Community Liaison Officer

3 weeks ago


Guildford Surrey, United Kingdom AWD online Full time €29,000

Community Liaison Officer / Outreach and Engagement Advisor
with experience in giving advice, guidance and signposting and strong organisational and time management skills, who has passion, drive and ambition to improve the lives of GRT communities is required for an independent charity based in Guildford, Surrey.
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) Advice and Guidance Officer
Hybrid working
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Based in the office in Burpham, Surrey and from home, with frequent travel to the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.
Full-Time, 15 Month Contract initially (possibility of continuation depending on funding)
5pm - Flexible working (occasional evening work may be necessary)
You will have to travel across Surrey and also frequently to sites within the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames. You will need to live within Surrey or Bordering Counties due to travel across Surrey
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Community Liaison Officer / Outreach and Engagement Advisor with experience in giving advice, guidance and signposting and strong organisational and time management skills, who has passion, drive and ambition to improve the lives of GRT communities.
The role of Community Liaison Officer / Outreach and Engagement Advisor will lead on the organisations GRT work in The Royal Borough of Kingston; a project that has been ongoing for the past few years, advising the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community and working with the Borough Council to create partnerships.
As the Community Liaison Officer / Outreach and Engagement Advisor you will provide practical advice, guidance, information and support to the GRT adults to help them secure accommodation including access to relevant benefits and financial support.
Your duties as the Community Liaison Officer / Outreach and Engagement Advisor include:
Advise on managing finances and benefit claims
Advise on appropriate accommodation, home or tenancy
Support individuals to use digital and online services
Liaise with Local Authorities, Health Authorities and other agencies regarding clients needs, focussed on contractual project outcomes
Ensure GRT communities have opportunities to shape service provision and to voice their views and concerns
Work with educational settings to support GRT community needs and opportunities
Advocate for the GRT community
Good IT skills, especially Excel and Word in addition to other applications and databases
Access to transport for regular travel within Surrey and Kingston Borough (mileage can be claimed)
Empathy with clients, local authorities and colleagues
Experience of working with GRT communities, and knowledge of the challenges
Knowledge of housing, health and benefit systems and processes
Lone Working experience
Report writing for varied audiences
Strong understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Flexible working
5% employers pension contribution
Employee Assistance Programme
Paid volunteering leave
Free on-site parking
25 days holiday with an additional three days between Christmas and New Year, as well as all English Bank Holidays
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