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Community Engagement & Development Officer vacancy with South Denbighshire Community Partnership.

SDCP is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual who is passionate and committed to community engagement & development to join our award-winning team as a Community Engagement & Development Officer to deliver the NLCF People and Places III, “Your Place or Ours – Dee Valley” Project.

The post holder will primarily be based in Llangollen at Pengwern Community Hwb but will also engage in outreach work as required across Llangollen and the Dee Valley. Working under the direction of the Senior Community Development Officer the Community Development Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of Pengwern Hwb and community development initiatives in Llangollen.

The role requires applicants to hold a full Category B driving licence. Access to own transport and the ability to drive the organisation’s manual fleet vehicles are essential to meet operational needs. Possession of a Category D1 licence would be advantageous.

The ability to communicate in Welsh would be a distinct asset.

The Community Engagement and Development Officer will engage with the community; developing and implementing a programme of services and activities to improve the quality of life for local people and build stronger communities and contribute ideas for the improvement of the facilities, services and its future development and long-term sustainability.

The Community Engagement and Development Officer will ensure that Pengwern Hwb and SDCP’s outreach activities are warm and welcoming, provide appropriate services that tackle social isolation, rural poverty and improve access to services.

Education & Experience:

• A good general level of education with a minimum Level 2  qualification in a relevant subject (Community Development, Health & Social Care)  and a minimum of 3 years’ experience  working within a community support role is required.
li>Three A ‘Levels and at least five GCSE qualifications at grade C or above or equivalent (preferred)

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form along with your C.V. and presentation documents. Please visit our website for all vacancy documents and instructions.

Equal Opportunities

SDCP recruits’ staff and volunteers based on their skills, experience, temperament, and ability to carry the role without regard to race, nationality, gender, age, sexuality, disability, or religion.

Application deadline: 12 Noon Friday 15th August by email

Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted by Friday 29th August 2025.

Interviews to be held on Friday 5th September 2025. – please note the interview will be conducted through the medium of English with opportunity to also converse in Welsh with the Welsh speaking interview panel member. Please complete your application form, presentation and CV if applicable in English or bilingually.

Expected start date: Monday 6th October 2025

Job share considered: We welcome applications from individuals seeking to work as part of a job share. Applicants should clearly outline in their application how they envisage the arrangement functioning successfully in practice.

The position will be primarily based in Pengwern Hwb, Llangollen, but working across South Denbighshire for outreach provision. The successful applicant will collaborate with the Senior Community Development Officer (SCDO) to deliver the NLCF People and Places III, “Your Place or Ours – Dee Valley” Project.

Pengwern Hwb. The Llangollen Community Centre, located at the Pengwern Hwb, is owned, and maintained by Denbighshire County Council – Community Housing (DCCCH). South Denbighshire Community Partnership (SDCP) provides the Community Development Function at the Hwb under a Service Level Agreement. The Hwb provides a variety of activities and services for a wide range of service users.

Job Purpose: The CDO will, together with the Senior Community Development Officer (SCDO), work in partnership with local statutory and voluntary organisations to develop and deliver projects and implement services and activities that improve the quality of life for local people and build stronger communities.

The CDO will be responsible for setting up and allocating appropriate resources to support a diverse range of activities across multiple locations. This role requires a good level of physical fitness, including the ability to bend, stretch, push, pull, lift, carry, and kneel, to effectively deliver care and support to vulnerable service users.

Previous Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ experience working within a community support role is required.

Line manager: Senior Community Development Officer (SCDO)

Key Contacts:

• Community Support O ficer – DCC Community Housing (DCCCH)
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• Working Denbighshire
• Grwp Cynefin
• Citizens  Advice Denbighshire Adult
li>Learning Wales

Direct Reports: Volunteers

Hours:

li>35 hours (Ability to be flexible including some evening and weekends)
• Monday to Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm

Salary: £27,711 per annum, 3% Contribution to Pension Scheme

Annual Holiday Entitlement: 20 days per annum, plus 8 public holidays.

Probationary Period: 3 Months

Notice period: One calendar month.

Driving Licence: The Role requires applicants to hold a full driving licence and have their own transport use of a car reimbursed via a mileage allowance. The role requires applicants to hold a full Category B driving licence and the ability to drive the organisation’s fleet vehicles is essential to meet operational requirements. A Category D1 licence is advantageous.

DBS Clearance: As this post involves working with vulnerable adults it is necessary for the successful candidate to have suitable Enhanced DBS clearance and Childcare Disqualification Requirement Declaration.

Key Responsibilities

• To est blish and deliver under the direction of the SCDO a wide range of in centre and outreach community activities and projects in response to the community identified needs.
• To publicise and promote community activities and services within the South Denbighshire communities.
• To maintain monitoring records for all community engagement activities that meet the Funding bodies monitoring and reporting requirements of NLCF People and Places III funded programme.
• To provide support and training for local volunteers enabling them to take an active part in the development of the Pengwern Hub, Community Centre.
• To develop effective working relationships with all partners and stakeholders.
• To collaborate with staff from the Local Authority, other voluntary and statutory organisations to achieve “Your Place or Ours- Dee Valley” project outcomes and outputs.
• To ensure the South Denbighshire community service users are engaged and consulted with on a regular basis to ensure that feedback is gathered to allow evaluation and implementation of any required changes to be made by the SCDO.
• To attend relevant training and meetings (these may occasionally be outside normal working hours).
• To treat all service users, staff, volunteers, and board members with equal respect and to perform all duties regarding the Partnership’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
< i>To engage with clients in a friendly, courteous, prompt, and appropriate manner, using excellent communication skills and ensuring delivery of high-quality customer service always.
• To use the IT equipment provided, appropriately and effectively.
• To adhere to all health and safety requirements, taking reasonable care not to do anything that may endanger yourself or others.
• To promote equality, inclusion, respect, and fairness and to manage diversity in all areas of planning and service delivery, through an active involvement in implementing our equality and diversity policy.
• To promote the work of SDCP.
• Such other duties that occasionally arise, which fall within the purpose of the post.

Two references will be taken up and an Enhanced DBS check conducted following a successful interview.

Equal Opportunities

SDCP recruits’ staff and volunteers based on their skills, experience, temperament, and ability without regard to race, nationality, gender, age, sexuality, disability, or religion.

Community Engagement & Development Officer vacancy with South Denbighshire Community Partnership.

SDCP is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual who is passionate and committed to community engagement & development to join our award-winning team as a Community Engagement & Development Officer to deliver the NLCF People and Places III, Your Place or Ours Dee Valley Project.

The post holder.

• To contribute to the development and delivery of Corporate & service strategies, policies and operational plans that secure the achievement of service and council objectives.
• To manage a caseload of routine and non-routine legal matters with minimum supervision.
• To provide clear, consistent and accurate legal advice to clients in the Council’s services.

• To undertake advocacy on behalf of the Council in courts and tribunals, where this is part of the work of the team.
• To draft complex reports and legal documentation.
• To deliver seminars or briefings to clients, colleagues, service users, Members and others.
• To research and analyse the law.
• To comply with the Service’s practice management standards and manage cases within that framework.
• To use the case management system and to record the chargeable hours per annum required for the post or such other outcome focused targets as may be set by the Head of Service or Director of Legal and Governance.
• To provide any performance data required by the Service promptly and accurately.
• To ensure that all work is carried out to the standards required by any formal arrangement with clients.
• To support the Council in achieving its strategic aims and delivering the corporate objectives.
• To play a full part in the team to which the post holder is assigned, attending team meetings, briefings etc and working co-operatively with colleagues.
• To participate in client liaison arrangements by providing information or attending meetings as required and to implement any client care procedures.
• To keep up to date with developments in relevant areas of law, legal practice and relevant local authority services and be able to assess the implication of these changes on the council. To take responsibility for self-development.
• To notify the Legal Partners, Head of Service and Director of Legal of any instructions or events that could result in a breach by the Council or an individual of any legislation, common law, standing order or rule of propriety or could constitute maladministration.
• To supervise junior staff when required to do so.
• To attend evening meetings as and when required. To attend and represent the Council at external meetings, Council committee meetings and working groups as necessary (which might fall outside of normal office hours), to advise on legal issues, governance and procedure.
• To work collaboratively with clients to ensure a customer focused and holistic approach to the delivery of services.
• To demonstrate and be part of an ambitious, agile legal team with a sound grasp of the bigger picture, including the Council’s key priorities and continually modernising programme.
• To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and character of the work as may be reasonably required by the Head of Service.

Band 6 Occupational Therapist Oxfordshire - £38 per hour umbrella 

My client are looking for experienced Occupational Therapist for Community Reablement position. They are the Homefirst Neighbourhood team south. This forms part of the home first hospitals service, focusing on the newly implemented discharge to assess process.

Car driver with own vehicle required 

Rate is £8 per hour umbrella. They offer hybrid working 

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Did you know we also have a £300 eferral scheme should you know of any AHPs that might be looking for a new position. CPL will also pay for your DBS, Mandatory training as well as contribute towards your CPD.

For more information or to apply to this position, please contact Joseph Nordoff (phone number removed)

They work on projects in the Commercial, Residential and Retail sectors amongst others and are looking for an engineer to assist with the public health design aspects of these projects.

They are looking for an engineer with 2+ years UK building services consultancy experience to assist with the workload due to an influx of projects.

- 30,000 - 40,000 salary dependant on experience
- London Projects
- Excellent training and development schemes

This client has a strong focus on the development of their staff providing outstanding training and schemes for your progression throughout the business.

If you are looking for a London based company but are looking to avoid the congested commute into the city then this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing public health engineering designs and solutions for rail projects
• Conducting thorough assessments and evaluations of public health impacts related to rail infrastructure
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to integrate public health requirements into project planning and execution
• Preparing detailed reports and documentation to support public health engineering decisions
• Ensuring compliance with relevant public health standards and regulations
• Overseeing the implementation of public health measures during project execution
• Providing expert advice and guidance on public health matters to stakeholders and team members
• Ensuring effective communication and coordination with project managers and other engineering teams

• Extensive experience in public health engineering, ideally within the rail sector
• Strong understanding of public health principles and their application in engineering projects
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive public health engineering designs
• Proficiency in assessing and mitigating public health impacts
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Relevant qualifications in engineering or a related field

• Opportunity to work on high-profile rail projects
• Engagement in a dynamic and challenging environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative and multidisciplinary team setting
• Competitive contract terms

If you have a strong background in public health engineering and are ready to take on a challenging role within the rail industry, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's expert team and contribute to vital rail infrastructure projects.

Consultant in Public Health - Maidstone, England

- Join Kent County Council

Job Title: Consultant in Public Health leading in Health Intelligence, Research and Development, Education and Training

Location: Maidstone, Kent, England - Hybrid

Contract Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: 89,579 to 109,309 per annum (With potential to offer a market premium dependent on experience)

Interview Date : 12th September 2025

Closing date: Midnight - 21st August 2025

Are you looking to improve the health and wellbeing of residents, reduce health inequalities and protect local communities in Kent?

Why join Kent?

Kent is the one of the largest local authorities in the UK, with a circa 1.7m population, 12 districts and boroughs, a co-terminus NHS Integrated Care Board, and vibrant townships and communities. With a long and interesting history, and being the garden of England, it also the gateway to Europe and in turn its gateway to the UK. With 350 miles of coastline and major coastal inequalities; it is UK's first Marmot Coastal Region. It has two major universities and a medical school, and seven NHS Trusts operating in the county. In Kent size matters and working here gives a Consultant in Public Health the biggest possible canvas to work on.

Kent is at a very exciting juncture in its public health journey, having just signed off the delivery plan of its Kent and Medway Integrated Care Strategy which is the blueprint agreed at the most senior leadership levels to improve health and wellbeing, and reduce health inequalities.

None of this is possible without strong data analytics, useable intelligence, strong evidence, and pragmatic research and innovation.

Role overview

Kent is looking to appoint an innovative and forward-thinking Consultant in Public Health to join its highly regarded and well-resourced Public Health Division and help to drive its exciting agenda forward.

The council has a highly experienced team working with its Director of Public Health, including a Deputy director as well as six additional Public Health consultants all working to achieve the aspirations of its members for improving the health and wellbeing of the Kent population.

Kent Public Health is aiming to become a Centre of Excellence, undertaking a range of innovative activities in research, innovation and improvement, advanced analytics (using integrated data and predictive modelling) and offering increased number of education and training placements for multiple professional groups such as Public Health Speciality Registrars, junior doctors and university students. Kent enjoys national recognition for several programmes including Public Health research linked with Europe. The successful candidate will play a leading role continuing this work and spearheading this journey.

You will be responsible for the line management of public health specialists as well as a dedicated budget for this area of the service. You will lead on the education and training function which includes responsibility for maintaining and improving its department's specialist training location for speciality registrars and other professional groups.

Part of this role will involve overseeing the development of the JSNA which will includes regular reporting to strategic boards. As well as developing and utilising information and intelligence systems to underpin public health action across disciplines and organisations, leading collation, and interpretation of relevant data.

The public health function is well integrated into the council, supports the Kent and Medway Integrated Care System and has an overall Public Health budget of circa 92 million with a major focus on reducing health inequalities.

Candidates

You will need inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists (with a license to practice) or be within 6 months of CCT at the date of interview.

You could be newly qualified and seeking your first Consultant post or an experienced Consultant looking for an opportunity to make a real impact. As a passionate and motivated public health professional we welcome your interest in this role and your application.

You will be able to work in a hybrid format with a split between working from home with an office base as Maidstone and we are committed to flexible working: "Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!"

Next Steps

This is a great time to join Kent - it's a great county to live in, with its proximity to London, its excellent schools, vibrant cities, golden beaches, and stunning countryside.

For a confidential discussion, and to see the full JD and candidate pack, please contact Rebecca Martin at Panoramic Associates on (phone number removed) or Callum Gardiner on (phone number removed).

To apply: Complete the short form below and include your Curriculum Vitae and personal statement.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to participate in enhanced pre-employment screening undertaken by the County Council.

Consultant in Public Health - Maidstone, England

- Join Kent County Council

Job Title: Consultant in Public Health leading in Health Intelligence, Research and Development, Education and Training

Location: Maidstone, Kent, England - Hybrid

Contract Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: 89,579 to 109,309 per annum (With potential to offer a market premium dependent on experience)

Interview Date : 12th September 2025

Closing date: 22nd August 2025

Are you looking to improve the health and wellbeing of residents, reduce health inequalities and protect local communities in Kent?

Why join Kent?

Kent is the one of the largest local authorities in the UK, with a circa 1.7m population, 12 districts and boroughs, a co-terminus NHS Integrated Care Board, and vibrant townships and communities. With a long and interesting history, and being the garden of England, it also the gateway to Europe and in turn its gateway to the UK. With 350 miles of coastline and major coastal inequalities; it is UK's first Marmot Coastal Region. It has two major universities and a medical school, and seven NHS Trusts operating in the county. In Kent size matters and working here gives a Consultant in Public Health the biggest possible canvas to work on.

Kent is at a very exciting juncture in its public health journey, having just signed off the delivery plan of its Kent and Medway Integrated Care Strategy which is the blueprint agreed at the most senior leadership levels to improve health and wellbeing, and reduce health inequalities.

None of this is possible without strong data analytics, useable intelligence, strong evidence, and pragmatic research and innovation.

Role overview

Kent is looking to appoint an innovative and forward-thinking Consultant in Public Health to join its highly regarded and well-resourced Public Health Division and help to drive its exciting agenda forward.

The council has a highly experienced team working with its Director of Public Health, including a Deputy director as well as six additional Public Health consultants all working to achieve the aspirations of its members for improving the health and wellbeing of the Kent population.

Kent Public Health is aiming to become a Centre of Excellence, undertaking a range of innovative activities in research, innovation and improvement, advanced analytics (using integrated data and predictive modelling) and offering increased number of education and training placements for multiple professional groups such as Public Health Speciality Registrars, junior doctors and university students. Kent enjoys national recognition for several programmes including Public Health research linked with Europe. The successful candidate will play a leading role continuing this work and spearheading this journey.

You will be responsible for the line management of public health specialists as well as a dedicated budget for this area of the service. You will lead on the education and training function which includes responsibility for maintaining and improving its department's specialist training location for speciality registrars and other professional groups.

Part of this role will involve overseeing the development of the JSNA which will includes regular reporting to strategic boards. As well as developing and utilising information and intelligence systems to underpin public health action across disciplines and organisations, leading collation, and interpretation of relevant data.

The public health function is well integrated into the council, supports the Kent and Medway Integrated Care System and has an overall Public Health budget of circa 92 million with a major focus on reducing health inequalities.

Candidates

You will need inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists (with a license to practice) or be within 6 months of CCT at the date of interview.

You could be newly qualified and seeking your first Consultant post or an experienced Consultant looking for an opportunity to make a real impact. As a passionate and motivated public health professional we welcome your interest in this role and your application.

You will be able to work in a hybrid format with a split between working from home with an office base as Maidstone and we are committed to flexible working: "Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!"

Next Steps

This is a great time to join Kent - it's a great county to live in, with its proximity to London, its excellent schools, vibrant cities, golden beaches, and stunning countryside.

For a confidential discussion, and to see the full JD and candidate pack, please contact Rebecca Martin at Panoramic Associates on (phone number removed) or Callum Gardiner on (phone number removed).

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to participate in enhanced pre-employment screening undertaken by the County Council

Consultant in Public Health - Maidstone, England

- Join Kent County Council

Job Title: Consultant in Public Health leading in Health Intelligence, Research and Development, Education and Training

Location: Maidstone, Kent, England - Hybrid

Contract Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: 89,579 to 109,309 per annum (With potential to offer a market premium dependent on experience)

Interview Date : 12th September 2025

Closing date: 17th August 2025

Are you looking to improve the health and wellbeing of residents, reduce health inequalities and protect local communities in Kent?

Why join Kent?

Kent is the one of the largest local authorities in the UK, with a circa 1.7m population, 12 districts and boroughs, a co-terminus NHS Integrated Care Board, and vibrant townships and communities. With a long and interesting history, and being the garden of England, it also the gateway to Europe and in turn its gateway to the UK. With 350 miles of coastline and major coastal inequalities; it is UK's first Marmot Coastal Region. It has two major universities and a medical school, and seven NHS Trusts operating in the county. In Kent size matters and working here gives a Consultant in Public Health the biggest possible canvas to work on.

Kent is at a very exciting juncture in its public health journey, having just signed off the delivery plan of its Kent and Medway Integrated Care Strategy which is the blueprint agreed at the most senior leadership levels to improve health and wellbeing, and reduce health inequalities.

None of this is possible without strong data analytics, useable intelligence, strong evidence, and pragmatic research and innovation.

Role overview

Kent is looking to appoint an innovative and forward-thinking Consultant in Public Health to join its highly regarded and well-resourced Public Health Division and help to drive its exciting agenda forward.

The council has a highly experienced team working with its Director of Public Health, including a Deputy director as well as six additional Public Health consultants all working to achieve the aspirations of its members for improving the health and wellbeing of the Kent population.

Kent Public Health is aiming to become a Centre of Excellence, undertaking a range of innovative activities in research, innovation and improvement, advanced analytics (using integrated data and predictive modelling) and offering increased number of education and training placements for multiple professional groups such as Public Health Speciality Registrars, junior doctors and university students. Kent enjoys national recognition for several programmes including Public Health research linked with Europe. The successful candidate will play a leading role continuing this work and spearheading this journey.

You will be responsible for the line management of public health specialists as well as a dedicated budget for this area of the service. You will lead on the education and training function which includes responsibility for maintaining and improving its department's specialist training location for speciality registrars and other professional groups.

Part of this role will involve overseeing the development of the JSNA which will includes regular reporting to strategic boards. As well as developing and utilising information and intelligence systems to underpin public health action across disciplines and organisations, leading collation, and interpretation of relevant data.

The public health function is well integrated into the council, supports the Kent and Medway Integrated Care System and has an overall Public Health budget of circa 92 million with a major focus on reducing health inequalities.

Candidates

You will need inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists (with a license to practice) or be within 6 months of CCT at the date of interview.

You could be newly qualified and seeking your first Consultant post or an experienced Consultant looking for an opportunity to make a real impact. As a passionate and motivated public health professional we welcome your interest in this role and your application.

You will be able to work in a hybrid format with a split between working from home with an office base as Maidstone and we are committed to flexible working: "Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!"

Next Steps

This is a great time to join Kent - it's a great county to live in, with its proximity to London, its excellent schools, vibrant cities, golden beaches, and stunning countryside.

For a confidential discussion, and to see the full JD and candidate pack, please contact Rebecca Martin at Panoramic Associates on (phone number removed) or Callum Gardiner on (phone number removed).

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to participate in enhanced pre-employment screening undertaken by the County Council