Community Engagement Officer | Waltham Forest & Newham
35 hours per week (Full-Time) | Weekend availability essential | £25,000 per annum
Our client delivers the Get Up and Go community transport and social engagement programme, funded by the Motability Foundation. The service supports older adults (60+) and people with disabilities across Waltham Forest and Newham, helping them stay active, independent, and socially connected through accessible transport, social activities, and organised outings.
Program Services
* Social clubs and group activities
* Community outings designed to reduce isolation and improve well‑being
* Door‑to‑store shopping service
Can you make a valuable contribution improving community participation and helping people stay socially connected? Due to the varied nature of the service, no two days are the same.
What’s In It For You
* Full training and ongoing support will be provided
* On‑site support from a friendly and experienced team
* 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Workplace pension
* Travel expenses covered (excluding travel from home to work and work to home)
* Opportunity to gain experience in community engagement and project delivery
Requirements
Essential
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* A genuine passion for community work and supporting vulnerable people
* Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
* Proficiency in basic IT (email, Microsoft Office, social media)
* Reliable, proactive, and willing to learn
* Commitment to equality, inclusion, and respectful engagement
* Flexibility to work weekends when required
Desirable
* Experience in community work, volunteering, or customer‑facing roles (including transferable skills)
* Understanding of issues affecting older adults and disabled people
* Ability to create simple communications (flyers, newsletters, social media posts)
* Experience supporting events, workshops, or community activities (including transferable skills)
* Familiarity with local communities in Waltham Forest or Newham
The Role
* Deliver outreach and engagement activities across local communities
* Organise and support events, workshops, and community meetings
* Act as a key link between the organisation and service users
* Build relationships with residents, groups, and community partners
* Gather feedback to improve services and increase participation
* Support co‑design of inclusive community‑led activities
* Create simple communications such as flyers, newsletters, and social media content
* Monitor engagement activity and assist with reporting and evaluation
* Support general project administration and coordination tasks
* Represent the organisation at community events and outreach activities
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