Do you want to work in a vibrant, supportive environment?
Do you want to challenge yourself and others to make a difference for people experiencing domestic abuse in Stockton-on-Tees?
Are you enthusiastic about public health?
Look no further! We have a fantastic 12-month opportunity as a Public Health Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive Public Health team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
This is a rewarding opportunity to influence how public health services are delivered across our borough, empowering our residents to lead healthier, safer lives. This role has a particular focus on developing and supporting domestic abuse services, whilst also contributing to other key areas within Public Health such as Complex Lives and Children & Families, as needed.
We are seeking a forward-thinking and innovative individual who thrives on using their public health expertise to influence both strategic and operational outcomes.
Find out more about Public Health at the Council by clicking here.
In practice, the role will involve:
* Influencing strategic and operational activities relating to the prevention of and response to domestic abuse
* Collaborating with partners to implement strategic priorities set within the Domestic Abuse Strategy for Stockton-on-Tees
* Mobilising and performance managing the new sanctuary service
* Monitoring of current contracted services provided by Harbour
All you need to be a success is:
* A degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience in public health
* Proven experience in planning, implementing and evaluating public health programmes
* Ability to interpret and apply data insights to support evidence-based decision making
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload
As this is a 12-month fixed-term post, secondment opportunities will be considered. Please obtain prior approval from your current line manager before completing the application. For further information about this opportunity, please contact Mandy MacKinnon Tel 01642 528478.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
* A competitive salary of up to £40,777
* 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
* Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
* Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
And that’s not all – you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home.
For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:
https://www.stockton.gov.uk/careers
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mandy MacKinnon, Strategic Health & Wellbeing Manager
Tel. 01642 528478, Mandy.mackinnon@stockton.gov.uk
Guidance for applicants
You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
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