Co-production and Engagement Officer

1 month ago


Reading, United Kingdom Reading Borough Council Full time

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Co-Production and Engagement Officer to join us in our co-production journey on a fixed term basis for 23 months. Reading Borough Council’s Adult Social Care department are committed to ensuring that our residents have access to the best possible, affordable social care, enabling them to remain connected, supported and safe, living the life that they want.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.

**About the role**

As the Co-Production and Engagement Officer, you will help to ensure people who draw on adult social care in Reading, their families and support systems are fully engaged in the design, delivery, and evaluation of Adult Social Care Services. This role will also be pivotal in creating opportunities for people who draw on adult social care, to influence the provision of universal and community services.

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
**Work Together as one team - **work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do

**Drive Efficiency - **show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential

**Be Ambitious - **be demanding of our own performance - striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way

**Make a Difference to Reading - **maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed

**About you**

To help us on this journey, we are looking to recruit an individual who has a good understanding of Coproduction theory and approaches and can use their knowledge and skills to lead the development a Coproduction framework and toolkit.

The post holder will also be expected to produce project plans and reports to a high standard which are appropriate for a wide audience and to create and deliver engaging presentations.

**Our offer**

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

- Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
- A wide range of flexible working opportunities
- Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
- On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
- Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

Closing Date: Sunday 10th September 2023
Interview Date: To be confirmed



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