Job reference: REQ00000017503
Date posted: 06/11/2024
Application closing date: 21/11/2024
Location: Carlisle
Salary: £33,366 - £34,314
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Project Support Officer (Community Health and Wellbeing)
Salary: £33,366 - £34,314 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Flexible, currently home working. Team base is Cumbria House, Carlisle.
Contract: Fixed-term for 12 months
About us
Cumberland Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority dedicated to shaping a better future for our communities. We are passionate about creating a vibrant future by addressing inequalities, creating thriving economies that work for our residents and protecting our environment.
At the core of our vision is a commitment to our people, with health and well-being being integral to everything we do, underscoring every initiative and ensuring we provide unparalleled support for all.
We can’t do it without you! Come and embark on the journey to a vibrant future with us, where the work you do will make a real impact. Together, let's shape a community that's as dynamic and inclusive as our landscape. Be a part of the transformation!
About this opportunity
This role is a fantastic chance to make a difference, putting health and wellbeing at the centre of everything we do, building an inclusive economy, having a fairer society, protecting our environment, and ultimately, delivering great public services. You will work across the full project lifecycle, supporting scoping, initiation, implementation, delivery, and benefits realisation.
The post sits within the Programme Management Office and is matrix managed by Adults Social Care and Housing (ASCH) to support Community Health and Wellbeing within the ASCH transformation programme.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for candidates with excellent organisation skills and a customer-focused approach, capable of managing multiple and competing priorities. This role provides project support to colleagues across the programme, managing and administering ASCH transformation projects.
Working closely with the Community Health and Wellbeing project teams, you will provide professional project support through effective organisation, activity planning/monitoring, information management, and project reporting. You will offer project management advice, support, and guidance to senior managers and service leads overseeing the projects and programmes.
Fundamentally, we are seeking individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. Your commitment to these principles will be instrumental in delivering services vital to the well-being and prosperity of our residents.
What we offer
* Competitive rates of pay and annual pay increase*
* 25-31 days holiday each year plus bank holiday allowance plus option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave
* Learning and development opportunities including development time each week
* Flexible working arrangements including the ability to work from home
* Opportunity to join the generous Local Government Pension Scheme
* Employee assistance programme and access to in-house Occupational Health service
*In accordance with the National Joint Council for Local Government Services
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 21 November 2024
Interview date: To be agreed
Our interview process can accommodate both in-person and virtual formats. Preferred for virtual interviews is the use of Microsoft Teams.
Work-Life balance
Cumberland Council prioritises the well-being and balance of our team members. We offer a generous holiday allowance and flexible working hours.
Continuing Professional Development
We are committed to nurturing ongoing growth and professional advancement of our team members.
Keeping the people we work with safe
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk.
We welcome applications from everyone
At Cumberland Council, we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are devoted to fostering an inclusive, supportive culture.
Reasonable Adjustments: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
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