Job summary At GPA we are excited to launch the Personalised Care project, which aims to tackle health inequalities by raising awareness and encouraging the uptake of cervical, breast, bowel, and prostate cancer screenings. We are looking for a passionate Community Engagement Worker to help drive this initiative on a 9-month fixed-term contract, working 18.5 hours per week. This role offers flexibility, but please note that some evenings and weekends may be required to accommodate community events and outreach efforts. Main duties of the job Personalised care within a system, makes the most of the expertise, capacity, and potential of people, families, and communities to support the delivery of better health and well-being outcomes and a reduction in health inequalities. By working with communities, we aim to demystify screening, and encourage people to utilise the services available, we may increase screening rates and improve levels of early detection. In this role, you will build strong relationships with community members and leaders, co-create events and resources to raise awareness and encourage cancer screening participation. You will also facilitate workshops to help communities understand healthcare services and collaborate with local organisations to ensure lasting impact. Interview Dates: 28th/29th November and 3rd/5th December About us GPA is a leading primary care provider and a rapidly expanding GP Federation, dedicated to providing equitable healthcare across our collective of 19 GP practices, serving over 210,000 people. We are at the forefront of healthcare transformation, building stronger connections between GPs, patients, and the community to create lasting health improvements. Our working environment is both friendly and flexible, allowing for a blend of home and office-based work when you're not at community events. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a range of exclusive benefits: Company pension scheme Generous Annual Leave to promote well-being and time away from work. Employee Discount Schemes including the Blue Light Card for discounts on the high street and online. Wellbeing Package encompassing an Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing portal, and access to the Feeling Good app. Discounted Trilogy Gym Membership encouraging an active, healthy lifestyle. Interested? For an informal discussion about the role, please email Helen to arrange a convenient time to chat. Please note, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £25,000 to £28,000 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A1341-24-0014 Job locations 129 Hazeldene Road Northampton Northamptonshire NN2 7PB Job description Job responsibilities Build and maintain trusting relationships with community members, local organisations, and stakeholders. Develop understanding and cultural awareness of communities, and the barriers they face to accessing healthcare. In collaboration with the project team, identify and reach out to underrepresented and marginalised individuals and groups, to encourage their participation in co-production activities. Facilitate open, inclusive conversations and workshops to understand community needs, ideas, and perspectives. Empower community members by providing them with the knowledge, tools, and opportunities to actively participate in the co-design process. Design and deliver community workshops, focus groups, and forums that enable collaborative decision-making and co-design. Work with community members to co-design resources, materials, events, and initiatives to overcome barriers to accessing healthcare and raise awareness of cancer screening, bespoke to each group and their needs. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop co-designed resources and plan activities and events. Attend and co-facilitate awareness-raising activities and events with community leaders. Engage with community leaders, health champions, and health inequalities champions to maximise the potential for success and build community resilience beyond the project duration. Collect feedback from community activities, document all events, and share insights across teams to report on outcomes and drive continuous improvement. Report to the multi-agency steering group to regularly update stakeholders and the wider community on project progress, outcomes, and co-design activities. Job description Job responsibilities Build and maintain trusting relationships with community members, local organisations, and stakeholders. Develop understanding and cultural awareness of communities, and the barriers they face to accessing healthcare. In collaboration with the project team, identify and reach out to underrepresented and marginalised individuals and groups, to encourage their participation in co-production activities. Facilitate open, inclusive conversations and workshops to understand community needs, ideas, and perspectives. Empower community members by providing them with the knowledge, tools, and opportunities to actively participate in the co-design process. Design and deliver community workshops, focus groups, and forums that enable collaborative decision-making and co-design. Work with community members to co-design resources, materials, events, and initiatives to overcome barriers to accessing healthcare and raise awareness of cancer screening, bespoke to each group and their needs. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop co-designed resources and plan activities and events. Attend and co-facilitate awareness-raising activities and events with community leaders. Engage with community leaders, health champions, and health inequalities champions to maximise the potential for success and build community resilience beyond the project duration. Collect feedback from community activities, document all events, and share insights across teams to report on outcomes and drive continuous improvement. Report to the multi-agency steering group to regularly update stakeholders and the wider community on project progress, outcomes, and co-design activities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to NVQ Level 3, Advanced level, or equivalent qualifications with demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development. Desirable Formal training or education in community development work (e.g. ABCD Framework) Experience Essential Proven working experience in group facilitation, community engagement, outreach, or similar roles. Experience of data collection and using tools to measure the impact of services Experience working with diverse, underserved, or marginalised communities. Desirable Previous experience within health or social care with knowledge of how the NHS works, including primary care and PCNs. Job Circumstances Essential Reliable transportation to facilitate a hybrid work arrangement and occasional travel for mandatory meetings as required by the position. Flexibility to work outside of core office hours including weekends and evenings. A flexible approach to work, willingly adapting to changing priorities and unforeseen challenges. Willingness to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) upon conditional offer of appointment Possess the legal right to work in the UK and ability to provide appropriate documentation for verification. Skills and Knowledge Essential Good communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written), capable of constructing and delivering clear information to a diverse range of people. Strong facilitation skills with the ability to lead workshops, focus groups, and co-production activities. A good understanding of the co-production model and participatory approaches to service design and delivery. Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners. Passionate about community development, empowerment, and social justice. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to NVQ Level 3, Advanced level, or equivalent qualifications with demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development. Desirable Formal training or education in community development work (e.g. ABCD Framework) Experience Essential Proven working experience in group facilitation, community engagement, outreach, or similar roles. Experience of data collection and using tools to measure the impact of services Experience working with diverse, underserved, or marginalised communities. Desirable Previous experience within health or social care with knowledge of how the NHS works, including primary care and PCNs. Job Circumstances Essential Reliable transportation to facilitate a hybrid work arrangement and occasional travel for mandatory meetings as required by the position. Flexibility to work outside of core office hours including weekends and evenings. A flexible approach to work, willingly adapting to changing priorities and unforeseen challenges. Willingness to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) upon conditional offer of appointment Possess the legal right to work in the UK and ability to provide appropriate documentation for verification. Skills and Knowledge Essential Good communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written), capable of constructing and delivering clear information to a diverse range of people. Strong facilitation skills with the ability to lead workshops, focus groups, and co-production activities. A good understanding of the co-production model and participatory approaches to service design and delivery. Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners. Passionate about community development, empowerment, and social justice. 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. Employer details Employer name General Practice Alliance Ltd Address 129 Hazeldene Road Northampton Northamptonshire NN2 7PB Employer's website http://www.northantsgpalliance.com/ (Opens in a new tab)