Engagement Officer
Victim Support is recruiting for a Community Engagement and Training Officer. This vital role will support the specialist domestic abuse and stalking team in Bedfordshire, through engagement by leading on raising awareness of our local services through social media, attending events, delivering training to a range of partners and importantly leading on our client engagement activities. Engagement in Bedfordshire is key for us in Victim Support and this role is instrumental to enable us to share what we do with our clients, commissioners, partners and staff.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we’d love to hear from you…
County/Borough Bedfordshire Office location 101 Park Street, Luton LU1 3HG Full time/Part time Part time Hours per week 30 Work schedule Monday - Friday Basic Salary FTE £26,010 per annum (pro rata £20,808) Contract type Permanent DBS required? Yes Police vetting required? No Closing Date 21/11/2024 Ref No 5857
What we Offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting and retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
1. Flexible working options including hybrid working
2. 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
3. An extra day off for your Birthday
4. Pension with 5% employer contribution
5. Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
6. High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
7. Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
8. Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
9. Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
You will be resilient, confident & able to engage others, happy to work as part of a team, and willing to constantly learn and adapt to new legislation. You must have good communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative. You will need good IT skills and the ability to develop and deliver training, presentations and reports. Knowledge of domestic abuse and stalking would be advantageous.
You will need to have the ability to prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/ needs and interests in an organised and methodical manner. Have an understanding and knowledge of, and an active commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity. Knowledge of confidentiality and safe working practice in accordance with safeguarding legislation, General Data Protection Regulation and other legal requirements.