Cancer Prevention Community Engagement Lead

Plymouth Octopus; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Plymouth Cancer Champions Project is funded by Macmillan Cancer Support and hosted by Zebra Collective, in collaboration with Age UK Plymouth and the Wolseley Trust Social Prescribing Team. Zebra Collective seeks a Community Engagement Worker (full time) for the project.

The successful candidate will engage with communities to discuss cancer prevention, raise awareness and help improve the cancer journey while reducing health inequalities. Closing date: 16th November 9am.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to reducing health inequalities.
• Strong communication and engagement skills with diverse communities.
• Ability to build partnerships with local organisations.

Responsibilities

• Meet with community members to discuss cancer prevention and raise awareness.
• Help improve the cancer journey within communities and understand barriers to screening and prevention.
• Organise, promote and support delivery of Cake and Cuppas.
• Adopt an asset-based approach, recognising and building on community strengths.
• Be confident engaging with diverse communities and collaborate with partners.

Job description

The Plymouth Cancer Champions Project is funded by Macmillan Cancer Support and hosted by Zebra Collective, in collaboration with Age UK Plymouth and the Wolseley Trust Social Prescribing Team. Zebra Collective seeks a Community Engagement Worker (full time) for the project.

The successful candidate will engage with communities to discuss cancer prevention, raise awareness and help improve the cancer journey while reducing health inequalities. Closing date: 16th November 9am.