Job Introduction
1-year fixed term contract - This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 12 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application).
Public Health are seeking a Workforce Development Senior Public Health Project to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.
You will be required to lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of targeted training and public health initiatives that build workforce capacity, enhance parental engagement, and improve outcomes for families and children across Family Hubs, Early Years, and related settings. Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the One Medway Council Plan and embeds our values and behaviours.
Accountabilities and Outcomes:
Design, deliver, and evaluate targeted training programmes to build capability across Family Hubs, Early Years, education, clinical, and voluntary settings which support early intervention, enhance parental engagement, and equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality, evidence-informed support to families.
This includes training on perinatal and infant mental health, managing difficult conversations with parents, and promoting evidence-based parenting courses and developing formal presentations and modules for a range of stakeholders, including GPs, senior managers, and local authority teams, ensuring compliance with statutory and mandatory training requirements.
Conduct needs assessments and make recommendations for a refresh of training for evidence-based interventions, undertaking thorough needs assessments to evaluate and update training for staff delivering interventions for children aged 2-4 years in Children’s Hubs and childcare settings.
This also includes making recommendations for a targeted training portfolio to address identified gaps, ensuring staff are equipped to deliver high-quality, evidence-based interventions that meet the needs of young children and their families. Manage and motivate team and individual performance, providing direction and leadership, undertaking staff appraisals, addressing welfare, capability and disciplinary issues, advising on personal development, training and coaching in order to a foster a high-performing and resilient workforce.
Design, implement, monitor, and evaluate evidence-based public health projects aligned with national and local strategies to improve population health and reduce inequalities, while maintaining professional and ethical standards.
Represent the Council at local, regional, and national steering groups, networks, and meetings, upholding professional standards and codes of conduct, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to identify public health priorities, develop joint action plans, and advocate for initiatives that protect and improve population health and wellbeing.
This will include using influence and partnership working to deliver outcomes that reflect local needs and support the Council’s strategic objectives. Support the delivery of national and local targets through working with system partners and community-based assets to deliver against project schedule(s) and targets, keeping within resources, budget, and scope and operating within the decision making, administrative and reporting processes that support political and democratic systems.
Apply behavioural science and social marketing approaches to engage target communities with enabling information and services, raising awareness of ‘A Better Medway Lifestyle Services’ and improving health outcomes.
Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in service design and delivery by identifying strategies to ensure fair access, challenging discriminatory practices, and promoting inclusive workforce and service cultures.
Take responsibility for personal development and professional integrity by maintaining up-to-date service specific knowledge and consistently acting with purpose and accountability in line with organisational values.
At manager’s discretion, other activities may be assigned that fit the job description.
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail James Flower on james.flower@medway.gov.uk
Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.
When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.
The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:
Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.
Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.
Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.
Important Information-
Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile
For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.
Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
