Community Outreach Officer - 2 posts available

NOW Group; Omagh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Community Outreach Officers to empower individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities. In this rewarding role, you will provide skills coaching and mentoring, helping participants build independence and transition into meaningful employment. Join a dedicated team that is committed to making a difference in the lives of those facing barriers to work. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful community services and support individuals in achieving their goals. If you are motivated by social change and want to help others thrive, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Ability to deliver skills coaching and mentoring effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning difficulties through skills coaching.
• Assist participants in progressing to employment and training opportunities.

Skills

Skills coaching

Mentoring

Independence building

Life skills development

Education

Relevant experience in social work or community services

Job description

Community Outreach Officer - 2 posts available

NOW Group Omagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

About us: NOW Group is an award-winning social enterprise that delivers services across Northern Ireland supporting people with learning difficulties, autism, and neurodiverse conditions into jobs with a future. We are passionate about changing lives, focusing on outcomes and impact for individuals, their families, and communities who are the most disadvantaged. Our services are continually evolving as a result of co-design, participant feedback, and project learning. Our specialist employment and training services are funded by UKSPF and delivered through the SkillSET project, a partnership of 7 regional disability organizations. This project provides targeted support to those with disabilities/health conditions who face multiple barriers in accessing employment and are furthest from the labor market.

Responsibilities

As a Community Outreach Officer within the Employment team, you will:

1. Support individuals with learning difficulties, disabilities, and autism through the delivery of skills coaching and mentoring to build independence and life skills.
2. Assist participants in progressing from community services to employment and training, focusing on placement opportunities and further development of work-based skills.

Contracted Jobs available in the following areas:

• North Down & Ards
• Fermanagh & Omagh

Closing date and time: 18 April 2025 at 11:00:00

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Non-profit Organizations