* Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
* Salary: Grade F SCP 12-19, £28,598 - £32,061
* Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Netherton Activity Centre
* Contract: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Full Time
* Hours: 36 hours per week.
* DBS Check: Enhanced
* Closing Date: 02/11/2025 at 23:59
* Reference: COMM/25/323353
At Active Sefton, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of our community through sports and physical activity programmes and supportive initiatives. We believe that everyone deserves access to resources that promotes a healthy lifestyle, and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive environment where people can thrive.
Active Sefton are responsible for delivering a portfolio of numerous health, sport and physical activity programmes working with all age groups, as well as a wide range of partners. The team contribute to key council priorities including working together to improve the outcomes for communities and improving the health and wellbeing of Sefton's residents.
Sefton is a vibrant local authority on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting 2030 Vision. This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.
Sefton has a strong track record of partnership working and for having a motivated and dedicated workforce that is resilient and adaptable, it puts the Council in the best possible place to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Job Details:
The Active Lifestyle team are looking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join their team.
The Development Officer will be responsible for the delivery and development of the Active Ageing Falls Prevention programme, linked to the priorities of Sefton Council through Active Sefton.
The role involves contact with a wide range of individuals from health professionals to patients, well-developed communication and interpersonal skills are essential elements for the post.
Closing date: Sunday 2nd November
Interview dates will be anticipated week commencing 24th November 2025
Equal Opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
Please note, we do not accept CV's (unless specified on the advert).