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Are you looking for a challenge in a dynamic environment of a thriving, innovative Citizens Advice Bureau? An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Community Engagement Officer to join our organisation.
Make a real difference in the local community and play an active role in an ambitious plan to end the need for foodbanks in Scotland.
An exciting two-year Initiative focusing on enhancing access and engagement with the North Lanarkshire Gateway as the preferred route for Cash First support, alongside increasing access to holistic advice and wrap-around service to prevent future need. This pilot will augment North Lanarkshire Council Cash First approach ensuring a dignified and holistic approach to tackling food poverty and insecurity
This pilot will be delivered in the most deprived localities of Motherwell, Wishaw and Airdrie, in local community hubs, delivered by two Advisers and an Engagement Officer supported by community volunteers. We will work alongside community organisations in both one-to-one and group settings providing advice, support and training by both Engagement Officer, Adviser and trained volunteer Buddies with lived experience who have previously used the Gateway to avert crisis.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive reward package including annual performance bonus scheme
- 5% employer pension contributions
- Generous holiday entitlement 38 days including public holidays
- Additional holidays for length of service
- Family friendly policies
- Home and Flexible working scheme
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Dedicated Training and Personal Development Budget as part of our Talent Management Pool
- Leadership Mentoring
- A wide range of Social Events and Team Building Days
For further information and an application form, please use the links at the bottom of this page.
Please return your application form, together with a completed Self-Declaration Form for an Applicant working with Adults at Risk therefore requiring a PVG Scheme Disclosure, and Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form by email to Catherine.Marshall@Motherwellcab.casonline.org.uk
or by post marked “Confidential” to:-
Catherine Marshall
Finance, HR & Facilities Manager
Motherwell & Wishaw Citizens Advice Bureau
90 Brandon Parade East
MOTHERWELL
ML1 1LY
If you feel that you have the potential for the role, but lack the relevant experience, we may consider recruiting someone with excellent potential and providing relevant training, if you wish to have an informal discussion about the role then contact Kinga on 01698 265349.
Please note that the post is subject to the disclosure of criminal history information and/or credit/Disclosure Scotland checks.
Equality & diversity monitoring: to help Motherwell & Wishaw Citizens Advice Bureau monitor equality and diversity statistics please return the Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form separate from your other application documents by emailing it to: cabfinance@motherwellcab.casonline.org.uk.
Privacy Notice for Job Applicants: this privacy notice sets out, in line with the GDPR, the types of data that we will collect and hold on you as a job applicant.
Motherwell & Wishaw Citizens Advice is a company limited by guarantee and registered charity.
Company number: SC173485. Scottish Charity number: SCO09733
