Community Project Worker - 18 hours per week - £14,886 per annum (£15.90 per hour)
We're looking for an experienced Community Project Worker to join our team in enhancing accessibility to health services for the most deprived communities in Wakefield, including residents of Wakefield City Centre, Portobello, Belle Vue and Agbrigg, particularly ethnic minorities, vulnerable migrants and people experiencing homelessness.
The postholder will engage residents through the co-production of services, ensuring interventions are community-led. Building trust and with excellent communication skills, the postholder will address health issues such chronic conditions, severe mental illness and hypertension in these residents.
Responsibilities will include organising and delivering community outreach, workshops and training, volunteer coordination, resource development and partnership building.
Measures and accountability will be through collecting data and feedback on an ongoing basis, including quantitative metrics, qualitative feedback, case studies and regular reporting.
The successful applicant will be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience of working at a similar level in a specialist area. Knowledge or experience in project management, continuous improvement approaches and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.
If you're a self-motivated individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we'd love to hear from you!
The full job description and person specification can be downloaded by clicking the link below.
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