Purpose
As a Community Integration Officer, you will proactively engage with local community groups, local authorities, Job Centres and the NHS to source and increase the number of eligible participants who will form part of our Connect to Work delivery in Essex.
You will be expected to have a full working knowledge of the contracts we offer and be able to promote them confidently to stakeholders. This engagement will take place through face‑to‑face interaction, supported by a mix of digital channels.
Predominantly based within the local community, you will be responsible for increasing the number of participants referred to and attending their first meeting on the appropriate service.
Your role will involve engaging with stakeholders to ensure they are confident in promoting Shaw Trust’s delivery of Connect to Work; interacting with participants during appointments with Job Centres, local community groups and within the NHS to ensure a seamless referral process; and working closely with the operational team to support the reengagement of disengaged participants. A strong travel network is essential for this role.
You will be a target‑driven role with monthly and quarterly rolling targets aligned to the referrals and start profiles set by the Commissioner for Connect to Work in Essex. A robust and supportive appraisal process will support your success in the role.
This is a 1‑year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
Location
Based across North and Mid Essex, including Braintree, Colchester, Chelmsford, Clacton and Harwich.
Employee Benefits
* 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years’ service up to 28 days and the option to purchase additional holiday
* 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
* Enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
* Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
* Learning and development opportunities including paid apprenticeships and masters’ level qualifications, and management development programmes
* Opportunities to connect with employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Neurodiversity Peer Support Network, Women’s Network, Managing Network, Menopause Network Group)
* Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
* Opportunity to request flexible working from day one
Our Strategy
To find out more about Shaw Trust’s aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive, available in the Vision‑2030‑Strategic‑Directive‑5‑9.pdf.
Join a diverse and inclusive organisation
* Certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard
* Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme
* Committed to reflecting the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation
We welcome applications from all sections of the community, including individuals with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.
Shaw Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
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