Ashfield District Council have a great opportunity for a Wellbeing Officer to join us in Kirkby-in-Ashfield. You will join us on a full time, fixed term basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £33,024 - £35,745 per annum (pay award pending).
Ashfield District Council are pleased to announce the recruitment of a Wellbeing Officer into the Regeneration Team. The post will play a key role in helping us to address the health inequalities that exist across Ashfield. Health and happiness is one of the Council's five key priorities.
Working in close collaboration with Discover Ashfield, and the Ashfield Health and Wellbeing Partnership the postholder will help develop our understanding and engagement in identified places. Through an asset-based community development approach the post holder will strengthen the relationships in these areas, develop under used assets, and attract funding and resources, ensuring that the work aligns to what matters to residents, and making sure that they are empowered to make things happen for themselves.
The post holder will also support our Leisure Centre Operator in developing programmes and initiatives in local communities.
The post holder will be part of the Wellbeing team supporting the successful delivery of projects including Feel Good Families, Feeding Ashfield, Workplace Health, Playzones and other initiatives that help support healthy and happier residents.
Package
Up to 43 days per year including bank holidays Hybrid working Local Government pension scheme Personal Development Discounted leisure facilities Retail discounts Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme Health and well-being Free parking
Closing date for the Wellbeing Officer role: 9 June 2024
Interview date for the Wellbeing Officer role: 28 June 2024
Why not click ‘apply' today? Don't miss out on this opportunity to develop your career as our Wellbeing Officer.
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Ashfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer
and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community.