Public Health Lead – Substance Use

Job title:

Public Health Lead – Substance Use

Company

Surrey County Council

Job description

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• Reference: SCC/TP/287930/2512
• Positions: 1
• Salary: £45,680 per annum
• Category: Public Health
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Posted on: 4 February 2025
• Closing date: 25 February 2025
• Directorate: Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnerships
• Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF

DescriptionWe are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.This role has a starting salary of £45,680 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.Part-time applications are also welcomed.We are excited to be hiring a new Public Health Lead to join our fantastic Substance Use Team, which is part of the larger Public Health Team within Surrey County Council (SCC). The team is based at Woodhatch Place, Reigate and we work in a hybrid model – working either from a SCC base, out in the community, or from home.Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days’ holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the TeamThe Public Health Team sits within the Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships Directorate and contributes towards the Health and Wellbeing Strategy, to reduce health inequalities so no-one is left behind.The Public Health team is made up of a variety of different roles, working collectively to reduce heath inequalities and improve the health of Surrey’s population. The work offers the opportunity for professional development, engagement across a wide partnership and the potential to contribute towards better outcomes for our service users. Working in the Substance Use field now is particularly interesting due to a national improvement programme and local partnership collaboration.About the RoleAs a Public Health Lead, you will be expected to work independently and manage a budget. This role will primarily focus on addressing harms associated with alcohol use, working with our system partners to prevent and increase alcohol harm reduction in health, care and communities.As a Public Health Lead, you will be working closely with system providers, including health, social care, integrated care partnerships and our boroughs and districts.There is an expectation that you will travel across the County as required. There will be plenty of developmental opportunities for you, such as managing and commissioning some alcohol harm reduction services locally and engaging in regional and national discussions about alcohol harms.

You will be expected to present and provide reports on alcohol harms – and other Public Health topic areas as required – using a range of different methods, including by virtual means, written reports, face-to-face meetings.Shortlisting CriteriaTo be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Experience of working within the substance use field and a knowledge of harm reduction
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage confidently with all stakeholders
• Ability to provide written reports evidencing best practice, outcomes and recommendations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Contact detailsPlease contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.For an informal discussion please contact Martyn Munro by email or on MS Teams.The job advert closes at 23:59 on 25th February 2025 with interviews planned for 10th March 2025.We look forward to receiving your application. Please click on the apply online button below to submit.Our Values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our .Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.Our CommitmentSurrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.Files to download

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Expected salary

£45680 per year

Location

Reigate, Surrey

Job date

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:03:22 GMT

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