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What it is
- You'll support a local council public health team to improve residents’ health and reduce inequalities.
- You'll help deliver and evaluate programmes through research, needs assessments and community engagement.
- You'll combine day-to-day project work with a Level 6 degree apprenticeship in public health.
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Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.
About the role
The post holder will work within Barnet Public Health, supporting the delivery of programmes and projects that improve health and wellbeing, reduce health inequalities and protect the health of local residents.
Working under the supervision of experienced public health professionals, the apprentice will contribute to a range of public health activities including research, needs assessment, community engagement, partnership working, programme delivery, service improvement, evaluation and communications.
The post holder will gain practical experience across the three domains of public health practice, developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a Public Health Practitioner while undertaking a Level 6 Public Health Degree Apprenticeship.
The apprentice will support the work of their allocated team whilst also having opportunities to contribute to wider Public Health priorities and projects across the service.
About you
This is a three-year fixed-term position for someone undertaking a Level 6 Public Health Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship. The apprentice will combine workplace learning with a structured programme of academic study leading to a BSc in Public Health. The training provider is to be confirmed.
The post holder will work within Barnet Public Health, supporting the delivery of programmes and projects that improve health and wellbeing, reduce health inequalities and protect the health of local residents.
Working under the supervision of experienced public health professionals, the apprentice will contribute to a range of public health activities including research, needs assessment, community engagement, partnership working, programme delivery, service improvement, evaluation and communications.
The post holder will gain practical experience across the three domains of public health practice, developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a Public Health Practitioner while undertaking a Level 6 Public Health Degree Apprenticeship.
What we offer
- 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
- A comprehensive Flexible Working Policy which supports work-life balance by empowering staff and management to make decisions around when, where, and how work is done
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance
How to apply
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All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
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