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Programme Development Officer (Healthy Ageing, Mental Health and Wellbeing) - Ref EE47519

Employer
Walsall Council
Location
Civic Centre
Salary
Salary G8 £29,343 - £33,464 per annum
Closing date
3 Dec 2019
Reference
WALS000004195

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Programme Development Officer (Healthy Ageing, Mental Health and Wellbeing) - Ref EE47519

Salary G8 £29,343 - £33,464 per annum

*This position is to provide support with a project and is Fixed term for 12 months for potential for extension*

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Development Officer (Healthy Ageing, Mental Health and Wellbeing in Public Health at Walsall Council.  We are seeking an experienced, motivated and proactive individual to join our team, who can engage effectively with partner agencies to deliver health improvement. 

Walsall Council is an innovative organisation, undergoing a transformational change programme to modernise its service offer to Walsall residents.  The public health team has strong collaborative working with partners across the borough including the NHS, voluntary sector, West Midlands Police and Housing and Fire services. 

The post holder will represent Walsall Council and Public Health at a range of local and regional forums and will maintain strong links with partner agencies, including Public Health England, local healthcare trusts and NHS Walsall CCG. 

The successful candidate will be experienced in public health community engagement and project management and possess a degree in a relevant field and a further qualification in project management or equivalent. 

The post holder will be a motivated individual who will contribute to progressing the development of the healthy ageing, mental health and wellbeing and suicide prevention programme agenda.

You will have excellent IT skills with a knowledge of systems and processes in health improvement. Your skills will support the delivery of service change with additional capacity to drive forward a range of strategic projects.

All employees of Walsall Council will be treated fairly and with respect and selection for employment, promotion, training, or any other benefit will be on the basis of aptitude and ability.  All employees and workers will be helped and encouraged to develop their full potential. 

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for Public Sector workers. 

If you feel you have the necessary skills and commitment to undertake this role and wish to have an informal discussion with Angela Aitken, please contact Janice.rowley@walsall.gov.uk or ring 01922 653747. 

**Please note- previous applicants need not apply**

Closing Date: Sunday 1st December 2019
Interviews scheduled week commencing 6th January 2020 

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children and young people.  

Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas.

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Telephone
01922 650000
Location
Civic Centre
Darwall Street
Walsall
West Midlands
WS1 1TP
United Kingdom

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