Outreach and engagement officer

Doncaster, South Yorkshire (Hybrid)
£22,880 per year
Full-time
Contract (Oct 2026)

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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 You’ll 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, we’ll 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.

Application resources
Posted by
Age UK Doncaster View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 51 - 100

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

Posted on: 17 December 2024
Closing date: 31 January 2025 at 15:20
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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