Senior Outreach Officer
SALARY: £15,000 per annum (FTE £25,000)
HOURS: 22.50 hours per week
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term June 2022
OPERATIONAL AREA: Thames Valley
LOCATION: Home based with field work in Newbury and Reading
REF: SOOTV21
At community charity, Groundwork South, we are changing places, changing lives across the South of England, one green step at a time
We are looking for a highly motivated, equally passionate person to join our team in Denham and help us to make a real difference. ASCEND (Assisted Support for Carers and Extra Needs and Disabilities) project is designed to improve the prospects of individuals with complex needs in Berkshire (primarily Newbury and Reading) by addressing the barriers that prevent them from entering and sustaining employment. West Berkshire Council leads the partnership to deliver the project into the heart of communities. Groundwork South is a case-holding and delivery partner.
It is essential that the successful candidate has previous experience and a keen interest in providing proactive support, advice and guidance to a wide range of individuals with various needs.
Main Duties include:
- Encourage individuals who may face multiple barriers or lack motivation, to develop their confidence and belief in the benefits of a working life, and in further education and training.
- Assist individuals to gain entry into employment or training.
- Lead stakeholder analysis and mapping to identify key project partners including referral organisations and front line organisations.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships and partnerships with key external stakeholders and partners.
- Attend local events and conferences to promote the ASCEND project.
Community Outreach:
- Manage, plan and deliver a range of successful interactive and creative recruitment events and workshops.
Communications and Promotion:
- Support the ASCEND Delivery Manager and Groundwork Marketing and Communications team to establish and execute a project communications plan and create promotional materials to ensure effective outreach and project promotion, including flyers, banners, posters & etc.
- Work with partners and stakeholders to provide a pipeline of opportunities for the participants.
- Encourage individuals who may face multiple barriers or lack motivation, to develop their confidence and belief in the benefits of a working life, and in further education and training.
- Assist individuals to gain entry into employment or training.
- Encourage and support the participants with signposting them to local workshops and events.
- Provide support with a tailored approach per participant.
- Work with partners and stakeholders to provide a pipeline of opportunities for the participants.
In return we offer:
- Home based with fortnightly meetings at our Maidenhead or Denham office
- 25 days per annum plus English Bank Holidays
- A contributory pension scheme
- Scope to continuing development of your professional skills
Closing Date: 12th September 2021
Interview Date: TBC
An application form can be downloaded below. For more information regarding this role please call Nicky Bhatoey-Turnbull on 07736132922. Please send your application form to Laura Dyke on laura.dyke@groundwork.org.uk
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Groundwork South is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable groups. In line with our Safer Recruitment & Selection Policy and Procedure, successful applicants are subject to references and an enhanced with barred lists disclosure check.
CVs will not be accepted. No agencies please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that we reserve the right to close applications early in the event of a large response.
We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. To demonstrate our commitment, we have been awarded the Disability Confident Scheme Symbol, which is awarded by the Employment Service. We guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the post. If you consider yourself to have a disability and would like to apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please complete the Guaranteed Interview Scheme form (at the top of our current vacancies page) and submit this with your application. We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery.
Groundwork South is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age. A copy of our Equality and Diversity policy may also be made available to candidates on request.