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Positive Action Engagement Officer

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North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Sep 16

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • Liverpool

AI generated summary

  • You must engage with local communities, communicate effectively, understand barriers to employment, build relationships, deliver workshops, and provide guidance to under-represented groups.
  • You will engage with underrepresented communities, build relationships with local organizations, conduct workshops, and provide guidance to enhance employment opportunities within the trust.

Requirements

  • - Previous experience of working in and engaging with local communities
  • - Effective communicator
  • - Committed to developing partnership working with a wide range of stakeholders, both externally and internally
  • - Understanding of the barriers and challenges facing various groups, communities, and individuals seeking employment
  • - Experience of using knowledge and skills to help overcome barriers
  • - Ability to engage with communities and groups which are currently under-represented in our workforce
  • - Skill in building relationships with the voluntary, community, and faith sector, and organizations who support individuals into employment
  • - Willingness to attend careers and community events
  • - Ability to deliver workshops and careers-focused sessions
  • - Innovative in exploring ways to engage local communities
  • - Capability to offer information, advice, guidance, and signposting to improve chances of obtaining employment

Responsibilities

  • - Regularly engaging with communities and groups which are currently under-represented in our workforce, and providing support in bringing their talent, experiences, and expertise to roles within the trust.
  • - Engaging and building relationships with the voluntary, community and faith sector, and organisations who support individuals into employment and promoting the trust as an employer of choice.
  • - Attending careers and community events, delivering workshops, careers-focused sessions, and exploring innovative ways to engage local communities.
  • - Offering information, advice, and guidance and signposting to individuals and groups to improve their chances of obtaining employment within the trust.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Positive Action Engagement Officer role?

The primary focus of the Positive Action Engagement Officer role is to support positive action recruitment work within the trust to improve diversity within the workforce, particularly by engaging with under-represented communities and breaking down barriers to employment.

What experience is required for this position?

Candidates are expected to have previous experience of working in and engaging with local communities, as well as a strong commitment to developing partnership working with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Which areas will the Positive Action Engagement Officer cover?

The role will cover the area of Merseyside and Greater Manchester South, including Central, South Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Stockport areas.

What types of activities will the Positive Action Engagement Officer engage in?

The officer will attend careers and community events, deliver workshops and careers-focused sessions, provide information, advice, and guidance, and explore innovative ways to engage local communities.

Will there be travel involved in this role?

Yes, the role will involve regular travel across the designated area, with occasional support in other areas and across the broader trust footprint.

How does this role contribute to the trust’s overall goals?

This role contributes to the trust's goal of having an engaged workforce that is representative of the communities served, enabling a diverse and skilled workforce through targeted recruitment and community engagement.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Kairen Smith, Senior Positive Action Officer, via email at Inclusion.Workforce@nwas.nhs.uk.

Is this position suitable for someone passionate about community engagement?

Yes, this role is ideal for someone who is innovative, creative, and passionate about inspiring individuals from diverse backgrounds to fulfill their potential.

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North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

We deliver urgent and emergency care through 999, 111 and patient transport services.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) delivers emergency and non-emergency medical services across the North West of England. Their ultimate mission is to provide timely, efficient, and high-quality care to patients in urgent need, while also offering support through planned patient transfers and community health initiatives. Their purpose is to save lives and improve health outcomes by ensuring rapid and effective medical responses.