Prevention Services Officer

Prevention and Service Development (PSD) Team Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join the Prevention and Service Development (PSD) team.

The successful candidate will work within a high–performing team of Prevention staff and with Prevention and Early Help providers in Wrexham, including Third Sector, Health and other WCBC departments. You will support the delivery of Prevention and Early Help services through funding, commissioning, contract management, consultation and training, and facilitate networking events for professionals. The role also supports innovative developments in service provision.

• Support the delivery of Prevention and Early Help services through funding, commissioning and contract management.
• Consult with stakeholders and provide support in developing practice via training and networking events.
• Contribute to innovative developments in service provision.
• Collaborate with Prevention and Early Help providers and other WCBC departments.

• Up to 32 days annual leave per annum.
• Flexible options and flexi‑days, building up time to take off by working during peak service periods.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Reward and Benefit Scheme.
• Training and Development Opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program and Well‑being initiatives.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Reduced‑rate leisure membership.
• Detailed induction programme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave up to 32 days.
• Family‑friendly policies supporting caring and family commitments.
• Work‑life balance and flexi‑time (dependent on role).
• Access to Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally.
• Health & well‑being resources such as:
  • Healthy & Well‑Being Champions
  • Employee assistance programme with advice on staying healthy mentally, physically and financially:
    • Counselling (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • In‑the‑moment emotional support (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • Option to set health‑boosting goals with small, sustainable lifestyle changes
    • Connect health apps to track physical health and meet progress goals
    • Blogs, videos, recipes and more resources providing inspiration and motivation
    • Identify risks of developing leading lifestyle‑related diseases with mental health and financial scores
    • Legal, financial and consumer advice
  • Health and well‑being events and campaigns throughout the year (e.g. November Health Day, Time to Talk Day, Mental Health Awareness Week, Sun Awareness Week, Menopause Week, Financial Health Week)
  • Menopause Café and guidance
  • Unpaid Carer Café and guidance

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh.