- Your drive to make a meaningful impact through research and engagement projects is what sets you apart. Your motivation is the fuel that propels positive change.
- Strong verbal skills are your forte, enabling you to effectively liaise with various stakeholders within the council and establish collaborative partnerships with healthcare and VCSE, (voluntary, community or social enterprise) partners.
- Your ability to manage details and orchestrate complex projects will be crucial in ensuring the success of our work.
- Whether you've honed your skills in project management, community engagement, partnership development, or a similar field, your experiences shape your ability to contribute meaningfully to our objectives.
- To be successful in this role, you will need to have an apolitical stance, as you will need to support and advocate for the views of others.
- be part of an organisation that supports each other to grow and succeed
- have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression
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Engagement Officer - Dorchester, United Kingdom - Dorset Council
Description
Engagement Officer
37 hours
Salary £26,421 - £30,296
County Hall, Dorchester, combined with home-working
What's in it for you:
Join us on an exciting journey to make a real difference in Dorset. If you love connecting with the community and want to bring positive change, this opportunity is for you.
As the key part of our engagement program, you will actively contribute to transforming our services to ensure people receive the care and support they need in the right place, at the right time.
Here, your ideas matter. We've placed co-production and engagement at the centre of our aims, and as an Engagement Officer, you'll be at the forefront of driving this cultural shift. Your internal advocacy of external experiences will influence the shaping of services, strategies, and policies by actively involving communities, partners, and our dedicated employees.
You'll gain valuable development opportunities, experience and skills that will not only enhance your current role but also open doors to future opportunities.
We understand the importance of balance. Joining Dorset Council means being part of a supportive work environment that values your well-being. We encourage a healthy work-life balance, providing you the flexibility to thrive both personally and professionally.
What you can expect to be doing:
As the Engagement Officer, you will be the vital link connecting the community of Dorset with our comprehensive care services.
Your role revolves around creating a space where the voices of the people of Dorset can be heard. By co-ordinating and facilitating insightful focus groups, you'll ensure that their perspectives and experiences become the driving force behind positive changes in our care services.
Through various channels you'll collect valuable information, understanding the unique needs and aspirations of the community. Your insights will be the compass guiding us toward more effective and tailored service delivery.
Your impact will extend beyond gathering information. As an influencer for positive change, you'll channel the collected insights into actionable strategies. Whether it's introducing innovative tech-driven solutions or proposing transformative approaches, you'll play a pivotal role in reshaping the way we deliver services. Through your initiatives, you'll inspire confidence and engagement, ensuring that the people of Dorset have a direct hand in shaping their community's well-being.
In this role, expect every day to be an opportunity to make a tangible difference, bridging the gap between community expectations and the evolution of care services.
About you:
We are challenging ourselves to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities. and welcome applications from everyone.
We are We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role.
We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.
We also look for applicants who share . We will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.
If appointed, the personal information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found at
This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.
This post requires you to have access to sensitive information. It will be subject to a Basic Criminal Records Check. See our .
This role is UK based and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.
We use generic job descriptions and person specifications. This means the job title on any attachments may differ from the job title in the advert. We may provide specific information in a context statement if relevant.
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