Community Engagement Coordinator (Ref:0068ZB)

Integrated Care System; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Truro seeks a Community Engagement Coordinator to lead volunteer engagement and development efforts. This full-time position involves recruiting and training volunteers while developing community initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a background in health or social care and strong networking skills. A full UK driving licence is required, and there are flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra day off for birthday

Enhanced parental leave

2 days paid volunteer leave

Pension scheme enrollment

Blue Light Card for discounts

Flexible working opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme with £500 bonus

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• A successful track record of responsibility and development of others.
• Demonstrable experience working in Health or Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Lead community engagement and volunteer development initiatives.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers and peer mentors.
• Coordinate placements and manage promotional activities.

Skills

Volunteer management

Networking skills

Training program delivery

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Volunteer Management Qualification

Training Qualification

Job description

Community Engagement Coordinator (Ref:0068ZB)

We are looking for a Community Engagement Coordinator to join our volunteer service. You will be based in our Truro office.

Main duties of the job

You will work as a key driver of community engagement and volunteer development. In this dynamic role, you'll be responsible for recruiting, training, and supporting Volunteers, Recovery Champions, Peer Mentors, and Students. You'll build strong partnerships with local agencies, coordinate placements, and lead community-based initiatives, including community hubs and social enterprise projects.You'll also manage promotional activities, oversee social investment fund processes, and contribute to the development of training packages and governance systems. Working closely with national and local teams, you'll ensure consistent support, supervision, and impactful community engagement strategies.

About us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them.Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included.Please note that the closing date for this role is 25th August 2025; however, may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.We are part of a large integrated drug and alcohol service working with some of Cornwall's most excluded and disadvantaged people..If you're passionate about empowering communities and fostering meaningful connections, we'd love to hear from you.The role is full-time, but part-time hours may be considered.As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
• We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Volunteer Management Qualification (or commitment to complete within 18 months
• Training Qualification (i.e. training the trainer)
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car. You will need to ensure business use is added to your insurance policy

Experience

• A successful track record of responsibility and development of others
• Demonstrable experience of working in Health or Social Care
• Experience of planning and delivering training programmes
• Experience of working in partnership with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies
• Knowledge/understanding of relevant health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations
• An understanding of the issues facing drug/alcohol misusers
• Knowledge and understanding of harm minimisation in substance misuse treatment
• Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders; good networking skills
• Ability to work under pressure, and manage competing / conflicting demands
• Good written and oral communication skills and IT competency
• Ability to work effectively as a team player in a collaborative and supportive manner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.