Outreach and Engagement Officer

Age UK Doncaster; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Age UK Doncaster seeks an Outreach and Engagement Officer to enhance community support for older adults. The role focuses on outreach, relationship building, and ensuring diverse groups access essential services. Ideal candidates should have a passion for community work and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in social care or health is a plus.
• Ability to manage information using databases.

Responsibilities

• Engage in local hubs to build awareness of dementia support.
• Ensure under-represented groups access vital services.
• Build partnerships with local services for resource promotion.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Community Engagement

IT Proficiency

Social Media Skills

Education

Experience in Social Care or Health

Job description

Are you ready to make a real impact? Age UK Doncaster is looking for an energetic Outreach and Engagement Officer to join our Keep in Mind service. Keep in Mind will be delivered by a network of Delivery and Support Partners. It will bring together collective expertise to achieve a whole systems approach to Community Therapy and Support Services. This role involves engaging with communities to ensure older adults and their families and other support networks can easily access essential support and information.

Key Responsibilities

• Community Presence: Engage in local hubs, including GP practices, care homes, and family centers, to build awareness of dementia support available in Doncaster.
• Inclusive Outreach: Ensure that under-represented groups, especially men and the LGBTQ+ community, have access to vital services.
• Relationship Building: Partner with local services to promote key resources like Your Life Doncaster and Carers Wellbeing Service.
• Gathering Community Voices: Capture real-life experiences to help guide our support efforts.
  
  

What Youll Bring

IT and Social Media Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Office and confidence using databases to manage information accurately. Be able to oversee promotional materials and the use of ordering and promotion systems and social media.

Passion for Community Work: If you have great interpersonal and communication skills; experience in social care or health and are looking for a new career path, well provide training to set you up for success.

Motivation and Empathy: A natural ability to connect with diverse, socially excluded groups and make a positive impact in their lives. Have active listening skills and be able to hold motivational person centered conversations.

Posted by Age UK DoncasterView profile Registered Charity51 - 100

To take the fear out of ageing by empowering and supporting older people in Doncaster to live and age well.

Job ref: Outreach and Engagement Officer Tags: Communications, Social Care / Development, Marketing, Customer Service, Conservation, Customer support, Dementia, Monitoring and Evaluation, Wellbeing

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