Community Engagement & Marketing Partner

Elizabeth Finn Homes Ltd; Wychbold; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Wychbold seeks a Community Engagement and Marketing Partner to enhance occupancy and foster relationships with healthcare professionals and the community. Responsibilities include implementing marketing strategies, organising outreach events, and ensuring open communication with residents' families. The role offers a supportive environment and excellent benefits such as flexible hours and continued professional development.

Benefits

Fully paid induction programme

Enhanced pay for family leave

Flexible hours

31 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays

Group pension plan

Occupational sick pay

Wellbeing support

Free Blue Light card

Cycle to work scheme

Long service awards

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement and marketing strategies.
• Ability to build relationships with healthcare professionals and community groups.
• Exceptional communication skills and a dedication to service.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategies to increase occupancy in care homes.
• Organise networking events and community presentations.
• Track and follow up on inquiries from prospective residents.

Skills

Community outreach

Networking

Public speaking

Relationship building

Job description

We have a dedicated and well-trained Head Office team supporting an excellent standard of person-centred care for our residents. As a Community Engagement and Marketing Partner joining our diverse team who are proud of the difference we make to our residents you will:

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the home manager and marketing team to implement strategies to increase occupancy, including:
• Identifying and engaging with potential referral sources such as hospitals, hospices, and rehabilitation centres.
• Organising networking events, presentations, and information sessions for local healthcare professionals.
• Conducting community outreach and presentations to educate the public on the benefits of our homes.
• Tracking and following up on enquiries from prospective residents and their families, ensuring they receive timely information and a welcoming introduction to our services.
• Coordinating tours of the home and facilitating trial stays to encourage potential residents to experience life at Rashwood Care Home.
• Build and maintain strong links with community groups, local businesses, schools, and volunteers to enhance activities for residents.
• Develop resources and guides for the local teams to support them to manage and drive enquiries directly.
• Establish relationships with health and social care professionals, local authorities, and GP practices to raise awareness of our care services.
• Organise and promote events, open days, and community engagement initiatives to showcase our homes.
• Act as a key point of contact for families and relatives in advance of admission and following respite stays, ensuring open and ongoing communication.
• Working with the homes' activities teams, develop partnerships to bring external activities and entertainment into the homes.

Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

Benefits

• Fully paid induction programme
• Enhanced pay for family leave
• Flexible hours
• 31 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays
• Group pension plan with option to join the more generous scheme with a 9% employer contribution on a salary sacrifice basis
• Opportunity to join company healthcare and cash plan schemes
• Occupational sick pay after probation
• Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Free Blue Light card - provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service awards
• Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities
• Free DBS (if required) unless leaving during probation

Safeguarding & Legal Information

Safeguarding: In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

Criminal record checks: As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other's differences. Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.

Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.