JOB DESCRIPTIONRegistered charity 1142675

Community Outreach Worker

‘Rotherham Building Stronger Communities – a partnership approach’ programme

Location:Zones 1 and 2, Erskine Road, Eastwood, Rotherham, S65 1RF

Job title:Community Outreach Worker

Responsible to: Directors, Clifton Learning Partnership

Purpose of the job:

‘Rotherham Building Stronger Communities – a partnership approach’ is an exciting new partnership initiative between Rotherham Council and Clifton Learning Partnership supported by DCLG funding to deliver activities to develop the local community’s ability to play a full role in society. This work will involve work with adults to help them to engage in planned activities, by developing links, building trust, providing translation support, and being a role model.

The role also involves working as a member of Clifton Learning Partnership to deliver its mission and aims to support the community to be the best that it can.

Key responsibilities:

You will:

  • work with adultsfrom the local community in their own homes, in schools and in community venues in order to offer practical and emotional support to enable them to engage in opportunities created by the ‘Rotherham Building Stronger Communities – a partnership approach’ initiative
  • encourage members of the community to engage in volunteering activities, specifically to improve the local environment – this will involve some work outdoors
  • deliver groups and activities relevant to the needs of the community in order to encourage engagement and skill development
  • work collaboratively with partners and other agencies to empower local people, build confidence, engender resilience and self-reliance that will enable them to play a part in their community
  • support the personal and professional development of volunteers and other team members
  • provide translation support
  • support the delivery of sessions
  • develop a knowledge and understanding of local resources and services and to work with them in order to deliver activities
  • manage work load and plan time effectively
  • track, evaluate and evidence outcomes

Other professional responsibilities:

You will

  • attend team meetings
  • attend supervision
  • maintain level of skill and competency by accessing appropriate Continuing Professional Development opportunities
  • evaluate your own impact critically to improve effectiveness by adopting reflective practice
  • comply with all Clifton Learning Partnership policies and procedures
  • establish effective working relationships and set a good example through presentation and personal and professional conduct
  • work in a non-judgemental way, showing respect and sensitivity for all people, particularly cultural and religious beliefs
  • take on any additional responsibilities which might from time to time be determined
  • support the Directors in the effective running of Clifton Learning Partnership

Person specification

Essential / Desirable / Method of assessment
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Experience of engagement and outreach work / * / Application, interview & references
Knowledge of safeguarding issues / * / Application, interview & references
Ability to work with other professionals and as part of a team / * / Application, interview & references
Understanding of barriers to engagement / * / Application, interview & references
Understanding of cultural issues and experience of working with a diverse population / * / Application, interview & references
SKILLS, COMPETENCIES & BEHAVIOURS
Roma speaker / * / Application & interview
Spoken and written English at Level 1 minimum / * / Application, certificates & interview
Excellent interpersonal skills / * / Application & interview
A team player with a drive to work cooperatively and collaboratively / * / Application & interview
Willing to work outdoors and get involved in practical activities, to act as a role model / *
PERSONAL QUALITIES & ATTRIBUTES
Have a positive, flexible, solution-focussed outlook / * / Application & interview
Demonstrate tenacity and a drive for excellence / * / Application & interview
Be empathetic and mindful of the needs of others / * / Application & interview
Have a non-judgmental approach and a commitment to supporting people in difficult circumstances / * / Application & interview
OTHER
The post may necessitate undertaking of duties outside normal office hours on occasions / *
The post holder will require a DBS check at an enhanced level (exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974. All ‘spent’ convictions will be declared.) / *