Community Outreach and Engagement Worker - Coventry, United Kingdom - Newark and Sherwood Community Voluntary Service

Newark and Sherwood Community Voluntary Service

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Coventry, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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In this varied and rewarding role, you will engage with a range of groups; providing support through a variety of methods, you will empower and help them to clearly identify issues and design and co-produce their own sustainable solutions.

This will include working with for example, seldom heard groups such as children and young people; promoting active community involvement and supporting initiatives to ensure their neighbourhood is a great place to live.

We are looking for someone who can quickly build relationships with people, create activities they want to take part in and identify ways these activities can be sustained.

You will be passionate about building capacity and resilience and be enthusiastic about sharing knowledge with people in an accessible and creative way.

You will have excellent communication skills and be comfortable working with local residents, volunteers and other stakeholders. You will have experience of community work and a track record of achieving positive outcomes at a neighbourhood level.

You should be comfortable in taking the lead, with an open and supportive style that encourages community participation and volunteering.

You will have a desire to get things done and a passion for people.