Do you have a passion for collaborating with Reading communities to reduce health disparities and enhance health and wellbeing? Are you intrigued by the opportunity to engage with partners spanning statutory, voluntary, community and faith sectors? Consider joining our team at Reading Public Health and Wellbeing as the Neighbourhood and Partnerships Officer. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as a diverse and inclusive team will be key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. This role will have a strong presence in the community and will be expected to work from community venues regularly, with some working from the civic offices and opportunities to work from home. We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle. About the role In this position, you'll be at the forefront of our communities, aiding the growth of health and wellbeing services rooted in the community. Collaborating with communities, you'll gather insights to enhance public health initiatives. You'll partner with stakeholders to foster connections and drive positive outcomes across various areas, facilitating the implementation of local projects. You’ll be supporting key public health initiatives including: Working with community partners to support Reading to become a Dementia Friendly Community Supporting initiatives including the Physical Activity for Mental Health Partnership Working with our network of Community Health Champions Supporting the Community Wellness Outreach programme, bringing NHS Health Checks to the community Engaging commissioned public health services with local communities About you We seek an enthusiastic, self-driven individual with superb communication skills and a background in community engagement to influence local services and partnerships. Experience in culturally diverse or disadvantaged communities, networking, and initiating local initiatives is essential. Effective communication across diverse audiences and empathetic understanding are vital. The ability to multitask and collaborate within a team is also crucial. You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave A wide range of flexible working opportunities Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS) On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax For more information on this position please contact Dayna White (Neighbourhood and Partnerships Manager) - dayna.white@reading.gov.uk Closing Date: Sunday 5th May 2024 Interview Date: To be confirmed Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident