Engagement Officer - 21 hours per week

Hill HR Consultancy Limited; Pershore; Hybrid; GBP 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Healthwatch Worcestershire seeks a dedicated Engagement Officer to connect with communities and enhance health services. This role focuses on effective communication, digital engagement and managing a flexible workload, with a contract duration of 12 months. The position is hybrid, involving part-time work and in-person meetings in Pershore.

Qualifications

• Ability to connect and empathise with people.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with people across communities to gather feedback.
• Utilise digital channels for outreach and engagement.
• Attend meetings/events around Worcestershire.

Skills

Empathy

Digital engagement

Communication

Organisational skills

Workload management

Job description

Healthwatch Worcestershire is the independent voice for people using health and social care services. We listen to local experiences, share insights with decision-makers, and help improve services across the county. We are looking for an Engagement Officer with a passion for making a difference to health and social care and a flair for engaging with people across a wide range of communities.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• An ability to connect with people and able to empathise with their point of view.
• Happy to use digital channels as a way of engaging with people, particularly Facebook and LinkedIn
• Clear written and verbal communications skills
• Good organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence as attending meetings/events around Worcestershire is a must
• Energy, drive and able to manage your own workload as some hours will be worked from home
  
  

It Would Also Be Desirable If

• You have some experience of working with families and young people.
  
  

If you're passionate about inclusion, community voice, and making services better—this could be the perfect role for you. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences.

Please note this is a 12-month contract due to changes in the way patient feedback will be collected in the future as part of the Government’s NHS 10-year plan.

You can find out more about Healthwatch Worcestershire and those changes on our website:

www.healthwatchworcestershire.co.uk

We welcome questions about the role, and these can be sent to [e-mail]

A job description and person specification can be found at: https://www.healthwatchworcestershire.co.uk/work-us

• 21 hours per week
• 12-month contract
• £16,138 per annum (FTE £28,050)
• Hybrid Remote – must be able to attend meetings in Pershore, Worcestershire
  
  

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 30th July.