11 Oct
Lambeth
Brixton
Job description
Public Health Practitioner (Children and Young People)
PO, £, - £, pa incl LW
We have an exciting opportunity for a Public Health Practitioner to drive change and reduce health inequalities across Lambeth, focusing on the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
About Us :
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence.
We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;
Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated
About the Borough :
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over , residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the th largest borough in London.
Our diversity is our strength, with more than languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
About the Team :
The post holder will be based in the Public Health Team - which has over people from a variety of disciplines. The post holder will work closely with the Emotional Health and Wellbeing,
PSHE and Healthy Schools Co-ordinator as well as the Consultant for Public Health leading on Children and Young People.
The post holder will also work closely with the Children’s Commissioning Team.
About the Role :
This is an exciting public health role which will take an active part in promoting better health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities amongst children and young people in the London borough of Lambeth.
Working with schools to support the embedding of a whole school approach to health and wellbeing, and the delivery of good quality personal, social and health education (PSHE) will be a key part of the role.
The post holder will also support schools to achieve Healthy Schools London accreditation and will work together with strategic and policy leads within the Council as well as external partners to improve the long-term health outcomes of children and families.
The post holder will have experience of working in public health, health promotion, education or similar setting and knowledge of the PSHE curriculum and emotional resilience agendas will be beneficial.
The post will provide opportunities to develop you career aspirations in a supportive environment. The role is offered as a fixed term post post for years.
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence :
Lambeth Council’s core values and associated behaviours are equity, ambition, kindness and accountability. Embodying these values and behaviours greatly contributes to workplace success;
not only for individuals to achieve personal success but also contribute to the overall effectiveness of their teams and the council.
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below :
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at
Contact Information :
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jessica Engen at .
Recruitment Timelines :
Advert close date : Sunday the th of August at midnight
Shortlisting : W / C Monday the th of August
Interviews : W / C Monday the nd September
How to Apply :
If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.
In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.
We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Benefits :
We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including :
- Participation in our Staff Networks : Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting from days, increasing to up to days depending on length of service.
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Hybrid Working.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
- Discounts at local restaurants.
- Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
- Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
- Trade Union Membership.
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.
For a full list of our accreditations,