2 Outreach and engagement advisor jobs in Belfast
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If you are passionate about making a difference for PWS families in Northern Ireland, we want to hear from you!
PWSA UK is a small charity providing lifelong support to all those affected by Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). PWS is a rare genetic condition causing an overwhelming and uncontrollable drive to eat that can be life-limiting, as well as learning and physical disabilities. We provide a dedicated helpline, a comprehensive information hub, a network of peer support groups, a varied programme of community events, training for professionals working with those with PWS, and support for vital research. Our aim is to help our amazing community overcome the challenges and live life to the full with PWS.
We are looking for a part time PWS Specialist Adviser for Northern Ireland to support the PWS community in Northern Ireland. PWS is a rare and isolating condition and our ambition it to reach families in Northern Ireland to provide impactful advice, support, information and training. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth working knowledge of health and social care systems and education in Northern Ireland as well as a belief in the potential and value of people with Prader-Willi syndrome.
You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as being self-motivated and able to engage with families, health care professionals and policy makers. You will build on the excellent work of our existing support worker to continue engage and enable the PWS community.
The position is part time (14 - 18 hours a week) and is home based and ideal for someone living in Northern Ireland
Please contact us via our website for more information or to get in touch for an informal conversation about this opportunity
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Every person with PWS community has access to high quality care, opportunity and support to overcome the challenges of PWS
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User Support Officer
We are seeking a detail-focused User Support Officer to deliver high-quality support across mySociety’s digital public services.
Position: User Support Officer
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 FTE, pro rata
Location: Remote, UK-based
Hours: Part time, 25 hours per week, 5 hours per day across 5 days
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Tuesday 15 September 2026
About the role
This is an opportunity to join mySociety, a purposeful charity creating digital services that help break down barriers to democratic participation.
You will provide frontline user support across key citizen services including FixMyStreet, TheyWorkForYou, WhatDoTheyKnow and WriteToThem, as well as managing incoming enquiries to mySociety.
You will manage a varied and high-volume caseload, ensuring users receive timely and effective support while recognising sensitive, high-risk or legally significant cases and escalating them appropriately.
Key responsibilities include:
· Managing, triaging and prioritising incoming enquiries across multiple digital services
· Providing clear and sensitive guidance to users, including those in difficult or complex circumstances
· Identifying safeguarding, data protection, legal or other high-risk issues
· Following enquiries through to resolution and maintaining accurate records
· Managing multiple open enquiries while keeping track of relevant statutory deadlines
· Identifying recurring issues and contributing to service improvements
· Updating help pages, internal guidance and standard responses
· Working collaboratively with technical and non-technical colleagues
About you
You will be a proactive self-starter with excellent judgement, organisation and attention to detail.
You will have:
· Experience providing user support within an online, digital or information-intensive environment
· Experience managing a high volume of enquiries
· Ability to recognise sensitive or high-risk cases and take appropriate action
· Familiarity with data protection principles in a support or case-handling setting
· Strong written communication skills with a clear and empathetic approach
· Confidence working independently and knowing when to escalate
· Ability to work effectively within a remote team
Experience using helpdesk systems such as Freshdesk or Zendesk, supporting digital public services, or contributing to user guidance or knowledge bases would be advantageous.
About mySociety
mySociety is a small, purposeful charity creating and running digital services that support democratic participation and help people take action and drive meaningful change.
The team is digital-first and entirely remote, with colleagues able to work from anywhere in the UK and coming together for quarterly in-person team meetings. Flexible hours and co-working arrangements can also be discussed.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: User Support Officer, Customer Support Officer, Case Officer, Caseworker, Information Officer, Customer Experience Advisor, Complaints Officer, Service Support Officer, Public Services Advisor, Digital Support Officer.
