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Engagement Officer

Rees Foundation

Droitwich, Worcestershire (Hybrid)

£26,000 per annum

Full-time

Contract (12 months)

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Job description

Engagement Officer

Fixed term contract, initially 1 year with potential extension

Salary: £26,000 per annum, full time role (35 hours per week)

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Do you want to work with like-minded professionals in a great team?

Rees seeks to support those who have, at some stage in their lives, been in foster care or residential care, including those with custodial experience. The charity understands the importance of having a lifelong support network. Our aim is to help care experienced people thrive in all aspects of their lives at any age. We seek to listen; and offer help and advice about any aspect they may have.

Rees delivers its services and products to public and voluntary sector commissioners, businesses, other agencies, and professionals.

This is an exciting role for someone to join our team to motivate, encourage and support individuals to engage and participate in our projects.

You will have experience of engaging and working with vulnerable people, ideally those with care experience and want to make a difference in their lives through developing skills, employability and confidence.

Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

You will engage care experienced people of all ages, to encourage and support attendance at our events and projects.
You will be responsible for networking, identifying, establishing and nurturing strong working partnerships with Local Authorities and the wider community.
Develop relationships with employers and external agencies to enhance the opportunities for care experienced people.
Working alongside Service Development team to help create and plan projects and events
Alongside our wider team, you will seek to equip care experienced people with the skills, knowledge and support necessary to enhance employability, improve life opportunities and overcome barriers to success.
Work closely with the support workers, careers mentor, marketing and finance to help bring events to life.
Engage and communicate regularly with the people we support to enhance their confidence and motivation.
Record and collate data in line with requirements of grant funders and project teams.
Feed into discussions around service design based on feedback and input from care experienced people.
Act as a role model to motivate, empower, facilitate growth and confidence, raise aspirations, and assist in the realisation and achievement of their goals.
Attend relevant external events/meetings to showcase and advertise Rees projects.

You will need:

To have experience in engaging and working with care leavers or vulnerable adults.
Experience in developing and delivering engagement opportunities and support.
Be confident in encouraging and supporting people in building their confidence.
Strong attention to detail, prioritisation and organisational skills.
Ability to work without supervision.
Strong team working skills
Have an awareness of safeguarding and protection of vulnerable children and adults, with the ability to comply with company policies and procedures.
Technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs.
Ability to handle confidential Information.
Strong record-keeping skills.
Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
Ability to communicate and work as part of a team
Ability to relate to people from a wide range of backgrounds.
Excellent listening skills and confidence in talking to people in groups and on a one-to-one basis.
To demonstrate integrity, patience, empathy, compassion, and the ability to earn the trust of others.
To have the ability to challenge the ‘status quo’.
To have a willingness to work flexibly.
Work experience and/or understanding of Local Authorities/ Councils/Government bodies is desirable but not essential
Strong time management skills.
A driving licence and own vehicle.

Additional responsibilities

Work in line with the charities ‘Vision and Values’.
Work to deadlines and respond in a flexible way to changing demands.
Maintain a positive demeanour that supports a happy working environment and remain flexible and professional at all times.
Treat other staff/care leavers and other agencies as one expects to be treated oneself.
Be a good ambassador for the organisation in any external dealings.
Undertake continuing professional Development (CPD) with support from your manager to further enhance your skill base;

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and welcome applications from those who are care leavers.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £26,000.00 per year

Benefits: