Health and Social Care Academy - Community Engagement Officer London, England
Job description
Starting salary: £40,652
Job Level: Level 4 Zone 1
Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Secondment / Fixed term – 18 months
Closing date: Tuesday 11 April 2023; 23:59
Interviews to be held: TBC
Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion
Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
About us
Camden is building somewhere everyone can thrive, by making our borough the best place to live, work, study and visit. Because, we’re not just home to UK’s fast-growing economy. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today. And we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.
The North London Councils programme is hosted by Camden council and the Programme is set up by 5 North London Councils (Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington). The main aims are to deliver programmes of work that address shared priorities in partnership and to promote a strong Local Authority presence within North Central London’s Integrated Care System (ICS).
The role
This is an exciting new role as the North Central London (NCL) Health and Social Care Community Engagement Officer. You will be instrumental in working collaboratively with the residents and engaging them to join the Academy. You will understand how to successfully promote the Health and Social Care sector by resolving myths and through good promotion of the breadth of roles within the sector. You will encourage residents to consider a career within the sector and support them to access the academy through the relevant channels.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.
About you
You will enjoy working as part of a team and understand the needs of the health and social care sector. You will be engaging and enthusiastic when discussing the number of roles available within the sector. When you encounter residents who need additional support you will be instrumental in ensuring that they have access to this so that they can engage in the academy.
To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.
Working for Camden
We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting people, and we’ll redefine what a career can be.
If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk.
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' to see full details of our benefits.
Additional information
To view the Job Profile, please CLICK HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10012510/file/document?inline
To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.
Inclusion and Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits'.
Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at [email protected] or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.
