Location: Westmorland & Furness Carers
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Salary: £12,500 (pro-rata)
n-compass was established in 2009 and is a not-for-profit organisation determined to improve the lives of vulnerable people across the North of England, delivering a range of Advocacy, Health and Wellbeing, Carers and Counselling services.
n-compass values are what inspire us to make a difference and enhance life opportunities for adults and young people across local communities by being, professional, responsive, innovative, dynamic and empowering. They determine what we do, how we do it and what we are trying to achieve.
n-compass is a Great Place to work and the successful applicant would be joining an organisation where our people come first and we invest heavily in providing a rewarding and fulfilling employment experience.
Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference!
Are you passionate about people, community connections and making a real difference in the lives of unpaid Carers? Were looking for an enthusiastic, relationship-focused Participation & Engagement Officer to help us reach hidden Carers and ensure they receive the support they deserve.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work across vibrant communities, build meaningful partnerships, and play a key role in helping Carers feel seen, supported and valued.
Key Responsibilities
As our Participation & Engagement Officer, you will:
* Build strong relationships with community groups, voluntary organisations and statutory/private sector partners to raise awareness of caring and identify hidden Carers.
* Make our service visible within local communities by tailoring engagement approaches to different settings.
* Ensure all engagement activity is inclusive and accessible, especially for underrepresented groups such as BAME communities and Mental Health Carers.
* Represent the service at meetings, events and community gatherings.
* Deliver engaging Carer Awareness Briefings both in-person and online.
* Help develop effective referral pathways so Carers can easily access groups, activities, learning opportunities and therapeutic support.
* Build a network of partners and community-based opportunities for Carers.
* Support Carers who want to set up or grow their own support groups.
* Contribute to a living directory of local signposting and wraparound support.
* Make good use of Carer databases to record participation and monitor activity.
* Work towards individual performance targets set by your Team Leader.
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and adults.
* Provide occasional cover across the wider Carers Service.
* Support social work student and volunteer induction and development.
Please find attached on our website, the full Job Description, Person Specification and benefits package.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. xxuwjjq
n-compass is an equal opportunities employer. If you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact a member of our People Services Team
Registered Charity Number: 1128809
Key words; Carers; Westmorland and Furness, Carers Support Worker; Support worker; Social Worker; Mental Health; charity; third sector
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