Community Engagement Officer

Adferiad; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Community Engagement Officer to support individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that vulnerable people receive the consistent support they need to stay engaged with essential health and wellbeing services. Your expertise will help bridge gaps in service delivery, fostering a more inclusive and supportive community. If you are passionate about making a difference and have experience in community engagement, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful change.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement and support services.
• Understanding of mental health and substance use issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to vulnerable individuals facing complex life challenges.
• Engage with community stakeholders to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Community Engagement

Mental Health Awareness

Substance Use Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Adferiad Recovery delivers a flexible and coordinated response to the exceptional circumstances faced by people with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions and related issues.

Vulnerable people facing complex life challenges need consistent and seamless support to ensure they remain engaged with vital health and wellbeing services – and to prevent them from becoming disenfranchised and isolated.

Adferiad Recovery harnesses the talents and experience of long-established and leading Welsh charities CAIS, Hafal, and WCADA. Our combined expertise in substance use, mental health, housing, criminal justice, and employment support enables us to meet the needs of our most vulnerable with a single, unified, and comprehensive approach.

Community Engagement Officer Candidate Pack

How To Complete An Application Form

If you think you might have these skills but are not 100% sure, please apply anyway and let us decide. We encourage applications from a broad cross-section of the community, especially from groups that might typically rule themselves out of such opportunities.

If you have difficulty accessing this information or would like it in a different format, please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] or call 01792 816600.