Prevention Officer

Prevention Officer Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £26,421 - £28,770 per annum, plus benefits (pay award pending) Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 17/11/2024 at 23:00 Reference: 706030 We have an excellent opportunity available for a Prevention Officer to join our proactive Public Health Team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis. As a Prevention Officer, you will play an integral role in delivering the Wokingham Long Term Health Prevention programmes to those individuals who have been referred on prescription by a Health Professional onto the scheme, both in the practical delivery of physical activity sessions and the required consultations of the referral. This includes, but not limited to, supporting all other health preventative programmes in the team (e.g. Escape Pain, Falls Prevention, Cardiac Rehab and Active Ageing), deliver physical activity sessions and consultations where necessary and required to do so. The aim of the service is to develop facilities, policies and strategies relating the Health & Wellbeing and Leisure Strategies, ensuring that they contribute to the Council’s overall Vision and Goals. Delivery of health and wellbeing physical activities within the Borough. Benefits Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, an excellent local government pension scheme, an employee assistance programme, sports & leisure discounts, an onsite gym, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme and much more Key Responsibilities Support the Prevention Manager to develop and expand the Wokingham Long Term Health Physical Activity Referral Scheme, Steady Steps Falls Prevention and Active Ageing programmes within the Borough, in line with set protocols, and national service frameworks, ensuring an appropriate, equitable and accessible service across the local authority. Co-ordinating, monitoring and ensuring all exercise classes/ sessions are appropriate, safe and effective. Ensure all health and safety issues are identified within the settings and Risk Assessments carried out Co-ordinate and deliver consultations with participants on the Wokingham Long Term Health Physical Activity Referral Scheme, adhering to our data and management protocols, including confidentiality. Provide feedback and collect relevant data from the individual’s assessments in order to provide the Senior Public Health Programme Officer with evidence-based data for future funding opportunities To deliver programmes both in the practical delivery of physical activity sessions and through verbal consultations with the individual. Candidate Requirements Relevant degree or equivalent qualifications/Sport and Leisure/Health National Governing Body level 2 gym instructor Level 3 in Exercise Referral Desirable Other relevant qualifications level 4 e.g. PSI, Neuro desirable Previous experience in exercise prescription/running physical activity sessions Driving Licence and own transport The role may include some evening delivery. Our Area Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. For more information, please contact Joseph Howorth, Senior Public Health Programme Officer via email joseph.howorthwokingham.gov.uk Closing date: Sunday 17th November 2024, 11pm Interview date: TBC If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. Further information on this vacancy JD Prevention Officer