Health Inequalities Co-Ordinator
Salary: Starting salary £28,039 p.a pro rata with increases up to £31,155 in the first two years + 8.5% pension contribution after successful completion of probation period.
Hours: Up to 17.5 hours per week, normal working hours 9.30 to 5.30. Open to part-time, job-share, and flexible working.
Contract type: Fixed term until 31 March 2025 with possibility of extension.
Responsible to: Service Manager (Health Projects)
Location: Blended between home and office (Battersea and Roehampton)
About us
We’re a thriving advice organisation that is part of the national Citizens Advice network. We provide information, advice and casework support to around 10,000 people a year. Our services are delivered by a team of around 40 paid staff and 60 volunteers. We have a typical annual turnover of £2 million and in addition to our core advice service, funded by Wandsworth Council, we have a range of projects funded by trusts, foundations, and our local Integrated Care System.
While we’re proud of the number of residents we support, we know that we can’t meet demand for advice and that marginalised communities don’t always come to established organisations for support. Because of this, we place equal value on improving reach and access through creative collaboration with equity-led organisations, partnership development and capacity building.
Why we need you
This role aims to increase awareness among public, voluntary and community organisations in Wandsworth, of organisations working with socially isolated people, identifying gaps in provision and barriers to inclusion.
You will carry out qualitative research into social isolation and digital exclusion and the impact this has on accessing welfare advice.
The service will also support people to access a range of opportunities in their community including services that support their social and emotional well-being, employment and volunteering opportunities.
Why you should join us
We’re a dynamic organisation with a culture of quality and innovation. We’re ambitious about delivering advice services that make a real difference to local people and being a great place to work and volunteer. You’ll be part of a diverse and friendly team of staff and volunteers who are passionate about helping the people who need us most. Working with us means seeing yourself and your colleagues have a positive impact on the lives of ordinary people and protecting our communities from hardship, poverty and crisis.
We also believe that investing in and listening to our teams makes us a better organisation. We involve staff and volunteers extensively in the design and delivery of our services, as well as in long-term planning. You’ll benefit from working at an organisation with a strong commitment to professional development and continuous training – we’re proud of our teams and in return offer excellent opportunities for personal development and career growth.
Our commitment to EDI
We’re passionate about promoting equity, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people but particularly people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups and people with disabilities, as these groups are currently under-represented in our team.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please send your CV and a supporting statement to recruitment@cawandsworth.org before the closing date. Your supporting statement shouldn’t be longer than two pages of A4 and should demonstrate how you meet the person specification. Your supporting statement and CV should be Word files, not PDF or another format.
Application documents:
If you want to discuss the role before applying, please email recruitment@cawandsworth.org with your contact details and daytime availability.
Closing date: 10am on 5 July 2024
Interviews: TBC, Battersea Library, SW11 1JB