Public Health Support Worker

Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

About the Post:

Creativity, ambition and a focus on people. That’s what matters at Barnsley Council. Our award-winning council is on an exciting journey of change. It’s all about putting local people at the heart of everything. Listening and doing good for our communities. We’re innovative, efficient and provide value for money services for our residents.  

Shape a better future with us  

We’re thrilled to have achieved Investors in People (IIP) Gold status for how we lead, support and develop people. Now we’d like you to be part of our success and help us take change further. Join us on our journey to a brighter future. By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives. Let’s make a better Barnsley for everyone. 

Your role in our journey  

Barnsley Council are seeking to recruit a Public Health Support Worker to play a key role in our award winning How’s Thi Ticker service. As a Public Health Support Worker, you will be providing vital support and community outreach to Barnsley residents, providing health checks and health and wellbeing advice in a range of settings. The service is crucial in preventing ill health, breaking down barriers to healthcare and reducing health inequalities.

Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a wider team who can really make a difference to the health and wellbeing of Barnsley residents. As part of this service, you will be out in the community supporting residents on a daily basis.

What you’ll need  

To join us, you will need to be passionate about improving health and wellbeing outcomes for people living and working in Barnsley. You will have an understanding of the wider factors that can impact on health and wellbeing, especially for those most at risk. You will be a great team worker with excellent customer engagement and communication skills.  

A Level 3 qualification or substantial experience in health-related community work is required.

You must also be able to undertake any travel in connection with the post.

If you would like to discuss this post further, please contact Laura Fairbank: laurafairbank@barnsley.gov.uk