality.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Natasha Mead, Tel: [phone], Email: [e-mail]

This post involves working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.

The Advance Employment Team offers personalised support to help you take your next step into work. From building your CV and getting the right interview skills to accessing a wide range of free courses, the team will help you grow your skills and confidence and find a job you’ll enjoy. Get in touch by email ([e-mail]) or visit the Advance website (www.advancedoncaster.co.uk) to discover the support available.

City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.

Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment.

Company: City Of Doncaster Council

Salary: Grade 7 – £28,598 – £31,537

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Sector: Health and Social Care

Sector: Mental Health

Sector: Wellbeing

Job Role: Officer