Job Description

An opportunity exists in the Council's Street Scene Services for a Street Scene Workforce Support Officer working 37 hours per week.

What will be expected from me?

This post provides sickness absence management support to the Street Scene Service.

What I might be doing?

To support the day to day application on the sickness absence process.

To provide support to employees and managers in the provision of professional advice, guidance and training on sickness management.

To support the setting of objectives, targets and formulating service plans in line with Council procedures.

To provide advice and assistance on the presentation of sickness absence data, assisting in the monitoring of performance against set objectives, service plans and standards in relation to absence.

Essential requirements:

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in a relevant subject. BTEC Higher or relevant equivalent qualification or willingness to work towards CIPD professional qualification. Full, current driving licence (Category B + E) maximum of 6 penalty points

What can I expect?

This post is 37 hours per week Support and ongoing training. Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard) The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.
Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact John Allen.

Tel: 01977 722094

E-mail: jallen@wakefield.gov.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,711.00-30,559.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free flu jabs Free or subsidised travel Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sabbatical Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/08/2025
Reference ID: 241932