- 30 hours per week
- Based at Healthwatch Swindon, Sanford House, Sanford Street, Swindon, SN1 IHE, as well as working across Swindon and remote Working
- NJC 15 (£29,093 pro rata)
- Permanent contract
- Closing date: 5pm 10 January 2025
- This is a dynamic recruitment process where we reserve the right to interview and appoint suitable applicants ahead of the closing date, so we encourage applications to be received promptly
About Healthwatch:
Healthwatch Swindon is the independent voice for people, which helps shape and get the best from health and social care services. We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer which reflects the community we serve. We work alongside the NHS and social care and have statutory powers designed to ensure the voices of people who use services are heard.
About TCF:
Healthwatch Swindon are part of a collective of regional Healthwatch services delivered by TCF, a charity focused on delivering socially inclusive communities. We deliver a range of services and contracts designed to ensure those who use services have an effective voice, including local Healthwatch, Resettlement services and Lived experience projects.
The role:
This role is a permanent position. The Volunteer and Engagement Officer will provide training, recruitment and support to a diverse group of core volunteers who help us deliver our vision of a proactive Healthwatch service, including engagement activity and project work.
The post holder will also help us deliver community-focused engagement work. This position is essential in the delivery of Healthwatch Swindon through community engagement, listening events and co-working with community groups
Our team are creative, passionate, effective and caring. We are seeking someone who will help us learn and grow alongside us.
TCF is a strongly committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all members of the community. This post is subject to right to work checks.
Benefits of working for TCF:
30 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Workplace Pension Scheme with 6% Employer pension contribution
Employee Assistance Programme with access to shopping discounts, online counselling and onDemand GP
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a personal statement to hr@thecareforum.org.uk using the reference HWS VEO. Your personal statement should be no longer than 2 pages and should explain how your experience, skills & knowledge and personal qualities meet the criteria listed on the person specification.
This is a dynamic recruitment process where we reserve the right to interview and appoint suitable applicants ahead of the closing date, so we encourage applications to be received promptly.
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Contact us:
If you have any questions, please email hr@thecareforum.org.uk