Community Engagement & Champion Builder

BARNARDO'S; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Barnardo's in Newtownabbey is recruiting a Project Worker 2 – Community Engagement to inspire and enable change in local communities. The role focuses on children, young people, parents, schools and partner agencies, working with the THRiVE team to coordinate engagement activities and campaigns.

The post is part-time (30 hours per week) and term-time only (42 weeks per year) with a focus on community voice, social media outreach and partnership building.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of working with children, young people and/or families in community settings.
• Experience working with agencies such as schools, youth work, health or community groups.
• Experience using communication and social media channels to engage audiences.

Responsibilities

• Enable Community Champions by recruiting and supporting local champions to amplify voices in the community and schools.
• Support the WE CAN campaign across channels to promote aspiration and achievement.

Skills

Community engagement

Social media engagement

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Barnardo's in Newtownabbey is recruiting a Project Worker 2 – Community Engagement to inspire and enable change in local communities. The role focuses on children, young people, parents, schools and partner agencies, working with the THRiVE team to coordinate engagement activities and campaigns.

The post is part-time (30 hours per week) and term-time only (42 weeks per year) with a focus on community voice, social media outreach and partnership building.