Community Integration Officer - West Yorkshire

Shaw Trust; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Volunteer days

Enhanced pension

Life assurance 3x salary

Funded qualifications

Inclusive colleague networks

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Shaw Trust is seeking a Community Integration Officer to connect people with employment support across Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield and Kirklees in a community-based capacity.

You will build strong relationships with NHS services, Jobcentre Plus, local authorities and referral partners to promote opportunities and drive positive outcomes for participants. The role requires travel across the West Yorkshire region and a proactive, people-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with community organisations and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of health services or welfare-to-work is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with NHS services, Jobcentre Plus, local authorities and community organisations.
• Promote the IPS service through presentations, networking events and community engagement activities.
• Increase awareness of the service and engage people who could benefit from employment support.
• Develop new referral pathways and support participant referrals, engagement and re-engagement.
• Work closely with operational teams to maximise programme participation and positive outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Networking

Relationship-building

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and the opportunity for rewarding work. As a leading social purpose organisation, we challenge inequality, break down barriers, and create opportunities that enable people to thrive. By working collaboratively with partners across health, employment and community services, we're helping to build a fairer society where everyone can realise their potential.

We're proud of the difference we make and the recognition we've received for our work. Shaw Trust is a Disability Confident Leader, a National Equality Standard employer and has been awarded Menopause Friendly Accreditation.

Are you passionate about empowering people with mental health and/or physical health support needs to find, secure and thrive in meaningful employment? Do you want a rewarding career where every day offers the chance to create lasting positive change?

We're looking for enthusiastic and proactive Community Integration Officers to help connect people with the support they need to access employment support, improve their wellbeing and work towards greater independence across Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield and Kirklees.

We particularly welcome applications from local residents within our delivery areas.

About the Role

In this community-based role, you'll build strong relationships with NHS services, Jobcentre Plus, local authorities, community organisations and other referral partners to increase awareness of our IPS service and engage more people who could benefit from it. You'll be at the heart of the community, promoting opportunities, developing partnerships and helping transform lives through employment.

As a Community Integration Officer, you will proactively identify and develop new referral pathways, increase participant engagement and support a seamless referral journey into the service. Working closely with operational teams, you will help maximise referrals, participant starts, attendance and re-engagement across West Yorkshire.

This role requires regular travel throughout the contract area and the confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders through both face-to-face and digital channels.

You’ll work closely with:

• NHS services, Jobcentre Plus, local authorities, community groups and other referral partners to establish new referral pathways and increase engagement with the service.
• IPS Employment Specialists and operational teams to support participant starts, attendance and re-engagement.
• Participants who have disengaged from the service, helping them reconnect with support and achieve their employment goals.
• Employers and community stakeholders to increase awareness of the opportunities available through the IPS programme.

Areas of Delivery

Please state your preferred area(s) within your supporting statement.

Leeds | Bradford | Wakefield | Kirklees

This is a community-based role where you will work flexibly across the local area.

Recruitment Timeline

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th December.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain strong relationships with NHS services, Jobcentre Plus, local authorities, community organisations and other referral partners.
• Promote the IPS service through presentations, networking events and community engagement activities.
• Increase awareness of the service and engage people who could benefit from employment support.
• Develop new referral pathways and support participant referrals, engagement and re-engagement.
• Work closely with operational teams to maximise programme participation and positive outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• A genuine passion for helping people overcome barriers and achieve their potential through employment.
• Excellent communication, networking and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, resilient and solution-focused approach.
• Experience engaging with community organisations, health services, local authorities or other external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of employment support, welfare-to-work, health services or community-based provision would be beneficial but not essential.

Please download the job description for further information.

Please note that all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Adult and Child DBS check, satisfactory references and verification of their right to work in the UK.

Why Join Shaw Trust?

When you join Shaw Trust, you'll become part of an organisation with a strong social purpose, a supportive culture and a commitment to helping colleagues develop and succeed. Alongside meaningful work and great training opportunities, you’ll benefit from:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days with service, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Two paid volunteering days each year.
• Enhanced pension contributions after six months' service.
• Life assurance of three times your annual salary.
• Funded qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Inclusive colleague networks including LGBTQ+, Disability, Neurodiversity, Women's and Menopause communities.
• A comprehensive range of health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme and health cash plan.

A Place Where You Belong

At Shaw Trust, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everybody feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of disability, health conditions or social exclusion. We believe people perform at their best when they feel supported to succeed. That's why our structured four-week induction programme is designed to provide the training, guidance and confidence you need to settle into your role, develop your skills and flourish in your career.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to find out more about the role, please contact (url removed).

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.