Community Engagement Officer

CIH International Housing Group; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Community Engagement Officer to join their team. This role is vital in providing support to vulnerable individuals facing complex challenges, ensuring they remain connected to essential health and wellbeing services. The successful candidate will harness their skills in community engagement and mental health awareness to make a meaningful impact. Join a dedicated team that values inclusivity and strives to empower individuals in their recovery journey. If you are motivated to make a difference in the community, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Engage with vulnerable individuals to provide support.
• Coordinate services to ensure seamless access to health and wellbeing.

Skills

Community Engagement

Mental Health Awareness

Substance Use Knowledge

Support Coordination

Education

Relevant Degree or Qualification

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 the fields of substance use, mental health, housing, criminal justice, and employment support enables Adferiad Recovery 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 do still apply and let us decide. We know that certain groups rule themselves out of interesting opportunities assuming that others will be more successful, but please don't be that person. We want to hear from the widest cross section of the community.

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