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Community Engagement Officer

companyCity Health Care Partnership CIC
locationSt Helens, Saint Helens, UK
PublishedPublished: Published 2 days ago
Care and support
Job summary

Community Engagement Officer - Cancer Champions We're looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Community Engagement Officer whose role will support with the expansion of the organisation's Cancer Champion programme. This will be done through the engagement of key partners in the community in order to be more sustainable and increase opportunities to recruit cancer champion volunteers in the Parr and Town Centre areas.

Main duties of the job

The role will also support the Cancer Champions Programme Lead and Volunteer Coordinator to engage with local residents and partners and fully understand the Parr and Town Centre communities in accessing cancer support healthcare services and develop an education and awareness programme

About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard;at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcareto thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience
  • Professional qualification would be an advantage that is related to Interview public health
Knowledge

Essential

  • Comprehensive knowledge of issues related to volunteering
  • Ability to communicate al all levels both in written form and verbally
  • Effective management skills
  • Knowledge of policy relating to volunteer legislation
  • Ability to work independently, exercising good initiative and judgement
  • Ability to work collaboratively and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
  • Highly organised, able to effectively time manage and prioritise tasks whilst remaining flexible and adaptable to support evolving needs
  • High-level of personal integrity when dealing with confidential and sensitive information; ability to work with high levels of tact and discretion
  • A good understanding and experience of community outreach
Desirable

  • Excellent organisation skills
Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing or coordinating volunteers
  • Experience of establishing new systems and processes
  • Supervisory or management experience
  • Good computer skills
Desirable

  • Experience of working in a similar post
  • Experience of research and/or audit
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Experience of working with different agencies, both statutory and voluntary
  • Experience of working on community projects, preferably, but not essentially, in a charit
Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience
  • Professional qualification would be an advantage that is related to Interview public health
Knowledge

Essential

  • Comprehensive knowledge of issues related to volunteering
  • Ability to communicate al all levels both in written form and verbally
  • Effective management skills
  • Knowledge of policy relating to volunteer legislation
  • Ability to work independently, exercising good initiative and judgement
  • Ability to work collaboratively and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
  • Highly organised, able to effectively time manage and prioritise tasks whilst remaining flexible and adaptable to support evolving needs
  • High-level of personal integrity when dealing with confidential and sensitive information; ability to work with high levels of tact and discretion
  • A good understanding and experience of community outreach
Desirable

  • Excellent organisation skills
Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing or coordinating volunteers
  • Experience of establishing new systems and processes
  • Supervisory or management experience
  • Good computer skills
Desirable

  • Experience of working in a similar post
  • Experience of research and/or audit
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Experience of working with different agencies, both statutory and voluntary
  • Experience of working on community projects, preferably, but not essentially, in a charit
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

City Health Care Partnership CIC
Address

St Helens Wellbeing Service

Peter Street Community Centre, Peter Street,

St Helens

WA10 2EQ

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