Prevention Support Assistant - Temporary

supporting the maintenance of projects and the Prevention work plan

seeking updates on behalf of project managers from stakeholders across Prevention and internal departments and recording progress in the Prevention projects

liaising with stakeholders delivering workstreams and tasks within projects and updating the projects accordingly

support the identification recording and updating of risks assumptions issues dependencies and opportunities for partnership prevention activities and education programmes

ensure prevention activity risk assessments are regularly updated by appropriate team members so they remain up to date and available to the workforce

collating analysing interpreting and producing clear and accurate information to support project delivery processes

ensuring the application of safeguarding policy procedure and practice in line with the responsibilities within the role

Experience and skills

Essential skills or experience

understanding of partnerships prevention activities and education programmes

knowledge of local government and public sector governance and policy making structures

effective communication skills demonstrated in specific situations and contexts

able to plan and prioritise own workload and that of others

ability to analyse and interpret complex data and develop policies.

experience of providing critical analysis and making recommendations.

confident writing ability and presenting briefing notes and reports

capable of developing strategy and plans

comfortable working individually but competent at adapting to team working when required

self-motivated persistent and can persuade and influence others to adopt new initiatives.

highly developed interpersonal skills including excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable skills or experience

some knowledge and understanding of relevant national strategies legislation and initiatives associated with the role

Benefits

We offer a friendly working environment and benefits including:

flexible and agile working arrangements

on-site free gym facilities

free parking.

We also offer access to an in-house occupational health facility - including occupational health and fitness advisors sports therapists physiotherapists cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners and counsellors.

In addition employees have access to:

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

wellbeing programmes

blue light discounts across many retailers through partner schemes

Sports and Welfare scheme (for a small fee) with access to discounted products and services.

Diversity

We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. However as women and Black and minority ethnic employees are currently under-represented in our service we particularly encourage applications from these groups.

WMFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults. We expect the same of every staff member.

Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks including - where applicable - relevant level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check qualifications medical clearance identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.