Family Support Service - Development & Engagement Officer

Cornerstone House Centre Ltd; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone House Centre Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic Development & Engagement Officer to lead the Family Support Service. You will combine direct support for families with project development, workshop planning, partnership work and service improvement in North Lanarkshire.

You will develop new initiatives, coordinate workshops and community activities, produce management reports and help ensure the service responds to the needs of local families.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting families or communities.
• Ability to develop and deliver workshops, seminars and activities.
• Strong partnership-working and networking skills.
• Ability to analyse information and produce reports.
• An organised, proactive approach and commitment to improving outcomes for families.
• Knowledge of Community Planning, Community Boards and statutory/third-sector organisations in North Lanarkshire.
• Excellent time-management and ability to deliver targets.
• Ability to develop a work plan and deliver key targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of the Family Support Service.
• Combine direct family support with project development and service improvement.
• Plan workshops, seminars and community activities.
• Foster partnerships and networking with key organisations.
• Develop new initiatives and coordinate community activities.
• Produce management reports to inform service improvements.

Skills

Time management

Work planning

Family/community support

Workshop delivery

Partnership networking

Info reporting

Proactive organisation

Community planning knowledge

Job description

Family Support Service - Development & Engagement Officer

Passionate about helping families thrive and developing services that make a difference?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated Development & Engagement Officer to lead the development and delivery of our Family Support Service. You will combine direct support for families with project development, workshop planning, partnership working and service improvement. You will develop new initiatives, coordinate workshops and community activities, produce management reports and help ensure the service responds to the needs of local families.

• Excellent time-management skills.
• Ability to develop a work plan and deliver key targets.
• Experience supporting families or communities.
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging workshops, seminars and activities.
• Strong partnership-working and networking skills.
• Ability to analyse information and produce reports.
• An organised, proactive approach and a commitment to improving outcomes for families.
• A good understanding of Community Planning, Community Boards and key statutory and third-sector organisations in the North Locality of North Lanarkshire.