Community Engagement and Project Officer - Northwich, United Kingdom - Healthwatch Cheshire CIC

Healthwatch Cheshire CIC

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Northwich, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Community Engagement and Project Officer

Healthwatch Cheshire CIC

Full time Permanent Post

Salary £21,840 (rising to £22,880)

Healthwatch Cheshire (consisting of Healthwatch Cheshire East and Healthwatch Cheshire West) is the local independent consumer champion for people who use health and care services, forming part of the national network of local Healthwatch across England.

Our team uses a variety of engagement techniques to gather people's views, experiences and stories to help shape and improve how services are run now and in the future.

To help us do this, we're looking for a passionate and motivated team player to join our small but dynamic team, who wants to use their skills to help make a difference.

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About the role_

As a Community Engagement and Project Officer, you will:

Engage with a diverse range of people and communities across Cheshire, to ensure that their views are represented
Be involved in the planning and delivery of engagement activities, managing your own diary and building networks
Develop relationships with representatives from communities, voluntary sector and health and care providers
Create a strong community presence and build local awareness of Healthwatch Cheshire
Conduct Enter and View visits to observe local health and care services at the point of delivery, gathering feedback from residents, patients, relatives and carers
As part of a team, contribute to the planning, research and production of reports on specific local Health and Care topics.

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About you_

Be motivated to work independently as well as part of a small and professional team of staff and volunteers
Be passionate about making a difference for local communities
Demonstrate an ability to engage using strong communication skills
Have a cando attitude and a proactive approach to work
Have the ability to record and present findings in an accurate, clear and understandable way
Have a keen interest in Health and Care issues
Have access to a car, as travel across Cheshire will be required for which you will be paid mileage (car insurance will need to cover business activity)
Be available to work evenings and weekends if required, for which you will receive time off in lieu.

Closing date:
Wednesday 12 April 2023

Interviews:
Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 April 2023

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From £21,840.00 per year

Benefits: