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The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do.  You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Wellbeing Officer.  

We are currently recruiting for two Wellbeing Officers for the Neighbourhoods & Wellbeing Service, to provide comprehensive support including individual, face-to-face casework across low levels of health, social care and personal issues. The posts will be part of a team who support the communities of Doncaster to be strong, active and resilient.  We work in partnership to build on a community's and individual's strengths and assets, improving quality of life and wellbeing and helping people to remain independent and in their own homes and communities for longer. You will work within an inspiring team of locally based staff, delivering an all-age service in community engagement, capacity building, community cohesion along with local and national programmes such as Supporting Families, Wellbeing and Community Led Support.    

We are looking for positive, proactive and flexible people who are hardworking and conscientious with an energy to support people and think creatively.  The ideal candidates will be well-organised, with excellent communication and relationship skills and the ability to communicate sensitive information in an appropriate way. You should also be confident, non-judgemental and resilient.   Professional and/or personal experience and understanding of health, care and community are essential elements within these roles.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.

Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 23rd March 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on week commencing 30th March 2026.

For further details or an informal chat please contact: Natasha Mead, Service Manager on Tel: 01302 862393 or via email:  natasha.mead@doncaster.gov.uk 

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