Equalities & Engagement Officer - East Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership - EAL10137

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £20.41 - £22.74

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start July 2024.

Interviews are likely to be held week beginning 17th June.

Home Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.

Job Details

Produce and maintain the Partnership’s Engagement and Participation Strategy and Work Plan.

Work in partnership on the development, implementation and management of a range of Equalities and Engagement tasks and projects in Health and Social Care to meet the strategic priorities as well as operational service delivery objectives.

Act as first point of contact and provide guidance and expertise on equalities and engagement matters for the Partnership. Ensure that ELHSCP officers are aware of Equality, Fairer Scotland Duty and Climate Change legal duties.

Play a key role in delivering the Partnership’s Engagement and Participation strategy and ensure the Partnership’s priorities are widely understood and recognised.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline i.e. PR, Marketing, Communications, HR, Social Science and/ or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

Driving Licence
A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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