Community Outreach Worker
30 hours a week £12/hr
(£23,400 FTE)
Fixed Term 3-year contract
Driving Licence and
own car essential
Park Wood Connects Project
Courtesy of the National Lottery Community Fund Fusion Maidstone are able to launch their Park Wood Connects project which is a three year engagement and support initiative co-designed with the local community to support people struggling with the combined effects of the cost-of-living crisis, the mental health crisis, and high levels of social isolation/loneliness in one of the South East’s most deprived communities. To address the growing numbers of vulnerable local residents we propose to do two things through the Park Wood Connects project:
Reach out better across the community to make more people aware that we and our partners are here to help.
Make more services available locally by encouraging more people and organisations to begin delivering support locally.
About the Community Outreach Worker Role
Fusion is employing a Community Outreach Worker who has a great sense of community and customer service, enjoys working in an outreach environment and who is looking to make a positive difference to the local community.
Working closely with a second Community Outreach Worker and the Community Project Coordinator you will be performing tasks associated with community outreach including identifying and directly engaging with hard-to-reach individuals and families, providing responsive and effective support, deliver drop-in information sessions, recruit, induct and train volunteers to support the project, organise and host community engagement events throughout the year.
You must be able to work flexibly and occasionally undertake some evening work. The post will be subject to a DBS check and references.
Previous experience of community engagement is required. Amongst other skills (outlined in the job description) you will need to show a ‘can do’ proactive approach, great customer service, be a team player, self-motivated, enthusiastic and reliable. Experience is more important than formal qualifications in this role.
Next Steps
- To apply please send your CV and covering letter stating why you would be suitable for this position by email to suemaidens@fusionhlc.org.uk.
- If Fusion wish to take your EOI further, we will send out an application pack.
Closing date: Friday 21st June 2024
Interviews will be held w/c 24th June 2024
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Sue on 01622 320130
or email suemaidens@fusionhlc.org.uk.
We are a healthy living centre offering various health and wellbeing services and social support for Park Wood and across Maidstone. We also run various activities and events for all ages throughout the year, especially around national holidays and celebratory days.
Our centre also includes computers for public use and free WiFi; printing, photocopying and scanning facilities; and room hire for meetings
Everyone is welcome!
Fusion Maidstone HLC
2 & 3 Cobb Way, Off Livingstone Walk, Park Wood, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9XF
Tel: 01622 691177
Email: enquiries@fusionhlc.org.uk