Public health Work, Jobs in Stevenage (with Salaries)

Community Development Worker
POhWER —Stevenage
- £25,877.80 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
Commissioning Officer
Hertfordshire County Council —Stevenage
- £42,839 - £47,181 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Area Safety Health and Environmental (SHE) Advisor
Element Materials Technology —Stevenage
- Remote
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Health Policy Researcher - Health and Care
Rand Europe —Cambridge
- From £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Doctoral degree
- Free parking
- Work from home
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Community Link Worker
Watford & Three Rivers Trust —Welwyn Garden City
- £26,994 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Travel
3d
Health, Safety and Environmental Coordinator
Motability Foundation —Harlow
- £36,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Health Safety and Environmental Specialist
Marshall of Cambridge (Holdings) Limited —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
Consulting Lead: Healthcare Evidence Generation & Strategy
Aquarius Population Health —London
- £70,000 - £80,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Master's degree
14d
Health Economics and Market Access (HEMA)- Talent Community
Boston Scientific —Hemel Hempstead
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Senior Manager, Market Access Specialty Care
Sobi —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Remote
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Master's degree
Quick apply
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visitor
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust —Hemel Hempstead
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
- Flexible schedule
2d
Vaccine Support Officer
UK Health Security Agency —Colindale
- £32,624 - £37,737 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
9d
Executive Director
Circle Health Group —Northwood
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Human resources
- Leadership
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
Community Health Care Assistant
Westongrove Partnership —Wendover
- £13 - £15 an hour
- Part-time
- Patient care
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Quick apply
12d
Head of Virus Reference Department 919-HM-301316-EXT | Trac ID: 8002076
UK Health Security Agency —Colindale
- £109,725 - £145,478 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Presentation skills
Clinical Scientist
UK Health Security Agency —London
- £46,310 - £56,515 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Doctoral degree
11d
Band 6 Health Visitor
HCRG Care Group —Harlow
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Employee discount
Quick apply
5d
Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nurse)
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridgeshire) —Elstow
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
- Care plans
- School
11d
Head of Virus Reference Department
UK Health Security Agency —London
- £109,725 - £145,478 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Teaching
Technical Assurance Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical/Public Health)
SCS Railways —London
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook

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Community Development Worker

POhWER -
Stevenage

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Job details

Full-time
£25,877.80 a year

Benefits

Additional leave
Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Public health
IT
Communication skills

Full job description

Join our dynamic advocacy team at POhWER, dedicated to empowering communities and enhancing service delivery in Hertfordshire. We are looking for a motivated Community Development Worker who is passionate about making a difference by identifying service gaps and fostering strong networks within the community.

Key Responsibilities

Engage with diverse community groups, organisations, and stakeholders to build and strengthen partnerships.
Conduct assessments to identify gaps in services and resources within the community, focusing on advocacy needs.
Develop and implement strategies to address identified gaps and enhance accessibility to services for vulnerable populations.
Facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events to promote awareness of advocacy services and encourage community involvement.

Collaborate with other agencies and organisations to promote integrated service delivery and improve outcomes for community members.
Collect and analyse data related to community needs and service utilisation to inform advocacy efforts and policy development.
Act as a liaison between community members and service providers, ensuring that the voices of those in need are heard and considered.

Why join us?

Be part of a committed team focused on community empowerment and service improvement.
Opportunity to influence positive change within the Hertfordshire community.
Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
A supportive and inclusive work environment that values innovation and collaboration.

Community Development Worker Requirements:

Relevant qualifications in community development, social work, public health, or a related field.
Experience in community engagement, advocacy, or service development, preferably within a social services context.
Strong networking skills with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on active listening and empathy.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
Knowledge of community resources, local issues, and advocacy practices in Hertfordshire.
Excellent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability to learn software packages such as client management databases.

Desirable:

Previous experience in advocacy, information and advice, or a similar role within health, social care, or the voluntary sector.
Demonstrable experience working with vulnerable adults.
Working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations.

Benefits:

25 days annual leave + Bank holiday (Rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service) with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave + your birthday off as an additional holiday day after 1 years’ service!
Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas with up to 4 additional days leave.
1 Community Leave Day per annum.
Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan which covers Optical/dental/alternative therapy and more!
Auto enrolment Pension plan
Death in service cover.
Bike to work scheme.

Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do

At POhWER, we are committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. We provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. Our team is dedicated to listening, exploring options, and taking action to meet our clients' best interests.

We provide a full induction, training and equipment including a laptop and mobile phone. It is a contractual requirement that all advocates hold or are working towards an advocacy qualification. The most recognised qualification is the City and Guilds Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice Qualification (IAP) for practising advocates, previously completed City and Guilds Level 3 National Advocacy Qualification (NAQ). If you do not already hold an NAQ certificate or diploma or IAP qualification or equivalent, the expectation will be that you will gain the City and Guilds IAP qualification following successful completion of probation and pre-enrolment process. POhWER will fully sponsor this and provide a reasonable amount of study time and in return expect advocates to manage their time and complete within 12 months of registration.

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An Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.

We're proud to support our colleagues from the armed forces signing the Armed Forces Covenant in August 2024.

Successful applicants will need to obtain business insurance for their own vehicle.

POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a level 2 Disability confidence scheme employer, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

POhWER is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, and particularly welcome candidates from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, women, men, Black, Asian and other racially minoritised people, LGBTQ+ who are currently under-represented in our workforce.

To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support people from different backgrounds.

POhWER is a charity who provide information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion.

POhWER was set up in 1996 by service users who, tired of others making assumptions about their capabilities and views, wanted equal access to information and a voice of their own.

Get in touch:
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