Mental Health and Wellbeing Senior Advisor (Men)

Hours: 7.4 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term – 2 years

Are you passionate about improving population mental health and wellbeing? Would you want to help us improve the outcomes for men locally? Both nationally and in North Somerset, men die younger than women. 1 in 5 men do not live until they are 65 years old and sadly, four out of five people who die from suicide are men. We are looking for a talented individual to develop and drive forward a programme of work to improve the wellbeing of men in North Somerset.

This is an important role and will be crucial in helping us to deliver our commitments in the North Somerset Health and Wellbeing Strategy. You will chair the North Somerset Male Health Stakeholder Group, which has a membership of over 70 people from a range of organisations across North Somerset. This group is vital in the delivery of our multi-agency action plan that you will be responsible for developing and delivering. You will also be responsible for supporting the delivery of health promotion campaigns and training, and sourcing external funding for new projects and initiatives.

About you

You will have previous knowledge and experience of supporting population approaches to improving mental health and wellbeing. You will have previous experience of developing, implementing and monitoring a programme of work with partners and ensuring improvements in outcomes.

You will be working closely with a range of stakeholders and partners and will have excellent communication and influencing skills. You will be confident in chairing meetings and ensuring delivery of actions against commitments.

Why North Somerset Council?

You will play a vital role at North Somerset Council, ensuring that, as a council and place, we are delivering efficient, and effective services, and support to the people of North Somerset. In return, we’ll help you to achieve a healthy work-life balance through a generous annual leave package, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, flexible, hybrid and matrix working arrangements, and a supportive and collaborative management structure. Our new system of agile working means that although your work base will be Castlewood Clevedon, you will also be able to work from home.

In addition, you will be working in a supportive environment where you will have the chance to make North Somerset a healthier, happier and fairer place to live. Information about North Somerset’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy can be found here; and the North Somerset Council Corporate Plan can be accessed here.

For more information about North Somerset please visit: www.n-somerset.gov.uk

This is a fixed term role for two years. Candidates requesting a secondment will be considered.

Applicants are strongly advised to use the knowledge, skills, experience and competencies section of the job family as sub-headings in their application to make it clear how they meet each of the selection criteria.

This post is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Want to know more and apply?

For an informal discussion, please contact Helen Yeo, Mental Wellbeing and Community Development Manager, Helen.yeo@n-somerset.gov.uk.

Anticipated interview date: Tuesday 24 January 2023

North Somerset Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of our community regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation. North Somerset Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment