Community Engagement Officer - Cancer Champions
We're looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Community Engagement Officer whose role will support 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. 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 healthcare to 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 responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 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 public health.
Knowledge
* Comprehensive knowledge of issues related to volunteering.
* Ability to communicate at all levels both in written form and verbally.
* 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.
Experience
* Experience of establishing new systems and processes.
* Supervisory or management experience.
* 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 charity.
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.
Peter Street Community Centre, Peter Street.
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