The role of the Carers Engagement Project Officer will be to help place the voice of unpaid carers at the heart of Somerset health and social care decision makers.  This includes engaging with unpaid carers in creative and diverse ways, increasing awareness of the unpaid carer role, gathering views and experiences, working in partnership with statutory, community and voluntary sector partners already providing support to avoid duplication and ensuring their voices are influencing those who make decisions.  The post holder will develop an engagement model with unpaid carers using co-production techniques.  The role will be supported by the central team within Evolving Communities which includes management, finance, research and communication support.

Job Summary and key responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer you will:

• Develop an unpaid carer ‘co-production working group’ recruiting unpaid carers from across Somersets wide and diverse communities, working with partners to ensure the approach is inclusive and meets the needs of all unpaid carers.
• Create an inclusive recruitment campaign and promote widely across Somerset.
• Visit established groups and organisations already supporting unpaid carers to promote, targeting those from hard-to-reach communities.
• Facilitate focus group sessions with unpaid carers ensuring they are at the heart of the development of the engagement model.
• Undertake a scoping and mapping exercise to identify all organisations and groups already supporting unpaid carers and establish collaborative relationships.
• With the ‘co-production working group’ establish an engagement strategy and work plan to identify key themes and issues affecting the unpaid carer community.
• Develop engagement opportunities using a variety of methods; online, face to face, telephone, targeted visits, social media etc.
• Use a variety of methods to monitor and evaluate unpaid carer experiences, including identifying themes and concerns as well as identifying good practice.
• Working with the Carers Strategic Partnership Board develop and agree governance channels to ensure what unpaid carers say is heard at the most appropriate level.
• Develop close working relationships with key individuals from across Somerset’s adult and children’s commissioning teams to ensure the voices and experiences of unpaid carers are influencing ongoing service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with Somerset’s Fit for the Future commissioners to engage unpaid carers on relevant topics on their behalf.
• Undertake regular monitoring and evaluation of the project plan to ensure it remains on track.
• Draft reports, with the support of colleagues, that highlight the issues faced by unpaid carers.
• Attend key unpaid carer meetings on a regular basis.
• Work with Healthwatch Somerset team where this will deliver outcomes in a collaborative way. 
• Work with the Healthwatch Somerset Volunteer Officer to engage volunteers who may wish to support the project.
• Work with the EC Communication team to design materials – logos, leaflets and images – to promote the work.
• Provide regular updates and progress reports to the inform monitoring and evaluation with the commissioner.

Are you passionate about the important role that community and faith groups play in their localities?  Could you support these groups to achieve their potential in the London Borough of Barnet? 

With an awareness of the local landscape and the challenges the sector faces, you will play a key role in providing support to community and faith groups in Barnet. We are looking for someone who would enjoy working with them to provide resources, advice, and support around fundraising, organisational and business development, planning and governance.

The focus of your work will be ensuring that the widest number of community and faith groups have access to support, and you will also spend some time representing the sector at different meetings.  If you think you could support even the smallest groups effectively, whilst also contributing your knowledge to building the big picture of activity in Barnet, then do get in touch.

This is a varied and rewarding role, and you will be able to make a real impact for the sector.  You will become part of a friendly and supportive team, working within a focused but flexible culture, where diversity is valued and you can bring your whole self to work.

As a Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation, we always welcome applications from disabled candidates, but lived experience of disability is not essential for this role.  However, the candidate will need a commitment to the social model of disability and a passion for thriving, inclusive communities.  We also welcome applications from BAME candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

The role will be part remote, but the successful candidate must be able to be work from our Colindale office if needed and travel to meetings around the Borough of Barnet when required.

To apply, please submit your CV with a brief covering letter clearly stating how you meet the person specification.

This is a fixed term contract until the 31st March 2023 in the first instance, extendable subject to future funding.

Youth Community Engagement Officer

REQ001634

Part time

£15,000 per year

London

17.5 hours per week

Our Youth Community Engagement Officers will establish our new Youth Community Engagement programme by bringing together disabled young people to challenge the barriers they face and make real change in their own communities.

The Role

The main responsibilities for our Youth Community Engagement Officers start with reaching out and engaging disabled young people in the programme. Going on to establish regular meet ups, you will also build partnerships with relevant local organisations who will help young people achieve their aims. You will monitor and report on progress including budgets, and you will manage your own time to make things happen.

About You

You will be experienced at working with young disabled people and at stepping back so that they can take the lead. You will be an experienced facilitator and understand your local community. You will know what it takes to work independently and to build successful partnerships that result in progress and positive change for disabled people.

We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of everyday equality for disabled people.

If you want to make a difference and become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Today!

Close date: 07/02/2022

Disabled candidates

Equality and inclusion are at the heart of our mission. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential job criteria.

Please let us know if you are applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including people in BAME and LGBTQ+ communities.

If you would prefer an application form or need any of the job information in a different format such as large print or braille. Please contact us via our website.

Our Values - Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.

Scope Benefits

We encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work and embrace our values of being open and fair, courageous, connected and pioneering. We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition and offer a wide range of benefits including 35 days annual leave in Retail, 27 days plus Bank Holidays working in our Head Office, flexible working (where we can), company pension, excellent training and career development, strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+, wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more.

Who we are at Scope?

Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We belong to one team, dedicated to achieving a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. Our mission is to achieve Everyday Equality for disabled people, and we campaign tirelessly to create change.

Community Engagement Officer

REQ001633

Part time

£15,000 per year

London

17.5 hours per week

Our Community Engagement Officers will expand our Community Engagement programme by bringing together disabled people and unpaid carers to challenge the barriers they face and make real change in their own communities.

The Role

The main responsibilities for our Community Engagement Officers start with reaching out and engaging disabled people and unpaid carers in the programme. Going on to establish regular meet ups, you will also build partnerships with local organisations who will help disabled  people achieve their aims. You will monitor and report on progress including budgets, and you will manage your own time to make things happen.

About You

You will be experienced at working with disabled people in a community setting and at stepping back so that they can take the lead. You will be an experienced facilitator and understand your local community. You will know what it takes to work independently and to build successful partnerships that result in progress and positive change for disabled people.

We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of everyday equality for disabled people.

If you want to make a difference and become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Today!

Close date: 07/02/2022

Disabled candidates

Equality and inclusion are at the heart of our mission. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential job criteria.

Please let us know if you are applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including people in BAME and LGBTQ+ communities.

If you would prefer an application form or need any of the job information in a different format such as large print or braille. Please contact us via our website.

Our Values - Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.

Scope Benefits

We encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work and embrace our values of being open and fair, courageous, connected and pioneering. We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition and offer a wide range of benefits including 35 days annual leave in Retail, 27 days plus Bank Holidays working in our Head Office, flexible working (where we can), company pension, excellent training and career development, strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+, wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more.

Who we are at Scope?

Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We belong to one team, dedicated to achieving a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. Our mission is to achieve Everyday Equality for disabled people, and we campaign tirelessly to create change.

Well Connected is looking for someone who is enthusiastic, kind and approachable to join it’s small, yet dynamic team. This role will be responsible for the University of Plymouth medical students’ social engagement placements and learning experiences. This programme  enables students to engage directly with communities.

This exciting opportunity will suit someone who would enjoy interacting with students, community organisations and local people.

You need to be organised and able to work on your own initiative but will be well supported and encouraged to be creative in the approaches you choose to use. 

While a background in health is not a requirement, you should be interested in promoting wellbeing.

You will be facilitating the Social Engagement Pathway which aims to increase students understanding of the health needs of disadvantaged groups. Many medical students have little awareness of the impact of inequality and its underpinning factors so this Pathway ensures that they are better informed and equipped to confidently support people in the future, improving the life chances of the most vulnerable in our society. The Pathway integrates with other elements of their curriculum, adding value to the communication, population health and clinical skills they will require as doctors.

Application Instructions

Please provide a supporting statement of no more than 2 pages of A4.

NB: We will be interviewing as and when suitable candidates apply.

Community Engagement Officer – North East Scotland
Reference: DEC20214006
Location: RSPB Scotland – Aberdeen
Salary: £22,986 - £25,500 per annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 24 days Annual Leave

We are looking for an energetic, caring and creative person to join our North East Scotland & Shetland team to help communities and individuals deepen their connection with nature and be active in restoring, protecting and enhancing it. Key themes will focus on peatland, wetland, farmland and coastal environments. 

As we navigate through the nature and climate crises, it is important that individuals and communities value nature and are empowered to protect it. The post-holder will help by taking people on the journey through awareness, knowledge, understanding, concern and action, underpinned by enjoyment. The role will involve communicating conservation stories, building strong relationships with local communities (of interest and geographic), schools, community groups, youth groups and local businesses through face-to-face and online activities including organising, attending and running events; developing and co-designing educational activities; and delivering talks and walks.

About the role

The Community Engagement Officer will be based in North East Scotland and operate as the team’s leader on volunteering, working closely with staff and existing volunteers, developing new opportunities and encouraging more people to take action for nature whether at home or further afield. You will create content for social media and internal and external publications. You will also have the opportunity to develop skills in community fundraising and membership recruitment to generate income to support the work of RSPB Scotland.

Key Result Areas:

• Develop and implement a programme of activities that raise awareness and understanding of the conservation of priority habitats and species and that build a high level of community support.
• Develop a volunteer team to achieve agreed objectives and targets and ensure that all volunteers receive an excellent volunteering experience.
• Facilitate and develop partnership/corporate relationships to support regional projects.
• Monitor and evaluate agreed community outcomes to provide progress reports internally and externally and where necessary recommend changes to achieve outcomes and ensure commitments to funders are fulfilled.
• Ensure all activities are promoted and presented in line with RSPB Brand guidelines to ensure reputational consistency for the RSPB.
• Ensure that all activities and actions meet Health and Safety requirements so that the RSPB meets it’s legal and policy obligations.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Good basic knowledge of North East Scotland wildlife, habitats and key species (sufficient to be able to lead public engagement activities in a credible way and to train and motivate volunteers).
• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures.
• Computer literacy – specifically with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to engage with a wide range of people face to face.
• Events and project management experience.
• Project management understanding.
• Volunteer/staff recruitment and support experience.
• An excellent verbal communicator able to communicate RSPB messages in a way that is understood by a range of audiences and that engenders their support.
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• Ability to enthuse and motivate themselves and others.
• Ability to drive/access remote locations.
• Community engagement experience - working with the public and delivering events to the public.
• Geographical knowledge of location.
• Able to perform administrative tasks and to deliver accurate reporting to given timescales.
• Understanding of how to use social media to deliver objectives.
• Budget management experience.
• Partnership working experience.

This role will require completion of a PVG, in addition to the standard pre-employment checks.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Closing Date: 23:59, 31 January 2022

To Apply and for more information:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the button to be directed to our website.

No agencies please.

The successful candidate will be working for a small, dynamic and unique charity who enable disabled people to access all forms of digital technology. This is done through assessment and the development of technology as well as providing accessible video gaming sessions using the latest technology.

The role of this job is primarily to provide a 10 month maternity cover for an existing post. However, there may be scope to extend the contract if you can develop a revenue stream that would sustain the extra position.

The post is for 36 hours a week and involves hybrid working, split between home and our centre in Sale and flexible hours of working where possible.

Due to the unique nature of our charity’s work, we do not expect applicants to have knowledge in assistive technology and so the successful candidate will be given overview training in specialist areas in order to support your role. The post will be expected to deliver the following 4 areas:

1. Fundraising

• Sourcing and delivering new funding streams – from corporate and public sources.
• Plan and implement our annual fundraiser Game Together. Producing marketing materials, recruiting fundraisers, secure sponsorship, updating communications such as website, social media etc., create fundraising packs and deliver the event.

• Look into and implement new fundraising ideas
• Liaise and maintain relationships with the charities supporters, funders and grant givers
• Assist the Fundraising Officer with submitting grant applications
• Assist the Fundraising Officer with reporting on successful grant applications

2. Engagement and communication

Engage with new and existing audiences that would:

• Benefit from Everyone Can’s services and tailor our support based on their needs
• Fund Everyone Can’s services and contribute to our financial sustainability
• Liaise and maintain relationships with families and carers of our service users.
• Promote and demonstrate the charity’s work, services and impact to service users and funders
• Attend promotional events and networking events when needed

3. Marketing

• Coordinate and produce marketing materials such as leaflets and posters
• Manage all social media platforms creating engaging daily content
• Update and amend the website with any news stories
• Create case studies for service users we have helped

4. General administrative tasks

• Responding to any charity enquiries via email and phone
• Schedule upcoming gaming sessions using Event Brite
• Register new service users at gaming sessions
• Collate feedback when needed
• Take photos of service users to use for marketing

You will also (only with agreement of General Manager):

• Support service personnel when required
• Carry out other duties to help the running of the charity

A successful outcome for this post would demonstrate a steady increase in both service uptake and income. The increase in income should see the charity being more financially stable by building on existing revenue streams already in place. There may be an opportunity for the contract term to be extended if an increase in income can be generated and shown to be sustainable.

Reporting directly to the General Manager of the trust, the post will be instrumental in communicating the benefits that our services offer disabled people, in order to gain and retain support from funders, both new and existing.

The role requires a self-motivated person with the ability to organise their own workload effectively.

Essential skills

• Excellent relationship builder with experience of organising business and third party fundraising events to generate income, as well as being able to demonstrate an organisation’s impact to a variety of audiences to generate interest and uptake in its services.
• An ability to create successful and engaging fundraising initiatives and events. Be able to demonstrate your ability to grow income within new fundraising channels.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills with the ability to motivate both yourself and others. Be able to recruit, organise and support community volunteers if needed, to deliver organisational objectives.
• There will be a need to work one evening a week. Weekend working and overnight stays may rarely be required so you will be able to plan your time effectively. Have access to a car and a valid full driving license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
• Good relationship building and networking skills
• Excellent inter-personal communication skills
• Ability to work within a small team

Essential experience

• Experience in delivering a fundraising campaign
• Must have experience in corporate fundraising and supporter engagement with a good understanding of the donor journey
• Experience in producing marketing and communications materials on brand, with excellent writing skills for a variety of media, both printed and electronic
• Knowledge of social media

Desirable skills and experience

• Knowledge of assistive technologies
• Knowledge and experience with Salesforce
• Experience of disability issues
• Experience with Adobe illustrator and/or Photoshop
• Knowledge of the gaming industry

Contract length: 10 months with possibility of being extended

Application deadline: 30/01/2022

We request a covering letter to be included with your C.V. detailing why you feel you would suit the post.

Interviews to take place on the 7th and 8th of January and attendees will be expected to give a short presentation (topic of presentation will be provided on offer of interview, shortly after the close of applications).

Expected start date ideally would be late February 2022

Job Types: Full-time maternity cover

Salary: £26.000 to £29,000 per year, pro rata depending on relevant experience

We are seeking a Community Engagement Lead to join a small, dynamic team by supporting our vision: To be known and respected by everyone living or working within reach of our services who may become affected by cancer. You will support the Information and Support Services Manager in raising the Mulberry Centre’s profile through community engagement and raising awareness about the signs and symptoms of different types of cancer and ways in which people can adopt preventive measures. 

The Community Engagement Lead will deliver a targeted information community engagement service in Hounslow and Richmond, and surrounding boroughs. They will develop user engagement within the Centre and in the local community. Part of the role will require you to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally. The Community Engagement Lead will look at ways to increase the footfall in the Centre through community engagement and with hard to reach groups such as men and minority and vulnerable groups. 

This vital role will suit an enthusiastic and dynamic person who has excellent communication skills. 

The ideal applicant will have the ability to work with people and have experience in presenting to individuals and groups of people and organise a wide range of community engagement events. You will need to be compassionate and empathetic individual striving to make a difference to people affected by cancer. The Community Engagement Lead will be at the forefront of our client-based services and need to be self-motivated and have a positive and flexible attitude.

Help us make a real difference in people’s lives

Gloucester Cathedral sits at the heart of community life as a beacon of hope. A diverse and dynamic place for all, we are committed to using the Cathedral’s assets and partnerships to make a positive difference in people’s lives. As one of the most significant heritage and community organisations in the Southwest, we remain open for everyone, 365 days a year, providing meaningful activities for a wide range of audiences and welcoming visitors from all over the world. During the past few years, we have completed the first phase of a once-in-a-generation project to ensure the Cathedral continues to grow its reach and diversify its audiences through more impactful engagement.

This is where you come in…  As Community Engagement & Participation Officer you’ll be the driving force behind this activity, working with colleagues and partners to shape our strategy and deliver outstanding programmes across the following priorities:

1. Working with individuals and groups to support mental health and well-being
2. Working with young people to help them identify and achieve their potential
3. Caring for those experiencing homelessness and helping them develop as individuals
4. Reducing our carbon footprint and supporting other initiatives to help care for God’s creation

Your goal will be to unlock the Cathedral’s potential by working collaboratively to shape and deliver exciting action plans which lead to sustainable outcomes.  Not only will you respond to the challenges and opportunities as we emerge from the pandemic, but you will help to shape the Cathedral’s wider vision and ambitions as we develop our role as a cathedral fit for the 21st century.

This is a critical role, and we are looking for exceptional candidates with a genuine passion for one or more of our four priorities, experience of working in community settings and who share our asset-based approach.  The ability to work in partnership with colleagues from the Cathedral and externally is essential.

Reengage – Engagement Officer (Home based within Scotland)

Job Description

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be partnering with Reengage, a great national charity focused on working with those living with older age and committed to fighting loneliness so that people can have social lives and friendship groups however old they are.  Reengage looks to inspire and enable meaningful connections and shared experiences within communities across the UK for people over 75 facing loneliness and social isolation. A fantastic opportunity exists for an Engagement Officer to join the team and drive forward the charity’s work in Scotland. As Engagement Officer your role will be to recruit older people and volunteers, and to raise awareness amongst the public, voluntary sector and identify key partners and referral agencies across Scotland.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and older people. You will have experience of working with different sectors to form partnerships and be comfortable in articulating the charity and its mission to potential partners. You will be able to engage with new guests and attend groups (where needed) across Scotland when required. You will lead and motivate others, to give constructive feedback on their performance and to provide ongoing support, guidance and development and mentoring. Experience in delivering and implementing community projects would be an advantage however not essential for the role. 

Application process

Please review the attached full JD or use the link to view the JD

The application process is for a CV and a tailored cover letter to be emailed to Civitas Recruitment stating why the charity appeals to you and what direct experiences you have for the post. Early applications are encouraged. Interviews are to take place on the 10th Feb 2022.

Reengage – Engagement Officer (Home based within Scotland)

Job Description

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be partnering with Reengage, a great national charity focused on working with those living with older age and committed to fighting loneliness so that people can have social lives and friendship groups however old they are.  Reengage looks to inspire and enable meaningful connections and shared experiences within communities across the UK for people over 75 facing loneliness and social isolation. A fantastic opportunity exists for an Engagement Officer to join the team and drive forward the charity’s work in Scotland. As Engagement Officer your role will be to recruit older people and volunteers, and to raise awareness amongst the public, voluntary sector and identify key partners and referral agencies across Scotland.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and older people. You will have experience of working with different sectors to form partnerships and be comfortable in articulating the charity and its mission to potential partners. You will be able to engage with new guests and attend groups (where needed) across Scotland when required. You will lead and motivate others, to give constructive feedback on their performance and to provide ongoing support, guidance and development and mentoring. Experience in delivering and implementing community projects would be an advantage however not essential for the role. 

Application process

Please review the attached full JD or use the link to view the JD

The application process is for a CV and a tailored cover letter to be emailed to Civitas Recruitment stating why the charity appeals to you and what direct experiences you have for the post. Early applications are encouraged. Interviews are to take place on the 10th Feb 2022.

Job Role

Working as part of the Smart Communities team you will deliver professional advice and support and project delivery to a variety of clients. Typical clients include community groups from diverse ethnic backgrounds as well as other community organisations, social enterprises, private sector and statutory organisations. 

Key Tasks

• Delivering consultancy projects either individually or as part of a team to include the tasks described below.
• Working with the Somerset Diverse Communities team to support community groups from diverse ethnic backgrounds to develop their activities and structures to enable them to flourish.
• Enabling community based organisations to develop their skills and confidence in bid writing, governance, finance and planning so they can thrive and grow.
• Identifying income opportunities through your work and informing your line manager, contributing to developing bids/projects.
• Contributing towards the overall strategic aims of the organisation.
• Implementing a work programme as agreed with your line manager to meet the key performance indicators.
• Taking part in training that is relevant and appropriate to the post as approved by your line manager.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Bid writing support and fundraising

• Assisting organisations to develop funding plans for their projects or activities.
• Offering guidance on and write funding bids for clients.

Community engagement and consultation

• Identifying and promote relevant funding opportunities to clients.
• Carrying out community consultation projects as required by clients. This should be carried out in the most appropriate way to ensure it is inclusive, effective and robust.

Report writing

• Writing reports as part of project delivery that are well written and fulfill the project brief.

Project delivery

• Plan, manage and deliver specific projects as required.
• Deliver community consultations for a wide range of organisations including social enterprises, charities, parish councils, community buildings, and statutory bodies.

Information and Promotion

• Working with the team to promote and market Smart Communities services.

• Produce regular articles or blogs for the Smart Communities website and social media.

• Provide and deliver training events on relevant topics as appropriate.

• Keep up-to-date with national and local issues, trends and developments, which are relevant to the job role and likely to influence the work of Smart Communities.

• Represent and promote the work of Smart Communities with current and potential clients, funders, statutory bodies, businesses, social enterprises and voluntary sector organisations, partners and communities including representation on relevant bodies.

• Support the development of the Somerset Social Enterprise Network.

• Be an active member of the Smart Communities team and to share knowledge and information with colleagues.

• Signpost enquiries to appropriate support and guidance if Smart isn't the right organsation to help.

• Liaise with and represent the wider CCS group.

Consultancy Tasks

• Assist the Business Development Officer, the Smart Communities Manager and the Development Manager to tender for pieces of consultancy work, designing and drawing up proposals and contracts using our templates and processes.

• Deliver consultancy projects to budget, in time and to the brief agreed.

• Support social enterprises to enable regeneration, social change and improve quality of life.

General Tasks

• Complete weekly timesheets.
• Undergo an annual appraisal and regular supervisory sessions.
• Attend regular team meetings (in person and online).
• Attend the organisations events.
• Attend other local, regional and national events as appropriate.
• Travel to office on a regular basis.

Other requirements

• Access to a reliable broadband connection.
• Full current driving licence and access to a reliable car insured for business purposes.
• Able to attend occasional evening / weekend meetings with communities as required.

*This role is home based and flexible working. Attendence at the CCS office in Taunton and county wide travel will be required*

Manchester Mind believes in the power of listening and feeling heard and that a better understanding of mental health benefits everyone. We do this by providing a range of services across Manchester to young people and adults. Our work is guided by our values of:

Openness  |  Belonging  |  Strength  |  Collaboration

Manchester Mind is looking to recruit 8 full-time (35 hours) Community Engagement Workers. The roles will involve working in a collaborative and person centred way across primary care in Manchester, Bolton, Salford, Wigan and Trafford, with people with lived experience of mental health problems to improve physical health issues and promote take up of both flu and Covid-19 vaccines.

We would like to work with people who are experienced, dynamic and passionate about being able to develop and deliver accessible mental health support services.

Position: Community Engagement Worker (x8)

Salary: £21,748 - £23,080

All posts are Full-Time (35 hours per week). All posts are initially a 12 month contract.

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Ability to work in an open way that builds kind relationships and is receptive to and appreciative of the skills and talents of everyone.
• Knowledge or experience of the issues that people with lived experience of poor mental health face and the impact this can have on physical health.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Application documents can be downloaded from this listing, or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

All applications must be received by 12noon, Monday 31st January 2022. Interviews are planned for 10th and/or 11th February.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

Healthwatch Southampton Community Development Worker 

Two posts, one 37 hours / week, one 22.5 hours week 

£25,500 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) 

DBS enhanced check required 

Healthwatch Southampton is the health and social care champion for patients and the public in Southampton.  We make sure that NHS leaders and other decision makers hear your voice and use your feedback to improve care. 

We are seeking two Community Development Workers to help lead the engagement and involvement of local communities, to ensure a representative, evidence-based voice for the public; influencing change based on the public’s needs.

Key tasks include:- Community Engagement & Development, Volunteer Coordination, Governance & Compliance.

Given the circumstances of the last 20 months it has never been more important to ensure that health and care services are designed around people’s needs, rather than the needs of organisations and systems.  If you are passionate about driving change within public services and contributing to a social justice agenda, please do get in touch. 

Healthwatch Southampton is managed by local charity Southampton Voluntary Services. 

To apply please visit SVS website, please follow the link to download the application form and supporting documents for this role. 

Application forms must be received by 5pm on Thursday 17th February. Interviews will be held on the 24th February.